Join us to support the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences during Give Day 2026
Together, we have the power to shape the future, starting now.
As the #1 agricultural school in the nation, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis leads with purpose, innovation, and a belief in making an impact. Our top-ranked programs span agriculture, environmental sciences, food systems, animal health, and human and social sciences—preparing students to tackle the world’s most urgent challenges and drive meaningful change across California and beyond.
What sets CAES apart is our collaborative spirit. Faculty, students, staff, alumni, and partners work side by side to advance solutions that strengthen the food we grow and eat, protect the air and water we depend on, support thriving communities, and steward the planet we call home. From cutting-edge research to hands-on learning experiences, our community is united by a shared commitment to service and discovery.
On Give Day 2026, your support makes an immediate difference. Give Day Challenges spotlight the bold ideas and transformative research shaping our future. Gifts to the CAES Annual Fund provide flexible, unrestricted support—fueling student success, accelerating faculty innovation, and meeting emerging needs across the college.
Whether you are an alum, student, parent, industry partner, or friend, you are part of the CAES story. Together, we can expand opportunity, advance groundbreaking research, and ensure that UC Davis continues to lead the way in agriculture and environmental sciences.
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We'd like to thank our generous donors and alums Bob and Kinzie Murphy for continuing to support Aggie Jump Start! Watch a video of some of our amazing students who have participated in the program. https://giveto.ucdavis.edu/cam...
155 days ago by Jennifer ThayerOur L.A.W. Fund supporting students experiential learning in Food Science and Technology completed their challenge early! Thank you to our Food Science and Technology Students and generous donors Jacqueline Beckley and Leslie Herzog, join us in still supporting this great fund!
Erin Rodriguez ’19, M.S. ’22
Now working in the California State Assembly, Erin Rodriguez ’19, M.S. ’22 uses her College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences education to craft policies that protect people and the environment.
Through hands-on projects, mentorship from faculty, and close collaboration with her peers, she gained the confidence and skills to pursue a career in public service.
When you support us today, you support incredible students like Erin who make a difference for us every day! Go Ags!
158 days ago by Andrea Elliott