UC Davis graduate Joseph Urias, a first-gen student, combined hands-on work at Planting Justice with studies in horticulture. Now, he aims to connect sustainable agriculture with food systems, bridging academia and community initiatives.
UC Davis scientists, including Alessandro Ossola, are studying urban trees to predict which species will thrive amid climate change. Their research aims to help cities plan for the future, ensuring trees can continue to provide shade and cooling as conditions worsen.