The Center's Publication and
       Video Package Specials

Exotic Pests and Diseases: Biology, Economics, Public Policy (13 min) $15
An overview of (1) the increasing threat to California from invading insect, weed and other pests or animal diseases from foreign countries, (2) the cooperative federal and state system designed to exclude, eradicate, or control them, and (3) the public policy issues involved. 1999

Farmers and Neighbors at the Edge (10 min) $15
An overview of the challenges facing the growing urban/suburban interface with regards to the use of pesticides, ag and land use practices and policies. 1995

Shaping Agriculture: California's Role (9 min) $15
An introductory glimpse at the issues faced by global agriculture in the 21st century using California as a test case for the interaction of population, resources and technology. 1995

Animal Agriculture Impacts on Water Quality in California (7 min) $15
Explores the impacts of the animal industry in California on the state's water quality. Explains the importance of a watershed approach in California. 1994

Creation of the New Lending Environment (11 min) $20
Provides a brief look at historical agricultural and banking events contributing to current lending environment. 1993

Sharing Scarcity: Water and Water Use in California (15 min.) $20
Outlines the forces that have created today's water crisis in California, describes the state's water resources and briefly reviews proposed approaches to the state's water problems. 1992

Lay of the Land (10 min.) $20
Describes agriculture, urbanization and water resources involved with the 1991 water transfers in Solano and Yolo counties. 1992

Trade Among Nations: Implications for California Agriculture (15 min.) $20
Explores the proposed North American Free Trade Agreement. 1992

Great Central Valley: Confluence of Change (33 min.) $30
The first in the Central Valley series, it highlights the historical cycles of economic, social and political change in California and the Valley and explores the Valley's physical and economic legacy, land and land use problems, and other constraints. 1990

Great Central Valley: Portrait of the Valley (15 min.) $20
Introduction to the Central Valley series, a brief look at the Valley and its resources. 1990

Resources at Risk: Air Quality (26 min.) $30
The valley's air pollution problems (emissions and meteorology) are examined in this video. Also included are UC research results identifying and linking ozone levels, crop yield losses, economic consequences (acreage and price), and the need for a regional approach to air pollution control. 1990

Resources at Risk: Land & Water Use (33 min.) $30
Explores thresholds of resource degradation, land use patterns, and pressures on agricultural land. Outlines constraints to surface and groundwater resources, and discusses approaches for dealing with water scarcity. 1990

Great Central Valley: Room for Whom? (36 min.) $30
Growth pressures and population trends in the Valley are examined in this video including demographic trends involving traditional valley residents, new immigrants, and commuters. Population density versus mass transit, and alternative development patterns are explored. 1990

Governing the Valley: County/City Interactions (33 min.) $30
Examines growth-related problems faced by local governments in the Valley including differences between county and city approaches to development and their financial consequences. 1990

Regulating Chemicals in Food: Public Policy Quandary (42 min.) $30
Explores issues involved in finding solutions to improve current food safety standards. 1988

Publications and videos may be ordered from Agricultural Issues Center, University of California, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616, with check (made out to "UC Regents") or credit card. Orders may also be called into 530-752-2320 or faxed to 530-752-5451. All prices include shipping and tax.