The original mission of the UCCE, which was to share the university's agricultural expertise with the state's farming community, has been significantly expanded over time. Their emphasis on "science literacy and youth development programs" shows the active engagement with educators and youth. Programs such as 4-H and Composting Educations, dedicated to youth empowerment and education, mesh with UCCE's objectives. Food production, distribution, and retail businesses benefit from UCCE's research on "sustainable, safe, and nutritious food production and delivery." This blending of academic and commercial interests emphasizes the UCCE's importance in agriculture and the food industry. The UCCE's primary stakeholders are environmental advocates and the people of California. They engage actively with conservation and proponents of sustainability to spearhead green initiatives. By endorsing a "sustainable, healthy, and productive environment," the UCCE partners with environmental groups seeking to promote ecological health and sustainability. Their mission to "engage UC with the people of California,"  whether directly involved in agriculture or not, turns the populace into a beneficiary of the UCCE's work.