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Our Model

The UC Davis Olive Center operates as a self-supporting program and receives no permanent state allocation. Instead, we sustain our operations through:

  • Olive product sales
  • Professional short courses
  • Competitive research grants
  • Philanthropic gifts

This model allows the Center to remain nimble, entrepreneurial, and closely aligned with the needs of the olive community while upholding the academic standards of UC Davis.

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