Who we are
The Agroecology Lab is led by Dr. Rebecca Ryals and is part of the Department of Life & Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Merced. Our mission is to generate actionable science that supports agricultural resilience, soil health, and community well-being, while cultivating the next generation of transdisciplinary scientists.

What We Do

Compost, Biochar, & the Circular Bioeconomy

Ecological-Based Sanitation

Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
