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Weather, Physical & Biological Data

255 acres Interior Desert Valley Flat alluvial plain 60 feet below sea level Annual mean temperature: 72.6 degrees F Summer maximum monthly mean: 92.2 degrees F Winter minimum monthly mean: 53.
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Field Days and Workshops

To schedule a grower/industry field day, please contact Jairo Diaz at jdiazr@ucanr.edu or 760-356-3065. To schedule a special FARM SMART workshop, contact FARM SMART at 760-356-3067 or mgonzalezcastro@ucanr.edu.
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Contact Us

Contact information, including address and staff, from the Desert Research and Extension Center.
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K-12 Field Trips

Help us provide an extraordinary learning experience for a child today! Click here to donate to Farm Smart 2024-2025 Field Trip Flyer We are excited for another year of Farm Smart K-12 programs! Our mission is to promote a better understanding of agriculture, the source of our food, fiber, and energ...
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Field Trip Resources

Welcome to DREC Virtual Field Trip Friday, October 2, 2020 @ 9:30 AM Resources for Teachers Explore IV Ag Flyer Led by Farm Smart staff, Stacey Amparano and Stephanie Collins Join us on the Farm Smart tractor-pulled wagon to see first-hand what is going on here at the University of California Desert...
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Virtual Farm Field Trips

Explore IV Ag Flyer This Fall, Farm Smart hosted weekly virtual field trips in and around Imperial County. No permission slips, muddy boots, or buses necessary. This was an engaging way for students to interact with farmers in real-time.
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Ag Career Explorers

Explore IV Ag Flyer In collaboration with El Centro FFA, "Exploring Careers in Agriculture" is specifically designed for middle-high school students interested in exploring careers in agriculture, including agri-business, ornamental horticulture, plant science, and animal science.
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