Farm Smart is an educational outreach program of the UC ANR Desert Research and Extension Center in Holtville, CA. This program promotes a better understanding of agriculture, the source of our food, fiber and energy, and its impact on our economy and daily lives, as well as protecting natural resources and cultivating healthy people and communities.
It began in 2001 and continues to grow and educate through the K-12 and community programs. To date, Farm Smart has reached over 200,000 people.
Contact Farm Smart at 760-356-3067
2023-2024 Farm Smart Annual Report
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Farm Smart Celebrates 20 Years of Agriculture Education in 2021
THANK YOU to our donors who make our programs possible:
CA Foundation for Ag in the Classroom
Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Assoc.
San Diego County Water Authority
2019 Farm to Preschool Festival
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The history of UC DREC:
From Citrus to Centennial by Alan Robertson
CLICK HERE to Print Your FARM SMART Field Trip Student Waivers
2018 USDA Food & AgScience Program
2017 USDA Food & AgScience Program
