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Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center

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Welcome
The Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center fosters and supports research, education and outreach programs focused on key agricultural and natural resource themes relevant to the Sierra foothills.
On this site you will find information on how to propose and develop programs at the Center, an overview of current and previous programs, as well as specific information about the Center.
SFREC provides land and animals needed to support short and long term research projects. Staff and equipment are available to help meet your project needs. New projects are accepted at anytime.

2025-2026 Call for Proposals Is Open for New Research Project Proposals

For Information on submitting a project to Sierra Foothill REC

2025-2026 Call for proposals FLYER 

Click Here to Submit a Research Project Proposal.

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Here are some examples of current research projects going on at SFREC:

 

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Compost Addition to Grassland
Compost Addition to Grassland

 

 

 

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Effect of patches for eye ulcers
Building infrastructure for Climate Change Studies
Building infrastructure for Climate Change Studies

 

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