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Welcome
Welcome to the Desert Research and Extension Center, located in Holtville, California. We are committed to agricultural research and education in the Imperial Valley desert and specialize in vegetable crops, alfalfa, desert cattle feeding, irrigation and drainage management, and pest management. We develop programs to address current challenges in these areas. We invite you to use this site to propose research or to learn more about the Center.
DREC Blog
FARM SMART and 4-H bring spooky STEM fun to the farm
FARM SMART and Imperial County 4-H stirred up some spooky STEM adventures on the farm on October 29, 2016 at the University of California Desert Research & Extension Center. This new event aimed to increase STEM awareness (Science,...
Engaging Students in Careers in Agriculture
According to a recent report from the USDA, during the next five years, U.S. college graduates will find good employment opportunities if they have expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, or the environment. Currently, one out of...
15 years with the University of California
Congratulations Francisco Maciel! Our Center Director, Jairo Diaz, awarding a certificate of appreciate to our very own Francisco Maciel for his 15 years of distinguished service with the University of...
DREC Field Day
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4/18/15 - An update on the statewide drought topped the agenda for the Agronomic Crops and Water Conservation Field Day held at the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Desert Research and Extension Center here early Thursday morning. The event,...
Local High School Students Visit FARM SMART
Holtville, CA – Nearly 250 local high school students from Calexico, Imperial, Southwest, Holtville and Central Union high schools visited UC FARM SMART the first week of November over five separate days. The program was a collaboration...
