AgTourism

FARM SMART

• Owner

  University of Californina Desert Research & Extension Center
• Address

  1004 E. Holton Road
• Address2

  N / A
• City

  Holtville
• County

  Imperial
• Zip

  92243
• email

  surie@ucanr.edu or sacollins@ucanr.edu
• Phone

  760-356-3067
• Website

  http://ucanr.edu/sites/desertresearch/Farm_Smart
• Directions

  From I-8:  Merge onto CA-111N/US Hwy 111 via exit 118B toward Brawley.
  Turn right onto E. Evan Hewes Hwy/County Hwy-S80.  Turn Left onto Meloland Road. take the 1st right onto E. Holton Road. 1004 E. Holton Road is on the left.

• Hours

  Mon-Fri 8AM-3PM Seasonal Oct-May School /Community/Public Programs
• Primary Ag Business

  • grain or field crops
  • vegetable
  • berries
  • melon production
  • Other (please explain below)
• Primary Ag Business--Other

  Desert Agirculutre Research

• Farm or ranch acreage

  255
• Activities

  FARM SMART  is an  agricultural and natural resources  outreach program  featuring the unique aspects of Imperial Valley agriculture. The program includes a classroom presentation, research field tour, produce harvesting.

• Products

  Adults: "Top 10 Crops of Imperial Valley"
  School Programs:  Alfalfa: Ice Cream in the Making  -- Fall Festival -- Vege-Ventures -- Insects!  All programs include haywagon research farm tour and  produce harvesting.

• Events

  Oct-May: Children/School Programs
  Jan-Feb: Adult Programs

• Accommodations

  N / A
• Direct Agricultural Sales

  • farm stand
  • fresh produce
  • meals
  • U-pick
• Educational Experience

  • agricultural technical tours
  • classes or workshops
  • farm tours
  • historical exhibits
  • lecture/presentation
  • participatory experience
  • school or youth tours
• Entertainment

  • corn or other maze
  • games
  • races and contests
  • hay rides
  • picnic or play area
  • special events
• Outdoor Recreation

  • bird watching
• Miscellaneous

  N / A