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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.

 

 

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

Compost Addition to Grassland
Compost Addition to Grassland

 

 

 

 

Fishing Club Reservations

Reservations for the 2024-2025 Season will be available September 2024

Sierra Foothill REC Blog

Job Posting:

Agricultural Technician – Yuba City, CA, Job ID 74208 NEW
County Locations: Sutter County, Yuba County
Posted on November 5, 2024

Master Gardener Community Education Specialist 2 – Auburn, CA, Job ID 72546
County Locations: Nevada County, Placer County
Posted on August 30, 2024

Community Nutrition Educator – Auburn, CA, Job ID 71730
County Locations: Nevada County, Placer County
Posted on August 12, 2024

UCCE Area Director – Placer, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra Counties, Job ID 68712
County Locations: Nevada County, Placer County, Plumas County, Sierra County
Posted on May 7, 2024

4-H Youth Development Community Education Specialist – Yuba City, CA, Job ID 68184
County Locations: Sutter County, Yuba County
Posted on April 25, 2024