Tour of the Farm

Welcome to the ATRC Greenhouse facility!  The greenhouse and nursery provide faculty, students, and staff the opportunity to grow plants in various controlled environments.  In addition to research activities, we also supply plant material for local restoration projects in the Northern Sacramento Valley.

The Students:

• Students in a variety of classes visit the greenhouses for hands-on experience. Many plant and soil science (PSSC) classes include labs at the facility. The Agricultural Experimental Research (AGRI 230) class also uses the greenhouse/nursery for research projects.  We also provide hands-on training to Ag Education students and students from many other disciplines.

Highlights:

• Five greenhouses of different styles and sizes provide students the opportunity to grow plants in a wide range of environments.

• The recent addition, in 2002, of a large propagation greenhouse with the newest in environmentally controlled technology will allow the research and production of high-quality plant material.

• There is an outdoor growing area of 8,000 sq.ft. of shade system with automatic irrigation.

• An arboretum and rose garden are located adjacent to the facility to provide plant studies and areas for outdoor gatherings and relaxation.

Contacts:

 Staff:  Mark Leigh        (530) 898-6023