Projects and Research
Ongoing applied research is an important component of agricultural activities
at Swanton Pacific Ranch, both for the educational goals and to improve
long-term land productivity and net income. Besides more than 100 senior
projects that have been undertaken here, Swanton Pacific Ranch has been
the location of research by both Cal Poly and external researchers.
Research
external to Cal Poly includes a study by USFWS of the red-legged frog’s
migration patterns, the sexual habits of the rough-backed newt, the effects
of cattle grazing on grassland and the impact of selective harvesting
on redwood understory flora.
Investigation of Agri-tourism potential for Swanton Pacific Ranch is a future possibility.
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