Specialized
Teaching and Research Facilities
Engineering comes to life when you put it into practice. Across specialized labs, research centers and working facilities, you’ll use industry technologies, test ideas and gain hands-on experience solving the challenges shaping agriculture and natural resources.
Vertical Farm
Explore the technology behind controlled environment agriculture in a student-built vertical farm. Work with hydroponic systems while gaining hands-on experience in indoor crop production, water efficiency and research aimed at creating more sustainable ways to grow food.
Irrigation Training and Research
Learn where research and industry come together to solve real-world water challenges. At the Irrigation Training and Research Center, you’ll explore irrigation technologies and systems alongside experts working with growers, water districts, agencies and industry.
Ag Automation Lab
Design it. Build it. Test it. The Marderosian Family Foundation and Bee Sweet Citrus Automation Lab gives you space to work with robotics, sensors, hydraulics and emerging technologies while developing practical solutions for a more efficient, sustainable agricultural industry.
Researching What’s Next
Inside the lab or out, Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing pedagogy is firmly based in hand’s on experiences. As a Mustang you are encouraged to find your passion and dig in.