Centers of learning
Our multidisciplinary Centers and Institutes bring together industry, government and academia to address pressing challenges. This is where collaborative work is at it's best — advancing research, innovation and applied solutions.
Center for Ag Communication
In the Brock Center for Agricultural Communication students gain experience sharing multi-media stories and marketing campaigns that positively impact one of the nation’s most vital industries.
Dairy Products Technology Center
The center conducts research that provides scientific and technological basis for new and improved products and processes all while positively contributing to the economic health of the industry.
Irrigation Training and Research
The Irrigation Training and Research Center provides training and technical expertise to industry, districts as well as state and federal agencies. They provide direct technical assistance, training and research.
Strawberry Center
A partnership between Cal Poly and the California Strawberry Commission, the Strawberry Center advances research in plant pathology, entomology and automation. Students diagnose diseases, monitor pests and test technologies.
Organic Production and Research
Offering a unique learning model that develops research and drives innovation, the Grimm Family Center for Organic Production and Research at Cal Poly focuses on organic soils, plant nutrition, pest management, agricultural education and marketing.
Wildland-Urban Fire Institute
Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Institute seeks solutions to wildfire risk where communities and wildlands intersect, through innovative research, training and education, creating safer and more fire resilient communities in California and the West.