Swanton Pacific Ranch is a 3,200-acre (13 km2) ranch in Santa Cruz County, California, outside the town of Davenport. The ranch is owned and operated by California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) for educational and research in sustainable agriculture . The ranch encompasses rangeland, livestock and forestry operations for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and comprises a significant part of the community of Swanton.
Read more about Swanton Pacific Ranch: History, Geography, Ranch Facilities, Swanton Pacific Railroad, Land Uses, Livestock, Cropland, Research Conducted, Educational Opportunities
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