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Nestled in the fertile Santa Clara Valley a few miles from the ocean, the Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC) conducts leading-edge applied research to support the rich and diverse agricultural and natural resources of Ventura County. The Center supports a broad array of county-wide events including technical training for growers, as well as educational activities for youth, family and the community. The Center works collaboratively with UC Cooperative Extension-Ventura County advisors and programs.

Sustainable You! Summer Camp

Spend a half-day on the farm. Learn what it means to be sustainable through fun activities based around the five major themes: Air, Land, Energy, Water, and Food

Summer 2019
June 24-28
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon

Now accepting registration
For more information contact the office at 805-525-9293 ext. 206

Ventura County Annual Report

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Calendar of Events

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Date

4-H Sustainable You! Summer Camp

6/24/2019

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Spring Farming With Youth

Added April 1, 2019

4-H Student Farm is an after-school program that has inspired students to engage in healthier eating habits and learn where their food comes from. The six week program also provides an opportunity for middle schoolers to acquaint themselves with...
Spring Intern at HAREC!

Added March 19, 2019

A new intern joins the Education Team this spring. Meet Joseph Nosrat, Environmental Communications senior at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). Joseph obtained an Associate Degree at Mt. San Antonio College. He was on course to become a civil engineer when...
Kitchen Scrap Gardening

Added December 13, 2018

Imagine turning kitchen leftovers into an indoor garden and at the same time reinforcing concepts of recycling and reusing. Kitchen Scrap Gardening does just that! HAREC is preparing for 2019 education season. This spring a new second grade classroom...
Summer Camp Highlights

Added July 2, 2018

HAREC education season ended June 29th with a memorable 4-H Sustainable You! Summer Camp for ages 9-12. The week long camp, now in its fifth year, is fun, interactive and focuses on the environment. Each day centers on a theme: air, land, food, energy,...
Meet Our New Ventura County 4-H Representative!

Added April 27, 2018

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of the education team. Valerie Zeko, Community Education Specialist II, will oversee the Ventura County 4-H Community Club program. Valerie studied at Cal State Fullerton where she earned a BA in Liberal Arts...