Kearney Research and Extension Center (KREC)
9240 South Riverbend Avenue
Parlier, California 93648
559-646-6000 PH
559-646-6015 FX
Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Kearney Research and Extension Center (KREC) is the most utilized off-campus agricultural research facility operated by the University of California (UC). Commonly known as "Kearney" it also houses Kearney Agriculture Center (KAC) which is the academic unit that includes scientists and staff in residence at Kearney. Kearney is also home to the Central Valley Regional UCCE offices. Kearney Research and Extension Center provides professional management, land, labor, and a variety of specialized facilities for agricultural and environmental research projects conducted by Kearney Agriculture Center (KAC) researchers, UC Campuses, USDA and State of California agencies. KREC staff provides support for up to 200 Kearney Research and Extension Center and Kearney Agriculture Center based personnel and 90 ongoing research projects.