Swanton Pacific Ranch

Welcome

The history behind Cal Poly's Living Laboratory

Students work alongside professionals during forest inventory.

Students gain hands-on livestock handling skills and experience life on a working ranch.

From row crops to apple orchards, students have the opportunity to fine-tune their green thumb.

Lessons learned and lives changed through internship programs.

Classroom learning brought to life.

Research skills are learned and applied as students collect data in Scott's Creek.

Cal Poly's live steam railroad!