Research and Extension centers
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Affiliated centers
In addition to the 10 research and Extension centers, CALS faculty also conduct work at five affiliated centers.
Aquaculture Research Institute
The Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) conducts basic and applied research, supports undergraduate and graduate student education and research and is engaged in outreach activities in aquaculture, including food production, fisheries enhancement and fisheries stock restoration.
Food Technology Center
University of Idaho Food Technology Center offers processing and educational assistance to aspiring food entrepreneurs that wish to produce packaged food products for resale.
Rinker Rock Creek Ranch
Rinker Rock Creek Ranch is a unique research, education and outreach facility that offers a hands-on approach to rangeland management and conservation. The working ranch doubles as a living laboratory where science-based practices for land managers are developed.
Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center
The Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center (SOAC), located in Bonner County, is one of two USDA Certified Organic programs in University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). The center includes an organic fruit orchard, meeting facilities, dormitories for visiting faculty and students, a shop and cider house.
U.S. Sheep Experiment Station
The mission of the USDA, ARS, Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit, U.S. Sheep Experiment Station is to develop integrated methods for increasing production efficiency of sheep and to simultaneously improve the sustainability of rangeland ecosystems