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Ag Tech For Small Farms Highlighted at UC Merced Expo

November 26, 2025

Depicted is a sign reading "UC Merced Experimental Smart Farm" with the university campus in the background.

An expo at UC Merced next week will bring together farmers, ranchers, researchers and community organizers to highlight what's possible when agriculture technology is designed for small farms. The Small Farm Tech Expo , scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, will include hands-...

Photo depicts hay and a tractor at UC Merced's Experimental Smart Farm.

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Photo depicts UC Merced student Jesse Martinez operating a robot on the Experimental Smart Farm.

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Photo depicts the reservoir at the UC Merced Experimental Smart Farm.

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