Centennial

1909-2009,100th ANNIVERSARY FOR HERMISTON AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER (HAREC) STARTED AS THE UMATILLA EXPERIMENT FARM 

About 100 years ago an irrigation system was nearly ready for settlers to work this dry, dusty region of northwestern Umatilla County.  The land was surveyed, ditches prepared, legal services were ready, railroads and roads were in place.  Towns were mapped.  Some businesses were already up and running.

Amidst all this was the Umatilla Experiment Farm, a forty acre piece of land ready with buildings to house people prepared to advise, teach and demonstrate how to extract a living from this scattered brush and native forbs protected sand.

Now, 100 years later it is time to celebrate!  On June 30, 2009 the public is invited to attend an afternoon (2-5 PM) of tours through laboratories, field research, exhibitions, and fun for children.  A great barbeque and entertainment will follow.

Read more about the history of the station: Article 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Centennial Celebration Brochure

Centennial Celebration Photos