Specialty Crop

The University of Wyoming Sheridan Research and Extension Center (ShREC) focuses on horticulture, forages, rangeland restoration, and control of invasive weeds and grasses in north-central and northeast Wyoming. The station at Wyarno, east of Sheridan, includes approximately 250 acres, where a variety of research projects are underway, including field crops, fruit trees, weed science, native plant materials, soil science, and rangeland restoration.

Facilities just south of Sheridan include the Watt Regional Agriculture Center, which has two research greenhouses for a variety of studies, among them horticulture; and the 400-acre Adams Ranch owned by Whitney Benefits, where multiple studies are ongoing, including apples (see statewide section), horticulture, grasses, alfalfa, and cover crops. There is also a vineyard at the site. ShREC is also a partner in the Garden of Pride at nearby Woodland Park Elementary School (see listing above).