Santa Fe River Ranch Beef Unit (Boston Farm)
The Santa Fe Beef Unit is located approximately 25 miles NW of Gainesville and supports almost 300 head of Angus and Brahman crossbred cows. This unit is home to the “Multi-Breed Herd.” This unit contains approximately 1,600 acres of pasture and hay land planted to Bahiagrass and Bermudagrass. Teaching and research that includes a series of small (2 acres) experimental paddocks are conducted here. The unit has housing facilities for UF students who work at the unit.
For additional information, please contact Danny Driver-Unit Manager 352-538-1401
Location:
14202 NW 294th Avenue
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-0589
Photos
- Santa Fe River Ranch Beef Unit - Boston Farm - Entrance
- Several pastures include wooded areas
- Coastal and Tifton-85 bermudagrasses are utilized for hay production
- Facilities for working cattle
- Research includes breeding, genomics, reproductive physiology and nutrition
- Cattle are grazed on bahiagrass pastures
