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Salter Research Farm

The Salter Research Farm is a privately-owned property including four miles along the Brazos River located in Robertson County.  IQSE personnel use the property for various field studies.  The public may, by appointment, visit the farm to explore the natural and early farming history of the area (see SaFER, below).


SaFER – The Salter Farm Educational Research program – an educational outreach program for persons interested in visiting the Salter Research Farm.
Features available: Nature trails along the Brazos River, Antique Farm Equipment (from early history of Robertson County), Unique sand hills from old gravel-mining operations
Publications:  Guide to Trees along the River Trails of the Salter Research Farm, Edible Plants found on the Salter Research Farm, periodic pictorial guide to local natural history 

Contact:  Robert Brick,  SaFER Program Manager
Email:   rbrick@tamu.edu
Phone:  979-571-5186         
Office:   MPHY 550

Contact:  Rob Scully,  Salter Farm General Manager
Email:   estancia321@yahoo.com
Phone:  (214) 235-9633

Required when visiting the Salter Research Farm

Complete Waiver of Liability Forms

  • Everyone participating in SaFER activities must complete a waiver of Liability form, e.g., parents must complete form for each of your children.
  • Click for printable copy of form
    • Read the Form
    • Insert Date of Visit to Salter Farm on page one, second line
    • Date and sign on page two as appropriate
    • Minors should be accompanied by an adult and the minor’s legal guardian should sign the form
  • All forms should be submitted to the program manager who arranged your visit to SRF, e.g., Robert Brick or Robert Scully.

“Beware of” List

While it is impossible to list all possible hazards, here are a few:

  • Watch all children at all times, especially if near the water.
  • Caution re: old buildings, they are old!– possible hazards old wells, rusty nails, loose boards, etc. watch were you are walking.
  • Re: natural vegetation: Do NOT eat any of it, even if you believe you know what you will be eating.
  • Watch out for poison ivy–“leaves of three, let it be!”
  • Watch out for Snakes– there are poisonous snakes on the property including rattle snakes, copperheads, water moccasins (a.k.a. cotton mouths), and coral snakes. The rattlesnakes have been seen hanging out in the rock outcroppings–i.e., don’t go running up to jump on the rocks (look before you leap)!
  • Wild Hogs have been seen on the property, stay away from them
  • The cats seen in and around the building are feral (WILD), do not corner them or they will defend themselves.
  • The river can be dangerous, with strong undertows, exercise extreme caution around all water, e.g., do not get too close to the water’s edge, etc.

“Take note of” List

Convenient downloadable identification guides for Plants and wildlife found on the property: Wildflowers.

Map of property detailing parking and various areas of interest at Salter Farm. Click for Map.

Nature Trail–path is marked with plants/trees identified for your convenience.

Restrooms–one will be available, best to go before you come.

Note the working windmill, antique farm machinery, etc. specifically the designs used pre-gasoline engine era. Click for list of antique equipment on SaFER property.

Additonal Staff Contact:

Logan Hough
Administrative Coordinator I
logan.hough@tamu.edu
979-458-7942
MPHY 562