Department of Primary Industries (DPI) senior research scientist, Cathy Waters, said the free community event is a chance for everyone who has been involved with the centre and those who are interested in discovering more about TARC to join with DPI staff in celebrating 100 years of agricultural research and support.

The experimental farm was originally set up to establish a Merino stud, provide training for Merino breeders and to conduct experiments and demonstrations to boost wheat cropping in the district.

Now the centre conducts research into livestock genetics with a focus on Merino sheep and Angus cattle, crops, soils, rangeland goat management, rangeland ecology and grazing management, which contributes to Local Land Services extension information for farmers and land managers across NSW.

The centenary celebrations will include activities and displays to entertain young and old, with a reunion dinner and special forum to mark TARC's rich history.

Contact Toni George, (02) 6880 8000 or toni.george@dpi.nsw.gov.au for more information and to book a place at the dinner.