Agricultural Research and Extension Centers

These fact sheets contain information about each of our 13 Agricultural Research and Extension Centers (ARECs) around the state. Each one lists current research, recent impacts, statistics about the center, and faculty and graduate researchers.

The fact sheets are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open.

Alson H. Smith Jr. AREC

Eastern Shore AREC

Eastern Virginia AREC

Hampton Roads AREC

Middleburg AREC

Northern Piedmont AREC

Reynolds Homestead AREC

Shenandoah Valley AREC

Southern Piedmont AREC

Southwest Virginia AREC

Southwest Virginia Aquaculture AREC

Tidewater AREC

Virginia Seafood AREC

(Last updated: June 2009)

Research

  • Key Initiatives

    The college has identified six key program areas as a focus for development and investment: Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability; Food, Nutrition and Health; Biodesign and Bioprocessing; the Green Industry; Infectious Diseases; and Community Viability.

  • Academic Departments

  • Blacksburg and Extended Campus Research Centers

    The college is involved with several research centers and collaborative research partnerships on and off-campus. Take a closer look at these research programs.

  • Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station

    Learn about the research being performed on food and fiber systems, its impact on the environment, and natural and human resource issues relating to the future needs of Virginia, the nation, and the world.

  • International Programs

    Investigate the range of comprehensive international research being conducted by college faculty and staff.

  • Office of Sponsored Programs

    Receive assistance with the development and processing of proposals for sponsored projects, including submission to funding agencies and administrative help throughout the life of the project.

  • Virginia Tech Research

    Learn about the breadth research being conducted at Virginia Tech.

  • Contact Us

    Do you have questions or comments about research?