A large red tractor harvests dried soybean stalks at Molly Caren Ag Center

Stations and Sites

Research Stations

grapevines on the Ashtabula Agricultural Research Station

Ashtabula Agricultural Research Station

Our newest research station, here we cover the spectrum of grape and wine production - from cultivar evaluation to testing wine quality.
Rolling hills of Ohio with fences and sheep in the background

Eastern Agricultural Research Station

We test real-world livestock and forage systems on Appalachian pasture and reclaimed strip-mined land to support beef and sheep producers.
Beef graze at the Jackson Agricultural Research station

Jackson Agricultural Research Station

We're advancing beef and sheep production through hands-on research in reproductive efficiency, grazing and forage systems, herd health, and new technologies.
People look at plant in dark rich soil at the Muck Crops ARS

Muck Crops Agricultural Research Station

Our team drives intensive vegetable research on Ohio’s rich muck and mineral soils to help growers improve profitability and food safety while managing pests, diseases, and weeds.
sorting tomatoes at the Fremont ARS

North Central Agricultural Research Station

Research here supports northern Ohio fruit, vegetable, and field crop growers by testing new varieties and production practices that boost profit while protecting soil and water.
Aerial view of Northwest ARS

Northwest Agricultural Research Station

Researchers help Ohio corn, soybean and wheat farmers tackle tough clay soils and flat fields through on-farm row-crop studies that boost yields, profitability and environmental stewardship.
A group listens to a researcher talk about soybeans at Western ARS

Western Agricultural Research Station

We're pioneering no-till and climate-smart farming in western Ohio, testing corn, soybeans, wheat, pumpkins, forages and swine systems so farmers can strengthen profits and support a more sustainable future.

Research Sites

CFAES Wooster science building on a clear day with small puffy clouds

CFAES Wooster

A critical component of our statewide reseaerch enterprise and home to Ohio State ATI. This campus offers unique resources and a range of research facilities.
Garden beds full of bright and colorful flowers at Chadwick research garden

Chadwick Arboretum

Partner with Chadwick Arboretum’s 62-acre laboratory to use our gardens and green spaces for research, class projects, and community-engaged learning.
A tractor at Molly Caren harvesting corn

Molly Caren Agricultural Center

Near London, Ohio, our 2100-acre Molly Caren facility includes the 67-acre Gwynne Conservation Area and serves as home to our annual Farm Science Review
Woodlands and grassy areas at the Pomerene Forest research site

Pomerene Forest Laboratory

Researchers test tree species and management practices to improve productivity and quality for Ohio forest and Christmas tree operations.
Berry bushes in production at South Centers

South Centers

We help Ohio farms and rural businesses adopt new technologies, grow markets, and solve real-world problems through applied research and Extension programs.
Stone Lab on Gibralter Island in Lake Erie

Stone Lab

Ohio State's island campus on Lake Erie hosts hands-on science in the field and educates students about real issues facing the Great Lakes. Our one-of-a-kind living laboratory offers college-credit courses, workshops, and research opportunities.
A student plans cabbage starters at Waterman Lab

Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory

A 261-acre living classroom and discovery farm where students, researchers and community members learn agriculture and our natural resources through hands-on science.
a wetland with grasses and some algae with walking paths criss-crossing the water

Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park

Walk the trails of our living wetland lab and see how our students, researchers, and community partners work together to protect water, soil, and ecosystems that sustain life.