Where discovery meets application

CFAES Wooster is 51吃瓜's dedicated food, agricultural and environmental sciences research campus 鈥� a place where discovery moves from lab to field, greenhouse to grower and science to real-world impact.

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Home to decades of scientific leadership rooted in our research enterprise, the Ohio Agricultural Research and Develop Center (OARDC), CFAES Wooster brings together researchers, students and partners to solve challenges in the food system, plant health, animal agriculture, environmental resilience and emerging technologies. 

Research in Wooster connects basic science with applied solutions. Advancing ideas that improve people, communities and farm operations.

Where collaborative research turns into real-world solutions

From developing climate-smart crops and safe food systems to protecting water and strengthening rural economies, our scientists lead discoveries that make life better for all Ohioans and beyond. Our research impacts local, state national and global communities. We鈥檙e proud to engage with the partners and stakeholders who rely on us for innovative ideas and practical know-how.

Crops, soils and natural resources

Our facilities

Discover the land, labs and learning spaces in Wooster where our college inspires future scientists, tests agricultural innovations and advances best practices for Ohio producers. 

From teaching labs to testing centers, you'll find a broad range of opportunities to engage with experts and advance your knowledge. 

Discover our learning places and research spaces

Our CFAES research enterprise

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Research and Analytical Service Cores

CFAES experts offer specialized testing, diagnostics and analytical services to support researchers, producers and industrystatewide.
Researchers stand in a cotton field discussing bio-product possibilities

Centers and Programs

Tackling challenges we face today takes a collaborative approach. Multidisciplinary teams in our centers and programs find solutions to benefit Ohioans.
Eastern research center

Statewide Research Stations and Sites

Our Ohio research stations help test solutions in real-world conditions 鈥� from lake watersheds to crops fields to urban greenhouses.

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