Where discovery meets application

CFAES Wooster is Ohio State'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.

Student examining poinsettia plants in a greenhouse.

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

Signature research facilities in Wooster

Controlled environment agriculture greenhouses

Taking greenhouse research to the next level testing plant systems for a new generation of local foods and more efficient use of resources for ornamental plants.
Explore our greenhouses

Plant and Animal Agrosecurity Research

The PAAR facility supports critical bioscience and regulated research environments in our S3 level building.

Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

Offering a broad spectrum of testing capabilities as a fee-based service. We collaborate with specialists to identify pests, plant diseases and cultural/environmental problems with plants.

Trimble Ag Technology Lab

The Wooster lab gives students and researchers a place to learn, test and apply precision agriculture tools used in today鈥檚 field operations.

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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