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Agricultural Research and Development Center

UNL ARDC

About the ARDC

The scope and diversity of ongoing research projects at UNL's Agricultural Research and Development Center (ARDC) near Mead, Nebraska combines to make the site one of the most unique research facilities in the United States. The ARDC is a major research and education facility of the Agricultural Research Division of the University of Nebraska's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR). The size and diversity of the center offers many research and educational opportunities. Through its strategic planning process, IANR has set a course for agricultural research, extension and teaching that will help ensure a financially solid and environmentally sound agricultural future for Nebraska. The ARDC plays a key role in implementing the action plans that support this leadership process. MORE....

 

UNL Extension in Saunders County

Located at the ARDC, UNL Extension in Saunders County provides research-based information and programs in agriculture and natural resources, consumer and family economics, community and economic development and 4-H / youth development. MORE....

 

Current Weather Conditions

The weather station is located at the Farm Operations/Facilities Operations shop located at the ARDC.

News & Updates

  • Our 50th Anniversary is coming up! The ARDC will celebrate 50 years of research in 2012. If you are interested in helping us plan how to recognize this milestone, please e-mail dpittman1@unl.edu. We are looking for interesting stories about the ARDC and photos that will help us show how the center has changed in the past 5 decades. Share your stories at the following link: http://ardc.unl.edu/ARDC50form.shtml.
  • Hunting Policies and Maps - Hunting at the ARDC is only allowed during dates and locations specified on this site. Learn more about hunting dates, policies and maps by visiting the link above.
  • Current issue of ARDC Today newsletter
  • ARDC Research Highlights report - Learn more about research projects at the ARDC.
  • Extension Highlights - America's financial crisis continues to be on the minds of people everywhere. UNL Extension and eXtension can help answer questions about actions to help improve personal or family situations.
  • Online Registration for events and programs.
  • ARDC is on Facebook - Click here to get updates
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USACE NOP Information

  • Click here to learn about the history of the USACE Nebraska Ordnance Plant where the ARDC is currently located and find out about the latest cleanup activities.

Programs and Events

Featured Programs

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  • Comprehensive Training site - This site provides details on upcoming crop-related workshops, conferences and other training opportunities.

ARDC Calendar