Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center
The Station
Located in Painter, Virginia, the Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center is committed to supporting commercial vegetable and agronomic crop production. The center grows more than 25 agricultural crops annually for research and Extension studies. New, state-of-the-art applied research that is relevant to local farming operations is essential to ensure the Eastern Shore remains a leader in commercial agriculture production.
Latest AREC Updates
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Revolutionizing Farming with Drone Technology , redirectDiscover how drones are transforming modern agriculture! From crop monitoring to precision spraying, unmanned aerial vehicles are becoming indispensable tools for farmers.
Date: Aug 28, 2024 -
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Built on the Farm: The Combine Cover Crop Seeder , redirectJames and Aaron Black of N.S. Farms plant cover crops earlier and with less time and tractor passes using a combine-mounted cover crop seeder.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
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Researchers study herbicide spray applications using drones , redirectTwo grants could help standardize unmanned aerial systems for herbicide spray applications.
Date: Jun 11, 2024
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DISIPLINES
Soils and Nutrient Management
Weed Management Technologies
Intergrated Pest Management
Horticulture Cropping Systems
Vegetable Disease Epidemiology
FACILITIES
220-acre farm
7,500 sq. ft. Modern Equipment Building
2,700 sq. ft. Renovated Greenhouse
3 Biosafety Level 2 Laboratories
Onsite Student Housing
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INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Packers
Potato, Vegetable, Corn, Small Grains and Soybean Associations
Agricultural Fertilizer, Technology, and Chemical Companies
Virginia Master Gardeners
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Services
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
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INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for plant health and weed management
Fertilizer source and application technologies
Molecular Identification of Plant Pathogens
Advanced pollinator habitats
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THE STALK
Introducing "The Stalk", an informative newsletter designed to update you on the research, extension, and teaching happenings at the Virginia Tech Eastern Shore AREC. Even though we are masked and social distancing, we are still here to serve you! Please let us know of any content you would like to see in future editions and as always, contact us with any needs to help you further improve your agricultural production.
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