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Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center

Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center

The Hampton Roads AREC in Virginia Beach conducts research and extension programs that support the nursery, greenhouse, landscape, and small fruit industries. Their stormwater engineer examines best management practices and modeling of rainfall in urban areas. With over 100 Master Gardner and other volunteers, our demonstration gardens are open to the public year-round. Learn more about the Center.

  • Anaerobic soil disinfestation
  • Digital image analysis
  • Solar-heated greenhouse
  • Stormwater modeling
  • Use of drones

  • 7 laboratories
  • 7 greenhouses
  • 3 classrooms
  • Container and field research areas

  • Nursery industry
  • Lawn care
  • Landscape industry
  • Small fruits industry
  • City governments
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