ARD's Land Resources

To better serve Nebraskans, ARD scientists conduct research throughout the state. Scientists working at five key off-campus sites strengthen ARD's ability to serve regional economic, environmental and social needs and interests, and provide a broader research base for the entire state. 

Research is ongoing at the University's four strategically located Research, Extension, and Education Centers and at the University of Nebraska's Agricultural Research and Development Center.

For more information about a specific center and its work, visit the individual web sites or contact the center's director.

Agricultural Research and Development Center

This 9,500-acre center near Ithaca, Nebraska, is the primary field-based research site for faculty and graduate students in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Douglas Zalesky, Director

Northeast Research, Extension, and Education Center

This Life Long Learning Center located at Norfolk, Nebraska, serves 29 counties in Nebraska's northeast corner. The 480-acre research site located at the Haskell Agricultural Laboratory at Concord, Nebraska is part of this center.

Dennis Bauer/William Kranz, Co-Interim District Directors

Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center

This 4,100-acre center at Scottsbluff, Nebraska, serves 17 counties in Nebraska's western Panhandle. The 12,500-acre Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory is part of this center.

Jack Whittier, District Director

West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center

This center consists of more than 2,000 acres and serves 20 counties in west central Nebraska.

Kelly Bruns, District Director

Southeast Research, Extension, and Education Center

Based at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Agricultural Research and Development Center, this center serves 28 southeast Nebraska counties.

Susan Williams, District Director