To better serve Nebraskans, ARD scientists conduct research throughout the state. Scientists working at three strategically located Research, Extension, and Education Centers strengthens ARD's ability to serve regional economic, environmental and social needs and interests, and provide a broader research base for the entire state.
For more information about a specific center and its work, visit the individual web sites or contact the center's director.
Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center (ENREEC)
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
University of Nebraska Agricultural Research and Development Center
1071 County Road G
Ithaca, NE 68033-2234
Telephone: 402/624-8037
ENREEC-Affiliated Research Sites
Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center (PREEC)
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.
John Westra, Director
University of Nebraska Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center
4502 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361-4939
Telephone: 308/632-1230
e-mail: ghergert1@unl.edu
PREEC-Affiliated Research Sites
West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center (WCREEC)
This center consists of more than 2,000 acres and serves 20 counties in west central Nebraska.
Kelly Bruns, Director
University of Nebraska West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center
461 W. University Drive
North Platte, NE 69101-7756
Telephone: 308/532-3611
e-mail: kelly.bruns@unl.edu
WCREEC-Affiliated Research Sites
