For 50 years, the Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) has been focused on aiding the region through applied research and Virginia Cooperative Extension education. The Southern Piedmont AREC team consists of six resident faculty supported by 11 full-time staff members and additional seasonal employees. The 1,180-acre farm includes 130 acres for crop research, 120 acres for research grazing, 16 acres of certified organic land, and a 40-acre silvopasture area.
