Research Centers
The CAES supports 1 on-campus and 7 off-campus research centers (8 sites) to conduct research to meet agricultural production needs in different regions of the state.
| 1. | ARDEC, Fort Collins |
| 2. | Arkansas Valley, Rocky Ford |
| 3. | Eastern Colorado, Akron |
| 4. | Plainsman, Walsh |
| 5. | Plant Growth Facilities, Fort Collins |
| 6. | San Luis Valley, Center |
| 7. | Southwestern Colorado, Yellow Jacket |
| 8. | Western Colorado Research Center |
| – at Fruita , Fruita | |
| – at Orchard Mesa, Grand Junction | |
| – at Rogers Mesa, Hotchkiss |
Environmental Conditions at off-campus CAES Research Centers |
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| Research Center and Location |
Elevation | Average Precipitation (inches) |
Average Frost-Free Days |
Principal Soil Type |
Type of Research |
| ARDEC 4616 NE Frontage Road Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 491-2544 |
4,982 | 14 | 144 | Nunn clay loam | basic agricultural and natural resources research |
| Arkansas Valley 27901 Road 21 Rocky Ford, CO 81067 (719) 254-6312 |
4,178 | 12 | 158 | Rock Ford clay loam | irrigated field and vegetable crops |
| Eastern Colorado 26204 County Road 57 Akron, CO 80720 (970) 345-6402 |
4,300 | 14 | 140 | Valentine sand | livestock production and range management |
| Plainsman P.O. Box 477 Walsh, CO 81090 (719) 324-5643 |
3,974 | 14 | 161 | Baca clay loam | irrigated crop management |
| San Luis Valley 0249 E. Road 9 N Center, CO 81125 (719) 754-3594 |
7,668 | 7 | 96 | sandy loam | potato production and variety selection |
| Southwestern Colorado 16910 County Road Z Yellow Jacket, CO 81335 (970) 562-4255 |
6,950 | 15 | 120 | Wetherill loam | irrigated and dryland crop management |
| Western Colorado Research Center | |||||
| WCRC@Fruita 1910 L Road Fruita, CO 81521 (970) 858-3629 |
4,600 | 8 | 143 | Fruita sandy loam | irrigated crops; soil/water management |
| WCRC@Orchard Mesa 3168 B 1/2 Road Grand Junction, CO 81503 (970) 434-3264 |
4,470 | 8 | 182 | Mesa clay loam | large and small fruits |