RESEARCH WITH PRACTICAL IMPACT
Faculty-led research supported by AES produces actionable results for Wyoming agriculture. Scientists investigate critical issues affecting livestock health, rangeland resilience, irrigation efficiency, and sustainable production systems. These studies respond directly to conditions unique to Wyoming's climate, geography, and agricultural landscapes. Research findings inform management decisions, improve production practices, and strengthen rural communities.
RESEARCH CENTERS SERVING WYOMING
AES research takes place across Wyoming through four Research and Extension Centers. Each center addresses regional priorities and production systems unique to its location.
Laramie R&E Center
The Laramie Research and Extension Center specializes in livestock production, rangeland management, and student-led agricultural education through the Student Acres Farm. LREC provides hands-on research facilities that support faculty investigations and student learning in animal and range sciences.
Powell R&E Center
The Powell Research and Extension Center is dedicated to irrigated agricultural research. PREC conducts applied studies on irrigation systems, water management, and crop production that generate practical solutions for producers in Wyoming's irrigated farming regions.
Sustainable agriculture R&E Center
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center at Lingle facilitates innovative discovery of integrated agricultural systems that are ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially responsible. SAREC focuses on dryland production and conservation practices.
Sheridan R&E Center
The Sheridan Research and Extension Center provides dryland and irrigated land for studies in forage management, horticulture, viticulture, and specialty crops. ShREC addresses production challenges unique to northeast Wyoming's climate and growing conditions.
Our Legacy:
In 1891, when Wyoming was barely a year into statehood, the University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station was born. Established under the federal Hatch Act, it created a network of experiment farms across Lander, Saratoga, Sheridan, Sundance, and Wheatland—the real classrooms where science met soil.
For over 130 years, these stations have been the beating heart of Wyoming agriculture. From pioneering the Crop Improvement Association in the 1940s to today's research centers in Laramie, Powell, Sheridan, and Lingle, we continue asking the same question our founders asked: How do we help Wyoming grow?
A History Rooted in Wyoming Soil
UW Experiment Station Exhibit at State Fair in Douglas, Wyoming - 1918
Laramie Experiment Station, Skinless Oats Crop - 1911
The Office of Agricultural Experiment Station - 1907
UW Experiment Station, Short Horn Bull
UW Experiment Station, Threshing Oats - 1903
UW Experiment Station, Grain Crop on Agronomy Farm - 1911
UW Experiment Station, Botanical Lab - 1899
UW Experiment Station, F.F.A. judging at University Farm - 1937
UW Experiment Station, Breeding Rams - 1908
UW Experiment Station, Load of Alfalfa Hay - 1898
UW Experiment Station, Sundance Experiment Farm
UW Experiment Station, Early Amber Cane - 1893
UW Experiment Station, Field of Peas - 1906
Resources & Funding Opportunities for Researchers
Access essential tools and information to support your research with the Agricultural Experiment Stateion. Find guidelines for funding opportunities, reporting requirements, proposal development, research priorities, and collaborative networks. Whether you're seeking capacity funding, exploring new research directions, or looking for multi-state partnerships, these resources help streamline your research process and connect you with the support you need.
