Headquarters Information

The ARS Headquarters is located at the Jamie L. Whitten Building in Washington, DC.

Address:
Jamie L. Whitten Building, Room 302A
1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington DC 20250
Phone: (202) 720-3656
Fax: (202) 720-5427

The ARS Headquarters staff is located at the George Washington Carver Center (GWCC) in Beltsville, Maryland.

Address:
George Washington Carver Center
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, Maryland 20705

Directions: GWCC is about 1 mile north of I-95/495 Capital Beltway (Exits 23 or 25).
- From exit 23, go north on Route 201 (Edmonston Rd/Kenilworth Ave) for approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue. GWCC will be on your left.
- From exit 25, go north on Route 1 (Baltimore Ave) for approximately 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Sunnyside Avenue. GWCC will be on your right.
Link to map at Google

Other Information:
GWCC Shuttle Bus Schedule
USDA Shuttle Bus Schedule
The GWCC and USDA Shuttle Bus schedules are available for your smartphone in the app "Ride Systems" (search USDA within the app). Download from the app store!
Alternatively, you can view the schedule and live tracking at: https://usda.ridesystems.net/

GWCC Help Desk 301-504-1074
GWCC Security 301-504-2368
GWCC Cafeteria 301-504-2427
Melwood 301-504-2411
NARC Credit Union 301-474-0200