Maine Research Locations

• Orono, ME

• New England Plant, Soil and Water Research Laboratory: The mission of the USDA-ARS New England Plant, Soil, and Water Laboratory is to develop and transfer sustainable, environmentally sound management practices and cropping systems that improve crop productivity and economic viability, and reduce pest and disease problems for conventional and organic (More)
• National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center: The mission of the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center is to conduct research that will solve problems limiting production efficiency of coldwater marine aquaculture. The current primary research focus is genetic improvement using an applied selective breeding program to increase (More)

National Programs in Maine

• Aquaculture (106)
• Sustainable Agricultural Systems Research (216)

• Appropriated Projects in Maine

  • Finding Solutions to Reduce the Impact of PFAS Contamination on Agricultural and Food Systems ( New England Plant, Soil and Water Research Laboratory )
  • Genetic Improvement of North American Atlantic Salmon and the Eastern Oyster for Aquaculture Production ( National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center )