As the research arm of Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of people throughout the world through research on food, agriculture, family, and the environment. Our goals are to produce safe, healthy, and affordable food and agricultural products that help build strong communities, promote stewardship of natural resources and the environment, keep Ohio positioned favorably in a global economy, and most importantly benefit you and your family.