Project Name : NCDA&CS Sandhills Agricultural Research Station

Description : The Sandhills Research Station in North Carolina primarily focuses on developing new varieties and improving management practices for crops such as peaches, small fruits, vegetables, soybeans, cotton, hemp, and ornamentals to enhance yield, disease resistance, drought tolerance, and adaptation to the region's sandy soils. The local climate challenges include managing water availability, drought stress, and soil properties, which are supported by a highly developed irrigation system utilizing ponds and underground lines. Its infrastructure comprises research fields, greenhouses, dairy and turf grass research plots, specialized equipment, and facilities for breeding, disease control, and extension activities, all aimed at supporting sustainable crop and landscape management in the Sandhills environment.