The Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology serves as a bridge between trusted scientific research and decision-makers. Since its founding in 1999, the Hughes Center has funded more than 80 research projects totaling more than $11 million in funding. The research findings provide decision-makers at the federal, state, and local levels with science-based guidance on issues impacting Maryland's natural resources.
Leadership Grounded In Science
How did cover crops grow to become one of the most widely adopted agricultural conservation practices to restore the Chesapeake Bay? This video explores the origins of cover crop research in Maryland and how scientists at the University of Maryland Wye Research and Education Center and the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology helped advance the practice toward national and international use.
Current Research Portfolio
Completed Research Archive
The Center for Agro-Ecology keeps records of research it has funded, stretching back to its beginning in 1999. This research archive and database contains links to final reports and is searchable by PI, title, dates or topic category.