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The Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center*Volunteer with BARC*
 The Beltsville Area consists of ARS programs at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, MD; the US National Arboretum in Washington D.C.; and worksites in Chatsworth, NJ; Presque Isle, ME; and McMinnville, TN. BARC is the largest and most diversified agricultural research complex in the world. Beltsville's record of accomplishments and ongoing programs has made it a world leader in agriculture research. Its international reputation attracts thousands of visitors each year from the United States and abroad. **Learn more about the Beltsville Area - BARC Celebrates 100 Years of Agricultural Research****Current Volunteer Opportunities:****Student Discovery Garden** - The Student Discovery Garden at BARC is composed of seven sections, each exhibiting a different aspect of BARC research, from the breeding of native crops, to urban garden containers.  Each section features a poster providing relevant educational information.  A three foot wide sidwalk permits easy access for close viewing of exhibits. **Volunteer Application** - right click to download to your desktop **Volunteer Orientation Dates and Times:** To be Announced **ARS Policy and Procedures for Volunteers**Policies and Procedures 413.8 - Student and Volunteer Programs   PDF files on this page require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader®


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