1. Facilities

Facilities

  • HAREC Conference Room
     
  • Don Horneck Building
     
  • Entomology Laboratory and Greenhouse
     
  • HAREC Graduate Student Office
     
  • Main Office
     
  • Office Annex
     
  • Plant Pathology Laboratory 
     
  • Potato Breeding and Genetics Facility
     
  • Screen Houses

HAREC Conference Room

The conference room at the Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center (HAREC) serves as a valuable resource for the station, supporting daily and weekly meetings with reliable wireless internet and video‑teleconferencing capabilities. Designed to comfortably accommodate groups, the space holds up to 40 people in a theater-style layout or 25 in a classroom configuration.

Available for half‑ or full‑day use, the conference room can be reserved Monday through Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Reservations are accepted on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Users are responsible for their own setup, cleanup, and supplies such as coffee, cups, tea, and sugar. Rental fees are $65 for up to four hours and $129 for more than four hours.

A $100 security deposit, submitted as a separate check payable to OSU/HAREC, is required for all reservations. The deposit will be refunded after the facility passes inspection and is returned to its original condition

HAREC Graduate Student Office

Built in 2013, the graduate student office stands as a reflection of HAREC’s strong commitment to supporting higher education and hands‑on research training. The space was thoughtfully designed to provide a productive, welcoming environment for the graduate students who conduct research at the station each year.

The office accommodates up to six graduate students, offering individual workspaces that allow them to focus on data analysis, writing, and project coordination. The room is fully equipped with the essential resources and amenities students need to thrive during their time at HAREC, creating a dependable academic base close to their research activities in the field and laboratory.

By investing in this dedicated workspace, HAREC reinforces its ongoing mission to foster learning, innovation, and professional development for the next generation of researchers and agricultural scientists.

Plant Pathology Laboratory

The OSU HAREC Plant Pathology Laboratory is a state‑of‑the‑art research and diagnostic facility dedicated to understanding and managing plant diseases that impact crops across the Columbia River Basin and the broader Pacific Northwest. Equipped with modern technologies and supported by experienced plant pathology professionals, the laboratory plays a vital role in supporting regional agriculture through research, education, and disease management services.

A central mission of the Plant Pathology Laboratory is to provide accurate, science‑based plant disease diagnostic services to growers, crop consultants, agribusinesses, and other stakeholders throughout the Columbia River Basin and Oregon. These services help identify pathogens, support effective disease management decisions, and contribute to the long‑term health and productivity of the region’s agricultural industry.

More detailed information about the diagnostic services offered—including submission guidelines, sample requirements, and service fees—is available on the HAREC Plant Pathology Diagnostic Laboratory page.

Screen House

In 2008 and 2009, two large screen houses were constructed using contributed funds, greatly expanding the capacity for research on insect-transmitted plant diseases.  These structures were designed to provide controlled environments where researchers can safely study vector insects and the pathogens they carry without risk of spread to surrounding crops.

The addition of these screen houses created new opportunities for conducting applied and experimental research, including evaluating disease transmission, testing management strategies, and supporting breeding programs aimed at developing resistant plant varieties.  Together, they serve as an essential resource for advancing our understanding of insect-vectored plant diseases and improving agricultural health across the region.

Don Horneck Building

A recent addition to the Station, the Don Horneck Memorial Building serves as a hub for advanced agricultural research. The facility houses the Agronomy Laboratory, specialized insect rearing rooms, and the Plant Tissue Culture Room, providing purpose‑designed spaces that support experimental research, innovation, and the advancement of plant and soil sciences.

Potato Breeding & Genetics Facility

Entomology Laboratory & Greenhouse

Main & Annex Offices

As the first building seen upon entering the Station, HAREC’s main office serves as the central base for onsite researchers and administrative operations. Located nearby, the Annex Office provides dedicated workspace for all staff postdoctoral researchers.  

Family & Student Housing

The Station features three individual homes, each thoughtfully designed with full living, dining, and kitchen areas, along with three bedrooms. These homes offer flexible accommodation options and may be rented as shared living spaces for short-term visitors, as single-family units for visiting families, or as long-term rental residences.