A look inside: farming and biodiversity up close

The Center houses 6 interactive digital displays to highlight solutions BASF provides for farmers and agriculture. This includes the following  digigtal and educational content:

  • Virtual experts – Aria and Drew tell you everything you need to know about sustainable agriculture, agricultural technology, biodiversity, and more
  • Crop quizzes – test your knowledge on how much you already know about agriculture today
  • Pest house – find out ways BASF’s solutions extend beyond the farms and into our everyday lives
  • Digital table displays – discover how sustainable farming practices can help protect the Earth, support biodiversity, and ensure our food supply for generations to come
  • Cotton/Soybean 360° – learn more about cotton, the most widely used fiber in the world and how it’s produced into materials we commonly use or wear
Inside of the Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Visitors are free to visit the outdoor Pollinator Garden featuring over 100 different species of plants right outside the Center. There is plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy while learning about how BASF supports biodiversity efforts. 

Center for Sustainable Agriculture Gardens

Know before you go: sustainable agriculture in Durham, NC

Location:

2 TW Alexander Drive

Durham, North Carolina 27703

 

The Center for Sustainable Agriculture is located at BASF’s Research Triangle Park location on 2 TW Drive.

 

Get directions to the Center for Sustainable Ag.

Hours:

Tuesday: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm by appointment

 

Wednesday: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm by appointment

 

Thursday: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm by appointment

Map to the BASF Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Center Overview

  • All visitors must check-in at the Visitor's Center with a valid ID and complete and a site access agreement. See the Site Access section for more information.
  • To avoid waiting, we recommend arriving no more than 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled visit time to check-in at the Visitor's Center.
  • Maximum capacity at the Center is 40 people. Maximum capacity at the Center for educational programming  is age and program dependent. For a most impactful visit, we suggest  between 15-30 students.
  • Photos (not videos) are allowed and encouraged.
  • Exploration of the Pollinator Garden is as weather permits.
  • Visits are subject to cancellation.

Site Access

All visitors must check-in at the Visitor’s Center and all visitors 18 years or older must complete a site access agreement and show a valid ID. Minors will need a parent or guardian to complete a site access agreement on their behalf.

 

Please note our BASF Visitor Policy prior to your scheduled visit.

BASF Visitor Policy

  •  Visitor names must be shared at least 48 hours in advance of your visit.
  • All visitors are required to sign in at the Visitor’s Center and adults must show a valid ID.
  • Your visitor badge must be worn in a visible manner at all times.
  • Controlled substances and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the property.
  • Weapons (firearms, knives, etc.) are not permitted on the property.
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited within any BASF building. Your BASF site contact can escort you to an outside designated smoking area if needed.
  • Immediately report any injury or suspicious situation to your BASF contact.

Experience the Center: schedule a visit today!

 For general groups or individuals curious about sustainable agriculture, please schedule a visit to explore the Center’s space and digital content.

 

If you would like to schedule a visit tailored to educators, student groups, camp programs or field trips, please schedule an educational visit. Maximum capacity at the Center for educational programming is age and program dependent, typically between 15-30 students.