09/14/2026
Some scenes from a work in progress. đ§
Since we broke ground in March, extraordinary progress has been made at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Stationâs Anderson-Magnarelli Valley Laboratory in Windsor.
New greenhouses are taking shape as crews gut and renovate the existing facility, carefully preserving the historic character of the original 1940 building. The completed project will add approximately 24,800 square feet of modern laboratory and support space for research into plant diseases, insect pests, soil health, and other challenges affecting Connecticutâs growers and communities.
Crews are also drilling geothermal wells that will provide energy-efficient heating and cooling. Once that work is complete, the land will be restored as fields for growing cropsâputting the space right back to work in support of CAESâs research mission.
DAS is proud to administer a project that honors the facilityâs history while creating a modern, sustainable home for agricultural science and discovery.
Construction is expected to reach substantial completion in August 2027.