The Research and Outreach Development Center (RODC) solicits and conducts research on relevant agribusiness topics and promotes research on Armenian agribusinesses at national and international meetings. The Center has conducted over 25 research and rural development projects funded by USDA, US Embassy in Armenia, USAID through DAI, FAO, World Bank, Swiss National Science Foundation, World Vision, and many others.

The RODC also organizes field trips, study tours and student internships, plans regional and international seminars and conferences, and assists with summer schools, student exchange programs and student enrichment activities.