The following events may be of interest to beginning and aspiring farmers. Please check back often for new events!
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Events
Field Day - Haying Equipment Demonstration
Haying Equipment Demonstration Planned at McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm | News
When: July 8, 2025, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (trade show until 5:00)
Where: McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm is located at 45249 170th Ave., Chariton, Iowa.
Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. On-site registration will also be available.
For more information and registration assistance, contact Chris Clark at 712-250-0070, Logan McCrea at 641-226-7102 or the ISU Extension and Outreach Lucas County Office at 641-774-2016.
Field Day - Forage, Summar Annuals
Forage Field Day in Western Iowa to Focus on Summer Annuals | News
When: July 31, 2025, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (trade show until 5:00)
Where: Western Research and Demonstration Farm is located at 36515 Highway E34, Castana.
Registration: Cost is $20 for individuals or $50 for farms and family groups up to five people. All participants are asked to register online by July 21 to be eligible for a door prize.
For more information, contact Gail Carpenter at ajcarpen@iastate.edu.
Field Day - Weed Science
Weed Science Field Day Is July 2 at Curtiss Farm | News
Intended for crop producers, crop consultants and others involved with the crop industry. The event will feature field plot tours, presentations and demonstrations on weed management practices and herbicide programs. Certified Crop Adviser continuing education units will be available for participants.
When: July 2, 2025. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by field plot tours from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Iowa State Curtiss Farm, located at 2219 State Ave., Ames.
Registration: No cost, but participants must RSVP by June 25 to Meaghan Anderson at mjanders@iastate.edu or 319-331-0058.
For more information, contact Wesley Everman at weverman@iastate.edu or 515-294-3700; or Meaghan Anderson at mjanders@iastate.edu or 319-331-0058.
Urban Agriculture Field Days
Field Days and Demonstrations | Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Urban Agriculture
New Urban Agriculture Field Days Connect Farms to Communities | News
This field day series provides an opportunity for urban farms and their communities to engage with local ISU Extension and Outreach offices, while learning about urban farming practices through onsite demonstrations.
Field days at partnering farms
- May 9, Sweet Tooth Farms, Des Moines, Iowa: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- June 9, ReEvolution Farms, Dubuque, Iowa: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- July 9, Southern Goods, LLC, Waterloo, Iowa: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Sept. 17, Sinsinawa Mound Collaborative Farm, Sinsinawa, Wisconsin: 12-2 p.m.
Agendas are unique to each event but generally include a tour of the host farm, and a presentation of agricultural research from on-farm demonstrations during the 2025 growing season.
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