Field Day showcases ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø agricultural research

An aerial view of a green hillside with farm buildings, fields and gardens
Photo courtesy of UAF Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station
The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Experimental Farm and Georgeson Botanical Garden, the location of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Research Field Day on July 30, lie on the west end of the University of Alaska ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Troth Yeddha’ Campus.

Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
July 16, 2024

Spend an afternoon in the fields of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Experiment Farm with researchers and learn about the agriculture-related science happening at the University of Alaska ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Research Field Day, 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, is a free educational event for farmers, community leaders and the general public.  

UAF researchers will cover topics such as vegetable, grain and oilseed varietal trials, cover crops, soil health, the small grains breeding program, greenhouse plant production, invasive species management and herbicide use. Guided tours of the Georgeson Botanical Garden will also be available. During the last hour of the event, juice and cookies will be served in the garden, during which researchers can answer questions.

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Experiment Farm was established in 1906 and has been managed by UAF since 1931. The farm has a long history of researching agricultural practices in northern climates to help improve the lives of Alaskans. Field Day is an event designed to share the knowledge created at the farm with the public.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Experiment Farm is located at 2180 W. Tanana Drive on the University of Alaska ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’ Troth Yeddha’ Campus. Field Day is hosted by UAF’s Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension. Pick up a schedule and a program at the entrance to the garden, or view online on the Field Days website.

Please dress for the weather and be prepared to walk up to a mile. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and dogs are not allowed. 

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Laura Weingartner at 907-474-5211 or lgweingartner@alaska.edu. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to Alda Norris, amnorris2@alaska.edu. 

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