The event will showcase agricultural research conducted by UVM Extension’s Northwest Crops and Soils (NWCS) team, which is led by Heather Darby. Enjoy a guided tour of Borderview Research Farm in Alburgh, learn about on-farm trials, and connect with the local community.
This year’s theme is The Demonstration Derby. Attendees can experience more live demonstrations of cutting-edge technology and in-the-field skills than ever before, including:
- Autonomous weeding robots from Greenfield Robotics
- Soil health sampling with the Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC) team
- Precision agriculture
This event will be held rain or shine!
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with check-in from 9:30-10 a.m.(exhibitors: set up by 9:30 a.m.)
Location: Borderview Research Farm, 487 Line Road, Alburgh, VT 05440
Registration: Please pre-register online.
Price: Free for farmers, $30 per person for non-farmers. A BBQ lunch by Cold Hollow Catering is included, as well as ice cream bars from Ben & Jerry’s.
Sponsors and exhibitors: Sponsors can register online, and exhibitors can contact Susan Brouillette at susan.brouillette@uvm.edu, though space is limited.
Accommodation: If you require an accommodation related to a disability, please contact UVM Student Accessibility Services at access@uvm.edu or (802) 656-7753.
