Alburgh--Farmers can learn about the latest University of Vermont (UVM) crop and soil research at the 2024 Annual Crops and Soils Field Day set for July 25 in Alburgh. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and features presentations by researchers and tours of ongoing crop and soil research trials.
The UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program will host the event at the Borderview Research Farm (487 Line Rd.). It will be held rain or shine, and advance registration is required by July 23.
Farmers may attend for free while non-farmers are asked to pay $25. A barbecue lunch catered by Susan LeClair Catering LLC of St. Albans is included with ice cream donated by Ben and Jerry’s.
To register, go to https://go.uvm.edu/2024annualfieldday or call the UVM Non-Credit Registration Office at (802) 656-8407. Certified Crop Adviser, Custom Applicator and Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets’ water quality training education credits are available.
A guided tour of the farm will commence at 10 a.m. sharp and feature many of its research plots and experiments involving perennial grasses, cereal grains, hemp, hops, soybeans and dry beans, among other crops. Other trials test innovative new equipment and crop management strategies.
Following lunch, participants have their choice of sessions on fenceless grazing, precision ag and drone seeding, forages and grains. Another session will feature a sensory circuit to sample beans, cheese, maple syrup and beer with hops. Participants also will have a chance to check out the latest in equipment, as well as gather information from the exhibitor tent.
To learn more about the field day, go to http://go.uvm.edu/conferences. Or contact Susan Brouillette at susan.brouillette@uvm.edu or (802) 656-7611.
To request a disability-related accommodation to participate, please contact UVM Student Accessibility Services at access@uvm.edu or (802) 656-7753.