Summer is field day season for many at UW–Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). Over the course of the growing season, the college’s Agricultural Research Stations host public events to share research updates and educational information with agricultural professionals, home gardeners and others.

Below is a list of some of this season’s field day offerings. Events are free unless otherwise noted. The final details for a few events are still being settled. For a full list of station field days and outreach events – that will be continually updated throughout the summer – please visit https://cals.wisc.edu/extension-outreach/ars-events/.

Stations will make a reasonable effort to provide disability accommodations for field day participants when notified in advance. To request a disability accommodation, please contact ars_accommodation@cals.wisc.edu at least 10 days in advance of the event. Efforts will be made to meet same-day requests to the extent possible.

The Agricultural Research Station network is supported by UW–Madison and through state and federal funding. Research projects conducted at the stations – including many featured during field day events – receive funding from U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and private industry.

Hancock Potato Field Day
Thursday, July 10, 1:00 p.m.
Hancock Agricultural Research Station, N3909 County Rd V, Hancock, WI 54943
Join growers and industry representatives to network and get research updates on potato projects. The event will include field wagon tours, a self-guided tour of facilities and a barbeque dinner. For more information, contact hancock@cals.wisc.edu.

UW Forage and Cover Crops Field Day
Tuesday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Arlington Agricultural Research Station, N695 Hopkins Road, Arlington, WI 53911
Experts including agronomists, plant breeders, animal scientists and soil specialists will lead discussions and field demonstrations. The event is designed for anyone involved in forage and cover crop systems, from seasoned professionals to students. For more event details, visit https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/uw-forage-and-cover-crops-field-day-july-15/.

Wisconsin Turfgrass Association Summer Field Day
Tuesday, August 5, 9:00 a.m.
O.J. Noer Turfgrass Research & Education Facility, 2502 S. Pleasant View Rd, Verona, WI 53593
This field day, organized by the Wisconsin Turfgrass Association and the station, features morning sessions and tours focused on lawn care and general turf management. After a trade show and lunch, the focus shifts to golf turf management. A cost is associated with this event. Contact Dave Marach at dave.marach@wisc.edu with questions.

Commercial Growers of Wisconsin Field Day
Thursday, August 7, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
West Madison Agricultural Research Station, 8592 Mineral Point Road, Verona, WI 53593
This field day, a partnership with the Commercial Growers of Wisconsin, will feature information on plant diseases, the station’s field trails and insect updates. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and wander the flower and horticultural gardens. For event questions, contact Janet Hedtcke at janet.hedtcke@wisc.edu.

Twilight Garden Tour
Thursday, August 21, 4:00 p.m. – dusk
Spooner Agricultural Research Station, 780 Orchard Lane, Spooner, WI
This event features guest speakers, demos and displays. UW specialists and local experts will be on hand to answer gardening questions. Attendees are welcome to explore the garden throughout the evening. For more information, contact spooner@cals.wisc.edu.

Hemp Field Day
Thursday, August 21, 8:00 a.m.
Arlington Agricultural Research Station, N695 Hopkins Road, Arlington, WI 53911
The Ellison Lab in the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences invites you to a field day about the latest hemp research being conducted at UW. For event questions, contact Shelby Ellison at slrepinski@wisc.edu or Phillip Alberti at palberti@wisc.edu. 

Pollinator and Land Management Day
Thursday, August 21, 4:00 p.m.
Peninsular Agricultural Research Station, 4312 Hwy 42, North Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Details for this field day are still being finalized. For updated information, visit https://cals.wisc.edu/extension-outreach/ars-events/.

UW Organic Research Field Day
Tuesday, August 26, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Arlington Agricultural Research Station, N695 Hopkins Road, Arlington, WI 53911
This field day will feature tours and talks about the latest research in organic grains and forages, including methods for reducing tillage in corn and soybeans, no-till dry beans, advances in organic food-grade grains, emerging crops, using biocontrol agents to manage white mold in soybean, and an on-farm research project studying soil health in organic grain systems. Find more event info at https://ograin.cals.wisc.edu/ograin-events-2025-field-days/.

UW–Madison Agronomy and Soils Field Day
Wednesday, August 27, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Arlington Agricultural Research Station, N695 Hopkins Road, Arlington, WI 53911
This half-day event features tours of ongoing field trials and research updates on a variety of topics, including grain agronomy, field crop pathology, weed management, soils, forage and farm economics. Find more event details at https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/events/agronomy-and-soils-field-day/#2025-Event-Information. For event questions, contact Shawn Conley at spconley@wisc.edu.