Be sure to attend one of these events to stay up to date on information, trends and technology.
July 9, 2026 – Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Day
Date: Thursday, July 9
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Sand Plain Research Farm – 15003 157th St. SE – Becker, MN 55308
University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota Potato Growers Association are hosting an Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Day on Thursday, July 9th, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm at the Sand Plain Research Farm (SPRF) in Becker, MN. This free field day will include a complimentary dinner.
Please park by the first plot on the tour. There will be a hayride to the rest of the plots, followed by dinner at the research station shed.
July 9, 2026 – Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Day
Date: Thursday, July 9
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Sand Plain Research Farm – 15003 157th St. SE – Becker, MN 55308
University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota Potato Growers Association are hosting an Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Day on Thursday, July 9th, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm at the Sand Plain Research Farm (SPRF) in Becker, MN. This free field day will include a complimentary dinner.
Please park by the first plot on the tour. There will be a hayride to the rest of the plots, followed by dinner at the research station shed.
August 28, 2026 – Central Lakes College Field Day
Date: Friday, August 28
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Central Lakes College Ag & Energy Center, Staples, MN
This annual event features hands-on demonstrations, equipment ride-and-drive opportunities, precision agriculture technology, drone applications, soil health and irrigation innovations, edible bean research, and more. A free lunch program will be included. Vendors, educational exhibits, and networking opportunities will be available throughout the day.
Contact:
Central Lakes College Ag & Energy Center – 218-894-5141 | clcagandenergy.org
January 21, 2027 – Central Minnesota Irrigators Annual Meeting – Perham, MN
Join irrigators, industry partners, and agency representatives from across Central Minnesota for the 2027 Central Minnesota Irrigators (CMI) Annual Meeting. This annual gathering brings producers together to hear key updates, discuss regional issues, and connect with partners who support irrigated agriculture.
Central Minnesota Irrigators 