UAF Research Field Days

Spend an afternoon with researchers in the fields of the experiment farm in Fairbanks and learn about the agriculture, horticulture and livestock-related science happening at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

UAF’s Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension invites farmers, gardeners and community members to tour the fields and farms and learn through presentations, tours and discussions at these free educational events.

Fairbanks Research Field Day — 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, at the Fairbanks Experiment Farm, 2180 W. Tanana Drive, Fairbanks


UAF researchers will cover topics such as livestock nutrition, managing root maggots, vegetable variety trials, breeding new types of grain varieties for Alaska and more. A guided tour of the Georgeson Botanical Garden will also be offered.. During the last hour of the event, light refreshments will be served, and researchers can answer questions.

A map and schedule will be provided. Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk up to a mile. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 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 amnorris2@alaska.edu.