Events & Outreach

Upcoming Events

Organic Crops Day

March 5, 1-6:30 p.m.

This event is dedicated to row crop and livestock farmers at every stage of organic farming, from those currently certified to those just exploring the practice. 


Autumn Festival

Register by October 30, 2025
Activity Dates: November 4, 11, and 18
After school - 5:30 pm
The registration links for the After School programming being held at the SWROC has been updated to include a link for those who are already enrolled in 4-H (Enrolled in 4H Registration) or a link for those who would like to participate in just the after school programming (After school program Enrollment only). This programming is for K - 5 grade students.
 
 

Other educational event opportunities
See University of Minnesota Extension Courses & Events
for additional educational opportunities.

Outreach Programs

For the Agriculture Industry

Each growing season our researchers hold field days for interested participants to come to our center to see and learn about research trials and directly interact with researchers. We share research results at winter meetings that bring farmers, crop consultants, public agents, and researchers together.

For Horticulture Enthusiasts

Every spring, we host a Horticulture Day program that engages participants with a range of topics ranging from vegetable gardening to soil health to landscape design. Our speakers come from both research and industry backgrounds to share their expertise.

For Students

In collaboration with University of Minnesota Extension, we host Elementary Field Day, a program that engages area 4th graders with agriculture, and University on the Prairie, a summer camp that engages junior high and high school students with science topics.