Upcoming Events
Cover Crop Academy
Register now to reserve your spot with the University of Minnesota Cover Crop Academy!
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Where: Southwest Research & Outreach Center, 23669 130th St, Lamberton, MN
Cover Crop Field Day
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Southwest Research & Outreach Center, 23669 130th St, Lamberton, MN
Note: Cover Crop field Day is free and includes lunch. Please pre-register so we can plan for lunch
Bell Summer Camps
Bell Summer Camps are fun and enriching day-long experiences that encourage children to explore their scientific passions and discover new interests. Children entering grades 1-5 will experience science and nature like never before with interactive discovery, games, creative projects, guided outdoor exploration and much more! Camps in Lamberton are located at the University of Minnesota’s Southwest Research and Outreach Center. Lunch and snacks are included each day at each camp.
U of MN Extension Strip-Till Expo
See it in the field. Compare it side-by-side. Decide with confidence.
Minnesota farmers are facing tight margins, rising input costs, and more unpredictable weather. In this environment, every pass—and every decision—counts.
Hosted by University of Minnesota Extension at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center, the Strip-Till Expo delivers practical, research-based insights to help you:
- Reduce input costs
- Improve soil health
- Make informed equipment and management decisions
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.