July 30, 2024
Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Field Day is August 12
Kansas State University’s Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center (OHREC) will host its annual Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Field Day from 4:00-7:00 pm, Monday, August 12, 2024. Field Day presenters will provide updates on current research projects including agrivoltaics, tomato, pepper, and cantaloupe variety trials, mulch fabric impact on soil health, tours of the Backyard Demonstration Garden, and much more. Presentations will be followed by a hamburger/veggie burger cookout, featuring vegetables grown at OHREC. The evening will conclude with a recognition ceremony for 2024 Growing Growers KC apprentices and host farms.
All events are outdoors. Check-in starts at 3:30 pm at the Center, 35230 West 135th Street, Olathe KS 66061. Pre-registration is encouraged. Cost is $15 payable in advance or at the Field Day. Field Day information is available at: https://www.k-state.edu/orec/fruitsvegetables. Register and pay online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/ksuohrec