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2023 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
September 27, 2023
$50Opportunity for Illinois Farmers! The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) exists to provide technical assistance and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic farmers and has provided funding to cover admission for any Illinois farmers interested in attending this year’s event.
WHAT TO EXPECT
-In-field demonstrations of cultivation tools for vegetables and row crops
-Demonstrations of implements on both four-wheel and two-wheel tractors
-Expo featuring industry-leading cultivation companies and cutting edge tools
-Conversations with international cultivation experts
-…and more!
The field day connects farmers, machinery manufacturers, and the allied trades for a single day event that draws farmers from all over the US and Canada – because it is THE place to see weeding tools. The morning features a trade-show where companies can connect one-on-one with farmers, and educational sessions, and the afternoon features field demonstrations in vegetable and row crops.
8:00 am Registration, Check-in & Trade Show Opens
9:00 am Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:20 am Education Track & Trade Show
11:00 am Walk Behind Demonstrations
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Demonstrations
3:30 pm Wrap-up