Weeds are a fact of life in vegetable farming, but there are mechanical tools and techniques that farms of all sizes can use to manage weeds efficiently. UMN Extension is hosting five Mechanical Weed Control Field Days on farms around the state this summer. Why attend? Hands-on field demos on many types of weeding tools Try out weeding tools before you buy them Learn from host farmers about what weeding tools work for them Meet other vegetable farmers from around the state All events are free, though registration is required . Field days will run from 9 to 3:30. Lunch and light refreshments will be provided. You can register for any field day at https://z.umn.edu/weedcontroldays . May 27th - Southeast Minnesota - Rushford, Minnesota June 13th - Northwest Minnesota - Felton, Minnesota June 25th - South Metro - Farmington, Minnesota July 22nd - Northeast Minnesota - Wrenshall, Minnesota September 28th - West Metro - Delano, Minnesota Full event details will be provided after registration...
