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. University of Minnesota Extension's Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships and Agriculture and Natural Resources Department are hosting five Mechanical Weed Control Field Days on farms around the state this summer, featuring demonstrations from Extension staff and weeding expert Sam Oschwald Tilton. 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
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| From wheel hoes to tractors, come see tools of all sizes! Photo: Sam Hitchcock Tilton. |
Thank you to Organic Valley and the Minnesota Transition to Organic Partnership Project for funding these events.
Questions? Reach out to Marissa Schuh (mschuh@umn.edu, 612.460.7462)
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