College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Small Farms Field Day Agenda
Date: June 11th, 2026 | Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Morning Field Stops & Sessions
Time: 9:20 am – 12:30 pm
| Time | Plant Production Track | Animal Production Track | Value-Added Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:20 am – 10:20 am | Sampling for Nematodes and Plant Diseases | Artificial Insemination for Swine | Freeze Drying Fruits and Vegetables |
| 10:25 am – 11:25 am | Detecting and managing nutrient issues in Hemp | Mobile Poultry Processing | Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables |
| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Inoculating Shiitake Mushrooms on Logs | Temporary Fencing for Effective Grazing | Dehydrating Meat Products for Jerky |
Afternoon Schedule
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch
Sponsored by: Southern SARE
Business Lunch Training: How to develop a Risk Management Plan for your Farm Business
Speakers: Dr. Raymond Thomas and Dr. Michele Eley
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Small Farmer Resource Fair
3:00 pm: Closing Remarks and Adjourn
