UT AgResearch Announces Changes to 2020 Field Day Schedule

University of Tennessee AgResearch has released an updated field day schedule for 2020. In light of COVID-19 concerns and efforts to continue social distancing, all field days scheduled for June or July will be delayed or moved to a virtual format. Additionally, some field days after July will be delayed or only offered online.
“While it is unfortunate that many of our Research and Education Centers will have to delay or forego their traditional onsite field days, the health and safety of our employees and visitors is our top priority,” says Barry Sims, executive director of UT AgResearch and Education Centers. “However, we are still committed to sharing research and providing educational opportunities in 2020. The change in date or format will help us accomplish this while still maintaining our focus on health and safety.”
The updated schedule is posted below. More changes may be forthcoming. For the most up-to-date information on UT AgResearch field days, go to agresearch.tennessee.edu.
 
 

Field Day	Format	Location	Dates
Fruits of the Backyard	Virtual		Presentations will be recorded and available to view at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center website beginning June 9, 2020.
Green Industry	Virtual		Will be offered as a webinar on June 16, 2020.
Tobacco, Beef & More	Onsite	Highland Rim AgResearch & Education Center, Springfield	Rescheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2020.
Summer Celebration (now Fall Celebration)	Onsite	West Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center, Jackson	Rescheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Milan No-Till	Virtual		Presentations will be recorded and available to view at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan website beginning July 23, 2020.
UT Arboretum Butterfly Festival	Onsite	Forest Resources AgResearch & Education Center, Oak Ridge	Rescheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2020.
Steak and Potatoes	Onsite	Plateau AgResearch & Education Center, Crossville	Tuesday, August 4, 2020 (Possible alternative date of Thursday, August 27, 2020. Checkagresearch.tennessee.edu for updates.)
Fall Gardeners’ Festival	Onsite	Plateau AgResearch & Education Center, Crossville	Tuesday, August 25, 2020 (no change)
Turf & Ornamental	Virtual Series		Presentations offered as a digital learning series on the first Tuesday of the month from May through October. Access presentations at the TN Turf Tuesday website.
Cotton Tour	Onsite	West Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center, Jackson	Wednesday, September 2, 2020 (no change)
Horse Management	Onsite	UTIA Brehm Animal Science Arena, Knoxville	Thursday, September 10, 2020 (no change)
Horse Management	Onsite	Middle Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center at Spring Hill	Tuesday, September 15, 2020 (no change)
Horse Management	Onsite	West Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center, Jackson	Thursday, September 17, 2020 (no change)
Organic Crops Field Tour	Virtual		Presentations will be recorded and available to view at the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center website by October 1, 2020.
Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo	Onsite	AgResearch & Education Center at Greeneville	Thursday, October 8, 2020 (no change)
Woods and Wildlife	Onsite	Forest Resources AgResearch & Education Center, Oliver Springs	Thursday, October 15, 2020 (no change)
Beef Heifer Development School	Onsite	Middle Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center at Lewisburg	Thursday, October 22, 2020 (no change)