NDSU Field Days
A place to showcase N.D. Agricultural Experiment Stations' research in action.
The North Dakota State University Research Extension Centers' annual field days show N.D. Agricultural Experiment Station research in action. The events take place at the Research Extension Center sites across the state and feature speakers, presentations and tours covering a diverse array of topics. The field days are open to the public.
2026 Field Days Locations & Dates
Research in Action
NDSU REC Field Days connect research to real-world application, allowing North Dakota citizens to see firsthand how NDSU research drives practical improvements. Field Days offer direct access to NDSU researchers, emerging technologies, and new management practices in crops, livestock and soil health.
Industry Engagement
Farmers, ranchers, agribusiness professionals, policymakers, and community members are invited to attend NDSU REC field days to see firsthand how research translates into practical, real-world improvements. Students and local stakeholders also benefit from the opportunity to connect, collaborate and engage with the latest advancements in agriculture.
Local Impact
Field days equip producers with practical insights that lead to better decision-making, increased confidence, and improved outcomes on their own operations. By seeing research results in regional conditions, participants can identify cost-saving practices and proven strategies to boost yield, efficiency or herd health.
