URBANA, Ill. — Last year, the University of Illinois tried something new with its longstanding Agronomy Day. After more than six decades, the single-day ag education event was no more. Instead, the Department of Crop Sciences, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES), and Illinois Extension hosted events all season long, with topics, locations, and formats to suit everyone.
A rousing success in its first year, Agronomy Days is back for 2023.
“As we hoped, we reached a variety of audiences at more than a dozen different events that spanned the growing season, using the farms as a living classroom,” said Adam Davis, head of the Department of Crop Sciences.
As in its first year, Agronomy Days 2023 will feature a mix of traditional field days, on-farm tailgates, and shade-tree talks. Some events will include light refreshments while others will give attendees behind-the-scenes looks at crop science research as it’s happening.
Read the full release from the College of ACES.
Illinois Extension leads public outreach for University of Illinois by translating research into action plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and opportunities. Illinois Extension is part of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.