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CLC Ag & Energy Center Field Day

Friday, August 28, 2026
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
CLC Ag & Energy Center, Staples, Minnesota
Free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Explore agricultural research, technology, and education during the 2026 CLC Ag & Energy Center Field Day. The event will feature field demonstrations, equipment experiences, research updates, garden tours, children’s activities, vendors, and opportunities to connect with agricultural professionals and community partners.

Morning sessions will be offered twice, allowing attendees to choose two different topics. The day will also include the Legacy Ag Trail ribbon cutting, a free lunch program, partner recognition, and an ice cream social with live music in the Living Legacy Gardens.

Schedule

9:00 a.m.–Noon

  • Registration and refreshments
  • Agricultural vendors inside the Main Shed
  • Tractor and Combine Ride-N-Drive with Midwest Machinery

9:30–10:30 a.m.

First session rotation

10:45–11:45 a.m.

Second session rotation

11:45 a.m.

Legacy Ag Trail ribbon cutting

Noon

Free lunch program and recognition of project partners and supporters

Following lunch until 3:00 p.m.

Ice cream social and live music in the Living Legacy Gardens

Field Day Sessions

Innovative Interseeding: 60-Inch Row Corn with Cover Crops and Soil Moisture Sensors
Taylor Thompson, CLC Ag & Energy Center, and Amy Robak, Centra Sota Cooperative

Explore how wider corn rows, interseeded cover crops, and soil moisture sensors can work together in the field. This session will highlight ongoing trials and their potential benefits for soil health, water management, crop performance, and long-term sustainability.

Drone Applications
CRK Aerial

See agricultural drone technology in action and learn how it can support today’s farming operations.

Field Research in Edible Bean Production and Partnerships in the Plot
Juan Osorno, North Dakota State University, and Andy Hacker, Bonanza Bean LLC

Learn about current edible bean research and how partnerships between researchers and industry help move new varieties and production practices forward.

Precision Irrigation Systems
Grand Irrigation

Explore irrigation technologies and management strategies designed to improve water-use efficiency and crop production.

Living Legacy Garden Tours
Tammy Rick

Tour the Living Legacy Gardens and learn more about the plants, educational features, and community partnerships behind the space.

Children’s Garden and Activities
Judy Barka

Offered during the 10:45 a.m. session, children and families can participate in hands-on activities in the Children’s Garden.

No registration is required. Attend any portion of the day that fits your schedule.