Make plans to attend the Haskell Ag Lab Family Field Day, taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, with something for all ages. The event is free and open to the public. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day. The Haskell Agricultural Laboratory is located 1.5 miles east of Concord at 57905 866 Rd.

The Haskell Ag Lab's Family Field Day educates the public on the importance of science and agriculture through exhibits, demonstrations, presentations, and tours. It provides research-based programming that showcases cutting-edge agricultural practices being utilized at the Haskell Agricultural Laboratory, and highlights the research and projects produced by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Extension. It features both commercial exhibits and educational booths.

Presentations throughout the day include “Nebraska Land Values and Cash Rental Rates in 2024” by Jim Jansen, an update on the Great Plains Heifer Development Program by Connor Biehler, and Glennis McClure will present “What's Your Cost of Production and Breakeven Prices? The ABC's of Enterprise Budgeting”. The day will feature a Northeast Arboretum tour in the morning and research tours with various educators and specialists throughout the day.

Activities for the entire family include farm safety, rocket demonstrations, STEM activities, grain bin safety demonstrations, horticulture information, and much more. Educational trailers include the science literacy trailer, mobile beef lab, NECC precision ag trailer, and archery trailer. Food trucks will be available on-site. Everyone who signs in at the registration table will receive a free meal ticket to use at the food trucks at this event.

Find the entire schedule of events and more information on the Haskell Ag Lab webpage or call the lab at 402-584-2261. Our Facebook page will also have information for attendees. The Haskell Ag Lab looks forward to seeing you at our Family Field Day on Aug. 7. Bring family and friends with you to this event!

This event is funded in part by the Dixon County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Grossenburg Implement, Farm Credit Services of America, and Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company. Handicap accessibility is limited due to the nature of the event.