CONCORD — The Haskell Ag Lab Family Field Day will take place Wednesday Aug. 7.
The event, which is is free and open to the public runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration will begin at 8:30 am. and continue throughout the day.
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. Backyard Farmer will have a panel from 1 to 2 p.m. to answer questions.
Activities for the entire family include healthy snack demonstrations, farm safety, and 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.