2023 Horticulture Field Day
When
8:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. CST
Where
Southwest Research & Extension Center
362 Highway 174 N, Hope, AR 71801
Registration
Registration is $20. Call 870-777-9702 or click the button below. Walk-up registration available the day of the event.
Join us on June 28 at the Southwest Research and Extension Center to learn about the latest research results on vegetable, fruit and turfgrass field trials.
Experiments involving pest control in tomatoes and blackberries, variety trials for watermelons, cantaloupes and honeydews, and reviving idle peach trees will be discussed. The complete agenda is below.
Register by clicking the link above or by calling 870-777-9702. The deadline for pre-registration is June 26, but walk-up registration will be available on the morning of the event.
Agenda/Schedule
Auditorium
8:15 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Registration
8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Daniel Rivera
Outside Program – Horticulture Research Area
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Vegetables and Blackberries
Dr. Aaron Cato & Dr. Amanda McWhirt
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peaches
Dr. Hannah Wright-Smith
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Turf Plots and High Tunnel Projects
Dr. Aaron Cato, Dr. Hannah Wright-Smith & Dr. Wendell Hutchens
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Watermelon and Cantaloupe Variety Trial
Dr. Matt Bertucci
Inside Program – Auditorium
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Recipe Demonstrations and Tastings of the Fresh Fruit Being Featured – Ouachita District, Family & Consumer Sciences Agents.
LUNCH: Truck Shed
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch
Auditorium
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Grafting Ornamentals
Dr. Anthony Bowden
About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please call 870-777-9702 as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.