ILLINOIS FARMERS INVITED TO 2024 MIDWEST MECHANICAL WEED CONTROL FIELD DAY

(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois farmers, especially those growing organic crops, who are looking for alternative ways to control weeds, may be interested in attending a special field day in Indiana. The 2024 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day is set for next Wednesday, September 11th, from 8:00 to 4:00 (Easter Time), at Purdue University’s MEIGS Horticultural Research Farm in Lafayette, Indiana. The program features a trade show where companies can connect one-on-one with farmers along with educational sessions in the morning and field demonstrations in vegetable & row crops in the afternoon. Tickets are $75 each, but this year there is assistance to help Illinois farmers attend through the Midwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program. While online registration is now closed, on-site signup that morning will be available before 7:00 (Illinois time), however no lunch is guaranteed.