The horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold the 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the ISU Horticulture Research Station.

The annual event will feature various research and demonstration projects on fruit and vegetable production for commercial growers, extension personnel, nonprofit organizations and Iowa Master Gardeners. Commercial production of vegetable fruit crops sold through farmers markets, community supported agriculture farms and wholesale will also be highlighted. 

“Growers from around the state will have the opportunity to learn about production practices of fruits and vegetables and understand critical practices for managing pests, soil fertility, crop yield and quality,” said Ajay Nair, professor and chair of the Department of Horticulture at Iowa State. “The day will also provide a platform for faculty, extension agents, growers, consumers and other participants to interact and share challenges, concerns and opportunities in the area of fruit and vegetable production.”

This event is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and organized in partnership with the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association, Practical Farmers of Iowa and the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture.

The Horticulture Research Station is located at 55519, 170th St., Ames. Following the completion of the field day at 5:30, a supper will be provided.

Registration for this field day is available at no cost,  but organizers ask that you register online by July 31 for an accurate food count. 

For more information, contact Ajay Nair at nairajay@iastate.edu or 515-294-3718.