Farm Field Day: What Landscapes Tell You About Your Farms
Farm Field Day!
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, May 2, 2026
Featherstone Farm, 43090 City Park Road, Rushford, MN 55971
Join soil scientists from the University of Minnesota for a hands-on Field Day at Featherstone Farm in the Driftless Area. This event is designed for farmers, land managers, students, and anyone interested in soil resources and working with complex landscapes.
What to expect
Explore multiple soil pits across diverse landscape positions to see how topography, parent material, and management influence soil development and function.
Learn simple, practical tests for aggregate stability and soil structure you can use in the field to assess soil health.
Participate in discussions about the challenges and opportunities of farming in complex terrain, including erosion control, drainage, and crop selection.
Who should attend
Farmers and landowners managing heterogeneous fields or complext landscapes
Conservation professionals and extension educators
NRCS staff and technical service providers
Students and researchers interested in soil science and landscape processes
Logistics
Dress for the field: sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, water, snack, and a hat.
The program will run rain or shine; some activities involve walking and standing on uneven ground.
Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.
In the event of severe weather, some of the outdoor activities may be moved indoors, so be sure to check your email for updates."
Registration and contact
Advance registration on this web-from is required. The $20 registration fee includes lunch. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We are targeting 20 participants. Those who register after the first 20 will be placed on a waiting list and notified.
For questions, contact Professor Kyungsoo Yoo (kyoo@umn.edu) or Graduate Student Azucena Sierra Garcia (sierr047@umn.edu)
Accommodations: We are committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language: This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.
Driftless Area showcases the complex relationships between farming, soils, and landscapes.
This field day is to better understand this critical relationship!
See you on May 2, 2026!
