Phase 2 (Schedule of field days)

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Phase 2 of the Master Farmer Program consists of an in-person or virtual tour of a demonstration farm or research station where specific BMPs are discussed and demonstrated. Speakers from the LSU AgCenter, NRCS, LDAF, as well as industry personnel, present information on conservation, water quality, BMPs, commodity-specific topics and industry-related issues. Participants that attend/watch the entire event will qualify for Phase 2 and Continuing Education Credit (CEC).

2023 Trainings/Field Days

March 25 - Field Day with 3 Board Farm (regenerative ag), 2451 Hwy 552, Downsville, LA 10am (RE-SCHEDULED FOR MAY 6)
March 30 - Soil Health & Cover Crop Field Day, Northeast Research Station, St. Joe, LA 8:30am
March 31 - Pasture Walk, Sample Farm, Shreveport, LA 9:00am ($15/person - lunch provided) Contact Tara Morris at 225-721-1313
April 20 - Wheat, Oat, and Cover Crop Field Day, Scott Research & Extension Center, Winnsboro, LA 8:00am
April 21 - Pasture Walk, Starkey Farm, Greensburg, LA 9:00am ($15/person - lunch provided) Contact Tara Morris at 225-721-1313
April 27 - Northwest Beef & Forage Day, Hill Research Station, Homer, LA 8:30am; Pre-register at 318-927-2578 ext 201)
May 6 - Field Day with 3 Board Farm (regenerative ag), 2451 Hwy 552, Downsville, LA 10am
June 14 - Rice Research Station South Farm Field Day, Crowley, LA 8:30am; Contact Jeremy Hebert at 337- 788-8821
June 28 - H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station Field Day, Rayne, LA 7:30am; Contact Jeremy Hebert at 337-788-8821
July 13 - Soil Fertility & BMPs in Sugarcane Production Field Day, Napoleonville, LA 8:30am; Contact Brenda Tubana at btubana@agcenter.lsu.edu
July 19 - Area Sugarcane Field Day, Sugar Research Station, St. Gabriel, LA 8:30am
July 25 - Pasture Walk at Barthe Brothers Cattle, 11827 Ellis Road, Norwood, LA. 5pm-7:30pm; register at Register Here
July 25 - Northeast Research Station Cotton, Corn, and Soybean Field Day, St. Joe, LA. 5-6:30pm; contact Dennis Burns for more information at 318-766-3469
July 27 - Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Field Day, Macon Ridge Research Station, Winnsboro, LA. 8am-1pm; for more information contact Dr. Rasel Parvej at 479-387-2988
August 11 - Northeast Research Station Furrow Irrigated Rice Field Tour, St. Joseph, LA, 5pm-6:30pm; contact Dennis Burns for more information at 318-766-3469
August 31 - Sweet Potato Research Station 2023 Field Day, 2305 LA-17, Delhi, LA, 8:30am-noon; contact Dr. Tara Smith at tsmith@agcenter.lsu.edu for more information
September 14 - Central Region Beef & Forage Field Day, Dean Lee Research & Extension Center, Alexandria, LA; Registration at 2:00pm
October 21 - Acadiana Cattle Producers Fall Field Day, Iberia Research Station, Jeanerette, LA; Registration at 8am

2022 Trainings/Field Days

In-person and virtual field days listed (including previously recorded field days) are eligible for Phase 2 credit with the completion of a Phase 2 Registration/Sign-in form (listed under Forms on the home page).

**Additional field days and workshops will be posted as details are confirmed.**

March 2 - Soil Health/Cover Crop Field Day, Northeast Research Station, St. Joe, LA (contact James Hendrix at 318-235-7198)
March 12 - Spring Acadiana Beef Cattle Producers Field Day, Iberia Research Station, Jeanerette, 8:30am
March 31 - Soil Health Field Day, Cody Beaver's Farm, Franklin parish
April 20 - Wheat, Oat, and Cover Crop Field Day, Macon Ridge Research Station, Winnsboro 8:30am
April 21 - Dean Lee Research Station Beef & Forage Field Day, Dean Lee Research Station, Alexandria 2:30-5:00pm
April 28 - Northwest Beef Cattle & Forage Field Day, Red River Research Station, Bossier 8:30am-2pm (contact Randall Mallette at 318-357-2224).
May 6 - LSU AgCenter Wildlife Forum & Field Day, Macon Ridge Research Station, Winnsboro 8:00am registration
June 29 - H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station Field Day, Rayne, 7:30am
July 6 - Regenerate, Restore, Reclaim Soil Health Meeting in Rice Production, Acadia Parish Extension Office, Crowley at 5:00pm (call 337-783-2061 to pre-register)
July 12 - BMP Cotton & Grain Model Farm Field Day, Newellton, 8:30am
July 20 - Sugar Research Station Field Day, Sugar Research Station, St. Gabriel 8:30am
September 1 - Water Quality and Irrigation Workshop, Red River Research Station, Bossier, 8:30am-noon
September 15 - LSU AgCenter Northeast Region Beef and Forage Field Day, J&S Cattle Farm, 6511 Mer Rouge Rd, Bastrop, 8:30am (call 318-368-2999 for more information)
September 20 - Best Management Practices in Sugarcane Field Day, Dugas Farm, 5591 Hwy 1, Napoleonville, 8:30am-noon
November 2 - Regenerate, Restore, Reclaim Rice/Cover Crop meeting, 2823 Redich Rd., Eunice, 8:30am
December 2 - Louisiana Forage Conference, State Evac Shelter, Alexandria, 9am-1pm