Rodale Institute’s Annual Organic Field Day, which draws hundreds of visitors each year to Kutztown, Berks County, is slated to take place on July 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

During the event, farmers, policymakers, and members of the public will explore the Institute’s nearly 400-acre research farm and learn about state-of-the-art practices and equipment used in organic crop management.

Guests will also speak directly with renowned experts on topics related to regenerative organic agriculture, including protective measures against extreme weather events, soil health, composting, and crop nutrient density variations.

Rodale Institute’s CEO Emeritus, Jeff Moyer, will present on the topic of organic no-till practices.

Moyer, inventor of the revolutionary roller crimper tractor attachment, will also sign copies of his much-celebrated book “Roller/Crimper No-Till: Advancing No-Till Agriculture.”

Field Day will also feature networking opportunities and an exhibitor booth area which will highlight over 20 of Rodale Institute’s partner organizations.

Exhibitors will engage attendees about programming, projects, and opportunities for collaboration. 

The cost to attend Field Day is $25.00 per person. To pre-register for Field Day, visit the Organic Field Day webpage. Registration on-site is also available.

Farm attire, sun protection gear, and refillable water bottles are encouraged.

Food will be available to purchase on-site from Dundor & Heister, Kutztown Pub, Blendlife, and Bananarama.

Rodale Institute’s Main Campus is located at 611 Siegfriedale Road, Kutztown, Pennsylvania, 19530.

Virtual Field Day

Not able to travel to our Pennsylvania farm? No problem! Head to Rodale’s Virtual Campus for access to our Virtual Field Day.

The Virtual Field Day will include on-demand, view-at-your-own-pace video content featuring our research trials and farm projects.

Click Here to register.

For more information on programs, initiatives, research, assistance available to farmers, and upcoming events, visit the Rodale Institute website. Upcoming Events.  Like them on Facebook. Follow them on Twitter. Check out their YouTube Channel.

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[Posted: July 6, 2023]

7/10/2023