A field day is hosted each August to view the in-field research and a Yield Results Crops Day is held in January to review data. The Field Day is now held on the second Wednesday of August, one week earlier than in previous years, to avoid conflict with another agricultural event.

The 2019 Center for Excellence Field Day was held on Wednesday, August 14th. Approximately 350 people have attended this event in past years, and it has become the largest agricultural event in southeast Michigan.

The morning Field Day line-up at Bakerlads Farm in Clayton, Michigan included concurring sessions and trailer tours hosting a variety of new conservation technology stops.

The afternoon portion of the Field Day moved to Raymond and Stutzman Farms in Morenci, Michigan where, following lunch and a guest noontime speaker, additional sessions were held, including equipment demonstrations.

The Field Day was also an approved MAEAP Phase I meeting, and RUP and CCA credits were awarded.

However, the 2019 Crop Day was cancelled due to lack of reporting data and reduced funding. Scheduled every January, this follow-up to the field day usually brings demonstration plot yield information, as well as a variety of speakers to the agricultural community.  The dismal spring 2019 spring had a huge impact on the demonstration plots and their results.

A printed report was mailed out in early February 2020 to Field Day attendees.  To request a printed report, fill out the appropriate name and address in the contact form to the right and submit.