Field tour taste tests at the OSU Dry Farming Program demonstration site. Photo by Shawn Linehan
This article assumes you’ve read Article 1 in this section and have selected hosting field days as your next step.
BY THE END OF THIS ARTICLE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO…
- Differentiate between a structured, TA‑led field day and a peer‑led gathering.
- Outline a simple agenda for a field day that fits your community’s current needs.
- Identify one outreach strategy to invite growers and partners to your next field day.
Field days bring people together at a farm or demonstration site to share lessons learned. The format can range from a structured workshop led by technical assistance providers to a peer-led session designed to maximize connection and shared learning. Both have their place — the right format depends on what your community needs at a given moment.
RESOURCES
Farmer Field Day Toolkit — — SARE provides an in-depth guide for planning and implementing a field day.
Tips for a Successful Field Day — — Companion resource to the Farmer Field Day Toolkit above that outlines practical top tips.
AFT Peer-to-Peer Outreach Toolkit — — Resources for preparing outreach strategies using a peer-to-peer model