Events and Outreach

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The NWROC fulfills its outreach mission through Extension programs, an annual field day, off station field tours and programs, and personal accessibility to faculty and staff expertise. NWROC faculty plan and/or participate in approximately 140 different events annually that are held throughout the state of Minnesota and the region, including Canada. Our experts also receive several hundred contacts through phone, email, tweet, text, and personal office visits.

Upcoming Events

Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo - "Tillage for Today and Tomorrow"

Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Different tillage implements work differently in soils. Join UMN Extension and partners at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center to see for yourself how different tillage practices work in the field and learn more about how reducing tillage aggressiveness can help water infiltration, reduce soil and nutrient losses, improve resiliency and much more!