Farm Your Yard Field Day
Save the Date!
Saturday, June 14th
2pm-7pm
Join CCUA for an afternoon of hands-on informational workshops where you get to learn how to farm YOUR yard! This event is FREE to attend, however you must pre-register to reserve your spot. Click below to get your free ticket today! Keep scrolling to learn more about Field Day and the workshops that will be featured at this year’s event!
What is Field Day?
Field Day is a free afternoon of informative workshops about gardening and small-scale farming.
How is the event structured?
The event will take place from 2pm-7pm consisting of workshops, a social hour, and a Q&A panel!
Workshops – Workshops will run from 2pm-5:30. See schedule and workshop descriptions below. Please make sure to note each workshop's time! Multiple workshops will be running at the same time.
Refreshments – Enjoy refreshments from 5:45pm-6pm after finishing your afternoon workshops. Grab some food, chat with fellow gardeners in our community, and settle into your seat for our Q&A panel. A huge thank you to Missouri Farmers Union for sponsoring the food for this event.
“Ask A Gardener” Panel – The event will conclude with a Q&A panel with CCUA staff from 6pm-7pm.
Workshop Schedule & Map
Where will Field Day take place?
Columbia’s Agriculture Park located at 1769 W Ash Street.
Workshops will take place across the park (see map above) but start out of one of three locations: the East Pavilion, the West Pavilion, or in CCUA’s Schoolhouse. Please note that some workshops require walking to another location in the park. This is noted on our class map and schedule above.
How much does it cost?
Field Day is completely free! We just ask that you reserve a free ticket and RSVP to the classes you will be attending at check-out so we can account for the amount of attendees!
Workshop Descriptions
Workshops will run from 2pm-5:30. A total of nine workshops will run throughout the day with three workshops occurring at the same time so choose wisely! Click through the gallery below to read full descriptions of each workshop, what time they will be taught, and who will be teaching them:
Thank you for sponsoring this event:
This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under agreement number NR226424XXXXC003.