UW Ag Experiment Station to Host Sheridan Field Day Aug. 16

The University of Wyoming's Sheridan Research and Extension Center will host its annual field day Friday, Aug. 16, at 1090 Dome Loop Drive.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will cover topics relating to natural resource management, crop production and using new technologies in agriculture.

"At field days, we get an opportunity to share what we have been learning with stakeholders and the public, who will, hopefully, be able to apply some of our lessons to their own operations," says Brian Mealor, director of the Sheridan Research and Extension Center. "Anyone who is interested in learning more about agriculture in the region, learning about the programs and opportunities that UW has in the Sheridan area, and people who are simply curious about what kind of research is happening can benefit."

Participants will have a chance to hear about research projects during field tours and peruse scientific posters at lunch. Registration opens at 8 a.m., with field tours beginning at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon.

Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by calling the Sheridan Research and Extension Center at (307) 673-2856 or emailing [email protected] no later than Tuesday, Aug. 13.

About the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station

The Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES) is the research unit of the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources. WAES conducts fundamental and applied research related to agricultural production, natural resource stewardship, economic development and community well-being.

Founded in 1891, WAES remains committed to addressing the current and future needs of the state, region, nation and world through rigorous scientific investigation. In addition to supporting research on campus, WAES operates research and extension centers in Laramie, Lingle, Powell and Sheridan.

To learn more, call (307) 766-3667 or visit www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn.