On farm research
How to do research on your farm
Learn what it takes to set up an on-farm trial, so that you can be confident it its results.
- Learn what to look for in a study site.
- Learn the importance of randomization and replication.
- Understand variability and how to interpret your results.
On-farm research video and fact sheet series
This series was created as part of the 2017 North Central Region Agriculture and Natural Resources Academy.
1. On-farm comparisons
Replicated comparisons vs. side-by-side comparisons (printable PDF version)
3. Understanding the least significant difference
What do you mean 5 bushels an acre is not significant? (printable PDF version)
2. Setting up an on-farm trial
Setting up an on-farm research trial (printable PDF version)
4. Blowing the whistle on ag marketing claims
Blowing the whistle on marketing claims (printable PDF version)
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