Kevin Connelly’s Plot
44.003960, -92.608137
Event questions: Mary Nesberg, Extension educator
or 507-328-6225
Oat questions: Tom Pyfferoen, farmer
507-254-9490
A multi-stop farm tour featuring local research plots, grain cleaning systems, cover crop strategies, and crop management demonstrations in the Byron area.
Join the Byron area farmers for some on-farm learning and discussion on Thursday, July 9, 4–7 p.m. Participants will visit a few local farms to view oat demonstration plots and farmer-led discussions around nitrogen rates, plant growth regulators, clover stands, and other in-season observations
4 p.m.: Start at Kevin Connelly’s plots: located at County Rd 3 SW, south of 10th St SW (Byron)
Visit additional plots along the route (maps available at the first stop)
5:30 p.m.: Meal and discussion Tom and Aaron Pyfferoen's shop: 53249 275th Ave. Pine Island
Families are welcome for the meal!
Farmers, ag advisors
Free thanks to sponsorships, please RSVP for a head count
Register using the link below or by calling the Olmsted County Extension office at 507-328-6214
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.
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