Twenty-three sunflower varieties will be on display. In addition, representatives from the Jefferson Institute, MU, agribusiness, and current producers will be on-hand to answer your questions about sunflower production and marketing.
The August 9 field day in Columbia will also include the opportunity to view buckwheat, amaranth, dry edible beans, millets, flax, kenaf, and other alternative crops.
Plan to join us at one of the following locations:
August 9 - Columbia
7-8:30 p.m.
Bradford Research Farm
August 10 - Sedalia
8:30-10 a.m.
Larry Callis Farm
To reach Bradford Farm, take Highway 63 to the Bradway/WW exit. Go east on Broadway/WW for 6.5 miles. Turn right (south) on Rangeline Road for 2 miles. Bradford Farm Headquarters are on the right (west) side of Rangeline Road.
To reach Larry Callis's Farm, take Highway 65 south through Sedalia to 32nd Street. Go right (west) on 32nd Street for 2.5 miles to Clover Dell State Park. Turn left (south) into the park. Shuttles to the variety trial will be provided.
For more information, including maps to the field day locations, call the Jefferson Institute at (573)449-8638.
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