Technology & Precision Agriculture
Farm Technology Field Day Guide
A guide for organizing a field day about farm technology, helping hosts plan stations, safety, parking, and demonstration flow. Print a copy, follow each step in order, and keep the guide handy where you work.
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The steps on this page
- Pick a goal and target audience
- Choose the field and date
- Plan demonstration stations
- Arrange parking and walkways
- Plan safety briefings and signs
- Line up speakers and vendors
- Prepare handouts and a sign in sheet
- Check restrooms and shade
- Gather feedback afterward
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and OSHA.
For more in this area, see the used equipment buying tips. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Farm Families Prepare for Christmas by Working Exactly Like Every Other Day; Children Begin Suspecting Santa Claus Is the Only Man in Agriculture With Paid Holidays, and farming farm stories.