By Scout Nelson
NDSU President David Cook along with university administrators, deans, and other key figures will participate in the annual North Dakota Tour from July 8-18.
The tour will involve meetings with alumni, local leaders, legislators, State Board of Higher Education members, NDSU Extension employees, and agricultural producers.
The primary goal is to support agricultural research in North Dakota, connect with communities, and highlight NDSU's Land Grant mission of human development, research, entrepreneurship, service, outreach, and community engagement.
The North Dakota Tour coincides with NDSU's annual field days, which showcase NDSU's agriculture research at seven Research Extension Centers and the NDSU Agronomy Seed Farm in Casselton, North Dakota. These public events feature speakers, presentations, and tours on modern agriculture-related topics.
The Tour will begin with two free Bison Social events, attended by President Cook, NDSU Athletics staff, and coaches. The first event will be held on July 10 at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, and the second on July 18 at the Grand Forks Country Club in Grand Forks. Both events are open to the public.
Field day dates and locations are:
July 8 – Central Grasslands Research Extension Center (10 a.m.-3 p.m. CDT)
July 9 – Dickinson Research Extension Center (8 a.m.-noon MDT agronomy tour)
July 9 – Hettinger Research Extension Center (3 p.m.-7 p.m. MDT)
July 10 – Dickinson Research Extension Center (8 a.m.-noon MDT livestock tour)
July 10 – Williston Research Extension Center (4 p.m.-8 p.m. CDT agronomy and horticulture tours)
July 11 – Williston Research Extension Center (8:30 a.m.-noon CDT irrigation tour at Nesson Valley Irrigated Site)
July 15 – Agronomy Seed Farm (5 p.m.-8 p.m. CDT)
July 16 – Carrington Research Extension Center (9 a.m.-3 p.m. CDT livestock, agronomy, organic and sustainable agriculture, and horticulture tours)
July 17 – North Central Research Extension Center (8:30 a.m.-noon CDT)
July 18 – Langdon Research Extension Center (8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. CDT)
The events aim to enhance agricultural practices and strengthen NDSU-agricultural connections by engaging with experts, learning about the latest research, and exploring practical applications for improving productivity and sustainability in North Dakota.
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