2026 Montcalm County Field Day
Location
Montcalm Research Center
4629 W. McBride Rd. Lakeview, MI
Date
August 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
About
Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission would like to invite all producers, agribusinesses, and community members to join us for the Potato Field Day at the Montcalm Research Farm!
The 2026 Potato Field Day will be held at the Montcalm Research Center on Thursday, August 6th located at 4629 W. McBride Road, in Lakeview, MI.
This year’s field day will focus on irrigation management efficiencies and post-harvest handling topics.
For questions, please reach out to Steve Whittington: 309-502-9595, whitti34@msu.edu or Nicole Ritchie: 269-858-8739, ritchi67@msu.edu
Agenda:
8:00 - 8-45 a.m. - Check-In
8:45 - 9:00 a.m. - Welcome & Introduction
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. - Breakout Session 1: Irrigation Management & Improving Efficiencies
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - Breakout Session 2: Pre-Harvest Considerations & Post-Harvest Handling
11:00 - Noon - Dig & Drinks Educational Mixer
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Michigan Potato Industry Commission Meeting & Research Update (optional) @ Douglas Township Hall