Events

We invite you to join the Community Plant Breeding Team and Master Gardeners for our annual field day! This event brings the community together and celebrates crops from around the world. Attendees can expect a field tour, a taste test, a potluck meal, and free produce to take home. We will have catering from Tamu Grill, and all are welcome and invited to bring a dish to share. Register here.

Calling all Minnesota high school educators! Bring CFANS research into your classroom through the AFNR Research and Outreach Centers (ROCs) program. Join us for a one-day, paid professional development experience.

Join us to engage in a conversation with other alumni and supporters and hear updates about AECM happenings from faculty and staff.

Join us in the woods at the Cloquet Forestry Center for an evening of information exchange and community building. We will have a social hour to host an alumni gathering and a variety of information tables. Grab a bite at food trucks, and attend wagon tours or educational presentations. At the end of the evening, we will draw for the raffle prize winner.

Join us for a guided tour of the MAISRC Containment Lab (MCL), where you'll get an inside look at our state-of-the-art facility and discover the innovative research underway. It's a perfect opportunity for individuals curious about the world of science. Large group or a special occasion? Use the sign up form to request a custom tour.

The Minnesota Water Resources Conference is the premier event for Minnesota water resources professionals and one of the largest such gatherings in the nation. The conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and water resource professionals from across the state to share cutting-edge science, engineering solutions, management insights, and practical approaches to managing water resources. Register here.

Calling all Minnesota high school educators! Bring CFANS research into your classroom through the AFNR Research and Outreach Centers (ROCs) program. Join us for a one-day, paid professional development experience.

Homecoming is back for 2026, and so is our favorite fall tradition! Join fellow alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends for the CFANS Sampler and Homecoming Parade Party — a spirited evening of food, fun, and Gopher pride. Register to attend the Sampler.