By Kaytlyn Cobb
We are excited to announce the very first Field Days at the new UGA Grand Farm site- and you’re invited! These events mark our first public-facing opportunity to open the farm gates and showcase what’s happening here in Perry as we grow Georgia’s AgTech ecosystem.
Taking place in conjunction with the Georgia National Fair (October 2–12)—which welcomes more than 500,000 visitors annually- our Field Days provide a unique, high-visibility platform for innovation in agriculture. With the fairgrounds located just across the street, it’s the perfect chance for growers, researchers, extension agents, educators, students and industry leaders to see cutting-edge technology in action and connect with one another.
Why Attend?
- Explore the future of AgTech in Georgia
- Connect with farmers, researchers, educators, students, and industry leaders
- See demonstrations from innovative companies bringing solutions to real-world challenges
- Be part of the launch of a new AgTech ecosystem in Middle Georgia
Who Will Be There?
- Earnest Ag
- EF Polymer
- AquaSpy
- Catalera
- Wild Genomics
- Sentinel Fertigation
- iCrop
- Pivot Bio
- UGA Precision Ag
- Center of Innovation
- GreenPoint Ag
- and more!
Each of these groups will be showcasing technologies and practices that address today’s most pressing challenges in agriculture—from water and fertilizer efficiency to biotechnology, genomics, data-driven decision-making, and more. This is a rare opportunity to experience so many perspectives and innovations in one place.
Event Details
Day 1 – Open Field Day
Monday, October 6, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Day 2 – Student Field Day (content will be geared towards educators and students)
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 1:30-4:00 PM
Directions
These are drop-in style events open to the community, and we’d love your help in spreading the word. Share with your networks, encourage your students, peers, and colleagues to attend, and join us for an exciting two days!
We can’t wait to welcome you to Perry for our Inaugural Field Days!
