Robinson Center Field Day

Eastern Kentucky Agriculture Takes Center Stage

The University of Kentucky Robinson Center will hold its 2026 Field Day on October 1 at the Robinson Center in Jackson, Kentucky. The all-day event is part of the center’s broader Mountain Ag Week programming. It allows producers, families, youth, and community members to connect with agricultural research, Extension education, and regional resources focused on Eastern Kentucky and the Appalachian region.

The Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability is part of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Its work centers on agriculture, forestry, natural resources, and community development in Eastern Kentucky.   The center includes research and outreach facilities that allow university specialists and Extension personnel to work directly with producers and communities in the region.

Photo courtesy of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

What Farmers Can Expect

The Robinson Center has not yet posted the detailed 2026 Field Day agenda. Recent Robinson Center Field Days have included farm tours, interactive demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and conversations with University of Kentucky specialists. Recent programs have highlighted field research, forestry, wood products, crop trials, and other topics tied to the center’s research and Extension work.

The annual Field Day has also given producers and community members a chance to see research projects in a working farm setting and ask university staff questions directly. The October 1 event follows other Mountain Ag Week activities at the Robinson Center, including Youth Science Day and Win With Wood.

A Regional Resource for Producers

Farmers and landowners in Eastern Kentucky may find the event especially useful because the Robinson Center’s mission specifically includes the land, natural resources, and people of Eastern Kentucky and the Appalachian region. Producers interested in livestock, crops, woodland management, agricultural technology, or regional research may want to watch for the final 2026 agenda.

The University of Kentucky currently lists Robinson Center Field Day as an all-day event on October 1. Additional details, including the final schedule and any registration instructions, may be released as the event approaches. Farmers planning to travel should check the official event listing before leaving for Jackson.

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