Department of Horticultural Science

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Upcoming Events

  • Grape Breeding & Enology Annual Field Day September 12, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM at UMN Horticultural Research Center

    Grape Breeding & Enology Annual Field Day

    September 12, 10 AM - 12 PM

    Join us for this year's Grape Breeding & Enology Annual Field Day! Learn about what researchers at UMN are studying and try 50+ varieties of wine (for those 21 and older) and table grapes. Plus, FREE coffee and donuts!

    Must bring ID.

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    Horticultural Science Seminar Series: Welcome Back Social Hour

    September 16, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

    Join us for the Horticultural Science Welcome Back Social Hour! 

    All are welcome. Come learn about the longest-running Horticultural Science seminar series in the U.S., what's coming up, and socialize with the department! Snacks and beverages will be provided.

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    Lawn Care Field Day

    September 17, 4 PM - 6 PM

    UMN Turfgrass Science will be hosting a Lawn Care Field Day on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Turfgrass Research and Outreach Education (TROE) Center. The event is free and open to the public, but we do ask that you register for the event. We hope to see you there!

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News

  • Horticultural Science Seminar Series

    2026 Fall Seminars

    September 9, 2026

    View our seminar speaker lineup and recordings for the 2026 Fall semester!

    Seminars are at 3:30pm CT on each date in Alderman 405 and by Zoom. In-person attendance is highly encouraged and recommended. Snacks and light refreshments are provided.

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    Meet Laura Shannon

    August 19, 2026

    Introducing Associate Professor Laura Shannon! Learn about her nine-year journey at the University of Minnesota and her quest to find a place to deep-fry potatoes on campus!

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    Heterogenous consumer preferences for pollinator-friendly produce: implications for specialty crop growers in the upper midwest, USA, from choice experiments

    August 13, 2026

    A choice experiment with 677 participants revealed that consumers are willing to pay a $1.94/lb premium for cherry tomatoes from pollinator-friendly farms. The study identified four distinct consumer segments with unique preferences and demographic profiles, offering valuable insights for specialty crop growers, educators, and policymakers aiming to better target pollinator-conscious markets. Read the full study!

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