Upcoming Events
Horticultural Science Seminar Series: Welcome Back Social Hour
September 16, 3:30 - 4:30 PMJoin 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.
Lawn Care Field Day
September 17, 4 PM - 6 PMUMN 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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HORT Seminar: Dan Philippon present The Farmer, the Gastronome, and the Chef: In Pursuit of the Ideal Meal
September 23, 3:30 - 4:30 PMJoin us as author and Professor of English at UMN, Dan Philippon, takes us through his book, The Farmer, the Gastronome, and the Chef: In Pursuit of the Ideal Meal.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Alderman 405 or Zoom.
News
2026 Fall Seminars
September 9, 2026View 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.
Meet Laura Shannon
August 19, 2026Introducing 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!
Heterogenous consumer preferences for pollinator-friendly produce: implications for specialty crop growers in the upper midwest, USA, from choice experiments
August 13, 2026A 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!