The knowledge you need to succeed

Farm Science Review is more than a farm show. We offer live demonstrations, educational sessions, hands-on learning and direct access to Ohio State University Extension experts. Talk about the issues affecting your farm or business and find the answers you need to improve profitability and efficiency.

See, learn and ask questions at FSR

Two men watch a drone demonstration at Farm Science Review

Field demonstrations

See agriculture in action at Trotter Field, including ag innovations, drones, automation, sprayers, tillage and harvest demonstrations.
A weeds expert runs a quiz to see if visitors can name the weed

Crops, soil and water

Learn about agronomy, weed control, disease research, irrigation, nutrient management, soil health, water quality, cover crops and crop performance.
A man in a pink shirt and grey hat shows how to sheer sheep at Farm Science Review

Livestock and animal agriculture

Find programs on animal health, biosecurity, pasture and grazing, small ruminants, veterinary topics and livestock production.
A woman displays different apple crops at Farm Science Review

Small farms and specialty crops

Discover practical sessions for beginning farmers, small-scale operations and specialty crop growers, including tools, production topics and marketing ideas.
A woman in a grey shirt and hat talks to a group at the Gwynne

Conservation and natural resources

Visit the Gwynne Conservation Area and conservation park for sessions on forestry, grazing, water, wildlife habitat, native plants, pollinators, invasive species and practical land management.
Visit the Gwynne

Ask the Experts

Our Ask the Experts sessions are a valuable stop for many visitors. Depending on trending topics for the year, sessions often cover farm succession, labor laws, weather risk, grain markets, tax and input outlooks, farm diversification, and current crop and financial questions.

Can't make a session? You can connect directly with Ohio State speakers and Extension professionals for practical conversation, not just presentations. Visit our Ohio State locations for more: 

  • Agrability tent
  • Agronomic Crops Team tent
  • Ag Safety and Health area
  • Conservation Park
  • Firebaugh Building
  • Fruits and Vegetable Q & A tent
  • Gwynne Conservation Area
  • Livestock Education Corral
  • McCormick Building
  • Nutrient Management
  • Pesticide Education
  • Small Farms Zone
  • Swientist Biosecurity Mobile Unit
  • Turfgrass Science 

There's something for everyone

Farm Science Review brings together programs for row crop producers, livestock operations, small and diversified farms, landowners, families, students and first-time visitors. You do not need to know exactly where to start — the show is built to help you explore.

Map your route to innovation

Explore career opportunities

The annual Career Exploration Fair in partnership with the Ohio AgriBusiness Association connects our industry exhibitors with interested students and employees. Held on the Wednesday of Farm Science Review from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., interested visitors can explore career options in agriculture with participating businesses and organizations. 

Career Exploration Fair details

Youth and family activities

Students and families can find hands-on STEM activities, student spotlight sessions, college and career information, and interactive learning stations across the grounds.

Explore youth and school activities

Getting to demonstrations and off-site learning areas

For demonstrations and sessions at Trotter Field and the Gwynne Conservation Area, shuttle service runs daily from the west end of Friday Avenue, west of Gate I, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Take a shuttle

What kinds of demonstrations can I expect?

Visitors can expect live field demonstrations, including ag innovations, drones, automation, irrigation, tillage and harvest equipment in action at Trotter Field.

Are there sessions for more than row crop farming?

Yes, we have many programs that also cover livestock, small farms, specialty crops, conservation, forestry, natural resources, ag technology, safety, adaptations to continue farming and family learning.

Can I talk directly to Ohio State experts?

Yes. Farm Science Review features Ohio State Extension educators, specialists and researchers throughout the grounds, including in Ask the Experts sessions, crop plots, specialty crop areas, Tailgate Talks and topic-focused tents.

Are there programs for small farms or beginning farmers?

Yes. The Small Farms Zone offers educational displays, scheduled speakers, small farm tools and opportunities to connect with Ohio State University Extension professionals.

How do I get to Trotter Field and the Gwynne Conservation Area?

A shuttle bus runs daily from the west end of Friday Avenue, west of Gate I, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday during the show.