Farm City Ag & Home Expo

Farm City Ag & Home Expo

The Farm City Ag & Home Expo is annual event at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) in Hermiston.

The expo includes a variety of classes, demonstrations and exhibits for farm and home. These include animal care, nutrition, energy, technology, home care and more. Vendor and food booths are available.

The event is presented by EOTEC, the Hermiston Herald, and the Oregon State Extension.

The event will be March 7-8, 2025. For more details and the full schedule, visit the Farm City Ag & Home Expo page. 

2025 Schedule

 

Friday, March 7

  • 9-10 a.m. "Weed Identification of Grasses and Broadleaves" Dr. Steve VanVleet, Agronomist, McGregor Company
  • 10-11 a.m. "Update on Fusarium Head Blight and Stripe Rust" Dr. Christina Hagerty, OSU Plant Pathologist
  • 11 a.m.-12 p.m. "Utilization of Drones and AI for Making Agronomic and Pesticide Decisions: A Discussion and Demonstration" Patrick Williams, Agronomist, Skysense AI, Inc.
Room 1
  • 1-2:30 p.m. "Growing the Next Generation: Planning for the Future of Your Farm" Darcy Sexson, AgWest Farm Credit
  • 2:30-3:30 p.m. "Fresh & Safe: Basics of Home Food Preservation" OSU Master Food Preservers
  • 4-5 p.m. "Spread the Sweetness: A Jam & Jelly Making Demo" OSU Master Food Preservers
Room 2
  • 1-2 p.m. "Winning the Battle: Effective Strategies for Controlling Bermuda Grass in Home Landscapes" Cody Copp, OSU Extension Horticulturist
  • 2-3 p.m. "Safe Water: Morrow and Umatilla Counties Drinking Water Roadmap Project" Tamra Mabbott, Joseph Fiumara, Ronan Igloria
  • 3-4 p.m. "Soil Health: Backyard to the Back 40" West Lambert, Tiicham Conservation District

Saturday, March 8

On Saturday, Umatilla County 4-H will present the Progressive Ag Safety Zone featuring four kid-focused classes that will run all day long.  Pet Rescue and other pet adoption agencies will also have animals on site for adoption and Hermiston High School’s Majazzty Choir will perform at noon and 1 p.m.

  • 9-10 a.m. "Waste Not: Start Composting Today" Amanda Woodlee, OSU Extension Master Gardener Coordinator
  • 10-11 a.m. "The Nitty-Gritty of Dirt: Soil Basics and Testing" Maya Bamer, OSU Master Gardener
  • 11 a.m.-12 p.m. "Design and Implement a Regenerative Grazing Plan" Mike Guebert, Oregon Pasture Network
Afternoon Sessions
  • 1-2 p.m. "Herb Appeal: Growing, Harvesting, and Using Herbs" Valerie Barrows Conner, Karen Wagner, OSU Master Gardener – Umatilla County, OSU SNAP Educator
  • 2-3 p.m. "Beyond Tex-Mex: Prepare a Taste of Latin Heritage with Food Hero" Carolina Muniz, Karen Wagner, OSU SNAP Education Coordinator
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