University of Guelph Potato Research Field Day
Elora Research Station Crops Building
Wednesday August 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, rain or shine!
6182 2 Line E, Ariss, ON N0B 1B0
43.64121893243137, -80.40462588224669
Anyone who is interested in the potato industry is invited to see the new variety demonstration plots and learn about current research. Chipping, fresh market and French fry types will be on display in the field. This includes elite selections from the National Potato Breeding Program-AAFC, promising lines from industry breeders and many more!
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10:00-10:30: Coffee and welcome at the building
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10:30-11:45: Tour of variety trial plots with Vanessa Currie
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11:45- 12:30: Lunch provided at the building
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12:30–2:00: Featured research presentations
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Dr. David De Koeyer, Fredericton Research and Development Centre
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Progress in strengthening the potato genetics improvement continuum in Canada -
Dennis VanDyk, OMAFA – On-farm Trials 2026
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Please register (RSVP) by August 14 either online RSVP https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3EE4gVHwMvWC0cK
or email vcurrie@uoguelph.ca or phone (voicemail) 519-824-4120 ext 56160
