LONDON, Ohio – Last year, more than 130,000 visitors attended Ohio Farm Science Review (FSR). Organizers are expecting another massive turnout again for 2025. The Molly Caren Agricultural Center, near London, hosts this three-day farm show from Sept. 16-18. Review hours are 8 a.m.-5 pm. Sept. 16-17, and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 18.

Hosted by the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), FSR is celebrating its 63rd year of agricultural education and industry innovation.

Even if you’re not a farmer or in a secondary ag industry, FSR manager Nick Zachrich said there’s a lot to take in, as he expects to fill the commercial exhibit area with more than 700 exhibitors from all over North America.

“Farm Science Review provides opportunities for growers in the livestock industry, row crop farming, specialty crops and even those with small gardens the chance to learn from educators and industry experts about a wide variety of topics,” Zachrich said.

This year’s theme FSR theme is “Transforming Tradition.”

“We’re expecting the most robust Farm Science Review we’ve had in a very long time with different technologies and also some of the mainstays people come to look for,” Zachrich said. “This show has a long tradition of bringing together educators and industry to showcase the latest in agriculture innovation. This annual three-day show provides opportunities for growers in the livestock industry, row crop farming, specialty crops, or even an individual with just a few acres and a small garden to come and learn from educators and industry experts about a wide variety of topics.”

The show offers new technology in action, big and small equipment, handy devices, nature exploration, soil practices and much more. The show highlights a vast array of exhibitors from fertilizer, seed and equipment experts to a wide variety of services.

“During the field demonstrations, once our equipment has run through the field, attendees can walk out, put their eyes on it, put their hands on it and talk to the company representatives who are there to answer any questions they might have about the equipment or the farming practices,” Zachrich said.

“This year’s show really focuses on ag innovations. Autonomy and artificial intelligence are at the center of things these days, and we’ll have additional drone companies this year to demonstrate their new innovations and techniques. Drone sales, but also drone services, are trending to still be very popular, especially in the region with row crop spray drones. Custom applicators are becoming more popular and wanted to be a part of the show.

“John Deere will be here to showcase its autonomous tractors during tillage demonstrations. Deere will also demonstrate its new level of autonomous combines and harvesters as well.”

Five hundred acres are dedicated to harvesting, strip tilling, global positioning, planting, manure spreading and tillage demonstrations, which take place every day. Harvesters will be on hand for field demonstrations for both corn and soybeans, as well as aftermarket header companies for both crops.

Over the three days, there are more than 100 educational sessions, including the always popular “Ask the Experts” 30-minute presentations that run throughout the show and allow visitors to speak one-on-one with those experts.

“Most are business-related and some veterinary medicine-related topics….but there is a vast variety of topics presented,” Zachrich said.

Ask the Expert sessions are held each day of the show across from the Firebaugh Building at 426 Friday Ave.

Shuttle buses will take visitors through the Gwynne Conservation Area, a 67-acre zone dedicated to the latest conservation practices one can implement on their property. The Gwynn Conservation Area is divided into four areas: Forages & Grazing, Wildlife & Aquatics, Woodland and Cabin.

Each day at the Small Farms Center attendees can engage in a “Tent Schedule” that included discussions on such topics as Small Farm Basics, Getting Started, Poultry Production for Small Farms, High Tunnels for Specialty Crops, Sheep and Goat Production, Rabbit Production and Mushroom Production.

Master gardeners will be throughout the Utzinger Memorial Garden, a plot designed for those interested in gardens. Experts will discuss pumpkin production, improving tomato fruit quality, wine grape production, fungicides and disease control of fruits and vegetables, elderberry production in Ohio and the marketing of specialty crops, just to name a few.

The McCormick, Bailey and Firebaugh buildings and the Utzinger Garden are home to OSU Central, an area where displays focus on farm health and safety, cancer prevention, farm management programs, financial and economic information, the environment, and human and community development. Outside in the Utzinger Garden, sessions offer tips about home yards and gardens.

Ohio farm safety expert Dee Jepsen will be on hand again this year with demonstrations on grain bin extraction. And the always anticipated “Talk on Friday Avenue” session will include a panel of faculty members from OSU’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ (CFAES) Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics with expertise in environmental economics, climate change and the impact of new technologies in the agricultural sector.

If you’re interested in antique farm equipment, then a stop at the McCormick Building is a must. This building houses more than 1,600 pieces of farm machinery, garden equipment and kitchen utensils from 1800 to 1930. Special attractions include the 1805 wooden moldboard plow, antique garden tractors, an 1860 Milwaukee reaper, a horse-drawn milk wagon and a 1923 Model T milk truck.

“This stop is for anyone wanting to know who things worked in the past,” Zachrich said.

Students are a key draw for Farm Science Review, which has had a student program for many years. Roughly 7,000 students visit FSR each year.

Zachrich encourages visitors to come hungry. From a rib-eye steak and Mexican food to milkshakes, juicy hamburgers and bean soup, FSR offers a wide selection of tastes.

“For newcomers, there’s something for everyone, and for those returning, there are a lot of new attractions,” Zachrich said. “For more than six decades, Farm Science Review has offered a gathering place for agriculture to showcase products, services and education to the public to improve profitability, sustainability and excitement for future possibilities.”

The Molly Caren Agricultural Center is at 135 State Route 38 near London, Ohio. The event can be seen off Interstate 70. Advance tickets for FSR are $10 online and at participating OSU Extension offices and agribusinesses. Tickets are $15 at the gate. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free. Parking is free.

For more information visit fsr.osu.edu.