Trent Research Farm open house showcases student agriculture innovations

Evan Robins, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterAugust 7, 202601 mins

Chickens at the Trent University Farm Research Centre Open House on Wednesday August 5th. Photo by Evan Robins

On Wednesday, August 5^th, Trent University’s department of Environment and Life Sciences welcomed visitors to its second annual Farm Research Centre Open House.

In August of 2025 the university unveiled its Lightbody Drive Shed, the first of the new facilities at the site, constructed with funds from Trent’s Momentous Campaign.

The Eosense automated soil flux chamber during a demonstration at the Trent Farm Research Centre open house. Photo by Evan Robins

This year they invited donors, local farmers, and members of the media to talk to students and faculty about the new agricultural research initiatives the farm is taking part in, and to see the yield of the new facilities for themselves.