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VINE Connect Field Day at UC Merced (Live AgTech Demos)

UCANR Innovate

Hands-on Field Day showcasing seven agtech demos in real farm conditions. Register to reserve your spot.

University of California Merced

On September 17, VINE Connect brings its Field Day series to UC Merced. This grower-focused morning features live demonstrations of seven emerging technologies tackling key farming challenges. Each solution is vetted through the VINE Connect program, a collaboration between UC ANR Innovate and Farmhand Ventures.

<h4>Key Details </h4><ul><li>Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025</li><li>Time: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.</li><li>Location: UC Merced</li><li>Cost: Free; coffee and lunch provided </li></ul>

<h4>Parking &amp; Arrival at UC Merced</h4> Parking (Bellevue Lot): <ul><li>Guest parking is in Bellevue Lot. Please park in your reserved row.</li><li>Complimentary parking; campus signage will guide you. (Map attached in event details.)</li><li>If Bellevue Lot is full, please purchase an hourly permit via Pay by Text or a paystation in Bellevue Lot.</li><li>Note: Student commuter parking is only available in the Green Zone of Bellevue Lot.</li><li>If you receive a ticket, email vista@ucmerced.edu and we’ll help you.</li></ul> Wayfinding to the Ballroom: From Bellevue Lot, walk past Bobcat Square and the Bookstore; follow signage to the UC Merced Conference Center Ballroom. Day-of Assistance: <ul><li>Flag down our golf cart for on-campus support, or contact Alli Sweigard at (209) 355-9258.</li><li>Accessibility: If you have mobility needs, we have reserved parking. Please contact Alli Sweigard at (209) 355-9258.</li></ul> Maps (Google): <ul><li>Bellevue Lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BSYcUMS8j716A4HP7</li><li>Conference Center: https://maps.app.goo.gl/11BYVD1Y1XKBPXBy6 </li></ul>We want you to have a comfortable and easy experience at UC Merced—thanks for visiting!