This hands on, in field program emphasizing crop and pest management diagnostic skill building will help you enhance your troubleshooting and crop management skills. This course features:

  • A two day program taught in the field with real world scenarios
  • Hands on activities examining current insects, diseases and crop management
  • Small learning groups
  • Each subject is led by experienced instructors offering personalized instruction and small group activities
  • Certified Crop Advisor CEUs offered
  • The first day program focuses on core principles in agronomy, entomology, weed and soil sciences to build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge. The second day builds on this foundation with timely, cutting-edge concurrent sessions that participants can select from across all four major agronomy disciplines.

The intended audience includes agronomists, crop production retailers, seed dealers, consultants, crop protection industry representatives, Extension educators, government agency personnel, and summer field scouts are encouraged to attend.

Subject
Basic Tech Skills (Matrix)
Skill
Ag & Agronomy
Format
In Person
Source

UMN Extension

Date
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Training Type
Upcoming Training
Location

University of Minnesota
1534 Gortner Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
United States

Registration Deadline
Notes

Cost and Registration:

  • Early bird registration through May 31: Attend both days for $299 or one day for $169.
  • Standard registration June 1 to July 15: Attend both days for $349 or one day for $199.
  • Walk-in registrations are welcome: Attend both days for $400 or one day for $230.

Additional information can be found here.