Matt Pfarr, Extension educator-crops, Bob Koch, Extension soybean entomologist, and Dave Nicolai, Extension educator-crops
Past participant comment “I have not found a more comprehensive exchange on crop physiology, plant pathology, weed science, entomology and nutrient management. The field school is entirely hands-on learning and occurs in one location.”
The 2025 Field School for Ag Professionals will be held July 29 and 30 at the University of Minnesota Agriculture Experiment Station in St. Paul. Book now to secure summer professional development at the lowest price. Class sizes will be capped to provide instructor access. Register today and lock in your spot ahead of the busy spring season.
Past participant comment “I have not found a more comprehensive exchange on crop physiology, plant pathology, weed science, entomology and nutrient management. The field school is entirely hands-on learning and occurs in one location.”
This program is targeted toward agronomists, crop production retailers, seed dealers, consultants, crop protection industry representatives, Extension educators, government agency personnel, and summer field scouts. Early career ag professionals, their mentors and managers, and the general ag professional community are encouraged to attend.
- Early bird registration until May 31
- Attend both days for $299 or one day for $169
- Standard registration June 1 to July 16
- Attend both days for $349 or one day for $199
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Foundational skills and knowledge in four core areas (6 Certified Crop Advisor CEUs):
- soil properties and structure,
- weed science,
- corn and soybean growth and development,
- disease and pest management including insect identification and soybean cyst nematode exploration.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Participants will be able to select up to six topics of interest to tentatively include (6 CCA CEUs):
- manure management,
- weed seedling identification,
- small grains growth staging,
- beginning crop diagnostics,
- advanced crop diagnostics,
- advanced corn agronomy,
- advanced soybean agronomy,
- insect scouting,
- cover crop management,
- and more!
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