About the Institute
for Ag Professionals
The University of Minnesota's Extension Service
has been a pioneer in conducting crop production education programming
for ag professionals. For two decades the Institute has been working
with retail dealers, crop consultants, sales personnel, and county
extension staff to pass on research-based information relating
to crop management. Keeping Ag Professionals on top of current
production techniques helps to ensure economically- and environmentally-responsible
cropping decisions are made throughout the state.
The Institute's offerings include a suite of three
annual events. All curriculum and teaching is done by Extension
Specialists.
- The Field
School for Ag Professionals is a 2-day
program completely taught in the field, with hands-on activities
examining current pests, diseases, varieties, and other crop
issues. The School is offered twice each July. The location
of the School
rotates around to Research and Outreach Centers throughout
the state in order to highlight different regional issues
and reach
regional audiences. 12 CEUs offered
- The Crop Pest Management
Short Course has been
conducting seminar- and discussion-based programming on current
and emerging issues in Minnesota agriculture for 24 years.
In 2006, this popular short course joined with the MCPR Trade Show for expanded opportunities! Approx.
8.5 CEUs offered
- The Research Updates for
Ag Professionals focus on issues currently confronting the crop
production industry. The half-day sessions
are held in six locations strategically located throughout
the state. The speakers are University Extension Specialists,
giving
regionally specific crop management information directly
based on their current research. 4.0 CEUs offered
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