Equipment Demo

Learn about best farming practices, the importance of the right farming equipment, and calibration.
When: June 27, 2023 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Penn State Agronomy Research Farm, 1794 West Pine Grove Road, Gate D
Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania 16865

Registration deadline: June 25, 2023 | 11:59 p.m.
Get familiar with or refresh your knowledge of standard farm equipment – how it works, how it’s used, equipment calibration, and how it relates to conservation practices.

Additional Details

There will also be updates from Northeast Sustainable Ag Research and Education (SARE), an Ag 101 booth, and a farm safety booth and presentation during the provided lunch.

The rain date is scheduled for Thursday, June 29.

Credits Available

Certified Crop Advisor (CCA), Nutrient Management, and Pesticide Education Core credits are available. 5 CEC’s Certified Conservation Planner credits are available for attending all sessions. See agenda for more details.

Who is this for?

• Ag conservation professionals (government, non-profit, and for-profit based)
• Ag-related and commodity groups/organizations
• Ag businesses and cooperatives
• Anyone working in agriculture needing to learn the basics of farm equipment or calibration

What will you learn?

• Primary, secondary, and tertiary tillage
• Grain combines
• No-till planters and drills
• Hay mowers, rakes, tedders, and balers
• Manure and fertilizer spreaders
• Pesticide sprayers
• Equipment calibration
• Importance of specific equipment and how it relates to conservation and best management practices