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Farming for Success
August 1, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Penn State Extension and the Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research & Extension Center (SEAREC) are hosting an agronomic field day for farmers, industry representatives and other agricultural professionals. The field day promises to be an informative event featuring a wide range of crop production topics. You can see research plots in the field, learn from Penn State and Ag industry professionals and visit with industry sponsors.
EVENT DETAILS
Participants of this full-day workshop will have the opportunity to hear two keynote addresses from Extension experts. Topics will include PFAS found in manure, the latest developments on HPAI in cows, and the most recent updates on the weather. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with sponsors from the chemical and seed industries, local equipment dealers, agricultural lenders, and crop production professionals.
WHEN
August 1, 2024
(9:00 AM-3:45 PM)
WHERE
Penn State Southeast Research and Extension Center
1446 Auction Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
Register By: July 30, 2024
See event fee details.
Who is this for?
Farmers
Agricultural Industry Representatives
Agricultural Professionals
What will you learn?
Current research and best management recommendations
Considerations to promote high-yielding production systems
PFAS chemicals found in manure, HPAI in cows
Seasonal updates on the weather and forecast
Tour Tracks
Tour Track 1: Exploring New Horizons with Summer Cover Crops, Pennsylvania On-farm Soybean Testing Update, and 2-Pass Herbicide Programs: Pros and Cons.
Tour Track 2: Plant Parasitic Nematodes and their Impact on Plants, Nitrogen Fertilization and Molasses Application on Grass Hay Production, and Deploying Only the Pesticides You Need: The Value of IPM
Tour Track 3: Precision Ag: It Doesn’t Have to be New to be Advanced, Cover Crop Management Impacts on Soil-applied PRE Herbicides, and Healthy Streams on Your Farm: Learn About Ways to Keep Farm Streams Healthy and Programs Available to Help.
See agenda for more details.
Earn Credits
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) – 4 Credits
PA Nutrient Management (Act 38) – 2 Credits
PA Manure Hauler/Broker – 2 Credits
PA Private Category – 2 Credits
Cat. 01 – 2 Credits
The Farming for Success field day is planned and organized by local members of the Penn State Extension Field and Forage Crop Team.
Registering before the event is encouraged and appreciated!
Register By
July 30, 2024
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