November 22, 2016
Indiana crop adviser conference set for Indianapolis
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Certified crop advisers, consultants, farmers, agribusiness professionals and students will learn more about nutrient management, soil and water conservation, pest control and a variety of other topics at the 2016 Indiana Certified Crop Adviser Conference.
Co-sponsored by Purdue Extension and the Indiana Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Program, the conference will be held Dec. 13-14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at the Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 E. 21st St.
Matthew Pearson, fertilizer program administrator with the Office of Indiana State Chemist and one of the conference organizers, said the event is one of the largest of its kind in the country and annually draws hundreds of attendees from throughout the Midwest.
“It is an excellent opportunity to explore critical issues with nationally recognized speakers, network with other CCAs, and earn continuing education credits,” he said.
Speakers include Purdue Extension specialists and College of Agriculture faculty and staff as well as educators and industry leaders from throughout the country.
There will be 32 presentations in four tracks: nutrient management, soil and water management, pest management and crop management. Participants can follow one track or choose sessions in multiple tracks. Each morning session will be repeated in the afternoon so participants will have an opportunity to attend all sessions presented each day.
CCAs can earn up to 16 continuing education units. Private applicator credit will also be available.
For CCAs, the price is $225 for both days or $125 for one day. For other participants, the cost is $325 for both days and $175 for one day. Early registration is recommended. Registration prices will increase by $25 after Dec. 7.
The complete program schedule is available on the Indiana CCA website at https://indianacca.org/Conference. To sign up, go to https://indianacca.org/Register.
Writer: Darrin Pack, 765-494-8415, dpack@purdue.edu
Source: Matthew Pearson, 765-494-1547, pearsonm@purdue.edu
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