Certified Crop Advisor Credits Available at Upcoming Winter Crops School

Dec 06, 2023

Oklahoma State University Extension will host its annual Winter Crops School Dec. 19-20 on the OSU campus.

Who: The event will offer producers 13 continuing education units for certified crop advisors along with one continuing education credit for Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry applicators.

A certified crop advisor exam prep course will be offered Dec. 18 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Student Union.

What: Informational breakout sessions on the following topics:

Soil and Water Conservation
Crop Production and Management
Nutrient Management
Nutrient Cycling and Inoculation
Advancements in Crop Tech
Soil and Water Conservation
Integrated Pest Management

When: Dec. 19-20, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Second Floor Ballroom, OSU Student Union, 100 S. Hester St., Stillwater

Registration is $225. For questions about registration, contact Agricultural Conference Services at agconferences@okstate.edu or 405-744-6489. Accommodations are available at the Atherton Hotel on the OSU campus.

For questions regarding the Winter Crops School program, contact Brian Arnall at b.arnall@okstate.edu or 405-744-1722.

Source : okstate.edu

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