Penn State Extension

‘Crops Day’ workshops offered statewide

In January, February and March, Penn State Extension will offer workshops in several locations around the state aimed at reviewing crop production in 2024 and planning for the 2025 season.

Participants can learn about the newest innovations for the coming season, earn pesticide applicator recertification credits and hear about the latest agronomic research, products and technology.

“Crops Day” is designed for field and forage crop producers, pesticide applicators and crop consultants.

The workshops will feature specialists and field and forage crops extension educators with localized agendas.

The events will cover subjects such as effective pest management strategies and best practices for pesticide safety. Pesticide applicators can earn two category and two core pesticide education credits per event. Certified crop adviser and nutrient management credits also may be available.

Credits are pending final approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture or the Pennsylvania Certified Crop Adviser Program board.

The workshops will take place in the following locations:

January

Allentown: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 22, 2025, Aster Event Center at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 621 Grange Road.

Lewisburg: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 29, 2025, Silver Moon Banquet Hall, 137 Silvermoon Lane.

Chambersburg: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 30, 2025, Kauffman Ruritan Community Center, 7289 Ruritan Drive.

Elliottsburg: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 31, 2025, Perry Mennonite Center, 350 Green Park Road.

February

Towanda: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 5, 2025, Towanda Gun Club, 164 Gun Club Lane.

Patton: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 13, 2025, Queen of Peace Parish Center, 907 Sixth Ave.

Somerset: 9 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. Feb. 18, 2025, Oakhurst Grille and Event Center, 2409 Glades Pike.

Montrose: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 19, 2025, Susquehanna County VFW Post 5642, 16972 State Route 706.

Washington: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 2025, Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St.

Wellsboro: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 28, 2025, Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Road.

March

Bellefonte: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 6, 2025, Lambert Hall, 303 Forge Road.

Registration deadlines vary by location.

Visit www.extension.psu.edu/crops-days for online registration, a detailed agenda for each location and information for those interested in sponsoring this workshop or other crop conferences.

Participants also can register by phone at 877-345-0691.