The 2024 Field School for Ag Professionals will be held July 30 and 31 at the University of Minnesota Agriculture Experiment Station in St. Paul. This two-day event is the premier summer training opportunity that combines hands-on, interactive training with real-world field scenarios. The Field School program focuses on core principles in agronomy, entomology, weed and soil sciences on the first day to build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge. The 2nd day builds on this foundation with timely, cutting-edge topics that participants can select. This program is targeted toward agronomists, crop production retailers, seed dealers, consultants, crop protection industry representatives, Extension educators, government agency personnel, and summer field scouts.

This event will be held rain or shine, please plan accordingly.

Location

Plant Growth Facility & Greenhouses, 1534 Gortner Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108 and surrounding field plots adjacent to Gortner and Larpenteur Avenues on St. Paul UMN campus. There will be free parking available off of Gortner Avenue across from the Plant Growth Facility.

Schedule

Tuesday, July 30
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, July 31
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Full schedule with daily topics and speakers

Fees

• Early-bird registration until May 31: Attend both days for $299 or one day for $169
• Standard registration June 1 to July 16: Attend both days for $349 or one day for $199
• Online registration ends July 16

No refunds will be issued for cancellations after registration closes, substitutions from within your organization will be accepted. Cancellations prior to close of registration will be refunded minus a $25 administration fee.

Contacts

Event contact

Larisa Hohrman, jenri001@umn.edu, 651-480-7732

Registration questions

Extension Registration, ext-reg@umn.edu

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