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Integrated Crop Management Series

July 14 - 15, 2010

NEW format for 2010!

Challenge yourself to keep up to date with innovations in Agronomy. Take any one, two or all three of these July sessions of our new Integrated Crop Management Series and then watch our website for winter sessions as well!

VRT Workshop

Spend a day looking at innovations in Variable Rate Technology with DynAgraVRT. Enjoy some screen-time looking at software and discovering how this technology can help you make data-driven decisions for your cropping operation. Spend the rest of the day outside in unique field-scale plots and SEE the difference that VRT can make. Field equipment will be on display and reference materials available. Lunch is included for all registrations received by July 7! If you can't make this full-day workshop, consider attending our half-day Innovative Farm Tour, where you will get a glimpse of Variable Rate Technology.
Location: Olds College
Fee: $149 + GST
Date: Wed, July 14, 2010
Time: 9am - 4pm

Innovative Farm Tour

Enjoy small group discussion about alternative farming practices on this bus tour to local innovative farms. Variable Rate Technology, Inter-Row Cropping and Controlled Traffic are some of the practices you will see on this tour.
Location: Olds College, bus tour to various farms in central Alberta
Fee: $59 + GST
Date: Thurs, July 15, 2010
Time: 8am - 12 noon
Register for both the Innovative Farm Tour and CSI Olds and receive a FREE lunch!

CSI Olds: Crop Science Investigations

This half-day of Forensic Agronomy will have you recognizing symptoms and diagnosing crop disorders in no time. Once you've mastered the process, complete a hands-on diagnostic challenge and see how you measure up to your fellow participants!
Location: Olds College
Fee: $59 + GST
Date: Thurs, July 15, 2010
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Register for both the Innovative Farm Tour and CSI Olds and receive a FREE lunch!

 

These are hands-on field school sessions. Please come prepared with proper footwear & clothing.

 

Get your Certified Crop Advisor & Pesticide Applicator CEU's!

 

Registration Information

Registration Form

Contact Rachel at 1-800-661-6537 ext. 4677 or fax registration form to (403) 556-4711.

 

2010 Sponsorship Opportunities

 

 

For more information please contact Agriculture, Land and Environment Coordinator, Mary Jane Block, (403) 507-7761, mblock@oldscollege.ca