Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School
November 19-21, 2024
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort, Ocean City, MD
About the School
The school offers a 2 ½-day in person format with a variety of breakout sessions. Individuals needing training in soil and water, nutrient management, crop management, and pest management can create their own schedule by choosing from 5 program options offered each hour. Emphasis is placed on new and advanced information with group discussion and interaction encouraged.
Who Should Attend
This school is designed for anyone interested in crop management issues, including:
● agronomists
● crop consultants
● extension educators
● farmers and farm managers
● pesticide dealers, distributors, and applicators
● seed and agrichemical company representatives
● soil conservationists
● state department of agriculture personnel
Continuing Education Credits
The 2024 Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School will offer CCA continuing education units (CEUs) approved by the Certified Crop Adviser Program in the following categories:
● Crop Management
● Professional Development
● Pest Management
● Sustainability
● Soil & Water Management
● Nutrient Management
Total CEUs earned will depend on course selection. This school also provides Pesticide Recertification Credits for DE, MD, NJ, PA, WV, and VA and continuing education for Nutrient Management Consultants in DE, MD, PA, VA, and WV.
Registration Information-
Payment of the registration fee entitles you to participation in 2½ days of sessions, materials, 3 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches, and refreshment breaks.
*New for 2024: GUEST TICKET- Your registration does not include meals for any additional people joining the event. If you are bringing a guest with you, such as a spouse, and they plan to join the group for meals, you must add the Guest Ticket to your registration and pay an additional fee. All attendees must present their name badges during provided meals.
*Again this year: The Mid-Atlantic CCA Board is hosting an off-site evening reception. The event is free of charge and open to any attendees of Crop School. The CCA of Excellence Award will be presented at the event and 10-, 20-, and 30-year Certified Crop Advisors will be recognized. If you are a current CCA or interested in becoming a CCA, please attend this event to learn more about the benefits of this certification. Seating is limited, you can reserve your spot at the event at the end of this registration.
The reception will be held on Wednesday, November 20th from 6:15 to 8:15 PM at Thompson Island Brewing Company, located at 30133 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. There will be an open bar and heavy appetizers provided. Transportation is not included this year. This event has been generously sponsored by:
Premier - Keith Campbell Foundation
Gold - AgroLab Matrix Sciences, Fulton Bank, Horizon Farm Credit, Maryland Grain Producers, Maryland Soybean Board, McConnell Agronomics
Silver - Alleghany Services, Chorman Spraying, Growmark FS
Bronze - Corteva Agriscience, Nagel Crop Insurance
Please Register for the 2024 Crop School Program at go.umd.edu/24crop.
The 2024 event booklet and description of courses can be found here. Please read over the classes prior to registration as you will be required to select all of your courses during the registration process.
Feel free to contact Taylor Robinson, taylormr@umd.edu or Dr. Nicole Fiorellino, nfiorell@umd.edu with any questions.
We look forward to an exciting and educational filled 2024 Crop School with you.
