The 2005 Winter Crop Schools offer agribusiness professionals and producers in-depth training on a variety of topics. By focusing on a specific management topic, students have more time to fully understand the material presented. Class sizes are limited to allow more student-instructor interaction.

For individuals preparing to take the Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) exam, these schools provide an excellent opportunity to brush up on specific topics. Each course is approved for CCA credits (see below) for those already having their certification.

Dates and locations for each course are listed. All participants must be preregistered--no walk-in registrations will be allowed. Registration is $170 for single-day courses and $270 for multiple-day courses. Registration includes meals, breaks, and materials notebook.

For questions about the 2005 Winter Crop Schools or other Agribusiness Education Programs, please contact our office at (515) 294-6429 or e-mail us at aep@iastate.edu. You can also find more information or register online at the Agribusiness Education Program website [1].

Soil and Water Management (2-day course)

February 1, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

February 2, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Scheman Building, Iowa State Center, Ames

12.0 soil and water management

Soybean Management (2-day course)

February 8, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

February 9, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Comfort Suites, 2609 Elwood Drive, Ames

5.5 crop management, 6.0 pest management,

1.0 nutrient management

Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management (2-day course)

February 15, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

February 16, 8:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

Scheman Building, Iowa State Center

10.0 nutrient management, 3.0 soil and water management

Alfalfa Production and Management

February 17, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Room 118, Building A, Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon

2.0 pest management, 0.5 nutrient management,

3.5 crop management

Forages for Pasture and Grazing

February 22, 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

2104A Agronomy Hall, Iowa State University, Ames

5.0 crop management, 0.5 nutrient management,

1.0 pest management

Herbicide Physiology

February 24, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Comfort Suites, 2609 Elwood Drive, Ames

6.5 pest management