Field Scouting Basics Workshop | May 15, 2014
New crop scouts or those looking for a refresher course are encourage to attend the Field Scouting Basics Workshop. Head to the field and spend a 1/2 day with Iowa State University Extension specialists at FEEL, Iowa State’s 23-acre training facility west of Ames, Iowa. FEEL showcases a variety of demonstration plots, management scenarios, pest management applications and crop species and varieties. The workshop is built around a questionnaire taken upon arrival to evaluate attendee strengths and weaknesses in crop scouting. Activities will be interactive and hands-on.
The workshop runs 8:00 am to noon on May 15, with lunch provided. Capacity is limited so early registration is encouraged. Attendees of the March 8 Field Crop Scout School receive a $20 discount on registration for the Scouting Basics Workshop. Register at: www.aep.iastate.edu/feel/scout