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 2023 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 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. If you are bringing a guest with you to the event such as a spouse and they plan to eat with the group- you must add the guest ticket to your registration and they must present their name badge when in line. 

 

 *Again this year: Crop School Reception Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic CCA Board and sponsors. Please RSVP for the reception when you register for the event as seating at the reception is limited.

Wednesday, November 20th, 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM

Location: Thompson Island Brewing Company - 30133 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Food and Drinks: Heavy Appetizers, Open Beer, Wine and Soda

Transportation: Not Included This Year - One must drive themselves or find their own ride.

 

Please Register for the 2024 Crop School Program here. (COMING SOON)

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 Mid-Atlantic Crop School with you.

 

Classes

Tuesday

Crop Management

 

Nutrient Management

 

 

Pest Management

 

 

Soil and Water

 

 

Alternative

 

 

Specialty Certifications

 

Wednesday

Crop Management

 

 

Nutrient Management

 

 

Pest Management

 

 

Soil and Water

 

 

Alternative

 

 

Thursday

Crop Management

 

 

Nutrient Management

 

 

Pest Management

 

 

Soil and Water

 

 

Alternative

 

 

Specialty Certifications

 

Hotel Information

Princess Royale, Ocean City, Maryland

9110 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842

All expenses associated with travel, ground transportation and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee, unless otherwise communicated.

Contact the Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort directly to make your reservation no later than Friday, October 18, 2024 in order to receive the following group rate.

Room Rates: Pool view - $119 per night + applicable fees and taxes

Oceanfront - $169 per night + applicable fees and taxes

Book Online at https://bookings.princessroyale.com/

You must call if you require a tax-exemption.

Select your check-in & check-out dates

Enter rate code: 24UMD

Reserve by Phone

Call 1-800-4-ROYALE or 1-800-476-9253

Identify yourself by Block Code: 24UMD or as Group Name: MD Crop Management

Please notify the reservationist if you are tax exempt. If you are paying with a university credit card be prepared to provide a copy of a tax-exempt certificate that matches the method of payment.