Equipment Demo
- Length
- 7 hours
- Language
- English
About the In-Person Workshop
Join us for an engaging opportunity to explore and enhance your understanding of essential farm equipment! Dive into the fundamentals of identifying, operating, and calibrating common machinery while delving into its integral role in conservation practices. Plus, don't miss out on our insightful biosecurity presentation over lunch, as well as numerous networking opportunities and interactive question-and-answer sessions throughout the day.
Event Details
This is an all day event, offering multiple informative sessions. You may earn credits for Certified Crop Advisor (CCA), Nutrient Management, Conservation Planning, and Pesticide Education Core, pending approval. Lunch will be provided. In case of rain, signs will be posted directing you to the alternate location down the road to the Ag Progress Days site.
Who is this for?
- Ag conservation professionals (government, non-profit, and for-profit based)
- Ag-related and commodity groups/organizations
- Ag businesses and cooperatives
- Anyone working in agriculture who needs to learn the basics of farm equipment
What will you learn?
- Primary, secondary, and tertiary tillage
- Grain combines
- No-till planters and drills
- Hay mowers, rakes, tedders, and balers
- Manure and fertilizer spreaders
- Pesticide sprayers
- Basic equipment calibration techniques
- The importance of specific equipment and its relation to conservation and best management practices
Credits Available
- Certified Crop Advisor (CCA)
- Nutrient Management
- Conservation Planning
- Pesticide Education Core credits
- Ag conservation professionals (government, non-profit, and for-profit based)
- Ag-related and commodity groups/organizations
- Ag businesses and cooperatives
- Anyone working in agriculture needing to learn the basics of farm equipment or calibration
- Primary, secondary, and tertiary tillage
- Grain combines
- No-till planters and drills
- Hay mowers, rakes, tedders, and balers
- Manure and fertilizer spreaders
- Pesticide sprayers
- Equipment calibration
- Importance of specific equipment and how it relates to conservation and best management practices
Guidance Regarding COVID-19
We will follow University and local guidelines and regulations at the time of this event. Individual visitors still bear responsibility for adhering to guidelines and protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Please review Penn State's guidelines.
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