Mid-Atlantic Management Crop School 2024

The Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School offers a 2 1/2 day 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 up to 5 program options offered each hour. Emphasis is placed on new and advanced information, with group discussions and interaction encouraged.

Registration for the Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School provides access to scheduled sessions, handouts & materials, lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, daily grab-and-go breakfast, and refreshment breaks.

You will be asked to confirm your session preferences while completing this registration form. Please be sure to review the 2024 Program here prior to beginning your registration in order to read the session descriptions.

CEU Eligibility

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, PA, WV, and VA and continuing education for Nutrient Management Consultants in DE, MD, PA, WV and VA.

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

Cancellations

Refunds will be administered on a case by case basis by emailing [email protected].

PLEASE VIEW THE EVENT BOOK BY VISITNG THE EVENT WEBPAGE, TO SEE THE CLASS INFORMATION. YOU WILL SELECT YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE AFTER YOU FINISH REGISTRATION.

Venue & Accommodations

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

9100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 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: 24MIDATLANTIC

Reserve by Phone

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

Identify yourself by Block Code: 24MIDATLANTIC 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.

Host or Publisher University of Maryland Extension