Location: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 N Thoreau Dr
Schaumburg, 60173
United States
Event Description
Join us for the Precision Ag Workshop at the 2019 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic! The workshop agenda is specifically designed for Farmers, Precision Specialists, Agronomists, and Ag Lenders. Discover new approaches to put your data to work to maximize ROI for every acre. Learn from farmers how to harvest more bucks and birds. Continuing Education Units (CEU) available - certified crop adviser.
Go behind the scenes with Leo Johnson and his son, Patrick, as they plant corn into strips for the first time on their 1,000-acre farm in Clinton, Wis. Jason Pennycook, precision specialist for 9-store Case IH dealer Johnson Tractor, comes to the rescue with remote support when Patrick runs into a problem with the planter in the field.
The college offers an associate degree in Applied Science in Agriculture (60 credit hours). Students enrolled in this program may specialize in precision farming technology by selecting up to 15 credit hours in this area and agriculture business, sales and agronomy.
The college offers an AAS in Precision Agriculture and customized precision ag- related training for agricultural producers, insurance underwriters, equipment dealer and agricultural cooperative employees and others.
Offering training on Ag Leader, Trimble, Reichhardt, Norac and Integris Systems in twice yearly customer training events (spring/fall). Also offering individual training opportunities on any HTS Ag products and SMS software, year round.