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K-State Crop Pest Management Schools
Stacy Campbell
Stacy Campbell

Save the date to attend one of the 2022 Crop Pest Management Schools. This year, two schools will be offered in the traditional, in-person format on Nov. 30 in Beloit and Dec. 1 in Grainfield. 

Each school will start at 7:50 a.m. with registration and conclude at 5 p.m. A lunch will be provided to all participants. The cost to attend either of the events is $50 if registered by Nov. 22. After Nov. 22 and at the door, the cost will be $75.

Each school will feature a variety of topics on weed control, insects, and diseases. Detailed agendas are posted on the registration link. 

The dates and locations of each school are: Nov. 30 – Beloit, Beloit First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Bell St., Beloit, KS 67420; and Dec. 1 – Grainfield, St. Agnes Catholic Church, 242 Cedar St., Grainfield, KS 67737.

Please register at northwest.k-state.edu/events.

Continuing Education Credits have been applied for and include: 1A Commercial Applicators: 7 credits and 1 core hour; Certified Crop Advisor: 8 pest management credits.

For questions, please contact the Northwest Area Research and Extension office at 785-462-6281 or email Jeanne Falk Jones at jfalkjones@ksu.edu.


Stacy Campbell is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent for Cottonwood Extension District. Email him at scampbel@ksu.edu or call the Hays office, 785-628-9430.

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