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April 2009 Archive for Corn College

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An Earful of Corn-Growing Tips

Apr 27, 2009

The curriculum takes attendees through the systems approach to increasing their corn yields. This year’s class of Corn College graduates will leave the event with a take-home-to-the-farm techniques to raise their corn yields higher.

And for 2008 graduates, we’ve revved up our training so you can refresh what you learned last year while taking that knowledge to the next level. Here’s a drafted agenda.

You can attend 2009 Corn College July 21 – 22 or July 23 – 24. Located near Bloomington, Ill., the day and a half event is led by Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.

Registration fees:

Early Bird Registration: $350 (before June 1)

Individual Registration: $425 (after June 1)

Each Additional Registration: $300 (for those from the same farm)

To register, call (800) 909-3681

Download the Registration Form

Questions: E-mail CornCollege@FarmJournal.com

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Cream of the Crop

Apr 22, 2009

Farm Journal’s Corn College attracts the cream of the crop of farmers from across the country.

More than 74% of attendees grow 1000+ crop acres. And about 25% grow 500 to 999 crop acres.

Almost all of the 2008 Corn College graduates owned and operated a farm.

Three-fourths of attendees are technology users, and have GPS technology and internet usage integrated into their farming operation.

Attend the 2009 event and graduate from Corn College with fellow farmers who aim to drive their yields higher. Located near Bloomington, Ill., the day and a half event is led by Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie. You’ll receive hands-on training in our exclusive demonstration plots and in the classroom.

For 2008 Corn College graduates, we’ve got new curriculum lined up so you can take the next step in your corn-growing knowledge.

Registration fees:

Early Bird Registration: $350 (before June 1)

Individual Registration: $425 (after June 1)

Each Additional Registration: $300 (for those from the same farm)

To register, call (800) 909-3681

Download the Registration Form

Questions: E-mail CornCollege@FarmJournal.com

Read coverage about the 2008 Corn College.

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Corn College Campus

Apr 14, 2009

Here’s a bird-eye perspective of our 2008 Corn College

This year’s event will include in the field break outs and a variety of topics based on the success from the 2008 event.

You can attend 2009 Corn College July 21 – 22 or July 23 – 24. Located near Bloomington, Ill., the day and a half event is led by Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.

Registration fees:

Early Bird Registration: $350 (before June 1)

Individual Registration: $425 (after June 1)

Each Additional Registration: $300 (for those from the same farm)

To register, call (800) 909-3681 or download the Registration Form

Questions: E-mail CornCollege@FarmJournal.com

Read coverage from the 2008 Corn College.

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What 2008 Corn College Graduates Had to Say

Apr 14, 2009

Here are some take-home comments from those who attended this past year’s event:

“You need to attend Corn College to go from being an excellent corn grower to becoming a professional corn grower.”

“This was a very good program. I will be back, and I would highly recommend that anyone who has a desire to improve yields to attend this program.”

“This was the most informative day and a half I can imagine for anyone interested in corn production and fertility issues.”

“Ken Ferrie is basically a genius. It was worth coming out to get all Ken Ferrie for an entire day, and actually even more than that.”

“This was a great event. The timing is good. The field trials are good. We need more events like this.”

You can attend 2009 Corn College July 21 – 22 or July 23 – 24. Located near Bloomington, Ill., the day and a half event is led by Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.

Registration fees:

Early Bird Registration: $350 (before June 1)

Individual Registration: $425 (after June 1)

Each Additional Registration: $300 (for those from the same farm)

To register, call (800) 909-3681 or download the Registration Form

Questions: E-mail CornCollege@FarmJournal.com

Read coverage from the 2008 Corn College.

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