Illinois Crop Scouting Competition

Dear ag instructors,

For a third year, the University of Illinois Extension is hosting the Illinois Crop Scouting Competition for student teams of up to five members that are interested in putting their ag classroom knowledge to work in a fun and interactive setting (press release).  Eligible students include those that are completing grades 9-12 this spring.  This year's competition will be held on Aug. 1 at the Crop Sciences Research and Education Center (CSREC) on the main campus in Champaign-Urbana.  Check-in will start at 8am and the competition will take place from 8:30am until 1:30 pm, including a provided boxed lunch and awards ceremony.  

Registration is free, but it is required and must be completed no later than June 30 (max 10 teams).  More information about the competition and registration procedure can be found on the web page (go.illinois.edu/CropScouting).   

This toolkit includes a flyer, handout, and graphic for your use, if desired.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  

We hope to see you and your students on the South Farms in August!

Sincerely,

Talon 

TALON BECKER, PhD
COMMERCIAL AG - CROPS
EXT EDUC, AGRI NTRL RSRSC II
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Administration
217-300-0576 | tbecker2@illinois.edu
www.extension.illinois.edu