01/11/2017

OSAE Member OABA Offers Continuing Education Opportunities at Annual Industry Conference

The conference is being held in Columbus in February

Attendees of the 2017 Ohio AgriBusiness Association Industry Conference, Feb. 1-2, have ample opportunity to earn continuing education credits (CEUs) for both Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) and state licensed pesticide applicators.

Credits are available for CCAs and pesticide applicators in both Ohio and Pennsylvania. A complete agenda, including a description of Ohio and Pennsylvania credits is available at www.oaba.net/events_conference. To be eligible for Pennsylvania credits, participants must attend the full conference. 

Ohio credits are offered throughout the conference in a variety of general and breakout sessions. Session topics include nutrient management, policy and regulation updates, consumer perspectives, crisis preparation and more.

As an added bonus to conference attendees, Ohio State University Extension will offer its agricultural fertilizer certification program at the conclusion of the industry conference. The course is required of those applying fertilizer (other than manure) to more than 50 acres used for agriculture production grown primarily for sale. For more information and to register, visit http://nutrienteducation.osu.edu/.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Mark Jewell, presenting on “Thriving Across Generations: Embracing Our Differences to Achieve Success.” Jewell is a speaker, trainer and coach who uses stories from his Minnesota farm past to teach lessons relevant to today. 

All-inclusive registration for the event includes admission to both days of educational programming and all meals, including the Industry Networking Reception & Dinner and OABA Annual Meeting. Registration fees are as follows:

• Member: $335
• Non-­member: $475

Individual day and reception/dinner-only registrations are also available. Visit www.oaba.net/events_conference for more information and to register. All cancellations must be made by Jan. 22, 2017 to be eligible for a refund. Hotel accommodations for the Columbus Marriott Northwest can be made by calling 614-­791-­1000 and using the code “Ohio AgriBusiness Association.” The deadline to make reservations is Jan. 13, 2017.