Eighteen students from across North Dakota attended the 4th Annual NDSU Extension Jr. Crop Scout School on June 25th at the Carrington Research Extension Center.
What Students Learned
The school teaches kids ages 12-18 how to scout crops through hands-on activities. This year, students learned about:
- Identifying weeds
- Counting crop stands and growth stages
- How corn and soybeans grow
- Soil basics
- Spotting herbicide damage
- Career options in agronomy
Growing Program
The program keeps getting bigger. This year had 18 students, up from last year. Over four years, 54 young people have participated in the school.
The Carrington Research Extension Center works well for the program because it has research plots, a weed garden for practice, and indoor space if weather is bad.
Success Stories
Students say they learned a lot from the program. Some participants from this year want to pursue careers in agronomy, and past students have already started working in the field.
The Jr. Crop Scout School helps prepare the next generation of agricultural professionals in North Dakota. It gives young people practical experience and shows them career opportunities in farming and agronomy.
