Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School
November 18-20, 2025
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort, Ocean City, MD
About the School
The school offers a 2 ½-day in person format with a variety of breakout sessions. Individuals needing training in soil and water, nutrient management, crop management, and pest management can create their own schedule by choosing from 5 program options offered each hour. Emphasis is placed on new and advanced information with group discussion and interaction encouraged.
Who Should Attend
This school is designed for anyone interested in crop management issues, including:
● agronomists
● crop consultants
● extension educators
● farmers and farm managers
● pesticide dealers, distributors, and applicators
● seed and agrichemical company representatives
● soil conservationists
● state department of agriculture personnel
Continuing Education Credits
The 2025 Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School will offer CCA continuing education units (CEUs) approved by the Certified Crop Adviser Program in the following categories:
● Crop Management
● Professional Development
● Pest Management
● Sustainability
● Soil & Water Management
● Nutrient Management
Total CEUs earned will depend on course selection. This school also provides Pesticide Recertification Credits for DE, MD, NJ, PA, WV, and VA and continuing education for Nutrient Management Consultants in DE, MD, PA, VA, and WV.
Registration Information-
Payment of the registration fee entitles you to participation in 2½ days of sessions, materials, 3 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches, and refreshment breaks.
*Required for 2025: GUEST TICKET- Your registration does not include meals for any additional people joining the event. If you are bringing a guest with you, such as a spouse, and they plan to join the group for meals, you must add the Guest Ticket to your registration and pay an additional fee. All attendees must present their name badges during provided meals.
*Again this year: 2025 CCA Reception – The Mid-Atlantic CCA Board is hosting an off-site evening reception again in 2025 on Wednesday, November 19th, from 6 to 8 pm at Berlin Beer Company (115 Broad Street, Berlin, MD 21811). The event is free of charge and open to any attendees of Crop School. There will be appetizers available, and attendees will be given 3 drink tickets at the door. The CCA of Excellence Award will be presented at the event, and 10-, 20-, and 30-year Certified Crop Advisors will be recognized. If you are a current CCA or interested in becoming a CCA, please attend this event to learn more about the benefits of this certification. Seating is limited, you can reserve your spot at the reception at the end of this registration.
**New this year: Tuesday Happy Hour- Join us for Happy Hour at Schooners located inside Princess Royale! Tuesday, 5–7 PM. A networking opportunity with drinks and limited food menu available for purchase.
Please Register for the 2025 Crop School Program at go.umd.edu/25crop.
The 2025 event booklet and description of courses can be found here.
Please read over the classes prior to registration as you will be required to select all of your courses during the registration process.
Feel free to contact Taylor Robinson, taylormr@umd.edu or Dr. Nicole Fiorellino, nfiorell@umd.edu with any questions.
We look forward to an exciting and educational filled 2025 Crop School with you.