Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) is set to host the Agronomy Journey Conference on January 23-24, 2025, at the Kreher Agriculture Center located on its Springfield campus. Organized by LLCC's Continuing, Corporate, and Professional Education department in collaboration with agronomic coach Todd Steinacher, the event aims to provide comprehensive training for agricultural professionals.
The conference will feature two days of classroom instruction in January, followed by two days of field training scheduled between July 31 and August 8. The program covers a range of topics, including agronomy sales, agricultural technology, grain marketing, crop insurance, and financing. Field sessions will offer hands-on experience in service calls, agronomic audits, field day presentations, corn hybrid profiling, and effective communication of product features and benefits.
Participants can earn 12 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs). Those who are not CCAs will receive complimentary access to CCA exam preparation materials and digital resources.
Todd Steinacher, a Certified Crop Advisor and agronomy coach with two decades of experience, will be one of the key instructors. Steinacher, an LLCC Agriculture program alumnus and former adjunct instructor, has been recognized as both Illinois and International CCA of the Year.
The registration fee for the conference is $1,500, covering all training sessions. Interested individuals must register by January 17, 2025. For more information or to register, visit www.llcc.edu/agronomy-conference or email continuing.education@llcc.edu.
