JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Youth between the ages of 12 and 18 will have the chance to gain some agronomy experience in Jamestown on June 15th.

NDSU Extension Service of Stutsman County has opened registration for their Jr. Crop Scout School for those interested in agronomy. NDSU Extension Service Agent Alicia Harstad says there will be opportunity for a lot of hands-on experience and learning.

Harstad says they’ll also touch on insects and decisions specific to corn and soybeans.

She says participants don’t have to be in 4-H, FFA, or in Stutsman County to participate. She added the opportunity to utilize the new Blue Jay Acres gives them a learning resource to use for the event.

Harstad says a crop scout tool kit and lunch will be provided. The registration deadline is June 7th and the cost is $20 per participant. The crop scout school will run from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on June 15th.

To register, contact the Stutsman County Extension office at 701-252-9030 or click here to fill out an online registration form.

Listen to a full Let’s Talk About It with Alicia Harstad below: