Diagnostic Training & Research Center Corey K. Gerber Agronomy Department Purdue University http://www.agry.purdue.edu/dtc

Diagnostic Training & Research Center WHAT (WHO) WE ARE: Established 1985/1986 Created to be an “outdoor laboratory” that utilizes the “hands-on” approach for teaching the art and science of accurately diagnosing agricultural crop problems. Purdue University Faculty & Staff Agronomy, Botany & Plant Pathology, Entomology, Others http://www.agry.purdue.edu/dtc

Diagnostic Training & Research Center WHAT WE DO: Training Workshops “Open” “Corporate” Field Guides 2005 Company/Organization Days ISTA, IAPCC, Pioneer, Beck’s Hybrids, Unity Seeds, the Anderson’s, Syngenta, GROWMARK Cooperative, Diener Seeds http://www.agry.purdue.edu/dtc

Diagnostic Training & Research Center Training Workshops by Year (2003-2005) http://www.agry.purdue.edu/dtc

Diagnostic Training & Research Center Enrollment by Year (2003-2005) http://www.agry.purdue.edu/dtc

Diagnostic Training & Research Center Corn & Soybean and Forage Field Guide Sales http://www.agry.purdue.edu/dtc

Diagnostic Training & Research Center Future We will continue to: Develop innovative workshops for training Revise current field guides and develop new ones Beck Agricultural Center http://www.agry.purdue.edu/dtc