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

2. 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

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

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

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

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

7. 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