Description:
For registration and full information see: http://www.bioenergy.psu.edu/shortcourses/wintercrops.asp

About the Event
Winter crops such as small grains, brassicas, and other cover crops have considerable potential as resources for increasing the potential yields from cropping systems and providing more potential resources for bioenergy, feed, or other value added products. Markets are developing in the region for several of these key crops.

These crops can also play an important role in reducing soil erosion, building soil quality and increasing the diversity of our cropping systems. Capitalizing on winter crop potential, however, requires a clear understanding of the economic potential of the crop and potential co-products, the labor and management associated with double cropping, the impact on subsequent crops, the potential impacts of the crop on soil and environmental issues and any associated economic benefits from these impacts.

This one day workshop will explore these and related questions as national and regional experts in winter crops gather to discuss the latest developments in this promising area.

Who Should Attend?
The workshop is intended for agronomists, crop producers, non-profit and government agency professionals who wish to increase their understanding of the potential of winter crops in our region. Project developers, public officials and policymakers are encouraged to attend as well.