I also supervise a student work position. Information provided included identification, basic biology and life cycle, and management suggestions. Accurate and timely identification is fundamental to an Integrated Pest Management program. Results are returned via e-mail when possible to improve the timely delivery of information. The IPM collection currently consists of 35 specimens including, field crop, tree, shrub, and ornamentals which have been mounted and labelled.
Class size is limited to accommodate laboratory facilities.
Much of the schoolwork is hands-on, laboratory style teaching. In 1994 a significant electronic component was added to the school, and is included currently to train participants in use of computer software programs including the Stored Grain Advisor and internet resources. In 1998 a electronic training contest game was introduced. This contest asks participants to remember important aspects of Agronomy covered at the school, much like a Jeopardy game. Distribution includes 250 subscribers.