Thursday, February 25, 2-4 pm at the Dahlgreen Golf Course, 6940 Dahlgren Rd. Chaska, MN 55318.

Presentations from Industry Professionals Mark Glady, Bruce Waugh, Mark Zenner & more including Plot Data & Yield Results, Nutrient Management, and Technology.

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Hamburg Plot Location: Approximately 3 miles west of Hamburg on Carver County Road 50. At the junction of Carver County Road 50 and 30. Look for the signs.

New Germany plot Location: 2 miles south of New Germany on Carver County Road 33. Look for the signs.

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Tuesday, Aug. 18 – Hamburg, MN • 11-4
Wednesday, Aug. 19 – New Germany, MN • 11-4

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“It’s a one-of-a-kind event with seminars on precision agriculture and innovations for your farm,” said Dave Eckhoff, Mid-County Agronomy Manager. Representatives from John Deere, Mid-County, DEKALB, Producers Hybrids, NK, Stine, Syngenta, BASF, Monsanto, and Cropland Genetics will be available to answer questions.

John Deere representatives will give presentations regarding precision farming, including real-time kinematic (RTK) networks, variable-rate planting, and yield mapping. Winfield Solutions, LLC, will present information about precision fertility programs. A presentation by Syngenta and NK Seeds will focus on yield loss management.

In between seminars, an agronomy quiz will be given for entertainment. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served after the event.

To reserve a seat, call Mid-County Agronomy at (952)-466-3730, or e-mail at agronomy@midcountycoop.com before Thursday, March 26.

I plan on obtaining my undergraduate degree in Agricultural Education and Applied Plant Science in the spring of 2011. My interest in agriculture has been shaped by many experiences. This past summer I had the privilege of working Mid-County Coop as a summer agronomy intern. Working for Mid-County really opened my eyes to all the opportunities agriculture has to offer and really sparked my interest in agronomy. I really enjoyed learning more about agriculture and the knowledge I gained this past summer about weed identification and plant diseases has really been beneficial in many of my courses at the University of Minnesota.

It is my career goal that I will be able to use technology, diplomacy, communication, and knowledge to work against hunger and for the development of a stronger, more sustainable agriculture industry. This goal could lead me in many directions and I look forward to the challenge of working in the great and ever-evolving field of agriculture. My greatest desire is to never stop in my pursuit of knowledge; I want a career that advocates me to question, uncover answers, and truly learn everyday.

“Right now, we’re trying to get things organized,” she said, as the agronomy department prepares for spring. “Spring and fall are the busy seasons.” Part of Schlueter’s work will include providing thorough, timely, and accurate billing and record-keeping services to Mid-County Agronomy customers.

In addition to her duties at Mid-County, Schlueter and her husband, Mark, who live on 80-acres near Cologne, operate their own land rent and boat storage business. “I do all the accounting for that, too,” she said.

For Schlueter, accounting is a natural fit. “I’m accurate, and I like doing it,” she said.
While growing up in Redwood Falls, Schlueter said she “just loved numbers and math.”

After high school, Schlueter attended Willmar Technical College, where she earned an associate’s degree in accounting. She then spent 13 years working in the accounting department of SUPERVALU corporate headquarters in Eden Prairie. During that time, she also attended night classes at Crown College in St. Bonifacius, where she received a bachelor’s degree in business management and accounting.

Schlueter enjoys working with numbers, but in her free time she relaxes by fishing and boating with her husband. “I like being outdoors in the summer,” she said. “We usually rent a cabin.”

Canning and gardening are two more of Schlueter’s favorite hobbies. “In the winter, I do a lot of cooking,” she said. “My favorite thing to make is lasagna.”

At Mid-County Agronomy, Schlueter is excited to serve the agricultural industry in her area. “I enjoy working with the people here,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to work closer to home. I’d like to serve my community.”