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SUMMARY:Answer Plot 2026
DESCRIPTION:What is Answer Plot?​\nThe Answer Plot at Centra Sota’s Santiago location offers a first-hand look at how different products and techniques impact the crop. We also feature a section focused on technology and innovation. This is a perfect opportunity for students interested in learning more about a career in agriculture. ​ \nYou’ll find a variety of vendors\, equipment\, and information from experts on a variety of topics including equipment conservation practices\, cover crops\, and more. You’ll have time to visit 4 of the 6 stations\, so pick the ones most important to you! You can choose to start at any station\, then rotate to your other chosen stations.  \nSCHEDULE \n9:00 – 9:30 AM Registration\, coffee\, and rolls\n9:30 – 10:05 AM Rotation 1\n10:10 – 10:45 AM Rotation 2\n10:50 – 11:25 AM Rotation 3\n11:30 – 12:05 PM Rotation 4\n12:10 – 1:10 PM Lunch \nSTATION TOPICS \nFinance: Financing options that Centra Sota has to offer including 0% and how you can qualify.\nEquipment: Equipment discussion including strip tilling\, precision planting\, and drone technology.\nSoil Fertility: Maximizing efficiency with grid sampling\, placement\, timing\, and type of fertilizer.\nSeed: Learn about what fits best on your farm from multiple company and trait offerings.\nBiologicals: What are they?  How do they work? How do they provide value on my farm?\nAdjuvants: What’s the hype about?  How and why to use them to maximize your spray effectiveness.\nConservation: Learn about programs\, procedures\, and offerings that are available through Centra Sota and paired with your local office.
URL:https://www.centrasota.com/event/answer-plot-2026/
LOCATION:Centra Sota – Santiago\, 2168 165th Ave SE\, Santiago\, MN\, 55377\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ag Careers Field Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:What is Ag Careers Field Day?​\nAg Careers Field Day is an event for students interested in learning about a career in agriculture! Join us to see some of the latest technology\, hear from experts on a variety of topics\, and have the opportunity to ask questions of those experts!  You’ll also have an opportunity to meet with representatives from local colleges\, enjoy an ice cream treat\, and then cap off your day with a delicious lunch! \nVisit our Careers page to learn more about current openings at Centra Sota. \n2026 Schedule of Events\n8:30 – 8:50 AM: Registration (donuts\, juice\, & water provided during registration for students and staff) \nRotational Stations: \n9:00 – 9:17 AM \n9:18 – 9:35 AM \n9:36 – 9:53 AM \n9:54 – 10:11 AM \n10:12 – 10:29 AM \n10:30 – 10:47 AM \n10:48 – 11:05 AM \n11:06 – 11:23 AM \n11:24 – 11:41 AM \n12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch\, Prizes \n2026 STATION TOPICS & SPEAKERS  \nRidgewater Simulation Trailer\nJoin Ridgewater College to simulate operating a combine\, semi\, or sprayer. \nColleges & Careers\nInterested in a career in agriculture or want to learn more about college options? Several colleges will be onsite for students to visit with. Enjoy a treat from the “What’s the Scoop” ice cream truck! \nMidwest Machinery\nGet an inside look at Midwest Machinery equipment\, including John Deere self-driving tractors. \nRoot Pit: Agronomy 101\nAdam Johnson\, Centra Sota Crop Advisor\, will guide students underground to view corn growth and learn about root development. \nDrones\nTodd Holland\, Centra Sota Drone Pilot\, will talk about the drones we own. Students will also get to watch the drones take off. \nConservation\nCarolyn Remer\, Centra Sota Conservation Agronomist\, will share information about conservation and environmental careers. \nZiegler Equipment\nGain hands-on knowledge from Ziegler professionals and explore equipment they will have onsite. Specific equipment\, TBD. \nArnold’s Equipment\nHear from the experts and view machinery. Specific equipment\, TBD. \nDairy Farming\nAnnie Achen\, a local dairy farmer\, will share the ins and outs of dairy farming. \nStation 9\nTBD  \n2026 SPONSORS\nThank you to our sponsors for making this event possible! \n \nIMPORTANT:  All schools are welcome to register for this bi-annual event\, but please note\, we have a maximum capacity of 350 students\, so registration is accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.  So don’t delay\, REGISTER TODAY!  
URL:https://www.centrasota.com/event/ag-careers-field-day-2026/
LOCATION:Centra Sota – Santiago\, 2168 165th Ave SE\, Santiago\, MN\, 55377\, United States
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