CANVAS in the Field | Science Societies
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CANVAS in the Field

Bridging science, community, and the local soil

Regional agriculture and applied science

Join us for this premier event that will deliver in-person, high-impact, and hands-on collaboration designed for certified professional, Ag researchers & innovators, extension agents, regional farmers and producer, and those shaping the future of agriculture, crops, and soil sciences. 

  • Conference: July 22-23, 2026
  • Optional 1-day tour: July 21, 2026

Central PA regional location:

  • The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center 
    215 Innovation Boulevard
    State College, PA 16803

Key benefits of this Central Pennsylvania regional event:

  • Focused on the region’s soils, crops, and climate
  • Direct impact and learning from local producers’ and Ag professionals whose challenges and effective solutions are shared through applied learning
  • Region-specific regulations, water issues, pests, and management trends revealed
  • Shared impact of applied on-farm research being conducted by local universities and research laboratories
  • Personalized collaboration with small group settings that enable conversations and dialogue to be specific
  • Earn 16 CEUs (10 CEUs conference / 6 CEUs optional tour)

This in-person event is targeted to anyone who wants to gain specific regional insights, hands-on learning, and direct experiences that can be implemented immediately. 

Similar to CANVAS, our annual global meeting, CANVAS in the Field is intended to bridge science, innovation, and application to our community with a more intimate experience. 

  • Certified Professionals: Earn CEUs in a streamlined, expert-led environment.
  • Industry & Farmers: Discover technologies and tools tailored to our regional environment.
  • Researchers & Students: Bridge the gap between academic findings and on-farm application.
  • Extension Experts: Connect directly with the stakeholders who use your research.

Don't just study the sciences — see it in action.

Join us for CANVAS in the Field

  • Registration opens April 15, 2026
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Registration opens: 
April 15, 2026

About the event
Program & schedule

Dates & deadlines:

Conference: July 22-23, 2026

Optional Tour: July 21, 2026

Registration opens: April 15, 2026

Standard registration closes: June 15, 2026 (prices increase)

** Space is limited to
150 conference attendees & 
100 tour participants **

Registration fees:

  • Standard registration for conference: $300 for members and certified professionals | $470 for non-members
  • After June 15, 2026: $400 for members and certified professionals | $570 for non-members
  • Optional tour: $75

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Event at a glance

  • Audience: Ag professionals, Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs), academic researchers, extension agents, and graduate students
  • Focus areas: Applied sciences, local tech innovations, and regional agribusiness, producers, and extension offices
  • Format: curated panels, hands-on application, field tours, and direct community collaboration
  • Impact: high-touch networking, invaluable direct application learning, earn up to 16 CEUs, and gaining regional specific knowledge

 

  • Registration opens April 15, 2026
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