Field Extension Education Laboratory (FEEL)

About Schedule Crop Diagnostic Notebook Brochure Directions, lodging Registration Schools Crop Diagnostic Clinic Soybean Cyst Nematode Clinic Alfalfa Production Late-season Disease Soils Clinic AEP Home	Providing hands-on diagnostic training for crop production and protection professionals since 1987. The Field Extension Education Laboratory, or FEEL, is a 43-acre teaching and demonstration facility dedicated to providing a hands-on learning experience for crop production professionals. This facility is used solely for demonstration projects used in a variety of programs held throughout the summer months. In these plots we can show a wide range of management problems, solutions, and diagnostic challenges. We make the mistakes on these plots so you won't in the future! FEEL is maintained by a full-time staff and clinics and programs are taught by Iowa State University staff and faculty and invited specialists from other institutions and industry. Modern, air-conditioned classroom facilities complement the in-field sessions, all of which are within walking distance. Program features Each of the instructors at FEEL is a subject-matter specialist familiar with crops, soils, or pest problems throughout Iowa. Small classes offer each participant ample opportunity for discussion with instructors. Participants sharpen troubleshooting skills and evaluate management strategies through direct experience with actual crop problems. FEEL's clinics will help you become technically strong in all areas of crop production and protection - not just in your specialty. 2008 Schedule July 14-15 - Crop Diagnostic Clinic July 21-22 - Crop Diagnostic Clinic August 5 - Soybean Cyst Nematode Clinic September 3 - Alfalfa Management Clinic September 4 - Late-season Disease Clinic September 9-11 - Iowa Drainage School September 15 - Soils Clinic	Registration is now open for all 2008 FEEL events.
		Over 12,000 individuals have attended classes at FEEL since it opened.