4Rs Collaborate with Hoover Manure Expo

Join Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association and Pennsylvania 4R Alliance at Hoover’s Manure Expo set on July 27, 2026.

Enjoy an educational expo on July 27th

Date: July 9, 2026

Location: Chester, MD

Join Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association and Pennsylvania 4R Alliance at Hoover’s Manure Expo set on July 27, 2026. For the first time, the 4R team has worked closely with the Hoover Manure Expo team to add new and enhanced educational opportunities. Registration is required but the event is free to attend!

Event Details:

  • Monday, July 27th, 2026
  • Held at Burk-Lea Farms | 3099 Grand Point Road, Chambersburg, PA
  • The day will begin at 9:00 AM
  • Educational sessions will begin at 10:00 AM
  • Lunch will be free for registered attendees
  • Educational sessions will continue at 1:00 PM
  • The day will conclude with equipment demonstration at ice cream
  • Register online at Hoover Manure Expo | HooverAg (I am trying to get this added to our website) or by calling 610-468-9666
  • Continuing Education credits will be available!
HooverAg and PA4R Manure Expo

There are four great educational sessions you can enjoy and earn continuing education credits. Topics include; manure pit aeration systems, biochar, John Deere HarvestLab, and a Practical Panel discussion.

Continuing Education Credits Available (credit possibilities will depend upon educational sessions attended):

  • Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Credits – 3
  • Maryland Nutrient Management Credits – 4
  • West Virginia Nutrient Management Credits - 4
  • Certified Crop Advisor Credits:
    • Nutrient Management – 2.5
    • Soil and Water Management – 1

The Mid-Atlantic 4R and Pennsylvania 4R team would like to thank the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for our 2024 Innovative Sediment Reduction Grant to help support this year’s event. Other 4R sponsors include: The Campbell Foundation, Mosaic, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Growmark FS, The Mill, and The Nature Conservancy.

For questions about the Manure Expo – please contact Hoover Ag at 610-468-9666. For questions about the Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association – please contact Jenell McHenry at midatlantic4r@gmail.com or 443-262-6969

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