Online Professional Development

The Northern Crops Institute offers a variety of online and on-demand courses that unite customers, commodity traders, technical experts, and professors for discussion and education.

What to Expect:

  • Content

    Participate in lectures, case histories, laboratory demonstrations, and tours.

  • Activities

    Take part in discussions and short knowledge checks to strengthen your knowledge.

  • Networking

    Connect with individuals within the industry that are leading experts in their fields.

Course Bonuses

In addition to course access, you will receive

  • Certificate

    Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion.

  • Course Access

    Participants will receive an additional 6-month access to the course to review all of the course material when needed.

  • Contact Information

    Participants will have access to most of the course instructors' contact information to ask questions and network with industry-leading professionals.

Program Staff

Coordinate educational programs to grow markets

Program Manager Elizabeth Benson

Liz Benson is a Program Manager at the Northern Crops Institute, where she has advanced from intern to manager. She holds a B.S. in Strategic Communications and a Minor in Business Administration from North Dakota State University (2021). In her current role, Liz manages conferences, develops online course content, and provides training to NCI staff.

Program Manager Krista Jansen

Krista Jansen is a Program Manager at Northern Crops Institute, specializing in developing and implementing educational programs that support value-added agriculture for northern-grown crops. Krista is involved in the Minnesota Ag & Rural Leadership (MARL) Program and has extensive experience from working on her family farm in Ada, MN.

Program Development Manager Casey Peterson

Casey is a seasoned Program Development Manager with a rich background in higher education administration. With 25 years of experience at NDSU and Concordia College, Casey specializes in coordinating and leading the development of educational programs tailored to customer needs. In addition to overseeing program delivery, Casey contributes to long-term strategy development and implementation. Casey holds a Bachelor of Music from Lawrence University, a Masters in Educational Leadership from NDSU, and a PhD in Institutional Effectiveness from NDSU.

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