Photo of 2023 tour participants at Driscoll's during the OPSR Industry Tour that took place June 6 - 8 in California.
The next Industry Tour will take place June 17-19, 2025, in the Raleigh, NC, area!
Explore the range of career opportunities open to plant pathologists and build valuable connections with peers and industry professionals.
Registration: $50
Registration fee includes transportation, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), and meals
during the tour.*
Registration is now closed! Please stay tuned for future tour dates.
About the Tour
The OPSR Industry Tour offers graduate students and post-doctoral researchers a unique glimpse into the operations of private sector companies and government agencies in the field of plant pathology and related disciplines.
Whether you're interested in private sector research, regulation, or non-profit advocacy, this
three-day experience is designed to provide valuable exposure to the range of opportunities available to plant pathology graduates.
Join us to:
- Engage with professionals across various sectors of the agricultural and plant health industry
- Observe real-world applications of plant pathology in diverse organizational settings
- Learn about the latest advancements and challenges in biotechnology, crop protection, and plant health regulations
- Get exposure to roles in biotechnology, crop protection, field sciences, and regulatory affairs
- Gain a deeper understanding of the expectations, responsibilities, and career opportunities in these sectors
Potential Site Visits Include
- Syngenta
- BASF
- GreenLight Biosciences
- North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
- Cotton Incorporated
*Transportation and Lodging
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the tour start site, their transportation back home, and their hotel accommodations the night before the tour begins, as well as the last night of the tour (if necessary). OPSR will provide transportation, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), and meals during the tour. Additional hotel details coming soon! Please note that attendees will be asked to provide a credit card at hotel check-in for incidentals.
Questions?
Contact Toyo Ajayi at Sygenta
