TeamAg’s on-staff Certified Crop Advisors prepare programs that are tailored to meet each individual’s needs, goals, and objectives. Our standard crop management program includes the services listed below.
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Scouting and Sampling
- Field Scouting
- Soil Sampling (Composite / Grid / Zone)
Consultation
- Annual Crop Management Consultations
- Fertility and Pest Control Recommendations
- Consultation by Appointment
Mapping
- GPS Field Mapping
- Farm map updates
Precision Ag
- GPS Sampling (Grid / Zone)
- GPS Yield Mapping and Analysis
- Prescription-Based Applications
Devin Gerlach, CCA
Crop Consultant
Devin joined TeamAg in 2004. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Agroecosystems Science with a minor in Agronomy from Penn State University. Devin is a Certified Crop Advisor and the manager of the TeamAg agronomy department. In addition to providing agronomic consulting and precision ag services, Devin is a certified nutrient management specialist and odor management specialist.
Megan Chawner
Organic Agronomist
Megan advises farmers on implementing and maintaining organic farming systems. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lafayette College, and a Master of Science in Soil Science and Agroecology from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to coming to TeamAg, Megan worked directly with farmers to help them troubleshoot production problems and to deliver educational programming about sustainable agricultural practices like cover cropping, reduced tillage, and soil health. Her services include developing organic crop management plans, conducting sampling and scouting and making organic recommendations to enhance production.
Lew Frame, CCA
Agronomist
Lew joined TeamAg in 2019. He has a Bachelor of Science in Plant Science specializing in Agronomy from Penn State University. Prior to coming to TeamAg, Lew worked in ag retail specializing in custom application, chemical & seed sales. As an agronomist, Lew works with our producers to develop crop management plans, conduct sampling & scouting and make in-season recommendations to help enhance yield and economic performance. Lew is also certified and writes Manure & Nutrient Management Plans along with Ag Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plans. In addition to working for TeamAg, Lew and his wife Sarah operate his family’s farm where they raise row crops, hay and beef cattle in Chester County Pennsylvania.
Amanda started with TeamAg in 2025. She has her Bachelor of Science in Plant Science from Penn State University and her Master of Science in Animal and Range Science, with a focus in forage crops from Montana State University. In addition to working as an agronomist, she also is certified to write PA Act 38 Nutrient Management Plans.
Dave Swarr, CCA
Senior Agronomist
Dave Swarr is TeamAg’s senior agronomist and has been with the company since 2002. Prior to working for TeamAg, Dave was employed by Brubaker Consulting Group and worked for several spray and fertilizer companies in the Lancaster area.
Latest Crop Science News:
Published on: LNP LancasterOnline – Article Link ELIZABETH DEORNELLAS | Staff Writer August 1, 2024 Image Credit: Lamonte Garber A 1.25-mile stretch of Caernarvon Township waterway is being hailed as a potential national model for stream restoration that shows what’s possible when long-term community......
07 August, 2024TeamAg has been awarded the Partnership Award for our efforts to support the ACAP program in partnership with conservation districts across the state. The award is presented to, “a qualified partnership who has demonstrated successful teamwork and collaboration on ACAP projects. The recipients of the award......
14 June, 2024May 16, 2024 Lancaster, PA Elizabeth Deornellas | Staff Writer | LNP Lancaster Online Lancaster County farmers interested in going organic can gain free technical expertise and business advice from the agricultural consultancy TeamAg Inc. as it seeks to expand local participation in a program......
17 May, 2024TeamAg engineers, John Zaginaylo and Jeff Giger recently spent time with high school kids from local schools on careers in agriculture. Thank you to the PA & Columbia County Farm Bureaus for sponsoring the event, Bloomsburg Fair Grounds for hosting, and the Pennsylvania FFA for......
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