Workshops
Expand Your Knowledge – Refine Skills – Connect with Peers
These interactive workshops are designed to facilitate learning, skill development, and problem-solving skills within a small group of participants engaging in hands-on activities, discussions, and exercises facilitated by an expert.
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Space is limited for each workshop.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
WORKSHOP A
Drones 101
Step into our immersive drone workshop! From highly targeted precision spray drones to sleek imaging drones providing invaluable field insights, experience it all firsthand with live demonstrations.
Dive deep into business models, tackle MRO challenges, and stay ahead of the regulatory curve with updates on FAA and industry regulations presented by industry experts.
Precision Ag CEUs: 2.5
Agenda
Building a Successful Drone Program
Considerations Specific to Spray Drones
Considerations for Imaging and Scouting Drones
Drone Demonstrations, plus Risk Mitigation and FAA Regulations
Matthew Maus, UAS Advisor, HTS Ag
Dustin Polasek, Chief Pilot, Nutrien Ag Solutions
Kevin Butt, Professor, Agriculture, Ellsworth Community College
WORKSHOP B
Biological Products for Row Crops 101
This workshop will empower agricultural retailers with practical knowledge and tools to confidently understand and implement biostimulant products into their farmer-customers’ row crop programs.
Precision Ag CEUs: 2.5
Agenda
Introduction to Biological Products
Overview of types of biological products and how they work
Key benefits for row crop producers – sustainability, soil health, yield improvement, and cost advantages
Strategies for integrating biological sales into existing retail business structures
Best practices for testing biologicals and for setting up test plots
Navigating the Biologicals Market
Learn how to recognize reputable suppliers, compare products, and evaluate product efficacy
Share sources of information and learning opportunities for retailers
Understand farmer-customers’ expectations and challenges in adopting biostimulants
Jeff Wessels, Acre+ Precision Ag Manager, Frenchman Valley Coop
Jacob Parnell, Head Agronomist, Biome Makers
Andrea Arias, VP of Data Science & Crop Testing, Jord Bioscience
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