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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