Join the Next Generation Tree Fruit Network for an opportunity to explore the use of drones in tree fruit production.

• Lav Khot, WSU will demonstrate drone platforms and integrated optical sensors.
• Betsy Beers, WSU will explain the sterile codling moth release experimental project.
• Nathan Moses-Gonzales, M3 Consulting will do a flight of the Unmanned Arial System demonstrating a sterile codling moth release with an interactive hands on demonstration where participants can fly a small system.

When:

September 21, 2018 at 3:00-5:00 pm

Location:

WSU Sunrise Research Orchard, 75 Sunrise Lane, Rock Island, WA

Speakers:

• Lav Khot is Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture at WSU, CPAAS/IAREC, Prosser, WA.
• Nathan Moses-Gonzales is the Chief Executive Officer of M3 Consulting Group and works on wide array of Unmanned Aircraft Systems applications both domestically and Internationally.
• Betsy Beers is a Professor of Entomology with WSU based in Wenatchee, WA, Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center.

Format:

Speakers will demonstrate drones followed by lively discussion.

Registration:

Please rsvp so we have an idea on numbers here https://ngnseptdrones.eventbrite.com

Next Generation Tree Fruit Network: Supporting the Future Faces of Farming. We offer educational opportunities for Young and Next Generation Growers, Managers & Field staff.

Thank you sponsors: North Central Washington Fieldmen’s Association.

Contacts

Tianna Dupont
(509) 713-5346
tianna.dupont@wsu.edu

Lindsey Morrison
(509) 387-3704