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Next Generation Tree Fruit Network Event: DRONES
September 21, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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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