Western Growers Science hosted a field day in collaboration with Braga Fresh on the topic of the Nexus of Soil Health and AgTech, which highlighted innovative technologies and fresh produce production practices that elevate soil health. The event was well attended (+85) and facilitated industry ag tech networking as well as highlighted several WG members who are working in this space.
The day included the following events:
The Significance of Soil Respiration as a Pivotal Indicator of the Soil’s Overall Health and Microbial Activity
Speaker: Charlie Dubbe, Agrology
Live Demonstration of spray drone, in field, Wilbur Ellis
Speaker: Elliot Dorenbaum, Wilbur Ellis
Soil Health, Data, and Collaborations, Field Demonstration of Agrology’s Arbiter
Speaker: Charlie Dubbe, Agrology
Demonstration of Veda, field equipment on broccoli
Speaker: Sam Stoffers, Veda Farming
Braga Fresh Healthy Soils Project
Speaker: Kyle Harmon, Braga Fresh and Pam Krone, CMSF
Sporenado, a Passive Spore Trapping and Detection System
Speaker: Kristine White, Sporenado
Western Growers Work in Ag Tech and Innovation
Speaker: Ben Palone, Western Growers
Field Automation Advancements for Specialty Crops
Speaker: Nathan Dorn, farm-ng
Biochar and Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture
Speaker: Steve McIntyre, Monterey Pacific
The Nexus of Soil Health and Ag Tech, Panel Discussion
Panelists: Ben Palone, John McKeon, Nathan Dorn, and Parry Klassen
Moderated by Walt Duflock
For information about this event or to hear about future events, please email [email protected].