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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—As farmers prepare for the upcoming growing seasons, the dawning of a new year is a reminder of the new things to come. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is planning two precision agriculture workshops in February. These workshops are designed to provide support to farmers as they implement precision agriculture technologies to strengthen pre-planting, in-season, and harvest management strategies.
Brenda Ortiz, an Alabama Extension precision agriculture specialist, said the topics for each workshop were identified in collaboration with precision agriculture service providers in Alabama, as well as regional Extension agents that frequently interact with farmers and consultants. The precision agriculture workshops will be held at two locations during February.
Feb. 8 — Athens State University, Athens, Alabama
Feb. 28 — Eastgate Park, Dothan, Alabama
While there will be some topic overlap at both workshops? Each precision agriculture workshop is tailored to the farmers in the area. Each workshop is free and lunch is included, but registration is required. Continuing education units (CEUs) will also be available for attendees. In addition to the topics listed below, equipment companies will have booths set up to showcase their latest technology and answer producer questions.
Feb. 8 Topics – Athens, AL
Feb. 28 Topics
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