By Blake Jackson
Calling all grape growers, farmers, and innovators! NASA and Cornell University are joining forces to improve the future of specialty crop agriculture and viticulture.
They're hosting a day-long event on August 20th at Cornell AgriTech (Geneva, NY) to spark conversation and collaboration.
The event aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical applications in agriculture. Cornell, the largest research partner in NASA's Acres program, is pioneering the use of AI and satellite data to enhance precision and automation in specialty crop production.
The day will be packed with insightful discussions and demonstrations:
Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Leaders from NASA, Cornell, and industry will discuss the value of partnerships, innovation in specialty crops, and NASA's Acres program. Experts will also present on using remote sensing for sustainable pest and disease management and analyze how technology innovation ecosystems work in agriculture.
Lunch & Learn (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM): This session dives into entrepreneurship and innovation systems, featuring representatives from successful ag-tech companies.
Afternoon Activities (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM):
Technology Demonstration: Witness a live demonstration of NASA Acres funded research at Cornell Pathology Vineyards, featuring an autonomous vineyard robot and discussions on water management tools and spotted lanternfly risk mapping.
Grower Community Listening Session: This session offers a platform for grape growers and representatives from industry associations to share their needs and perspectives.
Refreshments will be served throughout the day - sign up and join the conversation!
By fostering collaboration between researchers, farmers, and industry experts, this event aims to translate innovative ideas into real-world solutions for our specialty crop agriculture.
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Categories: New York, Education