Thursday, August 1, 2024 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Wye Research & Education Center
124 Wye Narrows Dr., Queenstown, MD 21658
or
Friday, August 2, 2024 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Upper Marlboro Research & Education Center
2005 Largo Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
*This is a one-day seminar with multiple dates and locations*
Learn about the use of drones in agronomic production systems and what you will need to legally operate. Farmers, ag service providers, or anyone interested in technology are encouraged to attend. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Topics include
● Introduction to drones in agronomic production systems
● Parts of the drone and equipment overview
● What you need to operate legally
● Using drones for spraying crops
● Using drones to seed cover crops
● Drone demonstrations
Cost: $10.00 (Please send check or cash to the Harford County Extension Office, 3525 Conowingo Rd., Street, MD 21154). Checks should be payable to the University of Maryland.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdhM_Fw2WoojPJdQ46CXzeqNNnKuwTEL-lNO4Z7OgOP6lpyg/viewform
Contacts: Andy Kness, akness@umd.edu, 410-638-3255 | Erika Crowl, ecrowl@umd.edu, 410-887-8090