'24 Automated Weeder Demos
Schedule
Fri May 31 2024 at 09:00 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
1910 L Rd | Fruita, CO
About this Event
Learn more about leading automated weeders for vegetable farms (removing weeds both between and in row).
Meet company representatives for more information.
From the plow to combine, from vacuum seeders to GPS and autosteer tractors, ag tech has always been integral to crop production.
Following on the heels of precision agriculture, many are dubbing the use of automated weeders in specialty crops the “next agricultural revolution”.
Recent labor recruitment, retention and affordability issues are driving widespread adoption of these machines in California. Colorado growers are facing similar issues and ag tech companies are interested in engaging with growers throughout Colorado.
Join in a second annual event for Colorado, a demonstration of industry leading vegetable farm automated weeders at the CSU Grand Valley Research Center:
Where: 1910 L Rd, Fruita, Colorado 81521
When: Friday, May 31, 2024 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Lodging: hotel block TBD
Registration: $10 plus Eventbrite feeds and includes lunch – check back for reg link
Promo website: https://coloradoproduce.org/labor-may-31-weeder-demos/
Research on effectiveness: featuring Dr. Steve Fennimore’s research from UC Davis conducted on California vegetable farms using this technology.
Want more ag robotics? Check out in California Sept 2024 While you’re on that site, also see the Demo page from last year’s event to see a model for this Fruita event. And check out the Wester Growers’ 2023 detailing the status of farm labor challenges and automation solutions
Questions we will explore with companies:
1. How are these weeding automation solutions different from each other?
2. What are some adoption barriers you’ve seen?
3. How many acres per hour can you W**d?
4. Are you selling a product or service?
5. How are lenders financing these?
6. What technical assistance/customer support do you provide?
7. How does it get fixed if it breaks?
8. What is the longevity of your company?
9. How is the user experience and user interface?
10. What are common challenges growers face using your technology? How have they overcome those?
11. What if I need to sell this equipment?
12. Your questions!
Contact: Adrian Card, State Specialist, Produce, CSU Extension | 970-491-6968 |
Where is it happening?
1910 L Rd, 1910 L Road, Fruita, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
