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FarmSmart presents ZoneSmart: It’s All About The Maps! Field Demo Event

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FarmSmart presents ZoneSmart: It’s All About The Maps! Field Demo Event

Time: September 10, 2015 from 9am to 5pm
Location: Woodrill Farms, 5006 Jones Baseline
City/Town: Guelph, ON
Website or Map: http://farmsmartconference.co…
Phone: 1-877-424-1300
Event Type: meeting
Organized By: OntAG Admin
Latest Activity: Jul 24, 2015

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Event Description

FarmSmart presents ZoneSmart

How To Make Management Zones. It’s All About The Maps! 

Date:  Thursday, Sept 10, 2015 (Rain Date Friday, Sept 11, 2015, watch website and twitter for updates)

Host Farm : Woodrill Farms, Guelph, ON

Time: 9:00 am—5:00 pm

Field Location: 5006 Jones Baseline,  

Guelph, ON (43°34'30.81"N, 80°10'37.50"W)

ZoneSmart is a hands-on field day exploring Management Zones. The morning group sessions will rotate through the four pillars of zone creation: Yield, Elevation, Soil and Remote Sensing.


During lunch we will explore the integration of the Yield, Elevation, Soil and Remote Sensing maps discussed in the morning sessions that lead to the creation of management zones and how to apply prescriptions to optimize field performance.

After lunch we will:

  • Participate in field visits to the various management zones created for this host field and discuss prescription options.
  • explore how to manage big data, including best practices and tips
  • spend time in active and static precision ag equipment demos and discussions 


OSCIA members $75

Non-members $110 (includes 1 year membership)!

Pre-registration only, Closing: Tuesday Sept 8, 2015


Information and Registration @

www.farmsmartconference.com

1-877-424-1300 

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