This workshop allows you to learn the best spraying practices using conventional sprayers and the new technology available to growers to make the pesticide application more precise and cost-effective. For example, you will see an “intelligent sprayer” with an AI application (developed here in Ohio several years ago) that detects the existence of targets to be sprayed and varies the application rate on the go depending on the canopy characteristics (size, canopy leaf density). Another new technology gaining popularity is using drones to spray pesticides. These new technologies and several types of conventional orchard/vineyard sprayers will be demonstrated in the afternoon part of the workshop. There will be plenty of time to talk with the presenters of talks and the vendors who will bring their sprayers to the site for demonstrations.
The attached flyer provides detailed information about this workshop, including location, agenda, and registration, but here is the key information you should know.
DATE: August 12, 2025
TIME: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Quarry Hill Winery & Orchard, 8403 Mason Rd #2, Berlin Heights, OH 44814
REGISTRATION COST (includes lunch and refreshments): Early Registration: $45 per person until July 1; Late Registration: $60 per person, July 2 until August 1
REGISTER at https://go.osu.edu/spray2025
The morning part of the workshop will be indoors, with limited seating capacity. Registration will be closed once the seating capacity is reached, so please consider registering early.
This event is a collaboration between Ohio State University Extension, Michigan State University Extension, Pennsylvania State University Extension, and the USDA-ARS Application Technology Research Unit.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the following organizers of the workshop:
Erdal Ozkan: ozkan.2@osu.edu
Maria Smith: smith.12720@osu.edu
Frank Becker: becker.587@osu.edu