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About Kentucky Agriculture Training School (KATS)
The Kentucky Agriculture Training School is comprised of researchers and extension specialists working together to offer quality hands-on agricultural workshops. Participants will benefit from the interactive in-depth training which will equip them with the information they will need during various stages of the growing season. The goal is to help educate those attending so that they can make more informed decisions regarding crop management and production.
2025 KATS Schedule
January 23-24: Drone Pilot Certification Workshop (Madisonville, KY)
An intensive workshop to prepare candidates for the FAA's part 107 Drone Pilot Certification Exam
March 20: Drone Sprayer Training (Eddyville, KY)
This program is designed for agricultural professionals and producers to learn about the latest information on drone spray application, efficiency, and safety in a classroom setting.
April 10: Soil Properties Workshop (Richmond, KY)
We will examine soil pits with distinctly different profile properties to discuss how they will influence water and nutrient retention and delivery.
May 15: Crop Scouting Workshop (Princeton, KY)
Training is comprised of individual scouting sessions in the areas of disease, growth staging, weed identification, and soil nutrition. This is a beneficial workshop for new and experienced producers, agriculture interns as well as a great refresher for others.
June (TBD): Planter Clinic (Princeton, KY)
Evaluate and identify consequences on plant performance that resulted from improper planter settings.
June 16-17: Drone Pilot Certification Workshop (Madisonville, KY)
An intensive workshop to prepare candidates for the FAA's part 107 Drone Pilot Certification Exam
July 24: KY High School Crop Scouting Competition (Princeton, KY)
Teams of 4-6 students will compete in hands-on, interactive field scouting exercises related to corn, soybean and tobacco rotating through various stations.
August 28: Field Crop Pest Management and Spray Clinic (Princeton, KY)
A hands-on workshop that will cover spray technology, fungicide application, herbicide symptomology, insect pests and more.
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Agriculture information in the time it takes to get a cup of coffee.
