2025 KATS Schedule

January 23-24: Drone Pilot Certification Workshop

(deadline to register is Jan 15 and space is very limited)

An intensive workshop to prepare candidates for the FAA's part 107 Drone Pilot Certification exam.Information and registration here>> https://KATSdronepilotcertification2025.eventbrite.com

March 20: Drone Sprayer Training

This class is designed for agricultural professionals and producers to learn about dispensing fungicides with drone sprayers, nozzle selection and droplet sizes, and information for certified commercial/non-commercial and private applicators.

April 10: Soil Properties Workshop 

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

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

Review and identify consequences on plant performance that resulted from improper planter settings.

July 24: KY High School Crop Scouting Competition

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

A hands-on workshop that will cover spray technology, fungicide application, herbicide symptomology, and more.