Upcoming Workshops
Partial Support for the KATS program provided by:
USDA-NIFA grant for Kentucky Extension IPM Implementation Program (2017-70006-27146).
2025 KATS Schedule
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
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.
Contact Us
If you would like to receive notifications of upcoming trainings, contact Lori Rogers at 270-365-7541 ext.21317 or by email at lori.rogers@uky.edu.
