Strengthening Ohios Technology Future in Agriculture

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Strengthening Ohios Technology Future in
Agriculture
http//agnr.osu.edu/oata
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Purpose of Association

• An association driven by producers, consultants,
  agri-businesses, agri-retailers, equipment
  dealers, industry representatives, researchers,
  educators, and others who have an interest in
  agricultural technologies.
• sharing ideas in technology
• solve issues
• learn how to apply proven technologies to your
  own operations
• identify new areas for research and collaboration

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Technologies in Agriculture

• Precision Agriculture Applications
• Remote Sensing
• Computers and hardware
• Agricultural software
• Farm/business record keeping
• Communication and data systems
• Internet and web sites

• E-business/E-commerce
• Bio-Technology
• GPS/WAAS
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Electronics and equipment
• and other emerging technologies

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Benefits

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies
• Identify where technology is needed
• Explore on-farm research and business
  opportunities
• Sharing of geo-spatial data sets and information
• Assist with University research and education
• Form Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
• Technology Conference
• An opportunity to present and exhibit locally

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Other Benefits Some Examples

• Address technology policy issues and standards
• Share costs on large community technology
  initiatives
• Technology assistance grants
• Wireless technology, Internet Service
• Rural E-commerce
• Reduce remote sensing imagery by sharing flight
  times and costs

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Association Participation

• Producers
• Consultants
• Agri-Businesses
• Agri-Retailers/Cooperatives
• Equipment Dealers
• Vo-Ag Instructors
• State/Federal Agency Reps.
• Industry technology developers and suppliers
• Researchers
• Educators
• And others who have an interest

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Our Status

• Initial formation started at Farm Science Review
  2001.
• A Board of Directors was initiated at Farm
  Science Review 2002.
• Our first technology seminar series will be at
  the Conservation Tillage Technology Conference,
  March 3-4, 2003, in Ada, Ohio.
• ByLaws and the Name will be finalized in March
  for not-for-profit status.

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Become Involved Today

• Indicate your interest by signing up online
• http//agnr.osu.edu/oata
• General information and announcements will be
  provided through other state-wide events. Visit
  the web site for these details.
• For additional information contact
• Nathan Watermeier
• watermeier.2_at_osu.edu
• 614-688-3442