AgAID Institute

Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Gates Foundation Discovery Center, 440 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle, WA, 98109​, United States
🌎 Join AgAID Institute at the Earth Day Celebration!
We invite you to stop by the AgAID Institute table at the upcoming Earth Day Celebration hosted by the Gates Foundation.
👉 At AgAID, we are dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture through cutting-edge research and innovation. Our mission includes fostering partnerships between AI and agricultural communities to create a transdisciplinary ecosystem for technology innovation and knowledge transfer.
🌟 During the event, we’ll share insights into our projects and discuss opportunities for collaboration in AgTech, education, and extension. Engaging with educators, students, and community members is essential to promote environmental literacy and inspire the next generation of innovators.​
🌎 The Earth Day Celebration offers a unique opportunity to connect with organizations dedicated to creating a healthier future. All ages are welcome, and admission is FREE!​
💫 JOIN US:
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
📍 Location: Gates Foundation Discovery Center, 440 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109​
🔗 Learn More & RSVP: gates.ly/4i1mTim
We look forward to seeing you there and exploring ways we can collaborate to promote sustainable agriculture and environmental education.
#EarthDay #AI4Ag #AgTech #SustainableFarmingPractices #DataDrivenDecisionMaking

10th International Cherry Symposium
2025-06-01 08:00 - 2025-08-05 17:00 | Holiday Inn Richland on the River, 802 George Washington Way, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
🍒 Join the Global Cherry Community in 2025! 🍒
🌸 We would like to invite researchers, growers, industry leaders, and cherry enthusiasts from around the world to the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) Cherry Symposium, happening June 1–5, 2025, in Richland, Washington, USA!
This is your opportunity to:
🌍 Hear from international experts with 60 oral and 36 poster presentations
🌱 Explore the latest innovations in sweet cherry cultivation
🤝 Build new collaborations and reconnect with old friends
🚜 Tour cutting-edge commercial orchards across Washington State
🍷 Wrap it all up with a social hour to celebrate!
👉 Organized by Dr. Matthew Whiting (Washington State University) under the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) Division Temperate Tree Fruits & Working Group Cherry Production, this event promises a dynamic blend of science, field experience, and community.
🗓 Register by May 15 at the official Cherry Symposium website https://www.xishscherrysymposium.com/
#CherrySymposium2025 #Horticulture #SweetCherries #ISHS #TreeFruit #AgScience #CherryResearch #NetworkingOpportunity

Smart Apple Orchard Field Day 1: Precision & Automated Irrigation Systems
2025-07-25 08:00 - 13:00 | WSU Smart Apple Orchard Location 1, 16518 Road 26SW, Mattawa, WA, 99349, United States
🌳 Join Us in the Orchard!
🍎 Whether you’re an orchardist, researcher, innovator, or AgTech enthusiast, we are excited to invite you to the Smart Apple Orchard Field Day 1: Precision & Automated Irrigation Systems.
📅 When: July 25, 8:30am – 1:00pm PST
📍 Where: 16518 Road 26 SW, Mattawa WA
🔧 Learn how advanced irrigation technologies are transforming orchard management — saving water, improving yields, and enhancing sustainability.
💡 This is your chance to connect, learn, and see innovations in action.
👉 Register today: https://smartorchard.wsu.edu/

Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission
WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
innov8.ag
Columbia Farm Services#AgTech #SmartFarming #OrchardInnovation #SustainableAg #IrrigationTech #FieldDay2025 #AppleOrchards #PrecisionAgriculture

Smart Apple Orchard Field Day 2: Precision Crop Management & Automation Technologies
2025-08-01 08:30 - 13:00 | WSU Smart Apple Orchard Location 2, 99-57 Lamb Rd., Zillah, Washington, 98953, United States
🍏 You’re Invited!
🚜 Join us for Smart Apple Orchard Field Day 2: Precision Crop Management & Automation Technologies — a hands-on event showcasing cutting-edge tools and systems driving the future of orchard farming.
📅 When: July 25, 8:30am – 1:00pm PST
📍 Where: 99-57 Lamb Rd, Zillah WA
🔍 Discover how automation and precision crop management are revolutionizing the apple industry — from real-time data insights to autonomous field operations.
💡 This is your opportunity to see innovative solutions in action and connect with industry leaders.
👉 Register today: https://smartorchard.wsu.edu/

Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission
WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
innov8.ag
NWFM, LLC

#AgTech #SmartFarming #OrchardInnovation #SustainableAg #IrrigationTech #FieldDay2025 #AppleOrchards #PrecisionAgriculture

Growing with AI: Washington's Agricultural Future
2026-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, WA, 99350, United States
Join the Washington State Academy of Sciences for an engaging 6-part webinar series exploring how artificial intelligence can transform agriculture in Washington State.
As our producers face unprecedented challenges—from climate volatility to labor shortages—AI offers powerful new tools to enhance resilience, optimize resources, and secure our agricultural future. This free series brings together leading researchers, innovative farmers, AI developers, and key policymakers to explore real-world applications and future possibilities.

First Webinar – Artificial Intelligence: What it can do, where it is going, and key opportunities for agriculture

January 12, 2026, 12-1pm PST
Learn AI basics, how agriculture drives AI innovation, and how AI is reshaping farming from reactive to proactive operations.
Speakers:

Oren Etzioni, Technical Director, AI2 Incubator; Professor Emeritus, University of Washington
Ananth Kalyanaraman, Professor and Director, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University; Director, NSF-USDA NIFA AgAID AI Institute

An Online Toolbox for Understanding and Communicating AI in Sustainable Agriculture
2026-02-01 12:00 - 2027-02-01 13:00 | Virtual, WA, 99350, United States
The WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR) has launched a new online training series: Understanding and Communicating AI in Sustainable Agriculture.
If you are an agricultural professional looking to lead conversations about AI and agriculture with confidence, this course was built for you.

📽️ Format: 11 free, self-guided, asynchronous video lectures.
⏱️ Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours total.
🎓 Credit: .3 CEUs available through WSU.
🛠️ Outcome: A foundational toolbox for discussing AI risks, ethics, and adoption.

Build your confidence in addressing AI-related discussions in agriculture today.
🔗 Get started here: https://csanr.wsu.edu/resources/ai-literacy-toolbox/
#AgTech #SustainableAgriculture #ProfessionalDevelopment #AI #AgExtension #WSU
