AgAID Institute

Growing with AI: Washington's Agricultural Future
2026-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | 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
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/
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