Airblast Conference

Airblast 2022:

Spray Application and Modeling Conference

May 16-18, 2022

8 AM-3 PM Pacific Time each day

Virtual event via Zoom - Registration is required to receive log-in info

Registration: $20 per day / $60 for all three days

Objectives/Goals:A 3-day conference covering airblast pesticide spray application practices in orchards and vineyards, decision support tools for planning and evaluating spray applications, and drift modeling support for pesticide regulatory practices. Participants will gain a holistic view to better understand ongoing partnerships between academia, industry, and the regulatory community towards better stewardship of pesticides.

Day 1: General airblast spray application practice and equipment, and emerging technology. 

Day 2: Modeling and decision support systems for improving spray deposition and efficacy. 

Day 3: Pesticide drift modeling and data support for regulatory processes. 

Who should attend? Anyone interested in or directly involved with tree and vine spray application practice, planning, supervision, advising, regulation, and/or advocacy. Feel free to distribute this information widely!

Continuing Education Units: 17.00 CEUs (2.00 ‘Law' & 15.00 ‘Other') applied for from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR).

Requirements? You will need a laptop/desktop computer (PC or Mac) or a mobile device and a stable internet connection in order to participate in this conference.

More information can be found on our website here.

Contacts for More Information

Logistics and Registration:ANR Program Support or 530-750-1361

Program:Peter Larbi, UCCE Specialist; Greg Douhan, UCCE Farm Advisor; or Lynn Wunderlich, UCCE Farm Advisor