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Effective spraying of vineyards:
An advanced short course for pesticide applicators
A new course, developed by Dr Andrew Landers of Cornell University, is a one day in-depth training course on better spray application techniques designed to help you…
- Improve your knowledge of spraying techniques leading to better deposition and reduced drift.
- Improve your timeliness of application resulting in better disease and insect control.
- Reduce off-target drift keeping you within the law.
- Modernize your existing sprayer.
- Inform you of new developments in sprayer design, keeping you up-to-date.
- Help you potentially reduce pesticide use by 30% to 40%, improving your profitability.
There have been many changes in application techniques in recent years. Course participants will enhance their knowledge in the following areas:
- Sprayer design and function
- Effective adjustments to sprayers
- Better placement of the spray on-target
- Sprayer calibration
- Nozzle selection for correct droplet size
- Modifying airflow and speed to keep the spray in the canopy
- Sprayer preparation
- Winter storage decontamination
- Monitor spray deposition with cards and tracer dyes
This innovative course is unique, providing an intensive instruction including hands-on demonstration in the field. The course is designed for sprayer operators to enable them to get the most from their machine. Space is limited to allow for maximized interaction and better demonstration of various techniques.
About the instructor:
Dr. Andrew Landers is the application technology specialist based at Cornell University, NYSAES, Geneva, NY and is author of the newly released book, Effective Vineyard Spraying.
Short Course Offerings:
April 17, 2012 NW Viticulture Center, Salem, OR ***SOLD OUT***
April 19, 2012 Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, Or - ***SOLD OUT***
REGISTRATION - $150: Registration is required!
Participation is limited to 30 individuals per location. The registration fee includes a full day of instruction, lunch, and the book, "Effective Vineyard Spraying."
Click here to register online today!
This program is being brought to you by OSU Viticulture Extension, a program within the Oregon Wine Research Institute, Chemeketa Community College, and Southern Oregon Wine Institute.