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FIRA USA to Host October 22nd Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
Sacramento, October 16, 2024 — The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will meet at the opening of FIRA USA in Woodland, CA to discuss agricultural innovation and technology. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at the Yolo County Fairgrounds – Home Arts Building, 1250 Gum Ave., Woodland, CA, 95776.
"Innovations in agricultural technology are assisting California's farmers and ranchers in meeting on–farm needs – improving efficiency, sustainable pest management and water use," said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. "This technology is also providing opportunities within the agricultural workforce by scaling-up jobs and developing career pathways."
FIRA USA is an event and forum that highlights agricultural robots and autonomous solutions for a variety of crop types from vegetables and vineyards to fruit and tree nuts. The 3–day event includes field demonstrations, exhibits and panel discussions. FIRA USA is a co–organized by the Global Organization for Agricultural Robotics (GOFAR), Western Growers and the VINE – an initiative of the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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