Boom Sprayer Calibration Workshop
Event Details
Date
July 10, 2024
Time
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
Altobelli Family Farm
1202 Old Post Rd
Kinderhook, NY 12106
Cost
Per Farm : $20.00
Host
Eastern New York Commercial HorticultureBoom Sprayer Calibration Workshop
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION.
Wednesday, July 10 - Boom Sprayer Calibration Workshop - 10:00am to 12:00pm at Altobelli Family Farm at 1202 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, NY 12106
2.0 DEC Pesticide applicator recertification credits in categories 1A, 10, 22 and 23 are available.
$20 per farm - Pre-registration required (Please include the number of people attending in the registration...space is limited)
University of New Hampshire Extension Field Specialist Emeritus, George Hamilton will demonstrate the importance of and best techniques to calibrate boom sprayers. Proper calibration will ensure effective, efficient, economical and legal spraying. Inadequate spray coverage is usually the cause of poor spray efficacy and additional spray applications. Overuse of some sprays results in unhealthy residues and can lead to fines.
Calibration should be done several times each season, or when you incorporate any new equipment or repairs - from the tractor to the nozzle. Join us for a refresher or send new employees for training. This workshop is open for any grower that relies on a boom sprayer to deliver plant protectants to fruit or vegetable crops.
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Why are you Spraying and Benefits of Calibrating
Calibration Factors Affecting Application Rate
Pre-Calibration
Sprayer Maintenance
Calibration Notes
Calibration Demonstration
How to evaluate success - Understand deposition
Q&A - Adjourn
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