NC Ag Tech Professional Forum

Data Science in Ag: Foundations and Frontiers As agriculture becomes increasingly digitized were collecting more data than ever before to innovate accelerate production and improve operational efficiencies. However knowledge may be power but if you cant find the on switch what good is it? Join us to learn more from those developing new technologies and those deciphering and using this data. Gain insight into accessibility for researchers and producers data ownership and security and the opportunities and hurdles facing this new frontier. Speakers -Moderator: Andy Curliss National Director Strategic Initiatives SAS Institute Inc. -Gregory Goins Ph.D. Interim Associate Dean for Research Professor and Chair Department of Natural Resources Environmental Design Biomathematics NC AT State University -John Gottula Ph.D. Director of Crop Science Agriculture SAS Institute Inc. -Wes Ward Senior Vice President Harveys Fertilizer and Gas -Cranos Williams Ph.D. Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering NC State University Platform Director Data-Driven Plant Sciences Platform NC Plant Sciences Initiative Lead Sponsor: Hughes Pittman Gupton LLP Supporting Sponsors: Myers Bigel Smith Anderson Patrons: Alexandria AscentLabs,

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