20th annual Southwest AG Summit returns to Desert Southwest
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The 20th annual Southwest Agricultural Summit is back in the desert southwest.
We spoke with one of the growers attending the event about why it’s important to come to the summit.
“The technology that's on display here is unbelievable, we’ve got AI represented, we’ve got lasers, we’ve got all kinds of things and it’s all going towards making the things we do more efficient, and easier to deal with the problems that we have," says Steve Alameda, Yuma Fresh Board Member and local farmer.
Jai Roa, founder Niqo Robotics, says that because of the heat in Yuma, its a great place to test out the machinery.
“The saying for us is if you can get through yuma, you can get through anywhere in the world, so that's why we enjoy being here, it’s a good test for our product, and the people have been great so we’re excited to see everything grow here," explains Roa.
The Aouthwest Ag Summit is the desert southwests premier agriculture industry show that provides content that growers can directly apply to their job.
Amy Karvoski, Yuma Fresh Vegatable Association Manager explains, “we kind of take everything over for a couple days, and we get the biggest, best latest and greatest ag technology, ag implements here to show attendees.”
Day two of the summit focused on field demonstrations.
There were 14 different machines and drones shown to attendees to display what they do and how they can be used in the field.
Karvoski adds, “we work really hard at again finding the latest information and the most up to date farming equipment to bring here so that they know it’s available."
Growers also had the opportunity to sit in different classes focusing on the Colorado river, vegetables, and laws and regulations.
“It helps the get the credits that keep their license legal so that they can continue with their profession, but the other thing it does as well is give them the newest information on their particular topics and particular subjects so they know what is going on now," says Karvoski.
The Yuma Fresh Vegatable Association would like to thank their sponsors who help them put on a huge event like this every year.
The Southwest Ag Summit will last through Thursday, February 19th.
