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About Kentucky Agriculture Training School (KATS)

The Kentucky Agriculture Training School is comprised of researchers and extension specialists working together to offer quality hands-on agricultural workshops. Participants will benefit from the interactive in-depth training which will equip them with the information they will need during various stages of the growing season. The goal is to help educate those attending so that they can make more informed decisions regarding crop management and production.

2025 KATS Schedule

March 20: Drone Sprayer Training

This class is designed for agricultural professionals and producers to learn about dispensing fungicides with drone sprayers, nozzle selection and droplet sizes, and information for certified commercial/non-commercial and private applicators.

April 10: Soil Properties Workshop 

We will examine soil pits with distinctly different profile properties to discuss how they will influence water and nutrient retention and delivery.

May 15: Crop Scouting Workshop

Training is comprised of individual scouting sessions in the areas of disease, growth staging, weed identification, and soil nutrition.  This is a beneficial workshop for new and experienced producers, agriculture interns as well as a great refresher for others.

June (TBD): Planter Clinic

 

July 24: KY High School Crop Scouting Competition

Teams of 4-6 students will compete in hands-on, interactive field scouting exercises related to corn, soybean and tobacco rotating through various stations.

August 28: Field Crop Pest Management and Spray Clinic

A hands-on workshop that will cover spray technology, fungicide application, herbicide symptomology, stink bug control, and more.

Upcoming Workshops

Learn more about our upcoming KATS workshops for 2023.

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Check out Coffee KATS

Agriculture information in the time it takes to get a cup of coffee.

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Contact Information

Lori Rogers
KATS Coordinator

1205 Hopkinsville Street Princeton, KY 42445-0469

+1 (270) 365-7541 ext. 21317

lori.rogers@uky.edu