Agricultural aviators across the country are attend fly-in workshops this year sponsored by BASF.

The workshops give agricultural aviators a chance to gather each year to test their equipment and learn about new developments in application technologies to ensure they are applying crop protection products evenly, efficiently and safely. Analysts with the Operation Self-Regulating Application and Flight Efficiency (S.A.F.E.) from across the country conduct these workshops in conjunction with state agricultural aviator associations.

“We are very impressed with the level of expertise and training that S.A.F.E. offers and are proud to support the Ag Aviators through sponsorship of fly-ins,” said Jim Gaffney, Market Manager, Agricultural Aviation, with BASF. “The application of crop protection products such as Headline® fungicide enables growers to reap the benefits in terms of yield, disease control and Plant Health. Precision application is an essential tool in helping growers manage their fertilizer and pesticide costs.”

Workshops have already been held this month in Mattoon, IL; Wakarusa, IN; and Washington, NC. Upcoming workshops will be held June 5 in Indianapolis, IN and June 9-10 in Webster, IA. Another is scheduled for September 3 in El Reno, OK.

The workshops are open to interested pilots. More information about S.A.F.E. is available through the National Agricultural Aviation Association.

In addition to the scheduled fly-ins, BASF is also sponsoring events around Nebraska in conjunction with the Nebraska Aviation Trades Association.