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Professor, scientist, Extension Specialist
Washington State University
Education & Research
United States
Dr. Matthew Whiting leads an applied, whole-tree physiology research, extension, and teaching program at Washington State University that addresses key issues limiting sweet cherry growers’ ability to efficiently, consistently, and sustainably produce superlative fruit. His team takes a pragmatic and collaborative approach to solve industry challenges central to orchard production efficiency (e.g., development of planar architectures, mechanization of operations), yield security (e.g., pollination biology, precision pollination systems), and fruit quality. Dr. Whiting’s program goal is to improve orchard production efficiency while growing the highest quality fruit. Over his 20 years at Washington State University, Dr. Whiting’s program has secured more than $8M in research funding and published 100+ research/extension publications. His extension program has been leading the transition to high efficiency orchard systems using a model of grower collaboration throughout Washington state, and around the world.
Tue 20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Main Stage
The Growers Experience
Speakers
Andrew Nelson CEO/CIO Nelson Farms, Inc., AgAnswers
Ines Hanrahan Executive Director WA Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC)
Linda Neunzig Coordinator - owner Snohomish County. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Agriculture Office
Matthew Whiting Professor, scientist, Extension Specialist Washington State University
Raj Khosla International Society of Precision Agriculture Washington State University/CAHNRS
Wei Yang Blueberry Extension Program Leader Oregon State University
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Tue 20
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Main Stage 1
The Tech Builder Experience
Speakers
Alex Russomagno Senior Manager of Strategic Engagement AGCO Ventures
Amber DeWitt Venture Associate Fulcrum Global Capital
Andres Manzanares Investor Stray Dog Capital
Anne Visser Professor University of California, Davis
Antoon Vanderstraeten Editor Women In Ag Magazine
Aymeric Barthes President GOFAR
Ben Palone Sr. Director of Automation & Commercialization Western Growers
Bijoy Shah Director of Growth PF Partners
Charlie Anderson CEO Burro
Chrissy Wozniak Vice-President of Communication | Founder American Agri-Women | North American Ag
Colin Hurd Co-director Ag Startup Engine
Connie Bowen General Partner Farmhand Ventures
Danny Bernstein CEO The Reservoir
Doug Hartfield Agricultural Safety Technical Specialist Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Glen Rains Professor and Co-Director 4DFarm Project University of Georgia, 4D Farms
Ignacio Marquez Regional Assistant to the Director Washington State Department of Agriculture
Ines Hanrahan Executive Director WA Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC)
Lauren Milligan Content Specialist Women In Ag Tech
Lav Khot Director, AgWeatherNet | Professor, Precision Agriculture Washington State University
Lucie Cahierre Program Manager UCANR
Maialen Cazenave Co-director GOFAR/FIRA
Matt Darr Iowa State University, BioCentury Research Farm
Matthew Whiting Professor, scientist, Extension Specialist Washington State University
Paige Gilligan Ag Science and Technology Task Force Director California Women for Agriculture
Sean Sundberg Business Integration Manager John Deere
Steve Mantle Founder/CEO Innov8.Ag
Tarquin Stephenson AgTech Investor Cibus Capital
Tim Bucher CEO Agtonomy
Troy Peters Director of the Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems Washington State University
Troy Peters Director of the Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems Washington State University
Walt Duflock VP of Innovation Western Growers
Tue 20
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Main Stage 1
The Tech Builder Experience
Speakers
Charlie Anderson CEO Burro
Troy Peters Director of the Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems Washington State University
Lauren Milligan Content Specialist Women In Ag Tech
Colin Hurd Co-director Ag Startup Engine
Andres Manzanares Investor Stray Dog Capital
Tarquin Stephenson AgTech Investor Cibus Capital
Amber DeWitt Venture Associate Fulcrum Global Capital
Troy Peters Director of the Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems Washington State University
Steve Mantle Founder/CEO Innov8.Ag
Lav Khot Director, AgWeatherNet | Professor, Precision Agriculture Washington State University
Doug Hartfield Agricultural Safety Technical Specialist Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Ignacio Marquez Regional Assistant to the Director Washington State Department of Agriculture
Anne Visser Professor University of California, Davis
Lucie Cahierre Program Manager UCANR
Paige Gilligan Ag Science and Technology Task Force Director California Women for Agriculture
Matthew Whiting Professor, scientist, Extension Specialist Washington State University
Antoon Vanderstraeten Editor Women In Ag Magazine
Aymeric Barthes President GOFAR
Danny Bernstein CEO The Reservoir
Ben Palone Sr. Director of Automation & Commercialization Western Growers
Chrissy Wozniak Vice-President of Communication | Founder American Agri-Women | North American Ag
Alex Russomagno Senior Manager of Strategic Engagement AGCO Ventures
Connie Bowen General Partner Farmhand Ventures
Bijoy Shah Director of Growth PF Partners
Maialen Cazenave Co-director GOFAR/FIRA
Ines Hanrahan Executive Director WA Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC)
Tue 20
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Main Stage 1
The Tech Builder Experience
Speakers
Doug Hartfield Agricultural Safety Technical Specialist Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Ignacio Marquez Regional Assistant to the Director Washington State Department of Agriculture
Anne Visser Professor University of California, Davis
Lucie Cahierre Program Manager UCANR
Paige Gilligan Ag Science and Technology Task Force Director California Women for Agriculture
Matthew Whiting Professor, scientist, Extension Specialist Washington State University
Antoon Vanderstraeten Editor Women In Ag Magazine
Aymeric Barthes President GOFAR
Danny Bernstein CEO The Reservoir
Ben Palone Sr. Director of Automation & Commercialization Western Growers
Chrissy Wozniak Vice-President of Communication | Founder American Agri-Women | North American Ag
Alex Russomagno Senior Manager of Strategic Engagement AGCO Ventures
Connie Bowen General Partner Farmhand Ventures
Bijoy Shah Director of Growth PF Partners
Maialen Cazenave Co-director GOFAR/FIRA
Ines Hanrahan Executive Director WA Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC)
Wed 21
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Main Stage 1
Speakers
Sarah Masterson CEO California AgTech Alliance
Steve Mantle Founder/CEO Innov8.Ag
Lav Khot Director, AgWeatherNet | Professor, Precision Agriculture Washington State University
Anne Visser Professor University of California, Davis
Matthew Whiting Professor, scientist, Extension Specialist Washington State University
Danny Bernstein CEO The Reservoir
Ines Hanrahan Executive Director WA Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC)
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