Mar 24, 2025

Ventura VINE Connect field day set

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) has scheduled its VINE Connect Field Day for April 10.

The event, to be at the Hansen Research and Extension Center in Camarillo, California, is designed to bring together growers, startups, researchers and investors to explore practical, innovative ag-tech solutions for real on-farm challenges, according to a news release.

The VINE Connect Field Day offers a unique opportunity for farmers, industry professionals and technology providers to come together and experience the latest innovations in agricultural technology. The event showcases five startups that are working to address key challenges in California agriculture, such as labor shortages, water conservation and operational efficiency.

The event has scheduled live ag-tech demos that will allow growers to view in-person demonstrations of agricultural technology solutions from Verdant Robotics, Lumo, Verdi Ag, L5 Automation, and Ag-Bee:

• Ag-Bee will offer aerial drone technology for precision crop monitoring and targeted application.
• L5 Automation offers autonomous machinery designed to reduce labor reliance and streamline field operations.
• Lumo plans to display smart irrigation systems that automate water management for improved conservation and efficiency.
• Verdi Ag will showcase a farm automation platform that integrates precision irrigation and crop care solutions.
• Verdant Robotics plans to show a precision application system that delivers accuracy for weeding, thinning, and beneficial applications.

Networking opportunities will allow growers to connect with industry leaders, researchers and fellow agricultural professionals, including the teams behind the featured technologies.

Growers can also meet the Hansen Research and Extension Center staff. They can get to know the team and learn how to best collaborate with them and their research.

The Hansen Research and Extension Center is 5836 Beardsley Road in Camarillo, California.

This event is sponsored in partnership with UCANR, UC ANR Innovate and Farmhand Ventures with support from Western Growers and the Ventura County Farm Bureau.

Growers can register for the VINE Connect Field Day event online.