Modesto gathering will catch up on high tech in farming and food processing
Modesto’s second annual AgTech Summit on Thursday, Feb. 6, will explore the latest in farming and food processing technologies.
The $30 tickets were still available as of Friday for the event, set to run 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at in the big pavilion on the Modesto Junior College West Campus.
The speakers will include people from Foster Farms poultry, the Save Mart grocery chain, the Almond Board of California, Olam Spices, Nestle dairy and several companies providing goods and services for food producers.
High tech already is in wide use to monitor crop and animal health, manage water and energy use, and ensure food safety. The summit will touch on how to attract more investment and to educate young people for this work.
The event will feature two panel discussions, each followed by three breakout sessions. The fee includes a light breakfast and a lunch. Ticket and other information is at valleyagtech.org.
