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In this episode of What Color is Your Tractor, host Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Nathan Dorn, Director of Agricultural Business Development at Farm-ng, to explore the future of farm robotics. Based in Watsonville, California, Farm-ng is transforming specialty crop farming with its configurable, general-purpose robotic platform, Amiga. Unlike traditional ag brands, Farm-ng is built for collaboration, enabling other companies, researchers, and farmers to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges.
Nathan shares his journey from growing up on a Nebraska farm to working in the Navy, food production, and eventually finding his way back to agriculture through technology. He discusses how Farm-ng's founders envisioned a robotics platform that works alongside farmers rather than replacing them, making labor-intensive tasks easier and more efficient.
The conversation delves into the development of the Amiga platform, which can be customized for various tasks such as compost spreading, weeding, and harvesting. Nathan explains how the company collaborates with farmers, research institutions, and even students to drive innovation in ag robotics. He shares inspiring stories of young innovators using Farm-ng’s technology to solve real agricultural problems, from gopher detection to optimizing field operations.
Looking ahead, Nathan discusses the future of farm robotics, including expanded capabilities, increased automation, and the potential for even greater industry collaboration. He emphasizes the importance of creating technology that empowers farmers rather than replacing them, ensuring that both large and small operations can benefit from automation.
Listeners can learn more about Farm-ng and its Amiga platform by visiting Farm-ng.com. Farm-ng will also be attending major agricultural events throughout the year, including the World Ag Expo and regional farm shows.
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