1	Machine Systems and Bioprocessing Gary Roberson Grant Ellington
2	Peanut Harvesting Effectiveness Goal Develop more effective peanut harvesting implements or techniques Impact Development of automatic control technique for current peanut harvesting implements
3	Chemical Application Systems Goals Improve procedures for applying crop protection and plant food products Develop long term sustainable training programs
4	Chemical Application Systems Impacts Sprayer calibration workshops Spreader Truck Workshops Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Training Center
5	Chemical Applications Systems Impacts Greenhouse spray systems New effort to develop guidelines for application systems
6	Precision Agriculture Goals Evaluate precision agriculture technology for adaptation on North Carolina farms. Train extension specialists and farmers in precision technologies
7	Precision Agriculture Impacts Development of a tobacco yield monitor GPS accuracy and reliability study Variable rate control technology demonstration projects GIS Academy OpenAg@NCState
8	Tobacco Yield Mapping
9	Specialty Crops Program Goals Develop resource base for agritourism projects Impacts Training programs and resources for crop maze design and installation
10	Funding Sources North Carolina Peanut Growers Association John Deere, Inc. North Carolina Plant Food Association USDA Geospatial & Precision Technologies Education Initiative
11	Resources Needed Additional FTE’s, faculty and/or staff Enhanced funding opportunities
12	Future Opportunities Biofuels Agricultural applications of biofuels Production technologies for fuel crops Training programs in biofuel applications and handling.
13	Flue-Cured Tobacco Mechanization Project Funding, Cigarette Manufacturers Leaf Purchasers Flue-cured Stabilization NC Tobacco Research Commission Work Directly with, Growers Cigarette Manufacturers Leaf Buyers Equipment Manufacturers Extension Agents
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16	Specialized monitoring equipment Colorimetric device to measure low level Nitrogen Oxide concentrations Assist with minimizing Tobacco Specific Nitrosamines (TSNA’s)
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18	"Provide growers with information for..." Provide growers with information for improving bulk handling, curing, and maintaining retrofit heating systems Number of tobacco farmers has declined, but demand and level of mechanization has increased
19	Future ?? Continue to provide guidance and technical support to the industry, growers, and extension personnel in all phases of post-harvest handling and mechanization Assist with developing any new strategies or systems to increase global demand for U.S. flue-cured tobacco