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Contest overview.
Designed to catalyze innovation and support change
The Weed Management Systems Contest is designed as a platform to showcase innovative solutions, incentivize change, and accelerate the adoption of best practices in weed management.
Who participates?
Farmers, advisors, agricultural startups, researchers, agribusinesses, agricultural supply chain organizations, among other interested parties.
How it is different
Real-world, on-farm systems tested against shared metrics that capture agronomic, economic, environmental, and behavioral success outcomes
What it stands for
Trust, transparency, accessibility, enjoyability, inclusivity, holistic success metrics, and balanced judgement (e.g., sustainability, soil health, compliance)
Why it matters
Builds trust, generates actionable data, empowers early adopters, and creates a shared vision for the future of farming
Advantages of our model
Low-risk experimentation for farmers and innovators
Public recognition of good stewardship and innovation
Benchmarking of technologies and transparent learning
Trusted data collection and results
Supporting a pipeline for pre-commercial and high-potential tools
Fun and engaging platform to communicate with the public and create positive messaging for production agriculture
Community building through storytelling and shared experiences
Key Features
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engaging format with innovative tracks
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prizes and recognition
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easy-to-understand measurements
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focus on key agricultural areas
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engagement across diverse stakeholders
Ready to invest in the future of sustainable agriculture?
By supporting the Weed Management Systems Contest as a funding partner, sponsor, or collaborator, you can directly contribute to the development of innovative, sustainable solutions in agriculture. Your valuable support will enable us to cover operational expenses, enhance communication and marketing efforts, build essential contest infrastructure, and provide incentives for participants. Join our network of industry leaders, government agencies, and academic institutions in making a meaningful impact on the future of farming.
Draft Contest Budget
Although we are in the early stages of implementation, this is how we project monies will be spent.