Top Tips: What we learned form hosting a Chat - SE POLK FFA

On February 25, 2016 The Southeast Polk FFA chapter held a #TeachAg chat on Drones in agriculture. Many experts in drones, farmers who use drones, and others were invited and participated in the chat.

SEP FFA learned that inviting experts, people who use or are a part of the main topic, and people who aren't as involved in that topic is a great way to get different perspectives on  the #TeachAg chat. Also, the SEP FFA learned that getting the news that the #TeachAg chat is happening is very important. Getting the word out is important as well as using different methods of publicity like email, social media, and maybe even phone calls (yes phone calls).

The SEP FFA also learned that as well as having experts in the field of Agriculture, specifically drones in #Ag, there are people who are new to the idea of drones and drones in Ag. This means that we must get the word out to others so that they may be educated about the benefits about drones in Ag.

February 25th - The Force Awakens: Drones in #AgEDU; Hosted by @SEPOLKFFA (Iowa)

Host:

Southeast Polk FFA (@SEPOLKFFA), Iowa (@IowaFFA)

Guided by:

Mr. Matt Eddy (@AgEd4ME), Agriscience Instructor

Mr. Austin Knight (@AustinKnight25), Southeast Polk FFA Chapter President

Topic:

Storify Archive of Chat:

https://storify.com/RCMcLean/drones-in-ag-teachagchat?utm_campaign=&utm_source=t.co&awesm=sfy.co_y3kE&utm_content=storify-pingback&utm_medium=sfy.co-twitter 

Questions/Prompts:

Q1- How do you use drones in your classroom /farm/business? #TeachAgChat

Q2- Will drones be affordable for the majority of farmers to benefit from them? #TeachAgChat

Q3- How can drones help farmers? I.D. early Probs? Surveillance Needs? Bolster Yields & Profits? Share Specific examples! #TeachAgChat

Q4- What is the Role of drones in #agriculture and #AgEdu today and in the future? #TeachAgChat

Q5- What experience have you had with legal concerns with drones? #TeachAgChat

Q6- What will the agricultural drone market look like in five years? #TeachAgChat

Q7- What kind of jobs will drones in agriculture create? #TeachAgChat

Q8- What is your biggest “Whoops” moment with your drone? #TeachAgChat