Computers on the Farm
Missouri Users Conference and Vendor Show
January 9 & 10, 2009
Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, MO


Conference Topics

  • Online auctions for farmers
  • Field mapping using FIT Maps.
  • Cattle spreadsheet session
  • Crop spreadsheet session
  • Swine tools for farm use
  • Cell phone technology
  • Internet safety
  • Cattle record software
  • Digital media for farm business
    • Pictures, video & sound
  • Online GIS tools - presentations and hands-on sessions
  • Landscaping software
  • Getting the most out of EBay
  • Precision Ag - Some practical experiences and what new tools and issues are on the scene.
  • Audio editing with free software
  • "Missouri Exchange" for selling agricultural products
  • Tax Update
  • Geotagging images
  • Today's electronic tools for government programs and what is on the horizon
  • What computer components to buy today
  • Using handheld GPS equipment for your farm
  • "Show and tell" - bring your digital cameras, laptops, storage devices, etc.
       Share what is working (or not working!) for you

Special sessions:
MIR Update and Help Session
FBS User Gathering
Hand held computers and GPS - hands-on lab
GIS - hands-on lab
Farm Management Game
4-H "Hands-on" Computer Lab (for all ages)
  • Educational software
  • Audio & video editing on the computer
  • Making Powerpoint presentations
  • Automated weather station equipment
  • Robotics
  • Games
  • much, much more . . .

The computer lab will be open from 8:00am-3:00pm on Saturday. Students of all ages are welcome. Students do not need to be registered for the conference to attend this session. Parents are invited to come and try the software, see what is available and share experiences with computer use in the home.


Sponsored by:
University of Missouri-Columbia
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Department of Agricultural Economics
Farm Credit Services
Format International, Inc.


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