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April 11, 2019
NAAA Now Offering Legal Services on Federal Transportation Laws to Operator and Pilot Members

To continuously improve upon its service to the aerial application industry, NAAA has entered into an agreement to provide legal-consulting services to its aerial application operator and pilot members on federal transportation issues. The agreement is with the Law Office of John L. Wright, PC, out of Broomfield, Colo., and NAAA will provide up to one hour of legal consultation to an operator and/or pilot member of the association on federal aviation laws, including federal aviation taxation issues and federal transportation laws. Read More

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Fatal Ag Aviation Accident Tragically Takes Longtime Ag Pilot Bernard Rowland

NAAA members and staff would like to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bernard Rowland II of Lasara, Texas. Mr. Rowland was fatally injured in an accident Tuesday, April 9, near Harlingen, Texas. Initial reports indicate the Air Tractor AT-502 Rowland was piloting struck a power line in a field. Read More

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NAAA Issues National Press Release Urging Safe UAV Operations Around Ag Aircraft this Growing Season

With over 1 million UAVs registered with the FAA, NAAA has reached out to local and national agricultural and aviation outlets reminding UAV users to be mindful of low-flying ag aircraft as we approach the busy 2019 growing season. Read More

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Book Your Hotel Room for the Ag Aviation Expo
We’re still several months away from the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando, Nov. 18-21, but it’s not too early to book your hotel room. Rosen Shingle Creek is a full-service, luxury hotel with impeccable customer service and top-notch amenities. Read More
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Perdue Defends Glyphosate as Critical Ag Tool

On Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue defended glyphosate while testifying before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture. Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) said that considering the many glyphosate-related lawsuits against Bayer, the company could pull the product from the market if it determines selling the product is not worth the legal risk. Read More

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Enter the 2019 Environmental Respect Awards Contest

Now in its 29th year, the Environmental Respect Awards is the agricultural industry’s premier stewardship program honoring outstanding work in preserving the environment through safe, responsible business practices. Interested aerial applicators have until June 7 to make a compelling case for their operation’s environmental stewardship program. The Environmental Respect Awards program is open to retail farm supply businesses that store, handle, sell, and/or apply crop nutrient and crop protection products. Read More

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NAAA Seeks Ag Aviation Footage for Possible Peterson Farm Bros Video

With the 100th anniversary of the aerial application industry coming up in 2021, NAAA has approached Greg Peterson of the Peterson Farm Brothers about using their considerable song parody talents (and social media prowess) to develop an aerial application-themed music video.  Read More

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2019 Award Nominations Deadline July 10
The NAAA Awards Committee has moved the 2019 awards nomination deadline up to July 10 to adjust for the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo’s earlier pre-Thanksgiving dates this year. The 2019 NAAA Award recipients will be honored Nov. 21 at the Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet, but the committee depends on readers like you to nominate worthwhile candidates. Read More
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$20K in Scholarship Aid Available for Aspiring Ag Pilots

How does $5,000 sound to help someone pursue their dream of becoming a professional ag pilot? Thanks to the generous support of BASF and Thrush Aircraft, $20,000 in aid is available under the 2019 NAAA “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship Program to assist four aspiring ag pilots in their journey. Read More

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Want to Win Thousands in Educational Scholarships? Enter Our Support Scholarship Contest!
Attention, higher-education students: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to compete for a combined $3,000 in educational scholarships. The deadline for the 2019 Support Scholarship Essay Contest is Sept. 15. The NAAA Support Committee will award a $2,000 scholarship as top prize and Covington Aircraft Engines has generously agreed to sponsor a $1,000 scholarship. Read More
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NAAA Now Offering Legal Services on Federal Transportation Laws to Operator and Pilot Members
Fatal Ag Aviation Accident Tragically Takes Longtime Ag Pilot Bernard Rowland
NAAA Issues National Press Release Urging Safe UAV Operations Around Ag Aircraft this Growing Season
Book Your Hotel Room for the Ag Aviation Expo
Perdue Defends Glyphosate as Critical Ag Tool
Enter the 2019 Environmental Respect Awards Contest
NAAA Seeks Ag Aviation Footage for Possible Peterson Farm Bros Video
We’ve Added New Items to the NAAA Online Store: Shop NAAA Merchandise Today!
2019 Award Nominations Deadline July 10
$20K in Scholarship Aid Available for Aspiring Ag Pilots
Want to Win Thousands in Educational Scholarships? Enter Our Support Scholarship Contest!
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International Crop Duster's Day 

 

May 28-29

IowaAAA Operation S.A.F.E. Fly-In

Storm Lake, IA

Dennis Gardisser
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September 23-27

Operation S.A.F.E. Analyst School

Carlisle, AR Municipal Airport 

Dennis Gardisser
501-676-1762  

 

October 3-4

Colorado AAA Operation S.A.F.E. Fly-In

La Junta, CO

Jessica Freeman

719-362-0743

 

Oct 11-12

NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings

Grand Hyatt Denver 

Lindsay Barber 

202-546-5722

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