Could This Sprayer Save You Time and Money?

If you grow vegetables or berries on a small farm, you know the struggle—different crops, different canopies, and lots of adjustments. Many growers end up using backpack or boom sprayers, which can be inefficient and labor-intensive. What if there was a sprayer that could adapt to your crops and apply the right amount of spray where it's needed? That's the idea behind precision sprayer technology.

Penn State's Long He and Leah Fronk are working on a project to develop a low-cost, adaptable sprayer for small farms. But before we build it, we want to hear from you. What matters most—ease of use, cost, adaptability across crops, or something else? How much would you be willing to pay for a sprayer that saves time and reduces chemical use? Your feedback will help us design something that works for small-scale growers.

We'll also be conducting on-farm demonstrations and presenting the idea at statewide conferences, so you'll have a chance to see it in action. In the survey, you can let us know your level of interest in participating or learning more. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in our survey.