🖥️ Smart Strawberry Disease Detection | CityClips #241

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Featured Partner: Impact Week

For Tech Tuesday, this week the spotlight is on UF & Alachua. UF scientists harnessed AI to revolutionize strawberry disease detection. Learn how the Alachua Chamber supports North Central Florida businesses through networking. Our featured partner, Impact Week, offers an exciting opportunity to connect with top industry experts. Plus, mark your calendars for the TalTech Conference on October 2nd, spotlighting local tech leaders.

Quick Summary

In this 241st edition, here’s what we found:

• AI + AgTech: Algorithm Improves Strawberry Disease Detection

• Business: Alachua Chamber

• Offices: For Rent in TLH downtown

• Featured Partner: Impact Week

• TLH Tech Events

AI + AGTECH

STRAWBERRY DISEASE DETECTION

Image Credit: Strawberry HubPages

Strawberry Disease Detection Improved: UF/IFAS scientists are enhancing Florida’s strawberry industry 🍓 by integrating AI into the Strawberry Advisory System (SAS) to improve leaf wetness detection and disease forecasting. | UF IFAS Blogs

• Researchers Won Suk Lee and Natalia Peres developed an AI system that uses imaging to detect leaf wetness more accurately than current sensors, with a 96% accuracy rate compared to manual observations and 84% compared to existing SAS models. 🔎

• The new AI technology helps predict fungal diseases like botrytis and anthracnose by detecting moisture levels with greater precision, potentially leading to more effective fungicide applications.

• The integration of this AI system into SAS aims to replace less reliable sensors, offering a more dependable method for disease forecasting and extending its potential use to other crops beyond strawberries.

BUSINESS

ALACHUA CHAMBER

Image Credit: Alachua

Have Something to Share? The Alachua Chamber is Here to Help Your Business Thrive! The Alachua Chamber is rapidly growing and is inviting businesses to join a community that offers unparalleled support, networking, and advocacy across North Central Florida. | Alachua

• How is this relevant to Tech Tuesday? Alachua is where San Felasco Tech City is attracting global and statewide tech businesses to call home. | Main Street Daily News

• With over 200 member companies, the Alachua Chamber is at the heart of North Central Florida’s booming business landscape, offering an extensive network for growth and collaboration 🤝.

• The Chamber provides businesses with white-glove services, from advocacy and business support to community engagement opportunities, helping members flourish 💹.

• Gain access to vital economic development resources, networking events, and community impact activities designed to elevate your business.

• Become a member today! Visit the Alachua Chamber application or contact ewelker@ufl.edu for more information.

OFFICE

FOR RENT

Image Credit: Dustin Rivest

Former Tech Business Office Space Available for Rent in Downtown Tallahassee: Is your tech company growing? An office space in downtown Tallahassee is open starting in October, the upstairs area at 223 W. Carolina St. will be available for rent. Note: This is not restricted to tech companies only.

• 📍223 W. Carolina Street, Tallahassee, FL32301

• Price: $22.50/SF/Y

• Space Available: 3,200 SF🏢

• Prime location in Downtown Tallahassee

• For more details, contact Dustin Rivest, Founder & CEO of 223 Agency, at 850-545-2204 or dustin@223agency.com.

FEATURED PARTNER

Image Credit: Impact Week

Impact Week | Professional Headshots & Interviews

Book your headshot with Local Photographer Shane Kiser — on site at Impact Week.

Additionally, book an Interview session to share your story, insights, and expertise — ideal for networking and showcasing your skills.

Book a Headshot 📸 | Book Interview 🎤

🗓️ Save the Date: Impact Week on November 19th to 21st, Tues. to Thurs. at Challenger Learning Center, Tallahassee | Tickets

EVENTS

TECH & STEM

Image Credit: TalTech

Sept. 18th, Wed. at 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at MagLab: Monthly Public Tour by MagLab | Learn More

Sept. 20th to 21st, Fri. 8:30 AM to 12 PM EDT at Tallahassee State College: Future of Work in the Age of AI: What's Next? | Free Register

Sept. 28th to 29th, Sat. 3 PM EDT at Tallahassee Film Society: 20,000 Species of Bees Presented in Partnership with IMAX Challenger Learning Center | General Admission: $11, TFS Members: $9 Tickets

Featured Event: Oct. 2nd, Wed.: TalTech Annual Conference '24 - Elevate Tallahassee featuring Keynote Speaker - Mike Dennison (CEO, Dennison Leadership Group)

• Oct. 2nd, Wed. - Conference Day at TSC Workforce Center | Members and first- time Student Attendees: $0 will need to RSVP | Non-Members: $75 Tickets

• Interested to be a Sponsor? Learn More

Oct. 7th to 12th, Mon. to Sat. at Florida State University: FSU Discovery Days 2024 | Learn More

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