What is Farm-I-Tude and how can they help you fly legally today

Posted on by Vaughn Tolbert

Farm-I-Tude is part of the WakWay Foundation, a non-profit organization with a unique mission to empower the next generation of farmers with the latest technology. Founded on the belief that technology will increase yield, better manage natural resources, decrease expensive inputs for farmers, and help slow the loss of small farms, Farm-I-Tude works tirelessly to provide resources, education, and support to help the next generation bring technology to their farm.

At the core of Farm-I-Tude’s efforts is a commitment to promoting self-sufficiency and environmental stewardship. Through a range of educational programs, workshops, and community outreach initiatives, Farm-I-Tude equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to grow their own food, reduce their environmental impact, and make healthier choices for themselves and their families.

Over 2,200 schools across the country have access to the Farm-I-Tude’s educational curriculum which focuses on the agricultural drone program.They’re 2 year ACTE program is creating entrepreneurs who work with farmers to evaluate there crop health.  Their senior year students can intern in the field and fly the larger drones.

VT Insurance Agency has partnered with Farm-I-Tude to provide new pilots a program to fly and understand the process and importance of flying legally. This program has been vetted and approved by the underwriters and will allow new pilot who are waiting on their 44807 and Part 137 to have their own insurance policy and meet state requirements to get their pesticide licenses. Here is a list of requirements before being accepted into the Farm-I-Tude program:

We will require the following information to initiate the process.

  1. The submission of your contract must include:
    1. 107 copy front and back or copy of your temp license
    2. Class III Medical
    3. N# copy of registration OR submitted 8050
    4. Insurance with Farmitude as added insured (VT Insurance)
    5. State Chemical License
    6. State Aerial Applicators License (if your state requires it)
    7. U.PASS.Foundation membership
  2. Knowledge Test (open book) https://farmitude.wufoo.com/forms/z11xx1pn0vty6r1/
  3. Knowledge of drone flight including a screen shot of your Ag Management page showing flight time

 

Give VT Insurance a call today to find out more about Farm-i-tude.