Oregon Agricultural Aviation

Thank you for your interest in the Oregon Agricultural Aviation Association. Agricultural aviation is an important part of Oregon’s agricultural, forestry and aviation industries. The industry consists of small businesses and pilots that use aircraft to aid farmers in producing a safe, affordable and abundant supply of food, fiber and biofuel. Aerial applicators protect forestry through pest management, aerial firefighting and fire rehabilitation and play an important role in protecting the public by combating mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, encephalitis and other diseases.

Aerial applicators are highly trained professionals. Like all Americans, they are concerned with human health, the environment, security and performing their job in a responsible and sustainable manner. Through continuing education, testing and training, pilots, mechanics and support crews stay up to date in an evolving industry.

Aerial application is a critical component of high-yield agriculture. High-yield agriculture, which includes the responsible use of crop protection products, benefits the environment by producing maximum crop yields from fewer acres in the most fuel-efficient way available. Growers and producers recognize the use of ag aviation as an invaluable tool in their arsenal by applying products without contributing to topsoil erosion, compaction and disease transfer. Moreover, when pests or disease threatens a crop, time is critical. Agricultural aircraft can cover multitudes more acres more any other form of application can and that speed can allow that work to be completed in optimum weather conditions.

Please join us for our annual meeting held at the Pacific Northwest Aerial Applicators Alliance Convention in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho every Fall to network, learn about industry advancements and gain continuing education credits toward your commercial and aerial applicator licenses. Find out more at PNWAAA — Pacific Northwest Aerial Applicators Alliance