This hands-on presentation will guide participants through the fundamentals of how to use ChatGPT-5 and similar AI tools in a practical, approachable way.  Attendees will actively learn how to:   

• Craft effective prompts to get meaningful, context-specific answers. 

• Use ChatGPT-5 to assist with farm planning, grant writing, budgeting and marketing. 

• Develop personalized “farm GPTs” that can manage records, schedule tasks, and support decision making. 

• Integrate AI into sustainable farming operations to save time and boost productivity.

For more info, contact: James Gibson

804.720.6826 | jegibson@vsu.edu

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

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August 18, 2026 4:59 PM