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Matthew Hoffman discusses the importance of grower involvement in developing effective ag tech solutions.

The biggest challenge in ag tech isn't innovation — it's making tools that actually work on the farm. Matthew Hoffman, General Partner and Head of Farms at Reservoir, shares how the company is helping ag tech startups develop tools that solve real farming challenges. By partnering directly with specialty crop producers, including winegrape growers, Reservoir gives companies access to farms, equipment, and real-world feedback to refine technologies before they reach the market. Matthew highlights emerging innovations in autonomous equipment, robotics, machine vision, and farm management technology, and explains why grower involvement is essential to creating solutions that fit the realities of vineyard operations. Resources: 6/10/2026 REGISTER: Technology Field Day Tailgate 129: The Efficient Vineyard Project 233: The Gap Between Space and Farm: Ground Truthing Satellite Data Models 249: Making it Easier to Use Satellite Data in Agriculture Matthew Hoffman - LinkedIn Reservoir Reservoir - LinkedIn Support the Podcast : Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs : Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher education Online Courses - Earn DPR…

People in this episode

Host: Vineyard Team

Guest: Matthew Hoffman

Topics covered

• ag tech
• farming challenges
• autonomous equipment
• robotics
• vineyard operations
• technology development

Keywords

• agriculture technology
• winegrape growers
• farm management
• machine vision
• robotics
• autonomous equipment

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Organizations: Reservoir

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