Ag Robot Company Burro Forms New Partnership with Pacific Ag Rentals

Jun 28, 2023

Burro announced a new partnership with Pacific Ag Rentals (PAR). The partnership will add autonomous Burro robots to PAR’s pool of equipment. The autonomous agricultural robots will also remain available for sale directly through Burro or its network of distributors.

Burro is one of the autonomous robots available for increased productivity in conventional production environments. It features patented Pop Up Autonomy, which means the technology is plug-and-play and works immediately out of the box. This gives anyone the opportunity on a job site to be an operator with training. Burro does not require centralized control or installation of infrastructure. Instead, the robots use computer vision (cameras), high-precision GPS, and AI to learn and navigate autonomously from points A to B while carrying harvested produce, towing plants in nurseries, as well as mowers and other partner technology applications.

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Video: California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.