The National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAAREF) - formed in 1982, as a non-profit organization to promote and foster research, technology transfer and advanced education among aerial applicators, allied industries, government agencies and academic institutions.

Professional Aerial Applicators Support System (PAASS) - developed in 1996, NAAREF instituted the PAASS program to educate pilots on key safety and drift minimization issues important to flying, modern agriculture and crop protection.

Operation S.A.F.E. - developed in 1981, was designed to clearly demonstrate that ag aviation recognizes its responsibility to minimize the potential for adverse health and environmental effects of agricultural chemical application.

Compaass Rose - formed in 2002, NAAREF introduced the Compaass Rose series of round table discussions designed to provide professional support and direction to new-to-the-industry agricultural aviation pilots.

Fly Safe Messages
NAAREF began a safety program in 2002 called "Fly Safe in July" in which weekly safety reminders were faxed to operators and pilots each week in July. Since then, the Fly Safe messages have become very popular and they are sent in additional months as well.

2008 Fly Safe Messages (Member's Only)
2007 Fly Safe Messages
2006 Fly Safe Messages
2005 Fly Safe Messages