Agriculture - Precision Agriculture
Program Description
The Precision Agriculture certificate makes it possible for you to install, set up, operate, analyze, and troubleshoot the systems needed to help feed the world. You will be introduced to the concept of precision farming which is site-specific farming in a way that lowers input costs and maximizes yield potential through the use of data, including:
- GPS guidance
- drones
- variable rate application
- GPS-based soil testing
- satellite imagery
- crop health analysis
- yield monitoring
- prescription-based applications
Our program gives you a hands-on experience with the various technologies, as well as a basic understanding of hydraulic and electronic systems used in these practices. We will prepare you to install, set up, operate, analyze and troubleshoot the systems needed.
Careers
Our Precision Agriculture program prepares you to implement precision farming practices in your farming operation. Careers include:
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ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Ag program students are good communicators, strategic thinkers, are curious, and detail oriented. They also appreciate animals, the environment, ecological principles, and are lifelong learners.
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