Students will learn the basics of precision agriculture and discover how variable rate mapping, artificial intelligence and digital imagery help guide farm management decisions to improve the sustainability, efficiency and productivity of agricultural operations.
Due to the seasonal nature of this course, it is only offered in Semester 2.
You will expand your understanding of global positioning systems, sensing technology, and data management and then take that knowledge to the field with hands-on learning in the work placement. Explore a career in this growing field!
This course consists of:
50 hours of online learning
a 50-hour work placement at a local agriculture dealership.
Sask DLC coordinates the work placement on behalf of the student and will conduct the site safety and student monitoring visits.
All students, parents and mentors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with our work placement policy.
We will do our best to find a local work placement; however, we may not be able to accommodate placements in all situations, and/or some travel may be required.
Travel is at the student’s expense. If you have questions about work placements or Sask DLC courses, email [email protected] or call our main office at 306-252-1000.
Introduction to Precision Agriculture
Positioning systems
Automation
Sensing technology
Yield monitoring and variability
Data management
Economic and environmental implications
Work placement
No Proctored Exams
What is a proctor?Students are responsible for any workplace attire/materials (i.e. steel-toed work boots, coveralls).
Travel to and from work placement.
Reliable internet connection and device to submit course work, including speakers or headphones.
Online course materials
Coordinates work placement at a local agriculture dealership
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