Precision Agriculture

  • Credits: 16
  • Degree Type: Certificate
  • Campus: Thief River Falls

Program Overview

The Precision Agriculture Certificate prepares individuals to work with industry driven technology in agricultural careers. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the fast paced and diverse agricultural industry. the program includes instruction in the principles of application and management of precision agriculture as it relates to safety, Global Positioning System (GPS) and geographic information system (GIS), drones, and agronomy. The curriculum implements hands-on use of various technologies used in tractors, spraying, harvesting, and agricultural implements.




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Program Course Listings

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Required Courses
Course # Course Name Credit(s)
AGRG 1115 Intro to Agronomy 4
ETAS 1105 Applied Electronics 3
PAET 1111 Precision Ag Equipment Op 3
PAET 2201 App Precision Farm Sys 3
ENGL 1111 Composition I 3
TOTAL CREDITS: 16
 

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Program Accreditation

Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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We know there are a number of reasons students consider transferring from their current college or university. We also know you might have concerns about transferring current course work, meeting program prerequisites, managing timelines, and more. As a transfer student, you’ll quickly discover that creating opportunities for your smooth transition to Northland is our top priority. Our transfer admissions specialists and academic counselors understand this is an important move for you and will do everything they can to make your transition as easy as possible.

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Program Faculty

  • Carr Smeby
  • Precision Agriculture Equipment Technician Instructor
  • Campus: Thief River Falls
  • Tel: (218) 683-8827
  • Toll Free: 1.800.959.6282