Ag Tech Program
Agriculture Technology Program
The Agriculture Technology Program is a comprehensive educational initiative designed to equip participants with the latest skills and knowledge in modern agricultural practices and technologies. The program covers a wide range of topics, including the poultry industry, precision agriculture, the green industry, the forestry industry, UAVs, hydraulic trainers, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Through a combination of hands-on training, classroom instruction, and real-world applications, participants can learn the ins and outs of various agricultural fields, and it is open to individuals of any skill and experience level.
Program Sections
Poultry Technology
This course provides an overview of the commercial poultry industry, covering key components such as the feed mill, hatchery, broiler farming, and processing plant.
Precision Agriculture
This course covers GPS/GNSS systems, auto-guidance, and precision technologies, including soil sampling, variable-rate applications, harvest technologies, and data management.
Forestry Technology
This course offers an introduction to forestry, with simulated equipment use, hands-on field training, and instruction on safety and equipment technology.
UAVs in Forestry and Agriculture
This course explores remote sensing and drone applications in agriculture and forestry.
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
This course includes the concepts for safely operating hydraulic and pneumatic systems used with industrial production equipment.
Programmable Logic Controllers
This course provides an introduction to PLC hardware and software, numbering systems, installation, and programming.
