Agriculture - Precision Agriculture

Precision Ag student

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:

  • Ag Aviation Ground Crew
  • Bulldozer Operator
  • Crop Consultant
  • Custom Applicator
  • Drone Technician
  • Farm Assistant Manager
  • Field Service Technician
  • Precision Ag Specialist
  • Precision Farming Specialist
  • Research Technician
  • Sales Manager
 
Awards Offered: Certificate
Locations: Beatrice
Formats: In-Person
Start: Fall / Spring
Schedule: Full-Time / Part-time
Estimated Total Cost
$3,288 Certificate

SCC 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.

  1. Want to learn more about SCC? Come see how SCC will help you achieve Your Path to Possible! Schedule a campus visit!
  2. Need help exploring career opportunities or navigating the admissions process? Schedule an appointment with an Admissions Counselor.
  3. Ready to apply? Complete an Application for Admission.
  4. Submit ACT, SAT, Next Generation Accuplacer, or Accuplacer test scores (reading and math) or official college transcripts showing completion of post-secondary coursework in English and math to the Admissions Office at any SCC location.
 

For more information about the post-graduation achievements of SCC Graduates as well as average starting salaries, refer to the annual Graduate Report (PDF).

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