Agriculture Technology

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Overview

The Agriculture Associates degree program is designed to provide students with practical education in an increasing demand field. The first-year students will learn fundamental Agronomy and Agriculture Business aspects to provide a foundation for their second year of study. Students can then choose to pursue either Prescription Mapping or Robotics with Artificial Intelligence for their specialization track. This technical agriculture program provides a strong foundation for students who wish to earn Federal Aviation Administration unmanned aerial system, pesticide application, and crop advisor certifications. 

Prescription Mapping Specialization Track

The Prescription Mapping specialization track prepares graduates for careers in soil and water conservation, field application, agronomic consultant technician, and agriculture sales associate. While completing this track, students will acquire fundamental information about Ohio’s agricultural soil variation and associated cropping practices, agriculture product sales and return on investment evaluation, and apply those principles to technical skills in creating prescription maps from laboratory and field-based results. 

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Specialization Track

The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence specialization track prepares students to support and gather information from robotic agricultural equipment. While completing this track, students will utilize fundamental agronomy and agriculture business skills while working with emerging technical innovations.

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Career Opportunities

The prescription mapping program prepares graduates for careers in soil and water conservation, field application, agronomic consultant technician, and agriculture sales, associate.  The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence option prepares students to support and gather information from robotic agricultural equipment.

This program is for:

• Those who want to work at farms and local businesses in support of farm technology
• Farmers wanting to understand the technology to make the best possible decision on their farm, and
• Current employees of both farms and businesses who need upskilled in the latest technology.

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Program Highlights

Also young people interested in agriculture, those with little to no agriculture or farming experience, or farmers desiring a better value for their work are encouraged to explore the four new certificates being offered. Agriculture is an industry with cutting-edge technology that is often overlooked by those with a specialized interest in robotics, artificial intelligence, computer-aided decision making, and robust data management interest and this program is especially reaching out to those who share this interest.

• Courses for this program are offered online or in person with hybrid flexible technology on campus.
• This technical agriculture program provides a strong foundation for students who wish to earn pesticide application and crop advisor certifications.
• Employers in Northwest Ohio are screaming for workers in these new agricultural areas. It is all technology-based now.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact your Student Navigator to get registered and see if you qualify.

Available Fall 2024!

Secondary to grant funding through the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture, students enrolled in the below courses will be awarded scholarships to pay for all tuition and fees associated with the course.  Upon successful completion of the coursework, the grant will also pay for all costs associated with credentialing exams for Agriculture Commodity Tester, Commercial Pesticide Applicator, BASF Plant Science, and Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.

AGR 1000         Introduction to Agriculture $570 tuition + $31.50 course fees
AGR 1401         Introduction to Soils for Agronomic Production $570 tuition + $27 course fees
AGR 1402         Principles of Crop Management $570 tuition
AGR 1403         Principles of Nutrient Management $570 tuition
AGR 1404         Introduction to Integrated Pest Management $570 tuition
AVI 1000           Unmanned Aerial Systems $570 tuition
Total of $3,478.50

Choose Ohio First Scholarship

Students enrolled in one of our agriculture programs may also be eligible to receive additional financial assistance through the Choose Ohio First program. Click here to learn more about this program and how to qualify.

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This Program is for...

1. Those who want to work at farms and local businesses in support of farm technology
2. Farmers wanting to understand the technology to make the best possible decision on their farm, and
3. Current employees of both farms and businesses who need to be upskilled in the latest technology. 

Also, young people interested in agriculture, those with little to no agriculture or farming experience, or farmers desiring a better value for their work are encouraged to explore the four new certificates being offered. Agriculture is an industry with cutting-edge technology that is often overlooked by those with a specialized interest in robotics, artificial intelligence, computer-aided decision making, and robust data management interest and this program is especially reaching out to those who share this interest.

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