Rhodes State College has responded to the employment needs of regional agricultural businesses and the farming industry by offering a new Associate’s Degree in Agriculture Technology. This degree program is comprised of four specialization areas; Agriculture Business, Agronomy, Robotics/Artificial Intelligence, and Prescription Mapping. All students will complete the Agriculture Business and Agronomy classes and choose a specialization in the Robotics/Artificial Intelligence or Prescription Mapping areas. Enrollment is officially open.
Students in the new program will learn localized background in soils, crops, pests, and nutrient management; basics in business fundamentals and the financial aspects of the agricultural enterprise; foundational surveying, unmanned aerial vehicle and remote sensing technology, data interpretation, and prescription map creation; and a technical foundation of operation and repair of robotic applications.
Students interested in the Associates Degree or upskilling with a certificate in the areas of specialization can enroll to begin the program this summer or fall. Registration is open now. To learn more about registering for this program contact Heather Seddelmeyer at seddelmeyer.h@RhodesState.edu.
For more information about the certificate programs or the Agriculture Technology program at Rhodes State, visit www.rhodesstate.edu or contact Dr. James Uphaus at uphaus.j@RhodesState.edu.
