Program Overview

Program Overview

The Future Farm: Precision Agriculture Training is a four-week, non-credit certificate program designed to prepare Atlantic Canadians for high-demand roles in digital agriculture and environmental data management.

Program Details

• Program dates: Online - October 14 to November 7, In-person - November 13 to 15
• Format: Hybrid (online synchronous/asynchronous + in-person workshop)
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Location: Online and on-site at Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, Truro, NS
• Tuition: $550

Why Choose This Program

This program offers hands-on and hybrid delivery, employer engagement, job-ready outcomes, and affordable tuition. It is designed to support employment in precision agriculture roles, with a success benchmark of 80% job placement within six months.

Who Should Apply

This program is open to Atlantic Canadian residents who are legally eligible to work in Canada. It is especially suited for professionals with 3+ years of work experience in agri-food production or professionals seeking to transition into the agriculture sector.

Program Overview

As agriculture transforms through technology, the demand for professionals skilled in precision tools, data systems, and AgTech innovation is on the rise. This program equips participants with practical knowledge, technical vocabulary, and hands-on experience required to thrive in this evolving industry.

What Will You Learn

During this course, participants will:

• Learn to operate and maintain precision agriculture tools and technologies
• Understand the principles of data collection, management, and analysis in an agricultural context
• Gain insight into current industry trends and employer needs
• Participate in a mix of online learning (live and self-paced) and a three-day, in-person, hands-on orientation and applied practice with precision agriculture technology
• Build their professional network with structured employer engagement and job-readiness supports
• Hands-on field experience

Hands-on Field Experience

Learners will participate in an immersive three-day field workshop at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus in Truro, Nova Scotia. They will engage directly with AgTech equipment, learn from experts, and attend a job readiness seminar designed to connect them with employers in the sector.

Funding

This program is funded by Upskill Canada (powered by Palette Skills) and the Government of Canada. Upskill Canada is a national nonprofit whose purpose is to connect Canada's most innovative companies with the talent they need to grow.