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Program Overview
Program Overview
The ELAG-IPAP0010 program, also known as Future Farm: Precision Agriculture Training, is a 4-week upskilling program designed for new and current professionals in Atlantic Canada's Agri-Tech sector.
Course Description
This program provides a practical introduction to precision agriculture, equipping students with the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's innovation-driven farming landscape. The program is designed to prepare students for a career at the intersection of agriculture and technology.
What You Will Learn
- Learn to operate and maintain precision agriculture tools and technologies
- Understand the principles of precision agriculture
- Gain hands-on experience with precision agriculture equipment
- Understand the principles of data collection, management, and analysis in an agricultural context
- Learn how to collect and analyze data from precision agriculture tools
- Understand how to make data-driven decisions in agriculture
- Gain insight into current industry trends and employer needs
- Learn about the latest developments in precision agriculture
- Understand the skills and knowledge required by employers in the Agri-Tech sector
- Participate in a mix of online learning (live and self-paced) and a 3-day, in-person, hands-on orientation and applied practice with precision agriculture technology
- Engage in online lectures and discussions
- Participate in hands-on training with precision agriculture equipment
- Build your professional network with structured employer engagement and job-readiness support
- Connect with employers in the Agri-Tech sector
- Receive support in preparing for job opportunities in the field
Program Details
The program is funded by Upskill Canada and the Government of Canada. Upskill Canada is a national nonprofit organization that connects Canada's most innovative companies with the talent they need to grow. The organization is working with partners across the country to build a national upskilling system that creates new career paths for untapped talent to meet their full potential.