AAS in Precision Agriculture
Northwest Kansas Technical College
Key Information
Campus location
Goodland, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
Precision Agriculture Technology is a comprehensive program that provides a solid background in high-tech practices, equipment, and software utilized in production agriculture. Using a combination of classroom, shop, and field environments, students acquire the skills necessary to succeed in today’s competitive precision agriculture industry.
Students will learn about applying geospatial science principles and management zone concepts to crop production, soil science, and fertility. The program offers hands-on experience using electromagnetic (EM) and electrical conductivity (EC) soil mapping, satellite imagery, remote sensing (Infrared/Thermal), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), variable-rate irrigation management, and computer information technologies. Students will also become proficient users of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), farm management software, GPS data collectors, Real-time Kinematics (RTK), soil moisture probes, weather stations, farm security systems, and asset management tools. Other focuses of the program include: installing tractor guidance systems, performing precision field operations, working with section control technologies, generating prescription maps, and managing digital farm data. A heavy emphasis is put on professionalism, time management, and client support strategies.