AGRIBUSINESS
Precision Agriculture Technician
Precision agriculture uses technology to make management decisions to increase efficiency and provide economic and environmental benefits.
Salary Range Potential:
$70,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Community College or Technical Degree
Skills Needed:
Analytical, Problem-solving, Computer savvy, Mathematics, Biology, Geography
Types of Employers:
Agriculture Enterprises, Farms, Ranches, Government Agencies
Job Description
Learn how Global Positioning Systems (GPS) work and how they are used in farming with this diploma program. You will gain knowledge and skills in basic crop production, electronically controlled systems and customer service. In addition, you’ll learn how to install, maintain and operate precision agriculture tools. Courses also cover skills for work in the parts and service department of an agriculture equipment dealership. You will be prepared for work in the high-tech, fast-paced precision agriculture field.
Training Opportunities
Completion options include a 1 year technical certificate or a 2 year Associate degree (see AAS program for more details).
Pre-requisites required:Students must submit a composite score of 14 or higher on the ACT or at least 9th grade level on TABE.
Length of Program:*Career Certificate (1 year)*Technical Certificate (2 years)*Associate of Applied Science (2 years)
Summary of Program Requirements:Students must submit a composite score of 14 or higher on the ACT or at least 9th grade level on TABE.
Skills Needed
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead
ContactSteele Robbins, IV662-299-9409careertech@msdelta.edu
srobbins@msdelta.edu