Diploma in Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy

Take an active role in bridging the gap between advancing technology and agriculture with the Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy diploma. This two-year program will give you an in-depth understanding of how to leverage advancing technology, with the science of agronomy, to make data-driven decisions that favorably impact crop production.

Tapping into the Olds College Smart Farm ecosystem, you will receive instruction from world-class leaders in agriculture, automation, and artificial intelligence within the agri-food industry. Through hands-on learning, you’ll be equipped with the necessary skills to effectively integrate precision technology, with agronomy, to create systems that are both actionable and effective, for on-farm decision-making.

Work-Integrated Learning

As part of the Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy program, you will complete a four-month paid internship where you will gain practical experience while developing your skills in leadership, communication, project management, and data collection.

Accreditation

Graduates are eligible for membership in the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) where they can pursue the following professional designations: In-Training Program (ATT), Professional Agrologist (PAg), and Registered Technologist in Agrology (RTAg).

Term 1

Completed the following:

• ATG1001 - Data Collection and Analytics (2-2-0 hrs)
• ATG1005 - Food and Agriculture - Science and Decision-Making for a Complex World (2-1-1 hrs)
• ATG1007 - Electronics and Control Systems (3-2-0 hrs)
• ATG1009 - Project Management and Leadership (3-0-0 hrs)
• ATG1008 - Solving Technology Problems (0-3-0 hrs)

Term 2

Completed the following:

• ATG1002 - Soil Health in Agricultural Ecosystems (3-2-0 hrs)
• ATG1003 - Plants in Agricultural Ecosystems (3-1-0 hrs)
• ATG1004 - Water in Agricultural Ecosystems (3-1-0 hrs)
• ATG1006 - Zone Management in a Digital Farming System I (0-4-2 hrs)
• ATG1010 - Preparation for Techgronomist Internship (3-0-0 hrs)

Term 3

Complete 1 of the following

• ATG2000 - Internship (0-0-0 hrs)
• Internship (Minimum of 400 hours over 4 months)

Term 4

Completed the following:

• ATG2001 - Agricultural Equipment Design and Function (2-1-1 hrs)
• ATG2003 - Zone Management in Digital Farming Systems II (0-4-2 hrs)
• ATG2004 - Principles of Business and Entrepreneurship (2-1-1 hrs)
• ATG2008 - Soil Variability and Fertility Management (2-1-1)
• ATI3010 - Communications and Client Relations (3-0-0 hrs)

Term 5

Completed the following:

• ATG2006 - Applied Data and Technology in Digital Farming Systems (0-4-2 hrs)
• ATG2007 - Responsible Innovation in Agriculture (3-0-0)
• ATG2009 - Telemetry (Telematics) Integration (2-2-1 hrs)
• ATG2010 - Synthesis Capstone (1-3-0 hrs)

Olds College has a solid reputation for working with employers in the industry! This directly translates into jobs for our graduates. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Precision Agriculture Specialist
• Agriculture Business Development Integrator
• Precision Farming Sales Specialist
• Precision Farming Technical Lead
• Knowledge and Innovation Coordinator
• GIS Specialist
• Data Management
• Applications Engineer
• Adoption Specialist
• Precision Agronomist
• Digital Farming Specialist
• Account Executive
• Agricultural Operator
• Service Technician
• Agricultural Consultant
• Crop Risk Specialist