EMILI launches interactive farm map with new website to share data and insights

The interactive map is an educational tool that allows people to learn about activities taking place on Innovation Farms and explore digital agriculture careers.

Before officially launching the interactive map in September 2024, a team from EMILI shared it with Grades 2, 3, and 4 students during Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month. The students were fascinated to learn how digital agriculture technology, including robots, drones, and soil sensors, are used to grow Manitoba crops.

“We hope that the interactive map will be a tool to help educators and others across the agri-food value chain increase understanding of the diverse career paths and agricultural technologies driving the future of agriculture,” said EMILI Communications Manager Jennifer Cox. 

How to use EMILI’s interactive map

1. Visit www.emilicanada.com/innovation-farms/map
2. Hover your cursor across the map to learn about ag tech demos, ag tech testing, and career paths.When you click on the coloured marker, a box will pop up with details about the people and technologies EMILI works with at Innovation Farms.
3. If you are interested in learning more, click the button within the popup. It will open in a new tab and take you to a story or project page on EMILI’s website.
4. We encourage you to explore all the markers on the page. These represent just a handful of the people and technologies EMILI works with on Innovation Farms.

EMILI’s new website also has enhanced features and functionality, ensuring users can easily navigate the site to learn about key initiatives and findings. With the help of the newly enhanced site, EMILI will continue to share insights that support the development and adoption of digital tools across the Prairies.