Extended Learning, a unit in Dalhousie's Faculty of Agriculture, is celebrating the launch of Future Farm: Precision Agriculture Training, a new program funded by Upskill Canada and powered by Palette Skills and the Government of Canada.
This rapid upskilling program takes an industry-led approach to supporting Canadian workers, training them on the most in-demand skills for today’s job market. This partnership will help workers find new careers by upskilling in agricultural technology in Canada.
"We are thrilled to offer this innovative training program to individuals interested in exploring opportunities in the digital agriculture industry,” says Tracy Kittlilsen, manager with Extended Learning. “With the rapid adoption of digital technologies in agriculture, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can leverage these tools to drive efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. This program provides participants with the introductory knowledge and practical skills needed to enter this exciting and emerging field."
Future Farm: Precision Agriculture Training will introduce learners to the tools and techniques used in digital and data-driven farming. The program provides foundational knowledge in the use, care, and application of precision agriculture technologies such as imaging, mapping, tracking, robotics, and sensors, with emphasis on their economic and environmental impacts.