AGRI 1260: Intro to Precision Agriculture

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Keywords

Precision Agriculture , GIS , GPS , Remote Sensing , Variable Rate Technologies

Project

Nebraska Precision Ag Center for Excellence

Authors

Date Submitted

2015-08-15

Material Type

Syllabus

Secondary Material Type

Assignment
Simulation

Institution

Central Community College

Industry Partner

Aurora Cooperative Inc.
Greenline Equipment
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT
Titan Machinery Inc.

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 4

Additional Public Access

Abstract

Introduction to the concepts of precision agriculture, the tools of precision agriculture, and how they work together. GIS, GPS, remote sensing, and VRT (variable rate technologies) and their role in managing and monitoring crops and pastures will be discussed.

Industry (NAISC)

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting -- Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry (115)

Occupation (SOC)

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations -- First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers(45-1011)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Agricultural Sciences (02)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Associate Degree

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization