Precision Agriculture Certificate

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Precision Agriculture Certificate

Grow More Crops with Less Waste

Precision agriculture uses technology to help you grow more crops using fewer resources. You use GPS and GIS to see exactly where your crops need water or nutrients, saving money and protecting the environment. This smart farming approach makes it easier to produce healthy food efficiently.

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Precision Agriculture at a Glance

Degree

Certificate

Length of Study

1 year

Course Format

Face-to-Face

Classes Meet

Daytime

Program Start

Fall, Spring, Summer

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Hawkeye's Farm Lab

225

Acres Corn, Soybeans, and Alfalfa

Acres of Pasture

500

Piglets Born Each Year

Head of Cattle

A Growing Global Industry

Precision farming is a $11 billion industry worldwide and is expected to grow by over 12% each year for the next ten years. Knowing about sustainable farming and how to use the latest tech makes you valuable to farms and ag-related companies of all sizes.

" I learned a lot with my precision agriculture classes. I was able to bring new strategies back to our family farm and implement them. "

Kylie Reichmann
Ag Business Management '22

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Meet Your Instructor: Brian Zuck

A fifth-generation farmer and proud Hawkeye alumnus, Brian Zuck encourages students to pursue their passions and become lifelong learners.

Meet Your Instructor: Amber Greiman

A finalist for the 2024 Golden Owl Award for excellence in ag education, Amber Grieman is dedicated to training the next generation of farmers and ag professionals.