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Precision Agriculture is available at the Western Center in Baileyville and the Technical Center in Atchison.
What is Precision Ag?
Precision Agriculture is a study of the basic principles of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Position System (GPS) and how the systems, along with the currently available and emerging technologies, are applied to the site-specific management of production agricultural resources, as a producer, advisor, or technician in the Precision Agricultural Field.
Program content includes:
- GPS Soil Sampling
- Remote Sensing Technology
- Computer-Based Applications
- Variable Rate Technology
- Hands-on Learning
Why consider Precision Ag?
Precision Ag is used more and more in local farming operations. With the increasing availability of such mapping technologies as GPS (Global Positioning Systems) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Precision Ag technicians will install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair precision ag systems. Technicians will also use advanced processing software to collect, visualize, and analyze data.
Students completing a certificate or degree program in Precision Ag will be more competent in their own farm operations or obtain positions such as Precision Ag Technicians (implement dealers), Crop Specialists, Nutrient Management Specialists, Precision Ag Department Managers, Precision Agronomists, and Precision Farming Coordinators.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in Precision Ag are expected to grow 10-19% from now through 2020. The average salary for someone working in this field is just over $40,000 per year.
What degrees are offered?
HCC offers a certificate program and an AAS degree in Precision Agriculture.
Helpful Resources
First Semester |
Course Name |
Credits |
SGE |
|
AB 114 |
Agriculture Orientation |
2 |
070 |
|
AB 116 |
Applied Agronomy for Precision Ag |
3 |
070 |
|
AB 130 |
Precision Farming Systems |
3 |
070 |
|
AB 118 |
Agricultural GIS |
3 |
070 |
|
AB 138 |
Remote Sensing |
3 |
070 |
|
AB 148 |
Positioning Systems Management |
3 |
070 |
Total for First Semester |
17 |
||
| Second Semester |
Course Name |
Credits |
SGE |
|
AB 128 |
Agriculture Electronic Devices & Systems |
3 |
070 |
|
AB 132 |
Agricultural Data Management Systems |
3 |
070 |
|
AB 134 |
Precision Farming Hardware |
3 |
070 |
|
AB 142 |
Field Mapping for Decision Making |
3 |
070 |
|
AB 146 |
Aerial Systems Management |
2 |
070 |
|
AB 244 |
Precision Agriculture Capstone |
3 |
070 |
Total for Second Semester |
17 |
||
|
|
Total Credits for Certificate |
34 |
| Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key | ||
| 010 English | 050 Social & Behavioral Sciences | |
| 020 Communications | 060 Arts & Humanities | |
| 030 Math & Sciences | 070 Institutionally Designated | |
| 040 Natural & Physical Sciences | ||
For more information
Cara Baker, Western Center Director, Baileyville, KS 785-442-6240 cbaker@highlandcc.edu
Amy DuLac, Technical Center Director, Atchison, KS 785-442-6180 hcctc@highlandcc.edu
