precision agriculture

FVTC Agriculture students recently got a firsthand look at the future of farming –right in their own (campus) backyard. During a recent class, FVTC industry partner Riesterer & Schnell brought its autonomous tractor and tillage tool to campus for a live field demonstration. The John Deere prototype 8R 410 uses AI, GPS and cameras to

With the future of agriculture rapidly evolving, colleges are redefining their curriculum to better prepare a tech-savvy workforce.  At FVTC, students are learning that things like drones, GPS, infrared scanning and other key technological advancements are a big part of today’s farming operations.  The Precision Agriculture Technician technical diploma is a relatively new offering at

Precision Agriculture Technician is exclusive program to FVTC Sheila Weninger Having grown up on her family’s dairy farm, Sheila Weninger knew that whatever she studied in college, she wanted a career in agriculture. Shortly after starting at Fox Valley Technical College, an elective class she chose would give her precise direction. “I took Introduction to

Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agronomy and Precision Agriculture Technician Career Programs: Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agronomy and Precision Agriculture TechnicianHometown: BrillionCurrent Residence: BrillionAge: 20Attended FVTC: Fall 2017 – Present Why did you choose the ​Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agronomy and Precision Agriculture Technician  programs? I have a strong passion for agriculture that stems from being born and

Agribusiness Science and Technology – Agronomy/Precision Agriculture Technician Career Programs: Agribusiness Science and Technology – Agronomy and Precision Agriculture TechnicianHometown: RubiconCurrent Residence: RubiconAge: 19Attended FVTC: Fall 2017 – Present Why did you choose the Agribusiness Science and Technology – Agronomy and Precision Agriculture Technician programs? I came from a small dairy farm and wanted to stay involved in agriculture because, no

The following article was published on March 6, 2017 on www.precisionfarmingdealer.com, and features commentary by FVTC Agriculture Instructor Zachary Ward. 2017 Precision Farming Dealer Summit Diversity, flexibility and hands-on experience are three desirable inclusions a recent graduate looks for in a precision farming job within a dealership. As many dealers can attest, finding the right fit

Spring 2015 Begin your career now in the high-demand industry of precision farming. In addition to changing the way farmers approach their work, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology is demanding a new set of skills for everyone involved. “Using GPS to precisely track what’s being done in farm fields puts focus on the production and