Bachelor of Digital Agriculture Olds College of Agriculture and Technology

Program Description

With a focus on leadership and management, this four-year program equips future leaders with skills to address current and evolving changes in agriculture using digital tools and sustainable practices. Through a combination of classroom, project-based and work-integrated learning, you will gain foundational knowledge and understanding of dynamic leadership, problem-solving, innovative thinking, agriculture technologies management, agronomy and data sciences. With these skills and knowledge, you will grasp the interconnectedness of social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainability. Tapping into the Smart Farm at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, you will receive instruction from passionate and forward-thinking leaders in agriculture, automation and artificial intelligence within the agri-food industry. From making ethical and sustainable recommendations for crop management, animal production, soil management, pest management and environmental stewardship to installing, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing precision agriculture hardware and equipment — the new Bachelor of Digital Agriculture program will prepare you to lead the way in the agri-food industry upon graduation. Between your third and fourth year, you will be required to complete a four-month (400 hour) industry internship where you will gain practical experience, while developing your skills in leadership, project management and data informed decision making.

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