Duration

4 years

Starting Date

August, January

Tuition Fee

$ 376 per credit

Location

Brookings, United States

About the program

South Dakota State University offers the first-in-the-nation Bachelor of Science degree in Precision Agriculture. SDSU is leading the nation as the first land grant university to offer both a major and minor in precision agriculture.

Precision technology and training are key to increasing farm profitability and will play a major role in ecosystem sustainability.

Agriculture is experiencing a fast-paced evolution as technology continues to develop. Precision agriculture has emerged with an array of new and exciting – and increasingly high-tech – tools.

The integration of computer technology with farm equipment, farm sensors, GPS navigation, satellite imagery and drone imagery are quickly revolutionizing agricultural production.

This Precision Agriculture major at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:

  • Enjoy working with technology to improve production
  • Enjoy learning new things
  • Like working in the field to solve problems
  • Like working in a fast-paced environment
  • Enjoy working with computers

Career Opportunities

  • Farm Cooperatives
  • Farm Equipment Dealerships
  • Ag Data analysis and mapping specialists
  • Ag Equipment Manufacturers
  • Self Employed Precision Ag Consultant

Courses Included

  • Global Food Systems
  • Integrated Natural Resource Management and Lab
  • Soil and Water Mechanics and Lab
  • Soils and Lab
  • Integrated Natural Resource Management and Lab
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Farm and Ranch Management
  • Agricultural Marketing and Prices
  • First Year Seminar

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