Certificate programs in this program are considered by the U. S. Department of Education to be “Gainful Employment” programs. Information about program length, cost, loan debt, graduates, and related occupations can be found at http://www.IvyTech.edu/academics/gainful-employment.html. The Precision Agriculture Equipment Technology program at Ivy Tech is the first of its kind and is taught by instructors with real- world experience. Students will use state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with the newest on-board equipment, as well as tractors, combines, sprayers, and more! Precision agriculture combines computer technology with GPS and mapping software to record and track yield information. Classes focus on a variety of subjects necessary to be successful in this field, including production agriculture, mechanical systems, electronics, and even business strategies and global farming issues! Students will spend a significant amount of class time completing hands-on activities with the ability to have one-on- one time with the instructor. Degrees & Certificates Offered (Wabash Valley Region): Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Technical Certificates (TC) - Agriculture Equipment Service Technician - Precision Agriculture Specialist - Precision Agriculture Technician Typical Careers: Precision Ag Specialist Precision Ag Technician PRECISION AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY CONTACT INFORMATION Darin Kohlmeyer - Program Chair Email: [email protected] Phone: 812-298-2523 IVYTECH.EDU/PRECISION-AGRICULTURE 888-IVY-LINE POINTS OF PRIDE Only center of excellence for the state of Indiana Specialize in field or equipment application Students gain experience in guidance control and variable rate application Hands-on with multiple brands integrating across platform (ex. New Holland, Case IH, Catepillar, etc.) Median Precision Agriculture Technician salary in Indiana: $19.77 per hr.

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Page 1: PRECISION AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGYThe Precision Agriculture Equipment Technology program at Ivy Tech is the first of its kind and is taught by instructors with real-world experience

Certificate programs in this program are considered by the U. S. Department of Education to be “Gainful Employment” programs. Information about program length, cost, loan debt, graduates, and related occupations can be found at http://www.IvyTech.edu/academics/gainful-employment.html.

The Precision Agriculture Equipment Technology program at Ivy Tech is the first of its kind and is taught by instructors with real-world experience. Students will use state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with the newest on-board equipment, as well as tractors, combines, sprayers, and more!

Precision agriculture combines computer technology with GPS and mapping software to record and track yield information. Classes focus on a variety of subjects necessary to be successful in this field, including production agriculture, mechanical systems, electronics, and even business strategies and global farming issues! Students will spend a significant amount of class time completing hands-on activities with the ability to have one-on-one time with the instructor.

Degrees & Certificates Offered (Wabash Valley Region):Associate of Applied Science (AAS)Technical Certificates (TC) - Agriculture Equipment Service Technician - Precision Agriculture Specialist - Precision Agriculture Technician

Typical Careers:Precision Ag Specialist Precision Ag Technician

PRECISION AGRICULTURE

EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY

CONTACT INFORMATIONDarin Kohlmeyer - Program ChairEmail: [email protected]: 812-298-2523

IVYTECH.EDU/PRECISION-AGRICULTURE888-IVY-LINE

POINTS OF PRIDEOnly center of excellence for the state of Indiana

Specialize in field or equipment application

Students gain experience in guidance control and variable rate application

Hands-on with multiple brands integrating across platform (ex. New Holland, Case IH, Catepillar, etc.)

Median Precision Agriculture Technician salary in Indiana: $19.77 per hr.