Precision Agriculture Program
West Campus Location |
Precision agriculture has moved
traditional farming to an increasingly higher level of sophistication due in
large part to the use of the global positioning system and other digital systems
in day-to-day farming operations. Information technology has made the role of
precision agriculture technicians indispensable to successful agricultural
producers. Information technology has allowed these professionals to help food
and feed producers make better decisions leading to lower production costs,
higher levels of productivity and higher yield, while minimizing environmental
impact. If blending an outdoor career with today's IT system relates to your
career aspirations, let the Precision Agriculture Program at Lansing Community
College provide you with the academic preparation and training you need to
pursue a successful career in the agribusiness industry.
Precision agriculture technicians are employed by agricultural
cooperatives, agribusiness consultants, farm chemical firms and vendors, farm
associations and other industries related to agriculture. The average starting
salary for precision agriculture technicians is between $28,000 and $38,000 per
year depending on the technician's employer and his/her level of experience,
proper certification and licenses.
LCC offers both the Precision Agriculture Associate in Applied Science
Degree and a certificate of achievement in the same area. We have an outstanding
curriculum and an equally outstanding team of faculty members who know the
industry and take pride in the opportunity to teach you the latest information
and techniques used today. They care about you and want you to succeed.
Courses are offered throughout the year. Many are offered evenings as
well as days to accommodate your schedule. Spring semester begins in January,
summer semester begins in June, and fall classes begin in August.
We want you in our classroom next semester. If you need direction on how
to begin at LCC, let us know what's on your mind and what you need from LCC to
get started. We've got a place waiting for you in our classroom that can lead
you to a great career start. For specific information about our Precision
Agriculture Program offerings,
contact us online.
