Future Farm: Precision Agriculture Training

Upskilling for the AgTech revolution

Build your future in AgTech

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Program dates:
Online- Oct. 14–Nov. 7
In-person- Nov. 13–15
Format: Hybrid (online synchronous/asynchronous + in-person workshop)
Duration: 4 weeks
Location: Online and on-site at ��ɫֱ�� Agricultural Campus, Truro, NS
Tuition: $550

Why choose this program?

Ready to launch a career in the growing agri-food technology sector? Future Farm: Precision Agriculture Training is a four-week, non-credit certificate program designed to prepare Atlantic Canadians for high-demand roles in digital agriculture and environmental data management.

Hands-on and hybrid delivery: A blend of online and in-person learning totaling 50 contact hours.

Employer engagement: Gain early exposure to hiring partners through guest speakers, hands-on demonstrations, and job-readiness workshops.

Job-ready outcomes: Designed to support employment in precision agriculture role. Our success benchmark is 80% job placement within six months.

Affordable tuition: At only $550, most program costs are subsidized by the Government of Canada through Upskill Canada.

View the course outline [PDF - 201KB]

Who should apply?

This program is open to Atlantic Canadian residents who are legally eligible to work in Canada. It is especially suited for professionals with 3+ years of work experience in agri-food production or professionals seeking to transition into the agriculture sector.

Program overview

As agriculture transforms through technology, the demand for professionals skilled in precision tools, data systems, and AgTech innovation is on the rise. This program equips you with practical knowledge, technical vocabulary, and hands-on experience required to thrive in this evolving industry.

Participants will explore how precision agriculture can improve sustainability and productivity in farming operations, while gaining experience with cutting-edge tools used across Atlantic Canada’s agricultural sector. Learners will also receive job-readiness support and engage in workshops and networking events with employer partners.

What will you learn?

During this course, you will:

Learn to operate and maintain precision agriculture tools and technologies
Understand the principles of data collection, management, and analysis in an agricultural context
Gain insight into current industry trends and employer needs
Participate in a mix of online learning (live and self-paced) and a three-day, in-person, hands-on orientation and applied practice with precision agriculture technology (at ��ɫֱ��’s Faculty of Agriculture in Truro, NS)
Build your professional network with structured employer engagement and job-readiness supports
Hands-on field experience

Hands-on field experience

Learners will participate in an immersive three-day field workshop at the ��ɫֱ�� Agricultural Campus in Truro, Nova Scotia. You’ll engage directly with AgTech equipment, learn from experts, and attend a job readiness seminar designed to connect you with employers in the sector.

Funded by Upskill Canada (powered by Palette Skills) and the Government of Canada

Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] is a national nonprofit whose purpose is to connect Canada’s most innovative companies with the talent they need to grow. They are working with partners across the country to build a national upskilling system that creates new career paths for untapped talent to meet their full potential.

Read the press release [PDF - 202 KB]