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Precision Agriculture Certificate

Grow More Crops with Less Waste

Precision agriculture uses technology to help you grow more crops using fewer resources. You use GPS and GIS to see exactly where your crops need water or nutrients, saving money and protecting the environment. This smart farming approach makes it easier to produce healthy food efficiently.

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Precision Agriculture Certificate At a Glance

Award
Certificate
Length of Study
1 year
Total Program Credits
15
Classes Meet
Daytime
Face-to-Face
Program Start
Fall, Spring, Summer

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Âé¶¹Íø's Farm Lab

225

Acres Corn, Soybeans, and Alfalfa

35

Acres of Pasture

500

Piglets Born Each Year

39

Head of Cattle

A Growing Global Industry

Precision farming is a $11 billion industry worldwide and is expected to grow by over 12% each year for the next ten years. Knowing about sustainable farming and how to use the latest tech makes you valuable to farms and ag-related companies of all sizes.

" I learned a lot with my precision agriculture classes. I was able to bring new strategies back to our family farm and implement them. "
  • Kylie Reichmann
  • Ag Business Management '22

How to Get Started

It's simple! Complete these steps:

  1. Apply for admission at Âé¶¹Íø.
  2. Send official transcripts to Admissions.
  3. Demonstrate college readiness.

Check the status of your application at any time by logging into your admissions account.

Program Contacts

Admissions

Main Campus
Âé¶¹Íø Center 134
319-296-4000
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Academic Advisors

Last Names A—L

Kaitlyn Harris
Main Campus
Bremer Hall 136A
319-296-4014 ext.1066
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Last Names M—Z

John Peterson
Main Campus
Bremer Hall 136B
319-296-4014 ext.1448
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Faculty Advisors

Last Names A–M

Amber Greiman
Main Campus
Bremer Hall 111A
319-296-2320 ext.1115
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Last Names N—Z

Brian Zuck
Main Campus
Bremer Hall 111E
319-296-2320 ext.1116
Email Brian Zuck

Regular Hours — Summer 2026

Monday – Thursday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM – 12 PM