Precision
Agriculture
High-demand, high-wage career field providing hands-on projects, students learn about GPS technology, soil health monitoring, and drone usage for agricultural applications.
The Track Ahead
Potential Careers & Salaries
Precision Agriculture
Location: Monroe Central High School
1st Year Schedule: 8:20 – 10:36 AM
- Enrollment: Juniors and Seniors
- Concentrator status in 1st Year
Do you have a passion for technology and modern farming practices?
The Precision Agriculture program empowers high school students to harness technology for modern farming practices, focusing on data-driven decision-making to enhance crop yields and sustainability. Through hands-on projects, students learn about GPS technology, soil health monitoring, and drone usage for agricultural applications. This program prepares them for careers in the evolving field of agriculture, combining science, technology, and environmental stewardship. Drones, known as unmanned aerial systems (UAVs), are rapidly transforming countless industries. Getting your drone pilot certification will open doors to the numerous opportunities available in the market.
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Indiana Mean Wage – All career and salary information cited from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Earn Credits, Gain Speed
| HS Courses | HS Credits | Ivy Tech Dual Credit Coursework | Dual Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7117 Principles of Agriculture | 2 | AGRI 100: Introduction to Agriculture | 3 |
| 7116 Precision Agriculture | 2 | N/A | |
| 7113 Crop Management | 2 | AGRI 117: Soil Science | 3 |
| AGRI 217: Soil Science | 3 | ||
| Year 1 Total HS Credits | 6 | Year 1 Total Dual Credits | 9 |
Career Activities
Students will participate in collaborative projects that involve creating and implementing sustainable farming practices, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. Additionally, field trips and job shadowing experiences to local farms and agriculture technology companies will provide exposure to career opportunities in precision agriculture.
Certification
Remote Pilot Certificate or Part 107 License
- Drone certification, also known as a Remote Pilot Certificate or Part 107 license, is an official designation for drone pilots from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Passing the Part 107 exam demonstrates that you have a good understanding of airspace regulations and safety protocols. This prepares you to fly safely within the acceptable use of FAA policy.
- Students must be 16 years of age and pass the written examination.
- The license is good for two years.
Guided By Experience
Meet The Pathway Instructors
RAZ-32 Career and Technical Education Instructors are experienced, credentialed educators who are dedicated to providing high school students with a positive experience as they embark on learning about a career field through hands-on learning, related academics, technical skills attainment, and engagement with local businesses and industry representatives.
Instructor: Ms. Skye Wimmer
- 1st year teaching Agriculture at Monroe Central
- Graduated from Purdue University
- Degree in Agribusiness
Instructor: Mr. Jonathan Yergin
- Ball State University graduate
- Science & Technology
- Remote FAA Pilot – Part 107 License
Where The Road Leads
When You Finish...
- Meet Graduation requirements
- Remote Pilot Certificate or FAA Part 107 and Ivy Tech dual credits
- Work Ready: Commercial Drone Pilot, Aerial Photography Pilot, Farm Assistant, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural Sales Representative, Field Scout, and more.
- Postsecondary: Use the Ivy Tech dual credits earned in the Precision Agriculture program to enroll in Ivy Tech to complete a short-term or long-term certification program in Agribusiness Management, Food Science, Grain systems, plant production, and many others. The other option is a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, and more.
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