Technology is changing how farmers grow crops, manage livestock and make decisions about their operations. Olds College of Agriculture & Technology offers opportunities to explore agriculture technology, precision agriculture and the tools used in modern farming. Through hands-on learning and exposure to emerging technologies, you can develop skills that connect agriculture with data, automation and equipment innovation. Whether your interests lie in precision farming, agricultural technology or helping producers work more efficiently, discover how technology is creating new opportunities across Alberta’s agriculture industry.
This four-year degree equips students with a competitive skillset in agronomy, technology, data science, business and leadership, enabling students to pursue careers at the forefront of agricultural innovation.
Length: Four Years
Delivery: On-Campus
Program Intake: Fall Intake
This two-year program will provide you with an in-depth understanding of how to leverage advancing technology, with the science of agronomy, to make data driven decisions that favorably impact crop production.
Length: Two Years
Delivery: On-Campus
Program Intake: Fall Intake
Whether you're looking for short courses, online learning, evening classes, or hands-on certifications, we offer a variety of options to fit your busy schedule. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, our programs provide practical knowledge and real-world experience to help you succeed.
Advance your rural enterprise! Upgrade your management skills and improve your financial assessment skills! Whether you are a rural business owner or an agricultural lender, this online program will assist you in promoting better business practices within conventional and non-conventional agriculture.
Agriculture is the fastest growing industry in Canada and producers are busier than ever. To meet the increasing demand, producers look to agricultural sales, customer and technical support representatives as the experts in emerging ag tech trends, for innovative solutions.
This entry-level program answers the industry's call for trained crop scouts possessing basic agronomic skills. Interactive online discussion is emphasized to meet your needs, and an on-campus Field School will cap the program of study.
The Agronomy Certificate Level II program builds upon the agronomic skills gained in the Level I certificate. Upon completion of these courses, you will be able to integrate agronomic concepts and make general recommendations regarding crop production.
Take advantage of this intensive tutorial training session and prepare to write the Certified Crop Adviser Prairie Province and International exam.
Drone Flight School will give drone enthusiasts practical experience in planning mapping missions, flying drones outside, downloading data and completing initial processing of drone data in a computer lab.
In this introductory program, you will gain the experience and the knowledge necessary to optimize plant growth with indoor growing technology.
This course has been designed to provide you with a foundation of knowledge about Canada's agriculture. You will learn about the production practices, equipment and facilities, markets and uses, and gain a national perspective for both livestock and crop production.
You will gain skills over a six-week time frame that will help them to better understand livestock agro-food systems, niche product marketing, and how they can apply direct marketing skills to their own operations.
Applications now open for 2027-28.
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