As technology continues to influence the way we live, work and farm, smart farms and technology development have a critical role to play in the global grand challenge of feeding a growing population with fewer resources while reducing the environmental impact. The Olds College Smart Ag Ecosystem is accelerating the progress and innovation needed to grow Canada’s ag industry — and the Olds College Smart Farm is at the heart of it all.
There are seven pillars of the Smart Ag Ecosystem at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology that are fundamental to the success of the Smart Farm — a true ecosystem where producers, industry partners, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), students, and faculty can collaborate and work towards advancing agriculture.
The knowledge mobilization platform ensures the information generated on the Smart Farm gets into the hands of producers, researchers and industry stakeholders who can accelerate the progress and innovation needed to grow Canada’s agriculture industry.