Ag Meets Automation
With ongoing technology advancements, much of the equipment used in today’s agriculture industry is driven by automation. The advanced agriculture technician program combines courses in agriculture and mechatronics (electronics, mechanical and fluid power), preparing you to install, calibrate and service advanced equipment and systems. The result is a unique combination of sought-after skills needed by companies specializing in food processing, feed handling, grain storage equipment, advanced crop machinery, environmental building controls, and more.
Metallica's foundation, 'All Within My Hands,' in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), generously provides scholarships to Advanced Agriculture Technician students. Learn more on the Metallica Scholars page.
Campuses: North Mankato
Program Start Date: Fall
For More Information: (507) 389-7200 |
Awards / Degrees
Employment Outlook
Placement
- Percentage of FY24 graduates available for employment placed in related occupation: 100%
- Percentage of FY24 graduates continuing their education: 66.7%
Source: Minnesota State system follow-up survey on the status of graduates by program/major - FY2024
Development of this specialized certificate program was funded through an Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
