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Category: Agtech

Technical stream:Automation & Digital Agriculture Program

The technical side of things: build your career with the Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist program

Professionals in the Industrial, Technical, and Professional stream of the Automation & Digital Agriculture Specialist program will be able to identify and leverage technology by applying it to agricultural processes and systems. They’ll work with advanced machinery, precision agriculture tools, automation technologies, and other cutting-edge solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in farming operations.

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Palette Skills' Digital Agriculture training program in the Prairies

Like finding a unicorn: Ednali Zehavi talks about talent and the Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist program

“The program brings together employers with participants so they can find solutions that right now are still not being solved properly in the industry. We work really hard on giving participants all the skills they need to not just connect with industry hiring managers, but also learn how to build networks”, said Ednali Fertuck-Zehavi, the Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist Program Manager at Palette Skills.

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Palette Skills Automation & Digital Agriculture Specialist Program

Palette Skills launches Automation & Digital Agriculture Specialist Program in Alberta

“We could not be more thrilled to be expanding the Automation & Digital Agriculture Specialist Program to Alberta, with our first cohort launching June 12, 2023,” said Palette Skills CEO Rhonda Barnet. “We have enjoyed great success in Saskatchewan because we understand that employers need talent with the right foundational skills and who possess a strong drive and desire to build careers in the agri-food industry.”

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Agtech

Wondering if a career in agtech is for you?

If you’re an early adopter, there is probably no better time to think about a career in Canada’s agtech revolution. In response to many global and local pressures—including labour shortages, climate change, and even the rise of integrated value chains—the conventional approach to agriculture that dominated Canadian farms for decades is getting an upgrade, with a new focus on technology, sustainability, and precision.

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Digital agriculture

The next wave of agriculture in Saskatchewan is digital and Indigenous-led

Indigenous communities stand to benefit from the coming digital agricultural revolution because these communities have everything in place to lead this same revolution. With more and more young and skilled citizens ready to embrace technology and entrepreneurship, the task will be to make sure that leaders in agriculture understand the need to work closely with Indigenous communities and concerns.

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How to lead stronger teams on Canadian farms

We no longer manage people the way we once did; new school leadership suggests managing people the way they want to be managed. The secret is to keep your people running at their best by understanding what motivates and drives them to give 110%. Your number one people challenge on the farm turns out to be managing different personalities and attitudes.

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