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

July 26, 2023 No Comments

“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.

Creating connections in digital agriculture: a talk with Jader Ronconi

July 12, 2023 No Comments

We wanted to sit down with Jader Ranconi, our Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist program alum, to ask him about his experience in the program, and find out how it helped him get started in a Canadian agribusiness career.

Talent key to growing innovation in agtech: a conversation with Damon Johnson at Global Ag Risk Solutions

July 4, 2023 No Comments

Palette Skills decided to catch up with employer partner Damon Johnson, director of strategic projects at Global Ag Risk Solutions, to find out more about his experience with the Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist program.

Revolutionizing Agriculture: How Alberta can Leverage the Internet of Things

May 23, 2023 No Comments

Smart farming is not new in Alberta, and it’s growing quickly. Adopting the Internet of things (IoT) will help the province’s farmers leverage sophisticated analytics and manage operations with unprecedented precision.

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Palette Skills launches Automation & Digital Agriculture Specialist Program in Alberta

May 8, 2023 No Comments

“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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Passion for digital agriculture: A conversation with Ismail Fatai

May 3, 2023 No Comments

There’s something contagious about passion when you come across it. That’s how we felt after speaking with Ismail Fatai, a recent participant in our Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist program!

Finding a fit in digital agriculture: an interview with Rouvay Wilding

April 10, 2023 No Comments

At Palette Skills, we’ve always taken a broader view of upskilling and talent, because we know the upskilling journey is different for different people. That’s certainly what we learned when we sat down to speak with Rouvay Wilding, a recent participant in our digital agriculture program.

EMILI joins with Palette Skills to sponsor “Create, Compete, Commercialize” pitch night

March 29, 2023 No Comments

Palette Skills was thrilled welcome EMILI as a platinum sponsor for our recent “Create, Compete, Commercialize” pitch night which took place in Saskatoon.

Palette Skills & SIIT Agtech Pitch Night

Palette Skills, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies team up for exciting night of ideas in agtech

March 21, 2023 No Comments

Palette Skills was thrilled to work with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) for a recent night of exciting ideas in digital agriculture. Find out more about this innovative First Nations-governed post-secondary institution!

Global Institute for Food Security and Palette Skills Pitch Night

Global Institute for Food Security joins Palette Skills for their “Create, Compete, Commercialize!” Pitch Night

March 15, 2023 No Comments

Palette Skills recently joined the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) for an exciting evening of great ideas in digital agriculture!

Newtorking event in Agriculture Saskatchewan

Networking event to help solve tech talent crunch in agriculture

January 30, 2023 No Comments

Get ready for a chance to meet great new talent in the world of precision agriculture!

Digital Agriculture’s Big Picture: A Conversation With David Yee

November 18, 2022 No Comments

We sat down with David Yee, one of the instructors of our Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist Program, to talk about the big picture for digital agriculture in Saskatchewan, and your career!

Growing Opportunities in Alberta & Saskatchewan’s Agtech Revolution

November 4, 2022 No Comments

Sophisticated digital and robotic technologies are bringing change to farms, and careers in agriculture. Learn more about the paths opening up in agriculture across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Digital agriculture is about people, too: an interview with Berokh Haghdan

October 18, 2022 No Comments

The sophisticated tech taught in Palette Skills’ Digital Agriculture Specialist Program is exciting. But it’s worthwhile remembering that no matter what kind of technology is involved, agriculture is about food, and about people. So we sat down one of the program’s alumni to get at the very human side of the story.

Wondering if a career in agtech is for you?

October 12, 2022 No Comments

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.

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

September 20, 2022 No Comments

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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