November 1, 2023 Agriculture Study Group

Transcript:November 1, 2023 Agriculture Study Group:
November 1, 2023 Agriculture Study Group Agriculture Study Group Participants Dr. David Cook – President NDSU Mr. Jeffry Volk – SBHE Mr. Jim Bahm – ND Ag Coalition - ND Wheat Commission Mr. John Norgaard – State Board of Agricultural Research & Education Dr. Greg Lardy –Vice President Agriculture Affairs NDSU Dr. Brian Darby – Associate Professor of Biology UND Dr. Holly Gruhlke – Vice President DSC Dr. Craig Zimprich – Chair Agriculture Department NDSCS Dr. Marko Davinic – Associate Professor of Agriculture BSC Topic #1 Precision Agriculture and Data Analytics Identify if this is a Commend, Endorse, or Call to Action Dr. Greg Lardy and Mr. Jim Bahm Precision Agriculture and Data Analytics Why This Topic? The world of agriculture and food production is moving rapidly to implementation of precision technology that is deployed on farms, ranches, and in food production. In addition, all these technologies hinge on data. It is important that agriculture students in the NDUS be exposed the various aspects of precision agriculture, how it fits into their specific disciplines, and how data and data analytics interact with job opportunities and careers they will have in the future. Precision Agriculture and Data Analytics Research Methodology Committee members have contacted industry members for feedback and stakeholders feel this topic area is very important Several campus offer coursework related to Precision Agriculture Precision Agriculture and Data Analytics Potential Overlap Legislature has invested in Grand Farm, a precision ag building at Lake Region State College, and other precision agriculture projects recently Precision Agriculture and Data Analytics Future Work Conversations with employers and other stakeholders should be held All campuses with Precision Agriculture coursework are encouraged to participate in the NDUS Ag Articulation Committee to ensure transferability of various coursework Potential for survey of employers and other stakeholders to be sure workforce needs are met Precision Agriculture and Data Analytics Gathering Support North Dakota is home to many companies involved in precision agriculture Grand Farm may be a strategic partner A number of precision agriculture companies have a presence in North Dakota Ensure they are engaged in advisory boards and other means of engagement Topic #2 Livestock Development Identify if this is a Commend, Endorse, or Call to Action Dr. Craig Zimprich and Dr. Greg Lardy Livestock Development Why This Topic? The state of North Dakota is making a concerted effort to add value at the farm gate through livestock