Angela Pearen is the Coordinator of Ag Extension at Assiniboine College, where she supports industry-driven education and knowledge transfer across the agriculture sector. She brings experience in program development, stakeholder engagement, organizational development and event coordination with a focus on connecting producers, students, and industry to practical, applied learning opportunities.

A Professional Home Economist by trade, Angela has supported the Agriculture industry for over 25 years. She’s deeply committed to the agriculture industry and finds real satisfaction in the work she does every day.

In today’s episode, we are chatting with Angela Pearen, who is the Ag Extension Coordinator with Assiniboine College about the Digital Agriculture Courses that are available at AC.

The first course we talk about is the Digital Agriculture Fundamentals 8 week course. This course is offered in a blended delivery style online. The program includes 6 courses; Digital Ag course, Ag Production Best Practices, Soil Management, Precision Agriculture, Digital Ag Tools & Technology course and the Career Skills & Job Readiness course. We talk about each of these topics and what is included in each course.

We discuss the types of careers this program sets students up for, when it is offered and how interested individuals can apply.

The second course we touch on briefly is the Digital Agriculture Technology 2 year program. This program is not listed as having a future intake date planned, but we discuss what the program looks like and the goals of the program. It may be offered in the future, and if you are interested in the program, you are encouraged to contact the college via the email below to show your interest.

To find out more about the Digital Ag Courses, visit www.assiniboine.net or email agextension@assiniboine.net

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