Title: PA1 – Discussion - What is Precision Ag?
Course: MASTER-AGRI-1171-Erichsen > Section: Introduction to Precision Agriculture

Precision agriculture has changed the way farmers and agribusinesses view the land from which they reap their profits. The development and implementation of precision agriculture or site-specific farming has been made possible by combining the Global Positioning System (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS) with agriculture machinery which allows real-time data collection with accurate position information. This “system” allows farmers to develop the most effective soil/plant treatment strategies that have enhanced their production.

Readings and Resources:

Read and review:

- Geospatial Revolution Episode 1 Video
- Agriculture technology: Matt Waits at TEDxOStateU

Assignment:

After viewing the presentations: Discuss Precision Agriculture; how does it impact the agriculture’s future; how are you using it in your work or home; and how will it change the practices in your area of interest: farming, ranching, and horticulture?

The Discussion posting and reply must:

  - Include discussion on course readings with references to where you obtained the information.
  - Addresses all aspects of the questions
  - Demonstrate critical thinking through some examples and ideas
  - Have appropriate comments: reflective and respectful

Please post your initial response by the due date listed in the Course Calendar. Students should then respond to at least one classmates' initial posts by the response due date.

This assignment has a point value of:  20 points