Pathway 06 · Industry 4.0
Agriculture Technology
Farming is going high-tech. This pathway connects you to precision agriculture, controlled-environment growing, and the tools reshaping how food is produced in rural Southwest Florida.
Scholarships available.
EXPOSE. EXPERIENCE. EMPLOYMENT.
Hendry & GladesRural counties investing in agri-tech
BroadbandExpansion connecting the rural workforce
ScholarshipsAvailable from donors, grants and sponsors
Why This Pathway
Where the jobs are going.
Hendry and Glades counties are investing in agri-tech, broadband expansion, and rural workforce connectivity, as precision farming and automation reshape the industry.
What You Learn
Skills you’ll build
- Aquaponics and hydroponics
- Precision farming, sensors, and data
- Drone mapping for agriculture
- Sustainable and traditional farming practices
- Agribusiness basics
Career Outcomes
Where it can lead
- Precision agriculture technician
- Controlled-environment (hydroponic) grower
- Agricultural drone operator
- Agricultural equipment technician
- Farm and food-systems operations
Regional figures: Florida Gulf Coast University Regional Economic Research Institute analysis of Lightcast data. National medians: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Aviation projections: Boeing, ATEC, FAA.
Ready to start?
Scholarships available — funded by employers, partners, grants, and donors.
Questions? info@stemcat.org · (239) 666-8171