Michigan has 300+ commodities = 2nd most diverse ag industry state
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of the U.S. population is involved in agriculture
17%
of state’s employment
The average U.S. farm feeds 166 people
Food & ag contributes $104.7 billion to Michigan’s economy
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Michigan Agriculture
Agriculture is one of Michigan's leading industries. Michigan farmers produce more than 300 agricultural products, making Michigan the second most agriculturally diverse state in the nation.
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HIGH-TECH TOOLS ENABLE SMARTER SOLUTIONS
What is Precision Farming?
Precision agriculture uses technology to help farmers make decisions. Technology like drones to collect crop data, variable sprayers to regulate water usage and phone apps for real time feedback.
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Educating farmers on drone capabilities
Published on October 1, 2018
Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, can help increase farm efficiency and minimize labor on Michigan farms. -
The future of using drones in nursery production
Published on July 19, 2018
Drones have the potential to revolutionize the nursery industry as inventory and labor continue to be challenges for the industry. -
Partnership trains students to bring drones to agriculture
Published on January 10, 2018
A partnership between the Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology and Northwestern Michigan College to train students in the use of unmanned aircraft systems kicked off its second year last week.
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