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AgTech Academy

Advancing Sustainable Agriculture with the #1 Ag School in the U.S.

AgTech Academy, powered by UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, is a global workforce development initiative equipping students, professionals and institutions with the skills and technologies to advance food security, water stewardship and sustainable agricultural growth.

Cutting-Edge AgTech for a Sustainable Future

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A Global Leader in AgTech

UC Davis is highly recognized in the nation and the world, ranking #1 in the U.S. and #2 globally in Agriculture & Forestry.

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Driving Ag Innovation

UC Davis has more than 115 years of research and a worldwide network of over 75,000 agriculture & environmental sciences alumni.

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Committed to Sustainability

UC Davis, a world-renowned leader in sustainability and climate research, delivers solutions to today’s most pressing challenges in agriculture and food systems.

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Program at a Glance

  • Focus Areas

    • Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming
    • Water Management & Irrigation Technologies
    • Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
    • Agri-Biotechnology & Soil Health
    • Robotics & Mechanization
    • Supply Chain & Agri-Business Digitalization
    • Climate-Smart Agriculture
    • Food Security

  • Curriculum and Delivery 

    • Programs are developed with institutional and industry partners and delivered through customized, modular pathways.
      • Options include in-person training, hybrid formats and faculty “train-the-trainer” models.
      • Learning opportunities range from micro-credentials and professional recognition awards to diploma pathways—ensuring both immediate workforce impact and long-term academic integration.

  • Audience

    • Undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates, professionals, faculty trainers
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At the crossroads of tech and sustainability

AgTech Academy empowers the next generation of innovators to transform agriculture, strengthen food security and build a resilient future.
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Need help getting started?

We're here for you. Email Jacob Hosier, executive director of International and Access Programs, or Christopher A. Marconi, director of business development at International Programs, for more information on the AgTech Academy at UC Davis and how we can partner with you to develop a program that meets your needs.
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