Olds College is partnering with SaskTel on its Saskatchewan Smart Farm, located near the town of Craik, Sask.
The two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which Olds College explains will see them collaborate to solve some of the largest challenges currently facing agriculture technology, including rural connectivity.
The partnership will leverage the 800-acre smart farm in Craik to advance and accelerate ag-tech development and innovation for producers, learners, and agri-food companies across Saskatchewan through applied research, technology demonstration, data utilization, and commercial-scale validation.
“We are delighted to partner with SaskTel, a leader in connectivity, Internet of Things (loT), and customer service in Saskatchewan,” comments Patrick Machacek, Vice President, Development & Strategy, Olds College. “With the recent expansion of the Olds College Smart Farm into Saskatchewan, we are continuing to expand and build a smart ag ecosystem that is focused on driving innovation for western Canada’s ag sector. Thanks to partnerships with industry leaders, such as SaskTel, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology will provide ag-tech training and research opportunities that align and support the needs of Saskatchewan learners, producers, and the agri-food industry.”
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