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LocationVermilion
CredentialBachelor degree
Program Length2 years
Delivery MethodFace-to-face

Bridge the gap between emerging technologies and ag production and management.

Lakeland's Bachelor of Agriculture Technology prepares you to take on the challenges of this rapidly evolving sector.

Integrating computer technologies and the Internet of Things has transformed agriculture.

At Lakeland, you'll be immersed in those kinds of hands-on, real world experiences--experiences that bring together ag tech with production and business management. You'll use the latest in:

  • ag equipment and its tech
  • software
  • hardware
  • digital devices

You'll learn:

  • on our Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland
  • in your lab, the new ag tech centre
  • from your industry practicum

Graduate with expertise and technical skills including:

  • remote sensing
  • Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • machine control
  • precision agriculture in crop and livestock production
  • economics of precision agriculture
  • sustainability of farm operations

Requirements

More program details

Remember that studying includes other expenses than tuition and fees - you should also be budgeting for your accommodation and living expenses. Alberta student loan guidelines recommends $1,153/month.

Our tuition and fees page has details about academic, application and mandatory fees and their cost breakdown per term.

You can find your textbook list on the agricultural sciences textbooks and supplies page.

Electives

To broaden perspective and critical thinking skills, you're required to complete a 3-credit course unrelated to agriculture, agriculture technology or the biological, physical or chemical sciences.

This elective should be in one of these subject areas:

  • the Humanities – English & History
  • Education
  • the Arts
  • Social Sciences.

The elective could be a distance-education class offered by Lakeland College or by another institution.

A list of suggested courses currently offered by Lakeland or approved for Lakeland students by another institution will be available from the academic advisor.

As well, you can ask for approval for an option not on the list. The program head and the agriculture academic advisor provide that approval.

You are encouraged:

  • to check course prerequisites
  • to work with your academic advisor and program head on timetabling and other course requirements.

About practicums

  • Student placements will include work settings at agriculture data companies, technology and equipment manufacturers, agriculture equipment dealerships, crop input service providers, private agronomist service companies, crop and livestock service centers, farms, breeding and genomic companies, and other related agriculture industries.
  • All placements will have a focus on smart agriculture and/or related agriculture technologies
  • Practicums provide opportunities for students to network and forge strong connections with colleagues and gain a greater understanding of their strengths in the field.
  • Practicums are project and/or skills based. Students are matched with a workplace mentor/supervisor and are supported by a program faculty member.
  • Practicum placements may lead to full time employment with an organization after graduation.

Your practicum can start as early as May (the end of your 2nd semester of 1st year).

Most practicums will be with the same industry partner. However, depending on the nature of the work and project, you may chose to complete your practicum in more than one workplace setting.

After your second practicum, you'll be required to return to campus to complete your capstone report and presentation. The faculty advisors will mentor and guide you.

Capstone presentations will be open to:

  • industry
  • the college community
  • the public

Your weekly class schedule can be found on your My Lakeland student portal when available. This is usually one month prior to the program start date.

Important dates found below include your tuition due date, your program registration/start date, events and holidays.

Dates are subject to change. We recommend you check here regularly for any updates.

Academic year

2024
Aug 12 — Fees due fall term semester 1
Sept 3 —  Registration day
Sept 4 — First day of classes, semester 1
Sept 11 — Last day to add semester 1 courses
Sept 24 — Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw from college with full refund less tuition deposit
Sept 30 — National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 14 — Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 1 — Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 8-11 — Fall break for students
Nov 11 — Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 2 — Fees due winter term semester 2
Dec 13 — Last day of classes, semester 1
Dec 16-Jan 6 — Christmas break for students

2025
Jan 7 — First day of classes, winter term semester 2
Jan 13 — Last day to add semester 2 courses
Jan 28 — Last day to drop semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw from college with 100% refund of semester 2 fees.
Feb 17-21 — Reading Week/Spring Break
March 14 — Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
April 18-21 — Easter Break, college closed
April 25 — Last day of classes, semester 2
June 6 — Vermilion Campus Convocation

 

Bachelor of Ag Tech Practicum I: TBD
Bachelor of Ag Tech Practicum II: TBD

Please note these dates are subject to change.

2025

Aug 11 — Fees due, fall term
Sept 2 — Registration Day
Sept 3 — First day of classes, fall term semester 1
Sept 10 — Last day to add semester 1 courses
Sept 23 — Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit.
Sept 30 — National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 13 — Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 3 — Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 10-11 — Fall break for students
Nov 11 — Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 1 — Fees due, winter term
Dec 12 — Last day of semester 1
Dec 13–Jan 5 — Christmas break for students

2026

Jan 6 — First day ​of classes, winter term semester 2
Jan 13 — Last day to add semester 2 courses
Jan 27 — Last day to drop ​semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of semester 2 fees.
Feb 16–20 — Reading week/spring break
March 13 — Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
April 3–6 — Easter Break, college closed
April 24 — Last day semester 2
May 29 — Lloydminster Campus Convocation
June 5— Vermilion Campus Convocation


Bachelor of Ag Tech Practicum I: TBD
Bachelor of Ag Tech Practicum II: TBD

As our degree is new, no direct pathway to a master’s program has been established. Lakeland will work with you and any receiving institution if you are interested in a graduate degree.
 
There may also be opportunities for professional development courses related to new equipment and technologies.
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