To create a self-sustainable interdisciplinary certificate program in Agricultural Analytics.
The proposed Agri-analytics Fellowship aims to form a professional community of Agri-analysts in Tennessee and surrounding states, and make an impact on the local community.
The certificate program consists of three components:
Data analytics course using Python and R
Applied agri-analytics course
Research practicum or internship
Promote program through videos, flyers, social media, and research conferences
Distribute information about program through student advisors
Highlight fellowship program on career websites
This certificate program will benefit nearly 70,000 farming operations in Tennessee, with a workforce equipped to transform the agricultural industry in the next decade.