Tayton Terry attends academy

From handheld GPS units to auto-guided tractors and remote-controlled Segways, a select group of high school students, including Tayton Terry from Gallatin, and agriculture educators got hands-on experience with the future of the industry this week as Northwest Missouri State University hosted the third annual AgriVision Equipment Group Precision Agriculture Summer Academy.
The three-day summer academy incorporates hands-on activities with state-of-the-art equipment and networking with industry professionals to advance the knowledge of students and agricultural educators in precision agriculture technologies. Students explore precision application, remote sensing, geographic information systems and data collection and management in the agriculture field.
Twenty-four high school students who recently completed their sophomore and junior years and are active members of a 4-H club or FFA chapter were selected to participate along with their agriculture teachers. Participants receive a scholarship that covers the cost of lodging, food, materials, supplies and tuition.
Northwest agriculture students also played an active role in the summer academy, mentoring and leading groups of students through activities.