PHASE I, II, & III PROGRAMS
AGRICULTURE
RANCH MANAGEMENT AND AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP
The Ranch Management Agriculture Leadership (RMAL) program proposes to increase the collaboration and ongoing development of opportunities and synergies with community colleges and their students. This partnership will support the development of a Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Bachelors of Science Degree, development of a robust internship program, creation of a framework for community college partnerships, and development of credentialed seminars.
PRECISION AGRICULTURE
The precision agriculture partnership will develop a joint precision agriculture program that encompasses research, workforce training and education, and extension and outreach. The use of precision agriculture techniques can increase crop yields, reduce inputs, improve soil health, and provide a vast economic return to our agricultural producers.
CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE
The Center for Controlled Environment Agriculture aims to provide the controlled environment agriculture business network with ongoing support across the state to empower tailored, high-yield food production. This center will be a hub of interdisciplinary research for developing tools for the current corporations while creating new models for modular controlled environment farming chambers for providing fresh food for rural communities.
PHASE II KEY METRICS
The agriculture industry is a primary driver of Wyoming’s economy. The WIP initiative is helping establish new programs and facilities, advancing areas such as controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and precision agriculture. These industry innovations are ushering in the exploration of highyield food production and building out the state’s CEA business network and education partners, further developing opportunities for Wyoming to grow its workforce and capacity for sustainability into the future.
PHASE III KEY METRICS
Agriculture remains at the heart of Wyoming’s economy. WIP-backed efforts in precision agriculture are equipping producers and students with cutting-edge tools like autonomous machinery and data-driven systems, while partnerships with schools and industry are strengthening outreach and experiential learning across the state. Controlled Environment Agriculture is expanding through new facilities, coursework, and collaborations that open doors to sustainable, high-yield food production, while the Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership program is preparing future leaders through strong transfer pathways, internships, and community engagement. These initiatives are cultivating a workforce ready to carry Wyoming’s agricultural legacy into the future.
AGRICULTURE
PRECISION AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
Precision agriculture is an emerging field that leverages technology to improve agricultural efficiency and sustainability. The use of precision agriculture techniques can increase crop yields, reduce inputs, improve soil health, and provide a vast economic return to our agricultural producers.
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The University of Wyoming James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (UW-SAREC), located near Lingle is partnering with Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) in developing a joint precision-ag program encompassing:
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research (UW-SAREC)
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workforce training/education (EWC)
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joint outreach and extension related activities
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The program has a strong focus on production agriculture practices, including precision ag technologies such as remote sensing, GPS assisted ag, variable rate irrigation, and precision technologies associated with livestock production.
Learn more about these WIP-backed efforts to bring Wyoming’s ag industry in to the future at Program: Agriculture - Precision Agriculture Certificate (1 Year) - Eastern Wyoming College - Acalog ACMS™.
AGRICULTURE
CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is a technologically advanced and intensive form of agriculture where plants grow within a controlled, enclosed environment to optimize horticultural practices. It includes several indoor farming styles from single-level greenhouses to more compact vertical farming. CEA can produce a high yield of crops per unit area all year round, creating a resilient and robust supply chain for fresh produce to build nutrition security in remote areas.
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The CEA project will support research and education in the field, generate a skilled workforce, built out training and applied learning for faculty, teachers, and students, and upgrade facilities on UW and partner community college campuses.
Learn more about the development of CEA programs:
