04/20/2026
Students from Division of Engineering Technology at the University of West Alabama had the opportunity to learn how technology is transforming agriculture, forestry, and poultry operations through Auburn University’s Rural Partnership Initiative.
Thanks to UWA’s Division of Lifelong Learning and Economic & Workforce Development students participated in the AURPI Ag Tech certificate event highlighting forestry simulators, precision agriculture, and poultry technology, with industry insights from John Deere, Smurfit Westrock, and Enviva Biomass.
Drone demonstrations capped off the day, showcasing real-world applications like aerial mapping and crop monitoring—and opening students’ eyes to careers in ag-tech.