New ag-technology lab coming to Ohio State aiming to strengthen ag workforce

A representative from Trimble joined us on Market Day Report to share an overview of the new lab, the opportunities it will provide for students, and how it will help shape the future of the ag workforce.

With the agriculture industry facing a variety of challenges from labor shortages to skill gaps, Trimble is meeting the needs head-on with a new, first-of-its-kind, agriculture-focused technology lab at the Ohio State University.

Amy Northcutt, the Director of Education and Outreach at Trimble, joined us on Market Day Report to share an overview of the new lab, the opportunities it will provide for students, and how it will help shape the future of the ag workforce.

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