Spokane STEM

STEM Skills Are Important in All Industries, Including Agriculture

When you think of STEM fields, what industries and careers come to mind? Manufacturing? Engineering? Health care? What about agriculture? Believe it or not, the agriculture industry today is full of farmers and ranchers with STEM skills.  The technology used on farms is essential for the farms’ success. Let’s explore some of the ways technology is used on our region’s farms: Some ranchers now milk their cows using robots. It’s true. While we often think of robots being used to, say, put together cars, they are also used to milk cows. Many combines use GPS technology so farmers can efficiently harvest their crop. It is design...