An Online Toolbox for Understanding and Communicating AI in Sustainable Agriculture

Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2024: $99,982.00
Projected End Date: 03/31/2026
Grant Recipient: Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources
Region: Western
State: Washington
Principal Investigator:
Georgine Yorgey
Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources
Co-Investigators:
Gwen-Alyn Hoheisel
Washington State University
Jordan Jobe
Washington State University
Dr. Alex Kirkpatrick, PhD
Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources, WSU
Chad Kruger
Washington State University
Description:
The 11-video lecture series and its accompanying activities were developed to address the growing influence of AI on agricultural technologies. The series aims to inform agriculture professionals about the benefits and challenges of increased AI usage concerning sustainability. The course provides agriculture professionals with a foundational toolbox for engaging meaningfully with the social and technological implications of AI. This toolbox covers topics from defining and recognizing AI to contemplating and communicating technological risk.
Type:
Video
Transcript:
Transcript Embedded:
Yes
Authors:
Alex Kirkpatrick, Cornell University; Georgine Yorgey, Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources, Washington State University; Chad Kruger, Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources, Washington State University; Jordan Jobe, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University; Gwen Hoheisel, Extension, Washington State University
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.