Agriculture
Agriculture
Jaspreet, a farmer by birth and agriculturist by profession, brings extensive experience across diverse agricultural systems to UFV's Agriculture Technology department. With expertise ranging from traditional open-field farming to advanced vertical farming within Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), he combines hands-on knowledge with modern techniques to drive innovation in the industry.
Holding a Bachelor’s in Science of Agriculture, along with Graduate Certificates in Agri-Business Management and Sustainable Business Management, Jaspreet has developed a well-rounded understanding of both farming practices and business operations.
His extensive work experience includes Head Grower, Horticulture Technician, Vertical Farm Technician, Market Development Executive, and managing a farm that produces wheat, rice, and maize, where wheat is intercropped with poplar and eucalyptus trees, combining agronomy and forestry.
Driven by a passion for sustainable agriculture, Jaspreet aims to blend modern agricultural technologies with traditional methods to promote long-term sustainability and empower farmers, contributing meaningfully to the future of agriculture.
"I went into the Agriculture Technology Diploma not knowing where I wanted to end up in the agriculture industry. UFV's courses on production animal nutrition and health sparked an interest in the feed industry for me."