Persevering in Precision Agriculture As a Female Potato Agronomist

It is no surprise that the advancement of technology in agriculture over the last 20 years has shifted how farms operate, reports Potato News Today. In response to these changes, women have continued to rise up and perform in the ag-tech world. Meet Moriah Rataczak, a precision potato agronomist at Gumz Farms in Endeavor, WI, and an avid Ag Leader fan. As she pursued a career in ag, she found out what it takes to be a woman in precision agriculture: perseverance and belief in yourself.

In an interview with Ag Leader, Moriah explained what her job as potato agronomist entails. The interview was first published by Ag Leader and is republished here with permission and thanks.

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Q: What is your role?  

A: One of my roles is working with the precision aspects of the farm. Gumz Farms is a large vegetable operation on muck ground. We grow potatoes, onions, carrots, mint, corn, and soybeans, and this involves a lot of precision technology, which is where I come into play! Across the farm, we have 14 Ag Leader InCommand displays that are used nine months out of the year.  I make all the AB lines used for planting through harvest season. I also make field boundaries to ensure row shut-offs, so we have perfect fields. I assist my co-workers when things don’t go as planned, so they call me “on-farm tech support”! I also install wiring, take care of all the monitor updates, and installs. I do all the software management on SMS at the farm, too.

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