Emerging technology development sites (ETDS) are University of Georgia, Clemson, and Auburn research sites that are developing the next generation of climate- smart, circular economy and precision agriculture tools. Once these tools are tested and mature, they will be incorporated onto the DATA Farm as part of the management strategy.
The Data Management Hub is located in the Future Farmstead on the Northside of the NESPAL facility in Tifton. Real-time data will be streamed wirelessly from the ABAC Demonstration farm to help develop computer models that provide data-driven management assistance to farmers. The data management center will serve as a farm of the future office with cutting-edge data management and visualization tools that will be available on this website, when available.
The ABAC DATA (Demonstrating Advanced Technology in Agriculture) farm is the site for demonstration of precision farming and climate-smart practices. Approximately 45 acres are under cultivation and another 45 acres in forest and wetlands. It will contain a rotation of corn, cotton and peanuts as well as winter grazing for beef cattle. A new onsite educational classroom and demonstration area will provide a location for traditional educational programs with additional hands-on training at the DATA farm site.
