The Raven in the Classroom program provides hands-on demonstrations to students in 4-H, FFA, secondary and post-secondary institutions across the United States. Through partnerships with local dealers and educational institutions, Raven, a CNH brand, offers learning experiences such as: STEM education. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and the concept is currently being promoted in education circles across the United States.
In this unique promotion, all eligible institutions receive 50% off list price. Applies to Raven portfolio products when purchased and installed by an educational institution in partnership with a local Case IH, New Holland, or Raven dealer. Raven tested how the program would be received through a pilot program.Based on positive reports, this program is moving forward across the United States
“Providing the next generation with practical tools to learn about agricultural technology is just the right thing to do,” says Ben Sheldon, Sales Manager at Raven. “As we take on more complex technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, also known as AI, we need people who can understand, use, support, and continue to develop those technologies.
“If we don't educate the next generation to understand and support them, we will limit the progress that innovators like Raven are making to support a growing world.”
Future agricultural technology success
“The best possible outcome for educators and distributors is to encourage one student to participate in agricultural technology,” Sheldon says. “This will set the agricultural industry up for success in the future. When those students one day manage their family farms, they will be able to learn advanced technology more quickly.” may ultimately decide to work as a technology expert at a local dealership in the future, or even work with a company like CNH to design their next technology solution.”
To date, Raven has served 11 different education partners in eight U.S. states through its pilot program. The goal of this program is to enable diverse students to learn and experience the value of a variety of precision technologies.
can be found series how-to videos Sheldon says he provides online instructions on how to operate precision technology equipment.You can also access Useful learning tools online. For questions regarding eligibility for the Raven in the Classroom program, please contact your local Raven retailer.
Information from Raven contributed to this article.
