Episode 209 - Bridging the Gap Between Agriculture and Engineering with Valene Cauhorn

This week we’re bringing you a special episode featuring Valene presenting at The Utah Society of Professional Engineers Continuing Education Conference. Val was asked to share her expertise and created a timely and insightful discussion around bridging the gap between agriculture and engineering.

As an agricultural engineer and co-host of the podcast, Valene takes the audience on a deep dive into how engineering principles are shaping the future of ag, from confined animal feeding operations and irrigation infrastructure to urban-rural development challenges. She explores how technology, water management, manure handling, and regulatory permitting all play a role in modern ag systems, especially as pressures on land, labor, and resources continue to grow.

Whether you're an ag professional, student, or someone curious about how feedlots are designed, what a nutrient management plan entails, or why drone technology and robotics are influencing field practices, this episode offers a thorough and engaging primer.

With decades of on-farm experience and professional engineering expertise, Valene brings clarity, humor, and depth to a subject that’s critical for ag’s future.

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