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Olds College welcomes new Smart Agriculture Thought Leader

Nov 6, 2021 | 11:33 AM

Olds College is welcoming Paul Thiel as its next Thought Leader in Smart Agriculture.

The Thought Leader, according to the institution, is an advisor, connector and collaborator role for Olds College and Canada’s Smart Agriculture Ecosystem.

It’s designed to engage an individual for two to three years, as a way to supports the college’s engagement and leadership in education, training and applied research in agriculture and technology.

“Mr. Thiel is an accomplished agri-business executive with over 35 years of experience in the Life Sciences industry. He has a deep understanding of agriculture and the current issues and opportunities facing the industry,” comments Stuart Cullum, President, Olds College.