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Hendry CTE gets $1.7M AgTech grant for drones, AI and unmanned tractors

2863213 · April 3, 2025
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District CTE leaders said a $1.7 million state workforce grant will buy drones, AI analytics and unmanned-tractor technology for LaBelle and Clouston high school agricultural programs and include facility and Wi-Fi upgrades.

Hendry County CTE leaders announced a $1.7 million grant to expand agricultural technology training, saying the funds will buy drones, analytics tools and unmanned-tractor systems for local high schools.

CTE director Ms. Goff told the board the district was one of seven school districts in Florida awarded funds through the state’s CAC workforce development grant. “This is a $1.7 million opportunity to increase AI and…

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