Agriculture Dairy Option
Note: This program is enrolling for Fall 2025.
Be a part of the future. Today’s dairy operators have had to expand and update, and they are in great need of skilled assistants! After completing our 18-month option, you’ll have the knowledge and experience to work at, manage-or even own-a large, state-of-the-art dairy operation.
With the demand for producing a higher quantity and quality of milk, dairy operators must be able to make educated decisions about production, nutrition, and health. Most importantly, they must be able to keep accurate and consistent records on the dairy herd. Our program offers you active, hands-on training to make the most of your time. You will also be sent out on two high quality internships.
After completing the Ag Dairy Option, you will have the knowledge and experience to work at, manage, or even own a large, state-of-the-art dairy operation. We feature hands-on, active learning, including field trips to local dairies and AI training by a certified company (for which there is a fee). You’ll be immersed in the latest information on dairy science, health, and nutrition. You’ll learn to trouble-shoot problem areas in the dairy herd, and get practical training in farm management and commodity marketing. Most importantly, you will learn to keep accurate and consistent records on a dairy herd.
To make sure you start your journey with the latest and best, we constantly update our curriculum with the help of an advisory board of dairy producers, veterinarians, and other industry consultants.
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