Organic Livestock Practices

Class Number: FARM 10090120-1 - Organic Livestock Practices
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-090-120 ORGANIC LIVESTOCK PRACTICES ...students learn how organic farmers manage livestock successfully. Principles covered include organic health care, strategies for reproduction, feeding, housing, and young stock. Review rules and organic certification standards.

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Define the role of animal domestication in human history
  2. Classify animals according to traits of domestication and biology
  3. Compare ruminant livestock management in organic and conventional systems
  4. Evaluate animal health and justify organic treatment options
  5. Assess basic animal reproduction & fertility
  6. Outline animal birthing process and newborn care
  7. Explore organic certification standards
  8. Evaluate on-farm management of different livestock
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Class Details

Class Number:
FARM 10090120-1 - Organic Livestock Practices
Location:
Off-Site,NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
Blended-more than 50% online
Term:
2027 Spring Session 2

Class Notes

You may join class live via Live Streaming or in the classroom (in the classroom is preferred).

This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. As specified in the dates, students will complete the class through in-person sessions, live virtual meetings, and the remaining through non-live online instruction. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
3/25/2027 - 5/18/2027 Thursday
2:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room LH107
3/25/2027 - 5/18/2027 Online Live Thursday
2:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Online Live Streaming
3/25/2027 - 5/18/2027 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Estimated Cost:
$348.00

Cost shown is based on Wisconsin residency. Additional fees may apply. View tuition and fees.