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Academic year: 2024-2025

Farm Hand: Dairy Science - Certificate

Program Code: 900903

Discover the basic skills and science behind the dairy industry that will allow you to be a valued employee on working dairy production facilities. Start your journey to become a herdsperson, herd manager or work in the rapidly growing dairy industry.

Delivery

  • Day
  • Full-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:
  • Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $1,062, Books: $144, Supplies: $150

Total Approximate Costs
$1,356
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Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=900903

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.

8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Total Credits 6

Course Descriptions

Intro to Dairy Science
10090326

This course provides basic knowledge of the dairy science field. Topics include animal health, anatomy and physiology, genetics and reproduction, basic breed characteristics and animal feedstuffs.

Course Typically Offered: Fall
Agribusiness Economics
10090303

Basic knowledge of macro and micro economics will be taught, proficiency in developing basic cash flows, cost benefit analysis, enterprise analysis, budget development, profit loss statements and developing cost of production. Student should be able to develop adequate information for farm manager to analyze business proposals.

Course Typically Offered: Fall
Source: https://nwtc.edu/academics-and-training/farm-hand-dairy-science