Dairy Business Management

Prepare for your role in keeping Wisconsin’s innovative dairy industry moving forward by developing the critical skills and knowledge needed to do so.

Why Consider Dairy Business Management?

You want to develop the skills needed to begin a successful career in the dairy or livestock industry.
Building upon your existing agriculture industry experience is important to you.
Gaining expertise in both the hands-on farming and business aspects of dairy operations appeals to you.
You want to manage an efficient, profitable dairy farm or agricultural business in the future.

Why Learn at ��Թ�?

This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, allowing you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
Gain hands-on experience through three internships with dairy farms and agribusinesses.
Join our Professional Agricultural Students organization to participate in competitions, leadership opportunities, and industry activities.

What It Takes

Passion for the dairy industry
Strong communication skills
Interest in the business side of agriculture
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Career Area

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Type

Associate Degree

Program Number

10-090-6

Availability

CBE

4 Terms
60 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Frequent start dates

Career Outlook

Dairy Business Management

Median Income: $39,422.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities. Excludes “First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers” (45-1011).

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers. Excludes “First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers" (37-1012).

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

Sell technical and scientific products to businesses, including agricultural equipment, supplies, and technology solutions, while building customer relationships and providing product expertise.

Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the ��Թ� District.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

Submit online application
Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire
Complete Get Started at ��Թ� appointment
- Application Check-in
- College Orientation Overview
- 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $10,560.00
Book Cost: $298.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $10,858.00

Some of ��Թ�’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

Learn When You Want To
Progress at Your Own Pace
Receive Personalized Coaching & Support

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Faculty Bios

Lyndsay Burmesch

As an educator, I look forward to guiding students towards their goals and developing a lifelong passion for learning.

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Megan Kulow, PhD

I have a passion for all things agriculture. Being an educator is a privilege. I am excited students choose our Ag programs so we can set them up for success! ��Թ� is surrounded by a large supportive community of farmers eager to have students tour their farms and get hands-on experience.

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