Dairy Herd Management

31-091-1 Technical Diploma (one-year)
Offered at Rice Lake

Progressive. Competitive. Agricultural Technology.

Operating a dairy farm demands practical experience balanced with business theory. Proper management and herdsperson skills and knowledge of new technology will make the difference between success and failure in today's competitive agribusiness market. If you enjoy working in an agricultural setting with farming professionals, then a career in Dairy Herd Management is for you.

Practical. Skilled. Decision Maker.

In this program, you will gain first-hand experience in internship settings, learn dairy herd skills and general farm duties, along with the business side and employer/employee communications to ensure your success. You should be self-motivated, enjoy working with animals and farming equipment, and also be an effective communicator who can manage people and tasks. As you prepare for your career, you should be comfortable with the following courses or skills:

• Communication skills
• Basic problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• General business concepts
• Applied math

Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Obtain actual on-farm experiences for your successful career path
• Obtain herdsperson skills necessary for operating a profitable dairy herd
• Gain experience in interpersonal skills of management
• Work with agriculture professionals in a farm environment
• Perform the necessary duties of herd manager including milking, feeding, and handling of cattle; care of young stock and calves; herd health; and special cow needs

Program Costs

The estimated total program cost for the one-year Dairy Herd Management program is approximately $4,150. View more information on program and costs.