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Wisconsin Technical College Dairy Goat Herd Management Programs

The Southwest Tech Dairy Goat Herd Management Certificate is a non-degree certificate that includes the following components:

12 online courses with experiential learning components
An annual Goat Academy providing hands-on training
An experienced producer or novice goat farmer can enroll in the certificate to fine tune their farm management skills and gain the knowledge to support a full-time commercial dairy goat operation. A student may choose to take just one course or the whole certificate. The courses average 6-10 hours in length and can be taken anywhere! The student will gain skills needed to begin, maintain, manage, and profit from a commercial dairy goat operation. The program includes presentations from speakers of expertise offering their knowledge and experiences in the commercial goat industry.

Speakers of Expertise offering advice and knowledge
Online courses enhanced with experiential learning
Annual Academy to provide networking and hands-on opportunities

Dairy Goat Herd Management Pathway Certificate Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Certificate
Southwest Goat Herd Management at Southwest

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 293,900 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.

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