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Listed below is a sample sequence of courses. Please meet with an advisor for scheduling options. |
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| First Term | (5 Credits) |
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| 10080101 | Soils | 1 |
| 31080316 | Livestock Production | 1 |
| 31080353 | Forage Crops | 2 |
| 31080390 | Communications | 1 |
| Second Term | (4 Credits) |
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| 31080309 | Milk & Milk Products | 1 |
| 31080320 | Farm Maintenance | 2 |
| 31080347 | Farm Chemicals | 1 |
| Third Term | (5 Credits) |
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| 10080120 | Ruminant Animal Nutrition | 2 |
| 31080322 | Farm Business Planning | 1 |
| 31080365 | Farm Law | 1 |
| 31080380 | Farm Buildings & Dairy Cattle Housing | 1 |
| Fourth Term | (5 Credits) |
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| 10080110 | Animal Health | 1 |
| 31080352 | Corn, Grain, & Seed Production | 2 |
| 31080367 | Marketing (Including Co-Ops) | 1 |
| 31080372 | Farm Computers | 1 |
| Fifth Term | (5 Credits) |
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| 10080102 | Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management | 2 |
| 10080140 | Farm Financial Analysis | 3 |
| Sixth Term | (5 Credits) |
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| 10080111 | Animal Reproduction | 2 |
| 31080310 | Raising Dairy Replacements & Dairy Beef | 2 |
| 31080376 | Economics of Farm Equipment | 1 |
Total Credits |
29 |
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| Milk & Milk Products - 1 credit Quality milk production, means of producing quality milk, and methods of determining quality are considered. Utilizing milk in various dairy products, and consumer demands and choices are studied. |
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| Forage Crops - 2 credits Attention to the adaptation, management, and utilization of recommended varieties of grasses, and legumes, the establishment of both temporary and permanent pastures, the value of these crops as soil builders, and their use for feeding various classes of livestock. |
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| Communications - 1 credit Designed to teach or improve students' use of correct principles of writing, speaking, reading, and listening. |
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| Animal Health - 1 credit The student will learn basic knowledge about disease identification, prevention and treatment. Other topics include understanding animal health terminology, digestive and nutritional disorders, cow/calf management systems, bio-security and best management practices of animal health. |
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| Soils - 1 credit Soil formation and how it is managed is the basis of farming. This course deals with the development of soil; the major types of soil in Wisconsin; the role of organic matter; the effect of proper tillage; water and soil conservation practices and their role in economic crop production. USDA soil survey maps will be used to look at capabilities of different soils. |
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| Farm Buildings &
Dairy Cattle Housing - 1 credit Arrangements and design of efficient farm buildings, as well as construction requirements. Farmstead planning includes mapping of present facilities as they exist, evaluating how useful they are, and planning long- and short-range goals for changes in the farmstead arrangement to improve economic, labor, and aesthetic values. Environmental needs of dairy cattle are identified. This includes space, ventilation, and insulation needs. Planning the dairy facilities to improve the labor efficiency and the opportunity for future expansion. |
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| Livestock Production - 1 credit Swine feeding, breeding, housing, and management are studied. The breeding herd, feeder pigs, and market hogs are considered for each of the above. The beef enterprise is studied from selection and breeding of the cow herd to marketing the finished animal. |
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| Farm Business Planning - 1 credit Students will develop a comprehensive business plan for a farm operation. To include labor plan, job descriptions, financial plan, and insurance requirements. |
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| Farm Law - 1 credit Procedures and practices to be followed in leasing and purchasing farms, methods of family farm transfer, and common legal problems that concern farmers. Emphasis is on preventing disputes and developing an awareness of when legal assistance is needed. |
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| Farm Maintenance - 2 credits Troubleshooting and problem solving the various maintenance issues that arise in farming operations. To include electrical, plumbing, fencing, machinery, and building maintenance and repair. |
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| Animal Reproduction - 2 credits The student will learn and explain the proper management and care for a dairy herd to maximize profits and production. Emphasis is on the breeding of dairy cattle, with both genetic improvement and conception considered. Methods to prevent and treat reproductive diseases are discussed. |
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| Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management - 2 credits Soil is the foundation on which farming is based. Studying soil testing, fertility, fertilizers and their economical use in crop production will be a major portion of this course. Nutrient Management Plans will be explored along with how they are used to record and help determine fertility and conservation needs for a farm. |
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| Corn, Grain, & Seed Production - 2 credits Deals with the production of corn and small grains adapted to the area. Varieties and seed selection, planting and harvesting practices, fertilization, grain storage, and economical marketing of the crop are covered in detail. |
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| Farm Chemicals - 1 credit Pest identification (weeds-insects-plant diseases) and their control both by cultural means and chemical application are considered. Safety in the use of chemicals from a personal view and from an environmental aspect is emphasized. |
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| Marketing (Including Co-Ops) - 1 credit Designed to provide authoritative information on basic principles of marketing for products generally common to members of the class. When, where, and how to market products and related information such as regulation & supervision of marketing specific products, understanding market news, price cycles, and the use of cooperatives for marketing purposes are included. |
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| Farm Financial Analysis - 3 credits This course identifies farm record keeping skills and provides the student the opportunities to develop these necessary business skills for operating a successful farm business. These skills include recording livestock and crop information, calculating depreciation and capital gains, gathering federal and state tax form information, calculating inventories, developing budgets, formulating yearly credit needs, and conducting a financial farm business analysis. |
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| Raising Dairy Replacements & Dairy Beef - 2 credits Selection, feeding, housing, disease control, and other recommended practices in raising dairy replacements are studied. Stresses the economics of dairy beef production, and how feeding and management of dairy beef differs from raising dairy replacements. |
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| Ruminant Animal Nutrition - 2 credits This course deals with the practical day to day feeding of dry and lactating dairy cows, dairy heifers and dairy steers. The development of the digestion system and its function in nutrient metabolism and ration formulation is examined. Emphasis is placed on the role of quality forages in these rations. |
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| Farm Computers - 1 credit Introduces the use of computers on the farm utilizing prepared farm programs on management. Identifies considerations as to need for a computer on the home farm and how to select the software and hardware. |
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| Economics of Farm Equipment - 1 credit Machinery selection, needs and maintenance are discussed. Ownership and operating costs are calculated. Alternatives to ownership such as leasing and custom hire are compared. Includes a unit on safety. |
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