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Portage Daily Register: Path to Farm & Industry Short Course helps teen succeed in school

Farm & Industry Short Course students can customize the 16-week program with classes in soils, crops, dairy, agricultural engineering, farm business planning, and more.

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New developments at Farm & Industry Short Course

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Farm & Industry Short Course (FISC) is a smart choice for people who want to return to the farm right away—and those who hope to return to college when the time is right.

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Farm & Industry Short Course creates certificate to meet student needs

In only 16 weeks, the program teaches students to operate their own farms, run an agricultural business, or work in the agribusiness sector.

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Farm & Industry Short Course welcomes new recruiter and youth specialist

Meet the new recruiter for UW-Madison’s Farm & Industry Short Course, a 16-week series of classes and hands-on activities led by agriculture industry experts.

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Lynette Karls designed innovative programs to help nutrition professionals advance their careers

She will retire with two successful certificate programs up and running and an online master’s program set to launch in the fall.

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Conservation jobs are on the rise in government, industry, and nonprofits worldwide

Tailored to working professionals and individuals eager to specialize or switch careers, these UW-Madison master’s degree programs equip students with practical skills they can put to use right away.

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New online master’s program in clinical nutrition addresses growing need for dietitians with advanced credentials

As the country’s population of seniors increases, so does the need for nutrition professionals with advanced skills. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 16 percent increase in dietitian employment through 2024 as nursing …

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USA Today: Farm & Industry Short Course turns teen’s budding interest into a career path

Joe Powalisz is a city kid, but he sees a farm in his future. Powalisz found his calling during a high school apprenticeship at Meadow Brook Dairy, a farm about 10 miles from his home. …

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Accessible new certificate program provides entry to user experience design

The graduate-level User Experience Design Capstone Certificate program will launch in fall 2017.

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