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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Jeff Merritt

Farm & Industry Short Course alum proud of his UW-Madison education

Alumni are a hot commodity, landing jobs as farm managers, technicians, herdsmen, milkers, and more.

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Craig Dueholm with a cow

Farm & Industry Short Course alum embraces innovation

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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UW-Madison student touches a cow in the lifestock lab

Farm & Industry Short Course evolves to serve Wisconsin farmers

The program now makes it easier to transfer credits for students who hope to go on and earn an academic degree.

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Lindsey Rettenmund feeding a calf

Farm & Industry Short Course develops skills for a family business

The 16-week program allows students to tailor the curriculum to their needs.

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group of short course participants

Out-of-state students flock to nationally renowned Farm & Industry Short Course

In 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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short course participants work in the lab

Student returns for a second round of the Farm & Industry Short Course

The 15-week program teaches people to operate their own farms, run an agricultural business, or work in the agribusiness sector.

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participants work on engine in short course

Farm & Industry Short Course prepares students for a job in only 15 weeks

They learn to operate their own farms, run an agricultural business, or work in the agribusiness sector.

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