Key Dairy Activities:

1. Dairy Day
2. In-class Dairy Challenge
3. Field trip to dairy farms

Student Statistics:

Dairy Science major: No
Dairy Option: No
# Dairy Science Students: 0
# Animal Science/Dairy:0
# Students intending to pursue a dairy career: 5
Percent going to vet school: 30%
Percent in ag research: 80%
Percent of dairy grads entering the industry: <10%
Percent going back to home farm: <5%
Average salary: N/A

Dairy Herd Information:

# cows: 150
Breed(s): Holstein
Student labor: Yes
Used for research: Yes

Course Work:

Internship required for graduation: No
Assistance finding jobs or agriculture internships: Yes
Opportunities to work on dairy farms while attending school: Yes
Courses: Strong collaborative program with other relevant disciplines (Human Nutrition and Food Science).

Travel Opportunities:

In-class field trip and training for Dairy Challenge.

Additional Information:

See a sample of some of their hands-on learning project on hoof care

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