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Post Secondary

Agricultural Accounting 10091186

  • 2.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • $397.40
  • Introduces the key concepts that a businessperson needs to understand. Learners explore three primary financial statements: the balance sheet, the income statement and the cash flow statement. Application of accounting processes: cash and accrual methods, recording business transactions, making a trial balance, creating financial statements and keeping records. Examination of various benchmarks utilizing financial statements.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    Monday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Charl Van Der Nest
    $397.40
    Post Secondary

    Building Design For The Cow 10091165

  • 3.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • $530.10
  • Examines various barn designs and layouts in order to ensure the well-being of food producing animals. Learners will explore a variety of best practices pertaining to barn design for milk production, animal comfort and reducing animal stress. 

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    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/03/2026 –
    07/29/2026
    06/09/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 3 – Jul 29
    Wednesday
    12:30 PM - 04:50 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Charl Van Der Nest
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Dairy Nutrition 10091217

  • 2.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • $397.40
  • Analyze the nutritional needs of dairy cattle during each stage of their life. Topics covered include: roles of digestive nutrients, nutritional requirements at various growth stages, relationship between forage quality and nutrition, ration balancing through calculation of feed and dry matter intake. Learners explore various methods of feeding dairy animals, including grazing system principles. Learners evaluate the use of dairy nutrition feed technologies.

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    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
    $397.40
    Continuing Education

    DIY Flower Barrel Planter 60090116

  • 0.10 credits
  • Young & Adult Farmers
  • $45.00
  • Learn how to turn a simple barrel into a beautiful, eye-catching flower planter! In this hands-on class, you’ll create custom barrel planters while learning the basics of container gardening. We’ll cover soil selection, plant choices, arrangement techniques, and tips for keeping your flowers thriving all season long. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to add a personal touch to their outdoor space. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity!

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    #PD001 Spring
    Open
    05/18/2026
    05/18/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    May 18
    Monday
    05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
    $45.00
    Continuing Education

    DIY Flower Basket 60090112

  • 0.10 credits
  • Young & Adult Farmers
  • $45.00
  • In this hands-on workshop, participants will build their very own 10” hanging basket of flowers. The instructor will cover essential topics such as selecting the ideal soil or potting medium, determining the perfect location for your hanging basket, and mastering proper water retention and drainage techniques. Learn the ins and outs of assembling a visually-appealing hanging flower basket while discovering the world of flowers to help you choose the best blooms to elevate your creation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to cultivate their green thumb and unleash their creativity!

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    #PD001 Spring
    Open
    05/04/2026
    05/04/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    May 4
    Monday
    05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
    $45.00
    Post Secondary

    Employer/Employee Relations 10091171

  • 2.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • $355.40
  • Introduces topics that relate to working in a farm environment. Topics include personality, family relationships, decision-making and social relations as they apply to everyday living and working in an ongoing family operation or entry into the non-family farm job market. Personnel management techniques include: development of goals, determining personnel needs, finding and recruiting the right people, performance appraisals, training, promotions and terminations.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/22/2026 –
    12/10/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Oct 22 – Dec 10
    Thursday
    01:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Charl Van Der Nest
    $355.40
    Post Secondary

    Farm Tax Essentials 10091181

  • 2.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • $355.40
  • Application of federal and Wisconsin income tax laws regarding farming are covered in this course. Understanding how taxes affect the financial picture in a business is critical to the agriculture professional. Learners will apply income tax laws throughout the course as various topics are covered regarding taxation. Learners will prepare individual, Schedule F, and other supporting forms used in reporting financial information.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/21/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Oct 21 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
    $355.40
    Post Secondary

    Foundational Animal Biology 10091122

  • 2.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • $397.40
  • Exposes students to biology and other life sciences. Through a variety of practical learning activities, learners will investigate basic biological principles emphasizing cell biology, fundamental processes of life, introductory genetics, and biodiversity. Learners will use the scientific method to complete basic research. Animal Science is diverse and the program offers flexibility for students to explore both basic and applied aspects of animal biology.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/27/2026 –
    12/10/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 27 – Dec 10
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Katy-Jane Shanak
    $397.40
    Post Secondary

    Introduction To Agricultural Studies 10091101

  • 1.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • $198.70
  • Familiarizes learners with the Agriculture Center of Excellence and standard operating procedures. Learners will begin to develop a strategic college plan. Learners will be exposed to the various opportunities available throughout their program of study. This course will acquaint students with basic husbandry practices for dairy animals to prepare them for future courses; learners will work directly with the dairy animals throughout the program.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/27/2026 –
    10/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 27 – Oct 15
    Thursday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Charl Van Der Nest
    $198.70
    Post Secondary

    Lactating Cow Management Lab 10091125

  • 1.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • $198.70
  • Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to lactating cows. This hands-on lab provides learners with firsthand exposure to the duties, responsibilities and management opportunities that are present on a dairy operation. Each lab will build upon the skills from the previous lab. In this fourth lab, the focus will be on lactating cows. Students will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in lactating cow feeds, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary needs and housing options.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 26 – Oct 14
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Charl Van Der Nest
    $198.70
    Post Secondary

    Nutrient Management 10091140

  • 2.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • $397.40
  • Explores grid sampling sizes, plant nutrient analysis, CEC, base saturation and nutrient management planning. Learners will apply classroom theory through hands-on activities such as grid sampling, plant identification and pest identification. Furthermore, learners will gain a greater understanding of plant nutrient testing and the implication of soil sampling test results. Learners will examine soil conservation practices, soil nutrition and pesticide application.

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    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/02/2026 –
    07/28/2026
    06/09/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 2 – Jul 28
    Tuesday
    10:30 AM - 03:20 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
    $397.40
    Post Secondary

    Principles Of Crop Production 10091135

  • 3.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • $596.10
  • Examines the principles of farm crop production, including classification, growth and management of corn, soybeans, alfalfa, barley, as well as other Midwest crops. Learners will explore soil preparation, plant physiology, planting dates, planting depths and seeding rates for various types of crops. Furthermore, learners will engage in the study of plant structure identification. Different types of equipment used in planting and harvesting will be explored and discussed during the course.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/01/2026 –
    07/28/2026
    06/09/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 1 – Jul 27
    Monday
    07:30 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
    Jun 2 – Jul 28
    Tuesday
    07:30 AM - 09:50 AM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
    $596.10
    Continuing Education

    Raised Bed Gardening Basics 60090117

  • 0.10 credits
  • Young & Adult Farmers
  • $45.00
  • Discover how to grow healthy, productive plants using raised beds! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to plan, build, and manage a raised bed garden for flowers, vegetables, or herbs. We’ll cover soil basics, plant selection, spacing, watering, season extension, and simple maintenance tips to help your garden succeed. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing space, this class will give you the confidence to grow more with less hassle.

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    #PD001 Spring
    Open
    05/11/2026
    05/11/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    May 11
    Monday
    05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
    $45.00
    Continuing Education

    Tractor Safety 47090407

  • 0.75 credits
  • Young & Adult Farmers
  • $139.00
  • This course provides youth between ages 12 to 16 with the necessary requirements to be certified for compliance under Wisconsin Act 455 to operate tractors or self-propelled machinery for their own family on public roads. This course also meets the requirements for the U.S. Department of Labor Agriculture Hazards Occupation Order for youth 14-15 years of age employed on a farm other than their family farm.

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    #PD001 Summer
    Waitlist
    06/15/2026 –
    06/18/2026
    06/15/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 15 – Jun 17
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Christopher Pietz
    Jun 18
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Christopher Pietz
    $139.00
    Post Secondary

    Transition Cow Management Lab 10091120

  • 1.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • $198.70
  • Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to transition cows. This hands-on lab provides learners with firsthand exposure to the duties, responsibilities and management opportunities that are present on a dairy operation. Each lab will build upon the skills from the previous lab. In this third lab, the focus will be on transition cow care; six weeks prior to six weeks post calving. Students will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in transition cow feeds, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary needs and housing options.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/03/2026 –
    07/29/2026
    06/09/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 3 – Jul 29
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Charl Van Der Nest
    $198.70

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