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Post Secondary

Principles Of Crop Production 10091135

  • 3.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • 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
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/02/2025 –
    07/31/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 2 – Jul 31
    Thursday, Monday
    08:30 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
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    Post Secondary

    Nutrient Management 10091140

  • 2.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • 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.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/02/2025 –
    07/31/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 2 – Jul 31
    Thursday
    01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
    Jun 2 – Jul 31
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
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    Post Secondary

    Garden Production Basics 31001114

  • 2.00 credits
  • Horticulture
  • Examines plant development and factors that affect plant growth. Through hands-on experience, text, lab and classroom activities, learners will examine environmental effects, market gardening equipment, irrigation tools, and fertilizers necessary to grow healthy, productive plants.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/02/2025 –
    07/28/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 2 – Jul 28
    Monday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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    Post Secondary

    Veterinary Medical Calculations 10091205

  • 1.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Perform the every day medical calculations used in veterinary medicine with accuracy.  Learners will perform metric conversions, calculate drug dosages and fluid rates and practice filling prescriptions.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/02/2025 –
    07/28/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 2 – Jul 28
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sarah Steger
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    Post Secondary

    Veterinary Medical Terminology 10091172

  • 1.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Develop an understanding of terms and abbreviations used in the practice of veterinary medicine. Through reading, writing, and speech, learners will master combining forms as they relate to bodily structures, and word parts for the understanding and definition of medical procedures, treatments, and conditions.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/02/2025 –
    07/28/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 2 – Jul 28
    Monday
    10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sarah Steger
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    Post Secondary

    Animal Nursing 2 10091208

  • 3.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Explore emergency and critical care, surgical nursing and anesthesia on common domestic species. Learners will gain experience with patient preparation for common surgical procedures, presurgical diagnostics, anesthetic protocols, aseptic technique, and surgical assisting. This course is only offered in fall and summer semesters.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/03/2025 –
    07/31/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 3 – Jul 31
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG306 - Vet Tech Treatment Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sarah Steger
    Jun 3 – Jul 31
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sarah Steger
    Jun 3 – Jul 31
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sarah Steger
    Jun 3 – Jul 31
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    AG306 - Vet Tech Treatment Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sarah Steger
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    Post Secondary

    Weed Identification 10093114

  • 1.00 credits
  • Crop And Soil
  • Examines weed identification concepts at various plant growth stages. Learners will develop the skills necessary to characterize and identify weeds in agronomic and garden settings. Hands-on activities include creating a weed portfolio using a plant press and identifying weed species in crop fields and gardens.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/03/2025 –
    07/29/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 3 – Jul 29
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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    Post Secondary

    Pest and Disease Management 10001105

  • 3.00 credits
  • Horticulture
  • Researches the latest science-based recommendations for battling garden and field pest problems. Throughout this course, students will learn to identify pests and plant diseases. Learners will determine what corrective action should be taken, if any. Integrated pest management concepts are covered in this course.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/03/2025 –
    07/30/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 3 – Jul 30
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
    Jun 3 – Jul 30
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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    Post Secondary

    Bovine Reproduction 1 10091127

  • 1.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Expands learner’s ability to manage a dairy herd with concentration on breed identification, reproduction, genetics including linear appraisal and selection indexes, calving management and record keeping systems.

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    1 Course Section
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    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/03/2025 –
    07/29/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 3 – Jul 29
    Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG205 - AG Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Charl Van Der Nest
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    Post Secondary

    Principles of Animal Biology 10806105

  • 4.00 credits
  • Science
  • Introductory course focused on general biological principles, cell structure and function, genetics, organ system anatomy and physiology, behavior, evolution, and ecology. May include dissection of fresh and/or preserved materials.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
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    #02 Summer
    Waitlist
    06/03/2025 –
    07/29/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 3 – Jul 29
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Katy-Jane Shanak
    Jun 3 – Jul 29
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Katy-Jane Shanak
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    #03 Summer
    Open
    06/03/2025 –
    07/30/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 3 – Jul 30
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Matthew Dorshorst
    Jun 3 – Jul 30
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Matthew Dorshorst
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    Post Secondary

    Transition Cow Management Lab 10091120

  • 1.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • 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
    06/04/2025 –
    07/30/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 4 – Jul 30
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Matthew Dorshorst
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    Post Secondary

    Hydroponics 31001117

  • 2.00 credits
  • Horticulture
  • Explores the fundamentals of hydroponics and growing plants using water as a growing medium. Hands-on learning activities include growing and maintaining plants in an indoor hydroponic growing facility, a bato bucket system, and vertical hydroponic gardens. Learners will discover the scientific concepts behind growing plants in hydroponic systems and become experts in alternative growing methods.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/04/2025 –
    07/30/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 4 – Jul 30
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
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    Post Secondary

    Building Design For The Cow 10091165

  • 3.00 credits
  • Animal Husbandry
  • 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. 

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/04/2025 –
    07/30/2025
    06/09/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 4 – Jul 30
    Wednesday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Charl Van Der Nest
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    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.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD002 Summer
    Open
    06/16/2025 –
    06/23/2025
    06/16/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 16 – Jun 23
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Christopher Pietz
    $139.00
    Continuing Education

    Make It Real: Veterinary Technician 47862222

  • 0.05 credits
  • Career Education
  • $19.00
  • During this 2-hour camp, students will get a front row seat to what it is like to work in veterinary office, learn some of the skills necessary to provide medical and nursing care to a variety of animal species, and tour NTC’s Ag Center of Excellence.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #PD001 Summer
    Waitlist
    06/17/2025
    05/22/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 17
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Elizabeth Hillebrand
    $19.00

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