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Agricultural Accounting 10091186

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates

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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates

Dairy Nutrition 10091217

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

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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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates

Employer/Employee Relations 10091171

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

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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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates

Farm Tax Essentials 10091181

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates

Foundational Animal Biology 10091122

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

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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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates

Introduction To Agricultural Studies 10091101

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

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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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates

Lactating Cow Management Lab 10091125

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

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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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates

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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates

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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates