Farm Operator &
Agribusiness Newsletter
Continuing Education for People in the
Business of Farming
June 2015
Lakeshore Technical College, 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland Wisconsin
Greg’s
Last
Newsletter
This newsletter will be my last as I retire from Lakeshore
Technical College in mid-June. It’s time for me to
pursue other things such as traveling and catching up on
my farm building renovations and tending my small
Angus herd, but I don’t anticipate being put out to
pasture myself.
I Thank You and all the producers I have worked with
since coming to Wisconsin 23 years ago. It has truly
been my pleasure to serve producers and agribusiness
personnel. I believe that my personal development was
far greater than what I was able to provide my students.
Thank-you to LTC for providing me the means to carry
out my work. LTC’s willingness to advance and support
the Farm Business Program in both the LTC and Moraine
Park districts is greatly appreciated and beneficial to
producers and agribusiness alike.
It has been very rewarding working with U.W. Extension
and the Natural Resource and Conservation Service, and
many others in planning and delivering the Progressive
Operators Series each year as well as the countless other
programs like the Spanish Herdsperson trainings.
I would be remiss if I did not express sincere thanks to
the Kathleen Thiele, LTC’s Agriculture & Energy
Programming’s administrative specialist. Kitty, as she is
called, kept me on track and out of trouble for the 15
years I worked at LTC. If it wasn’t for Kitty and Becky
Paasch, the agriculture and energy programs would not
be nearly as effective.
I also want to recognize, by name, University of
Wisconsin Extension Agents Tina Kohlman, Scott
Gunderson, Mike Ballweg, and Alan Linnebur, as well as
Mike Patin, Sheboygan County NRCS District
Conservationist. They each have demonstrated how
beneficial outcomes result from unselfish team work.
Eastern Wisconsin is very fortunate in having these
people provide education to the agriculture sector of our
regional economy. Thank you to all.
I sincerely thank each of you for your
participation in our LTC Farm Business &
Production Management programming,
Greg Booher, semi-retired
☺
Agriculture Education
Opportunities Grow at LTC
So, What is Next?
Most often, when an institution indicates that changes are
coming, it means reductions. This is not the case for
LTC. Our Agriculture Programming is increasing to
include an associate degree in AgriBusiness in addition
to the Farm Operator courses that I have been teaching.
Although I have been delivering instruction in Fond du
Lac, Dodge, and Washington Counties in the MPTC
District, we didn’t have a formal agreement. Lakeshore
Technical College and Moraine Park Technical College
now have an official shared program agreement to
deliver Farm Operator and the Agribusiness Programs in
both districts. Notice the change to Farm Operator’s.
Classes that were taught as part of the Farm Business &
Production Management program will now be taught as
the Farm Operator’s Certificate Program. Students
will have two options: The first is to attend class in the
afternoon during the traditional semester with the
Agribusiness students. The second is to attend these
classes at two community locations in a more condensed
format during the winter months. The Farm Operator
Certificate classes are continuing education for people
employed in the business of farming versus the higher
rigor of the associate-degree Agribusiness classes.
Lakeshore Technical College -- Farm Business & Production Management Newsletter
Instructor: Greg Booher 960-0551
Is Staffing Your Dairy
Stealing Your Joy?
Does this have to be true?
If you’re trying to remember why you
grew your business to a size requiring
a large staff; you’re not alone. This
article isn’t about the transition from
the family-operated farm to today’s large operations.
The article isn’t going to dwell on the standard functions
of a human resource program.
Being up-to-date on employment law, following the
recommended procedures to successful hires, and
training new employees are critical to the success of your
business. In addition, continuous evaluation, motivation,
education, and development of employees is also
important to your business’s financial health.
These vital employee management procedures are
critical. However, even with these in place, I’m sure it
won’t be a revelation to many readers that these standard
practices do not ensure a “staffing panacea.” In the last
several months, many dairy farms seem to be under an
employment siege. It has become increasingly difficult
to find and to keep milking labor, professional herdspeople, and department heads.
Does this have to be true?
As a consultant, I have been inundated trying to help
dairy farm managers through their staffing struggles. But
is this the way agriculture staffing needs to be? If we’re
not being objective, can we fall into the assumption, “this
is the way it is?” You may have fallen into this trap if
you find yourself feeling consoled when you hear how
other dairies in your area are grappling with the same
issues. Therefore, I got to wondering if other industries
in the upper Midwest are struggling with the same
employment issues. Is the dairy labor struggle a result of
our industry not treating employees in a professionalenough manner? Are dairy production jobs relatively
low in compensation as compared to the non-agriculture
sector? Does our industry have a less-than-desirable
employment perception?
Assessment of Top Performing Dairies with a NonAgricultural Manufacturer in East Central WI
June 2015 Edition
I interviewed two very well managed dairies and one
manufacturing plant that employs 2000 production
employees.
Dairy Employment Observations
I found the two dairies are doing a good job of
implementing the standard employment techniques
recommended by professional human resource managers.
Both dairies are having more difficulty finding people to
staff their milking parlors. It was typical to have
Hispanics stop by each week looking for employment,
but this has become quite rare in the last year. They both
indicated it is extremely uncommon for Caucasians to be
seeking farm employment. They find it extremely
important to hire people who possess good attitudes.
They ask open-ended questions to determine if the
applicant has held positions where they had a “heart or
true passion” for their work. It’s important to create a
team environment where shared goals and continued
coaching is a priority. Even then, your best employees
will, in time, likely leave unless your business can
provide continued growth opportunities to sustain their
enthusiasm for work in your company.
Manufacturing Employment Observations
When a company employs 2000 production employees,
they implement the standard HR practices out of
necessity, and they realize that they must develop their
own techniques of finding and keeping desired
employees. A lack of interest in manufacturing is a
problem--just as it is in the dairy industry. Full-time
recruitment encourages a continuous flow of applicants
which increases the odds of finding the most desirable
applicants.
The manufacturing company has been able to reduce
their yearly turnover to just 5% by implementing a strict
regimen of screening potential new hires and sending
them through a rigorous training program. The HR
manager I interviewed indicated a high percentage of the
5% early culls are asked to leave within a few months of
their completing the new hire training. These people
often were able to “pull the wool” over the HR
manager’s eyes. These few folks are more likely to have
a substance abuse problem and have learned how to
mislead the employer during the hiring process.
My manufacturing source of employment information
has a very up-beat attitude about the people they are
hiring because of the results they are getting.
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Lakeshore Technical College -- Farm Business & Production Management Newsletter
Instructor: Greg Booher 960-0551
My Observations
As indicated by our top dairy producers, creating an
environment in which employees feel engaged in their
personal success leads to business success.
Don’t let yourself become negative with your
employment woes. Even though you may feel you are
being held hostage by employees demanding higher
wages, increasing your labor cost per hundred can
quickly bury your dairy. Increasing wages must result in
increased financial performance. Dan Wenzel of Dairy
Business Consulting, New London, Wisconsin, provided
a labor analysis from several 1000-cow dairies in eastern
Wisconsin. The summary indicates wages, especially for
the Hispanic labor force has been quickly escalating in
2015. New milking hires are starting at $10-11/hour.
The labor cost per hundred pounds of milk produced for
dairies harvesting their own feed and raising all their own
heifers was $3.48/cwt. in 2014. And those dairies
harvesting their own feed but not raising their own
heifers was $2.75/cwt. pounds of milk produced in 2014.
Dan stresses, “Throwing money at the challenge is not
the solution. We must employ people who share
management’s commitment to the industry. Treat them
like professionals with the expectation of driving down
your labor cost per hundred.”
In contrast, the large manufacturing plant is paying
$11.75/hour as a starting wage rate. As far as cash goes,
it appears dairy farms are paying a competitive starting
wage but many farms are not matching the incentives
offered by industry. The manufacturing plant pays a
$.50/hour night shift incentive and for satisfactory
performance, new associates receive a $.58/hour increase
every 26 weeks up to a maximum pay grade level. Once
an employee successfully applies to an advanced
position, it is at this time they will receive full employee
benefits.
Consider These Solutions
It’s clear the labor required to milk cows will be
escalating at a faster rate than most farms will be able to
tolerate, so we must get more output from every dollar
spent on labor. Set labor cost goals for: 1) pounds of
milk produced per full-time-equivalent and 2) pounds of
milk produced per hour of labor. For starters, you might
calculate how many pounds you are producing per full
time equivalent (FTE) that you employ.
Industry benchmarks are available but are plagued with
reporting noise and not extremely useful. A goal of 1.5
million pounds of milk produced per year per FTE or
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based on 2500 hours worked per year per FTE would be
600 pounds of milk produced per hour.
Secondly, production agriculture and agribusiness alike
must get the word out to youth about the tremendous
opportunities that abound in careers in all phases of
agriculture. The need for skilled and unskilled laborers is
tremendous. Careers in agriculture are now very
competitive with other industries with the exception of
the benefits offered by non-ag industry. Whether it is a
career in agriculture
engineering, professional
herds-people, dairy
industry support people
or agronomics –
agriculture careers are
desirable and
competitive.
Are there careers in Agribusiness?
You Bet!
Please read Greg’s article as printed at Hoard’s Dairyman:
http://www.hoards.com/IB_Agriculture_an_attractive_career
Does the
future of
dairy labor
availability
depend on a
change in
worker
perception?
LTC’s New Agribusiness Program – Begins August 31
Acquire an education in the high-demand career of
Agribusiness, with instruction including the latest advances
and cutting-edge technologies to gain the skills you need to
run your own agribusiness operation or help other agriculture
operations and producers become more successful:
Gain skills in:
• Agribusiness marketing & economics • Precision agriculture
• Financial management tools
• Animal science & nutrition
• Crop production
• Soil science
Flexible course offerings mean that you can attend the program in
person at LTC or MPTC or complete the program online.
Open House – Wednesday, June 24 – 3:30-6:30 p.m. @ LTC Cleveland
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LTC’s New “Agribusiness Science & Technology” Program
Wednesday, June 24, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Information Event for Interested Students
Reliance on agriculture in Wisconsin is as old as the Badger State itself. Since the inception of statehood in
1848, agriculture has been the stalwart of the Wisconsin economy, growing into a dynamic $88.3 billion
industry. If June is National Dairy Month, every month is Wisconsin Dairy Month as dairy contributes $43.4
billion to that total. But storm clouds may be brewing as the industry evolves into high tech careers while
grappling with a shortage of skilled labor at the same time.
“Running efficient and profitable operations requires knowledge of things like records and business
analysis, finance, purchasing and credit, farm business transfers, crop and soil management, and livestock
nutrition and management,” says Pat Staszak, Dean of Agriculture and Energy at Lakeshore Technical
College in Cleveland. “At the same time, small family farms have been swallowed up by larger farm
businesses and kids who grew up on those small farms have been leaving for opportunities in things like
manufacturing.”
The result is a shortage of skilled agriculture labor but a tremendous opportunity to enter the industry. The
U.S. Department of Agriculture studied the shortfall in agricultural jobs on a national basis, and estimated
that from 2010 to 2015 there would be about 54,400 openings each year in agriculture and natural
resource jobs, and about 29,300 college or university graduates to fill them. The biggest gap is in science
and engineering with over half of available positions going unfilled. The situation in Wisconsin is more
acute, as the dairy state is the largest cheese producer in the country at nearly 3 billion pounds annually, in
addition to its commodity crop industry.
Based on employment data, local surveys, and input from area agriculture advisory committees, Lakeshore
Technical College is introducing its first new agriculture program since 1974 with the Agribusiness Science
and Technology associate degree program. This LTC program meets at the Cleveland campus; however,
through a shared agreement, Moraine Park Technical College will also have classes at their district
campuses. Classes begin on August 31.
The program focuses on Agronomy, Farm Finance and Livestock sectors and will teach students how to
develop an agribusiness management plan that includes a crop management, livestock management, with
applications of technology, marketing, and economic strategies to the agribusiness industry.
“Even though the sheer number of farms may have declined, the infrastructure of agriculture continues to
grow and is increasingly complex,” says Instructor Craig Lallensack. “Agricultural output continues to
expand with the same amount or less of acreage, and that’s happening through technology, environmental
sciences and agricultural sciences. It’s likely there are jobs that will exist in agriculture sciences 10 years
from now that we haven’t even thought of yet.”
The Agribusiness Science and Technology program blends the talents of LTC instructors to cover all the
technology and financial aspects it takes to be successful in today’s challenging agribusiness environment.
Lallensack, who will head the program, holds a bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science from UW-Madison and
has nearly 20 years of experience as a herdsman and specializes in dairy cattle genetics.
The new program also has promise in creating career pathways by offering certificates in each of the
agribusiness segments or by using the entire program as a cost-effective springboard to a bachelors’
degree.
While the Agribusiness Science and Technology program may be the first new program at LTC in 40 years,
the prior Farm Business program is being revamped to meet community need. Current farm operators can
still receive continuing education in the areas of Financial, Business, Livestock and Crop and Soil
Management in the Farm Operator Certificate program.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Agribusiness Science & Technology program or any of LTC’s
other agriculture and energy programs (Dairy Herd Management, Wind Technician, Nuclear Technology, &
Agribusiness) should attend the JumpStart Information Session on June 24 at LTC anytime between 3:30
and 6:30 pm at the LTC Cleveland campus (Ag & Energy Building).
We look forward to seeing you on that date. Fall 2015 classes begin in late August.
If you are not able to attend this event, your program advisor is Don Geiger, and he can be reached at 920693-1378. Email: Donald.Geiger@GoToLTC.edu
On-Line Applications to these Agriculture & Energy Programs can be submitted at LTC’s website:
http://www.gotoltc.edu/how-to-apply/pursue-a-program/index.html
About Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College is a leading provider of technical education offering more than 120 career programs including associate degrees, technical
diplomas, technical certificates and apprenticeship programs. In addition, LTC offers distance learning, customized training to business and industry, and
continuing education opportunities.
Serving a 200,500-resident population in east central Wisconsin, LTC operates a main campus in Cleveland and additional learning sites at LTC Manitowoc,
LTC Sheboygan, LTC-Plymouth Science & Technology Center, and the Lakeshore Culinary Institute. The college also operates Community Education Centers
at area high schools in Elkhart Lake, Cedar Grove-Belgium, Howards Grove, Kiel, Mishicot, Oostburg, Plymouth, Random Lake, Reedsville, and Two Rivers;
and 27 distance learning sites. LTC’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the economy by preparing a workforce that is skilled, diverse and flexible. On
average, 87% of LTC graduates work in the LTC District which includes Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties, and parts of Calumet and Ozaukee Counties.
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agribusiness science & technology
Program Number 10-006-2
Associate Degree in Applied Science • Four Terms
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Successful individuals employed in agribusiness occupations understand the
importance of running efficient and profitable operations in the areas of records/
business analysis, credit/marketing/purchasing, farm business transfers, goal setting,
human relations, crop/soil management, and livestock nutrition/management.
Maximize your opportunities for success by increasing your agricultural business and
production management knowledge.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
• Develop an agri-business management plan.
• Apply economic and marketing strategies to agribusiness industry.
• Apply relevant technologies.
• Create a crop management plan.
• Create a livestock management plan.
• Investigate opportunities in agribusiness.
• Interact as a professional in agribusiness.
ADMISSIONS STEPS
• Work with Admissions Specialist to:
- Submit application and $30 fee.
- Complete an assessment for placement (Accuplacer or ACT).
- Submit official transcripts (high school and other colleges).
• Meet with program advisor/counselor to discuss program details.
APPROXIMATE COSTS
• $132 per credit (resident)
• $198 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related
exams, etc.) Visit gotoltc.edu/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees for details.
PLACEMENT SCORES
Accuplacer/ACT scores will be used to develop your educational plan. Contact your
program advisor/counselor for details.
SPECIAL NOTE
Students may alternately choose to earn the Agriculture Technician Technical Diploma
after completing Term 1 and Term 2 coursework. In addition, for students who are not
seeking a diploma, select courses in this program will provide focused certificates of
learning in agribusiness agronomy, agribusiness financial, and agribusiness livestock.
Catalog No.
Class Title Term 1
Credit(s)
10-006-110 Agricultural Finance
10-006-112 Farm Business Management
10-006-114 Intro to Animal Science
10-006-116 Intro to Soil Science
10-801-195 Written Communications
10-804-123 Math with Business Applications
Term 2
10-006-120 Animal Health
10-006-122 Principles of Crop Production
10-006-124 Principles of Animal Breeding
10-006-132 Reproductive Physiology
10-006-126 Agribusiness Economics
10-809-195 Economics
Term 3
10-006-140 Legal Aspects of Agribusiness
10-006-142 Advanced Dairy Management
10-006-144 Advanced Nutrition Principles
10-006-146 Precision Ag Technologies
10-809-196 Introduction to Sociology
14
2
3
3
3
3
3
17
10-006-130 Agricultural Marketing & Sales 10-006-134 Computer Apps & Animal Records
10-006-136 Principles of Agronomy
10-806-112 Principles of Sustainability
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication
10-809-198 Introduction to Psychology
Term 4
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
3
3
3
3
3
15
TOTAL 64
mptc classes
This program is shared with Moraine Park Technical College. MPTC district students
follow LTC’s admissions process; however, they are able to attend classes at a MPTC
campus classroom close to home by receiving both in-person and ITV-broadcast
instruction. MPTC Agribusiness Science & Technology program students will be issued
a laptop from LTC while learning and applying the program’s software applications.
CAREER & EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
LTC credits transfer to over 30 universities. For more information visit gotoltc.edu/
future-students/transfer.
CONTACT
Chou Yang, Admissions Specialist
920.693.1851 • chou.yang@gotoltc.edu
Curriculum and Program Acceptance requirements are subject to change.
Program start dates vary; check with your advisor/counselor for details.
2015-16
Advanced Dairy Management...advances the study of dairy herd
management systems including milking and feeding arrangements, herd health, herd
replacements, use of computer systems, personnel issues, and financial impact of
management decisions. PREREQUISITE: 10006134 Computer Apps and Animal
Records OR CONDITION: 310911 Dairy Herd management
Advanced Nutrition Principles...analyzes the anatomy and physiology of
the ruminant and mono-gastric digestive tract and factors affecting nutrient digestibility.
Biochemical and physiological functions of nutrients in ruminant and mono-gastric
animals will be compared. PREREQUISITE: 10006132 Reproductive Physiology OR
CONDITION: 310911 Dairy Herd Management
AgriBusiness Economics...introduces agricultural economic dimensions
and impacts, economic principles, calculation of economic returns, and evaluation
of economic alternatives. Other topics include capital use, cost appraisal, risk
considerations under a variety of economic conditions, farm credit sources, and creditor
relationships. PREREQUISITE: 10006110 Agricultural Finance
Agricultural Finance…introduces learner to major aspects of agribusiness
financial management through extensive problem solving, financial analysis and
financial planning. Students will describe and calculate sweet 16 ratios, business cash
flows, inventory controls, budgeting and borrowing considerations of various types of
agribusinesses. Software tools, such as QuickBooks and FINPACK, will be introduced.
Agricultural Marketing and Sales...provides the fundamental principles
and methods of marketing agricultural products, marketing processes and agencies,
pricing and merchandising of various products, and obtaining bargaining power.
Other topics include futures market structure andfunction; futures commodity contract
specifications; futures trading procedures; commodity futures trading strategies; and
an introduction to commodity options. PREREQUISITE: 10006110 Agribusiness
Economics OR CONDITION: 310911 Dairy Herd Management
Animal Health...examines the disease process and the immune response in
animals, common diseases of domestic livestock, and related intervention practices
with emphasis on maintaining healthy animals. PREREQUISITE: 10006114 Intro to
Animal Science
Computer Applications and Animal Records…introduces learner to
records management, the setup and use of a computerized record-keeping software
package, completion of a sample farm record problem utilizing a computerized
record program, a review of various recordkeeping systems, as well asthe selection
and implementation of various computerized record programs. Software tools,
such as QuickBooks, FINPACK, PCDART, and DairyCOMP 305, will be utilized.
PREREQUISITES: 10006110 Agricultural Finance and 10006124 Principles of Animal
Breeding OR CONDITION: 310911 Dairy Herd Management
Economics...provides the participant with an overview of how a market-oriented
economic system operates, and it surveys the factors which influence national
economic policy. Basic concepts and analyses are illustrated by reference to a
variety of contemporary problems and public policy issues. Concepts include scarcity,
resources, alternative economic systems. growth, supply and demand, monetary and
fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues. COREQUISITE:
10838105 Intro Readingand Study Skills or equivalent
Introduction to Sociology...introduces students to the basic concepts of
sociology: culture, socialization, social stratification, multi-culturalism, and the five
institutions, including family, government, economics, religion, and education. Other
topics include demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social
change, social organization, and workplace issues. COREQUISITE: 10838105 Intro
Reading and Study Skills or equivalent
Legal Aspects of AgriBusiness…provides students with pertinent
information of the legal liabilities and regulations for both state and federal of an
agribusiness. Course content includes legal descriptions, contractual agreements,
employee and consumer rights, insurance, debt collection, as well as bankruptcy
and employment protection issues as regulated by DOL, OSHA and DILHR.
PREREQUISITE: 10006130 Agricultural Marketing and Sales OR CONDITION:
310911 Dairy Herd Management
Math with Business Applications...covers real numbers, basic operations,
linear equations, proportions with one variable, percents, simple interest, compound
interest, annuity, apply math concepts to the purchasing/buying process, apply math
concepts to the selling process, and basic statistics with business/consumer applications.
PREREQUISITE: 10834109 Pre-Algebra or equivalent and COREQUISITE: 10838105
Intro Reading and Study Skills or equivalent
Oral/Interpersonal Communication...provides students with the skills to
develop speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening skills through
individual speeches, group activities, and other projects. COREQUISITE: 10838105
Intro Reading and Study Skills or equivalent
Precision Ag Technologies…provides the student the opportunity to
experience studies in agricultural precision technologies including bio-technologies,
application industries, livestock equipment, precision farming, financial resource
management, plant protection, sustainable agriculture, environmental impacts of
agriculture, agricultural workforce, and agricultural production. COREQUISITES:
10006140 Legal Aspects of Agribusiness and 10006142 Advanced Dairy Management
OR CONDITION: 310911 Dairy Herd Management
Principles of Agronomy…examines agronomy principles for Midwest
crops including basic components of plant growth, seed quality, plant parts, plant
growth and development, plant classification, maturity systems, and seeding rates.
PREREQUISITE: 10006122 Principles of Crop Production
Principles of Animal Breeding...applies genetic principles to livestock
improvement including elementary population genetics, phenotypic and genotypic
effects of selection, selection methods, and systems of mating. PREREQUISITE:
10006114 Intro to Animal Science
Principles of Crop Production…provides knowledge of crop and soil
nutrient management, including use of both commercial fertilizers and manure. Course
topics include purchase or lease options for land, agronomy consulting programs,
tillage and conservation plans, soil nutrient plans, cropping plans, managing nutrient
waste, crop harvest and storage and production records. PREREQUISITE: 10006116
Intro to Soil Science
Farm Business Management...provides learner with basic business
management practices including the development of a business plan, establishment of
short and long range goals, identification and implementation alternatives for reaching
goals, and development of strategies to monitor progress. The importance of designing
a business mission statement based on goals is emphasized. Software tools, such as
QuickBooks, FINPACK, PCDART and DairyCOMP 305, will be incorporated.
Principles of Sustainability…prepares students to develop sustainable
literacy, analyze interconnections among physical and biological sciences and
environmental systems, summarize effects of sustainability on health and well-being,
analyze connections among social, economic, and environmental systems, employ
energy conservation strategies to reduce use of fossil fuels, investigate alternative
energy options, evaluate options to current waste disposal/recycling in the U.S., and
analyze approaches used by your community.COREQUISITE: 10838105 Intro Reading
and Study Skills or equivalent
Intro to Animal Science...provides animal science fundamentals including
animal health, animal environments, anatomy and physiology, genetics and
reproduction, animal feedstuffs, and animal-related safety. Participants will experience
animal concepts through the completion of hands-on activities.
Reproductive Physiology...provides advanced study of the reproductive
processes of livestock including anatomy, endocrinology, gonadal function, fertility, and
factors influencing reproductive performance. COREQUISITE: 10006124 Principles of
Animal Breeding
Introduction to Psychology...introduces students to a survey of the
multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations
of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality,
deviance and pathology, physiological factors, and social influences. It directs the
student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in
personal, social, and vocational settings. COREQUISITE: 10838105 Intro Reading
and Study Skills or equivalent
Written Communication...teaches the writing process, which includes
prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. Through a variety of writing assignments, the
student will analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format
and design documents based on subject matter and content. Keyboarding skills are
required for this course. It also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the
analysis of a variety of written documents. PREREQUISITE: 10831103 Intro to College
Wrtg equivalent and COREQUISITE: 10838105 Intro Rdg & Study Skills or equivalent
Intro to Soil Science...provides fundamental of soil’s physical properties,
chemical properties, biological properties, soil formation, classification, essential
nutrient and soil survey. There will be emphasis on soil and water conservation
practices that can be used to reduce soil erosion. Participants will experience soils
concepts through lab and in the field activities.
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