Be a part of FISC, wherever you are!
FISC has always offered relevant and practical courses, and now they are online.
Whether you are a high school Junior or Senior, a farmer or food producer, or an agricultural professional working in the field, you can take advantage of the leading-edge and trusted education offered through FISC, without leaving home!
Choose an online course to meet your needs:
Description: Examines areas related to the care and management of dairy calves and heifers (pre-fresh). Discusses the following topics: newborn calf processing; evaluation of calf housing and sanitation audits; common diseases and symptoms; growth and performance; evaluation of heifer housing; growth and body condition scoring; raising the replacement heifer; breeding the replacement heifer. This course is Part 1 in the Dairy Healthworkers series of online courses.
Who Should Take This Course:
- Current dairy workers and employees who care for calves and/or heifers
- Future dairy workers and employees who care for calves and/or heifers
- Anyone wanting further information and training on caring for dairy calves and heifers
Syllabus: Coming Soon!
When is it Offered: Summer 2020 (July 6 – August 31)
Format: 8 weeks, not-for-credit, self-paced
Cost: $ 225
Instructor: Kalyanna Williams, Faculty Associate, UW-Dairy Science
To Register: Visit Eventbrite here to register
Description: Introduces Spanish language vocabulary and grammar for use in the dairy industry. Covers relevant terminology and syntax for basic communication and understanding. Examines the characteristics of Latinx/Hispanx culture, as well as this cultural context in the workplace on the dairy farm.
Who Should Take This Course:
- Current or future dairy farm owners, managers, supervisors, or shift leads who supervise or hire Spanish-speaking employees
- Agriculture professionals working within the dairy industry
- Anyone who is interested in learning related vocabulary and phrases for use on-farm or in the dairy industry
Syllabus: Coming Soon!
When is it Offered: Fall 2020; October 26-December 21
Format: 8 weeks, not-for-credit, self-paced w/optional weekly live sessions
Cost: $ 325
Instructors:
Carolina Pinzón-Sanchez, Owner, Forte Dairy
Trisha Wagner, Farm Management Program Manager, Division of Extension
Jennifer Blazek, Director, Farm & Industry Short Course
To Register: Visit Eventbrite here to register
Not-for-credit courses are offered as self-paced, 100% online courses. There’s an opportunity to receive a certificate of completion at the end of each course. Please see each course’s syllabus for specifics requirements to receive a certificate of completion.