Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship is a structured system of training designed to prepare individuals for skilled occupations by combining on-the-job training with related instruction. Apprentices earn while they learn and their skills are nationally recognized.For 100 years, skilled trades have used Apprenticeship to train certified skilled workers and ensure their standard of training.

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From Our Calendar

2019-06-21

SFA Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Field Day | Voss Organic Farm, 27725 Business 23 E, Paynesville, MN

2019-06-27

Pasture Walk | Carl & Carol Flaig Farm, 5417 County Rd M, Junction City, WI

2019-07-17

Van Langen Dairy Pasture Walk | Ron & Ester Van Langen Farm 1222001 Chesak Rd, Edgar, WI

2019-07-25

DGA New Hampshire Pasturing Calves & Heifers Event | Haynes Dairy, 23 Tengren Ave, Claremont NH

2019-08-08

DGA National Master Summit | Turkey Run, Marshall, Indiana

2019-08-15

Grazing School | Kellogg Biological Station-W.K. Kellogg Farm Pasture Dairy Center, 10461 N 40th St, Hickory Corners, MI 49060, USA

2019-08-21

Iowa State U Extension and DGA Pasture Walk | Andy Schaefer Farm, Garnavillo, IA

2019-10-01

World Dairy Expo 2019 | Alliant Energy Center - Madison, WI

In The News

June 04 2019

Honoring the Milk, Honoring the Farm

Second-year Dairy Grazing Apprentice, Jessica Matthews, considers the journey of milk from cow to consumer and the ongoing dairy crisis.

May 01 2019

The Changing Face of the Family Farm: How Farmers are Staying Viable

Meagan Farrell, an Apprentice with her father Master Dairy Grazier, Bert Paris, faces challenges to industry with a passion for dairy farming as a way of life and a profession.

April 30 2019

Dairying for the Future: Soil Conservation and Economic Viability

Managed-grazing dairies conserve soil and support rural communities by offering opportunities for farms to be transferred from one generation to the next.

April 03 2019

Veterans, Dairy Work for Dreams

DGA is a veteran friendly organization that is helping heroes continue a life of integrity, honorable work, and service to our nation by providing a pathway into dairy farming.