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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dairy grazing apprenticeship is the first accredited apprenticeship program for farming in the united states

make a difference. become a Master dairy grazier

Brandon and Glenn

“From the day we started working together on our three-year-plan, I told Brandon, 'You're not my hired man; you're my partner.”

Case Study

From Our Calendar

2018-09-25 10:00 am

Agroforestry, Pollinators and Grazing | Brattset Family Farm, N2437 Brattset Lane, Jefferson, WI 53549

2018-10-02

North Central WI Pasture Walk | Bures Farm N6071 Rosedale Rd, Deerbrook, WI

2018-10-02 01:00 pm

Dairy Grazing Pasture Walk | Ricky and Thelma Heidel-Baker, W6174 County Rd. SS, Random Lake, WI

2018-10-02

World Dairy Expo | Alliant Energy Center, Madison WI

2018-10-30

DGA & Great River Graziers Fall Fling Pasture Walk | Springside Farm (Haugen), 12620 Deer Rd, Canton, MN

2018-12-11

North Central WI Pasture Walk | Robert Brandt Farm 1108 Ancestor Ln, Mosinee, WI

In The News

July 14 2018

DGA is Hiring School Director for New Managed Grazing Innovation Center

Join our team!! DGA is seeking a School Director for its new Managed Grazing Innovation Center (MGIC). The mission of MGIC is to provide high quality education on managed grazing production systems, farm business management, and conservation stewardship in an online format.

July 05 2018

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Offers Opportunities

Master Dairy Graziers in Missouri are looking for motivated individuals to train to become managers and dairy farm business owners. It's great place to work and learn. Find out more about DGA in the Show-Me State!

June 12 2018

Hannah Molitor Joins SFA to Coordinate DGA & Boost Grass-Fed Dairy Farms in Minnesota

DGA is pleased to partner with the Sustainable Farming Association and to welcome Hannah Molitor as Education Coordinator in central Minnesota.

April 23 2018

Greening pastures: Mary C Anderson earns Gaylord Nelson Earth Green Award

DGA Education Coordinator and Director of River Country RC &D, Mary C. Anderson, has been honor with the Gaylord Nelson Green Earth Award for her dedication to managed grazing and family scale agriculture.

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