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.

The Milkhouse

Certified organic creamery

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achive your dream. get started as a dairy grazing Apprentice

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

make a difference. become a Master dairy grazier

Introducing Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship

From Our Calendar

2020-08-20 01:00 pm

MN Pasture Walk: Temporary Fence Tips & Tricks for Managed Grazing | Walter Organic Family Farm, 11034 110th St, Villard, MN

2020-09-02 11:00 am

MN Fall Pasture Walk | Derek Schmitz Farm, 25113 County Rd 50, Cold Spring, MN 56320

2020-09-24 11:00 am

MN Fall Pasture Walk | Valley View Dairy, 2889 30th St. NW, Maple Lake, MN

2020-09-29

CANCELLED - World Dairy Expo 2020 | Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI

2020-10-09 11:00 am

MN Late Fall Pasture Walk | Seven Pines Farm and Fence, 18618 Co. Rd. 23, Verndale, MN

In The News

August 10 2020

Featured Farm: Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport, Maine

Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance (NODPA) shares some of the great work happening in regenerative dairy systems at Wolfe's Neck Farm, DGA's partner in Maine.

August 06 2020

First-Generation Dairy Farmer

NRCS assistance is making it possible for beginning farmer and Apprentice, Jack Schouweiler, to take over an organic dairy farm gradually from Master Dairy Grazier, Ben Wagner.

August 06 2020

Perfecting the Pasture Model

Thelma Heidel-Baker and Ricky Baker run Bossie Cow Farm, a 100% grass-fed organic dairy, near Random Lake, WI. The Bakers milk 50 cows and pasture their animals on 80 acres.

July 29 2020

Hot Cows Need Water Supply

A recent DGA webinar explored Pasture Water Systems, including options, materials, construction and locations, for helping to keep cows safe in the heat.