2. University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Dairy Science By Ted Halbach Extension Youth Specialist/Dairy Cattle Evaluation Instructor elcome to the

3. Why College and Dairy Science? Opportunity – USDA reports 48,000 positions available in agriculture with only 45,700 college graduates to fill them. – 200,000 dairy industry or related jobs in Wisconsin according to Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture Ben Brancel

4. Industry Scope Wisconsin - Still America’s Dairyland Dairy product sales represent 51.2% of the states agriculture worth $2.9 billion. #2 nationally in milk production (23.1 billion lbs). #2 nationally in number of cows (1,365,000). #3 nationally in per capita production (4,373 lbs). #1 nationally in herds (20,645). A Worldwide leader in genetics, products and services

5. Industry Scope The U.S. Dairy Industry - A World Leader 9,160,000 cows 87,669 herds 162,711 million lbs. of production (21% of world production)

6. Why College and Dairy Science? Rewards – financial U.S. News reports college graduates earn 77% more than high school graduates – job satisfaction

7. The UW - Madison Dairy Science Undergraduate Degree Program

8. UW-Madison in the Rankings: #1 Dairy Science Program (The Gourman Report) #8 Public National University (U.S. News) #6 “Top 100 Values” of all state-assisted universities(Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine)

9. Equipping Students for 21 st Century Careers The college’s goal is to insure that every student develops: The ability to think critically and creatively… The ability to communicate effectively… A global perspective:an appreciation for interdependencies… The ability to work with others… Specialized knowledge in at least one discipline… A respect for truth, a tolerance for diverse view and a sense of professional ethics.

10. The Dairy Science Faculty Our faculty is committed to excellence in research, instruction and extension. Our Student to faculty ratio is 10:1 -80% of students admitted as freshmen will graduate Dr. Louis Armentano, Chair

11. The Undergraduate Instruction Faculty: Dr. Louis Armentano, Nutrition,Department Chair Dr. David Combs, Nutrition Dr. Ric Grummer, Nutrition Dr. Michel Wattiaux, Management Dr. Roger Palmer, Management Dr. Lewis Sheffield, Physiology Dr. Milo Wiltbank, Reproductive Physiology Dr. George Shook, Genetics Ted Halbach, Dairy Cattle Evaluation

12. Three Degree Programs - 5 curriculum options 1.Natural Sciences Excellent preparation for: a)Veterinary Medicine b)Medical School c)Graduate School d)Careers in research, biotechnology and genetics

13. Three Degree Programs - 5 curriculum options 2.International Agriculture Prepares you for careers in international trade and agribusiness

14. Three Degree Programs - 5 curriculum options 3.Agricultural Sciences a)Production Systems b)Social Science c)Business  Dairy Enterprise Management

15. More About… the Dairy Enterprise Management Specialization* * Modeled after the “Certificate in Business” Program for non-business majors Core Courses Include: –Introductory Accounting/Accounting Principles –Introduction to Finance –Marketing Management –Organizational Behavior

16. Dairy Enterprise Management Specialization (cont.)...plus two elective courses from the following: –Small Business Management –Human Resource Management –The Real Estate Process –International Business –Management of Service and Manufacturing Operations –Business Law –Principles of Risk Management

17. Graduates in Agricultural Sciences pursue careers in: Journalism Nutrition Consulting A.I. Dairy Product Promotion Financial Consulting Dairy Herd Management Sales Computers Ag Policy Extension Breed Associations Ag Education

18. Be Sure to Ask About: The Cost Scholarships Financial Aid Part Time Employment Internship Opportunities

19. What does it cost at Madison? 2000-01 Undergraduate Budgets

20. Scholarships –Over $400,000 available in CALS –$25,000 awarded by Dairy Science –Incoming Dairy Science freshmen for Fall 2000 will average $1,500 –YOU MUST APPLY!!!! (January 15 deadline!)

21. Financial Aid 75% of UW-Madison students receive some assistance Apply as soon after January 1, 2001 as possible. Best if completed by February 15.

22. Part Time Employment –Over 40 student positions are available in Dairy Science Dairy Herds Research Laboratories Administrative Offices

23. Extracurricular Activities –Badger Dairy Club

24. Badger Dairy Club World Dairy Expo Trips The Badger Invitational Sale

25. Extracurricular Activities Dairy Judging –7 National Intercollegiate Contest Championships

26. Housing –Residence Halls –Alpha Gamma Rho –Delta Theta Sigma –Babcock House –Association of Women in Agriculture

27. Visit our website http://www.wisc.edu/dysci/

28. ....you can at UW-Madison! hy not study to be the best?