Agriculture, Horticulture & Natural Resources

With the introduction of automation to the dairy industry, agriculture businesses need skilled workers to install, design, troubleshoot and repair automated systems. Fox Valley Technical College recently added a one-year Dairy Automation technical diploma to address this industry need, combining courses from the agriculture and automation departments. Students in the program gain hands-on expertise in agriculture and

Two associate degree options added to Horticulture program This fall, Fox Valley Technical College added new options for Horticulture students interested in two different career pathways related to landscaping. Instructor Rox Olesen and student Emmi Heikkinen were recently interviewed by Hayley Tenpas during WHBY’s Focus on Careers. They explain how the two new associate degree programs, Greenhouse Operations and Landscape

New technical diploma offering starts in the fall Advances in technology are impacting numerous industries and the agriculture industry is no exception. This fall, the college is launching a technical diploma in Dairy Automation to support a career in this growing area. Sarah Mills Lloyd, department chair of Horticulture, Farm Operations and Farm Business Production

Long-time community partner donates protective gear A generous donation from a local employer and long-standing community partner is a welcome layer of protection for students, faculty and staff at Fox Valley Technical College. As students in agriculture, construction and transportation-related programs return to class this fall, they will benefit from a hefty supply of new

Tuition for new certificate currently covered by state grant The Meat Processing Specialist certificate is a new offering at Fox Valley Technical College that can be completed in one semester and fully prepares students for an in-demand career in the meat processing industry. Through a limited-time grant, tuition for this certificate is covered by the Wisconsin Department of

Natural Resources students learn how to assess local trout population What a way to end the semester: wading around in a rural Waupaca County stream to conduct a trout population assessment. “I am a very firm believer in getting the experience firsthand,” says student Jack Stecker. “You can read about a lot of this in

Career Program: Outdoor Power Equipment TechnicianOriginally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonAttended FVTC: Fall 2017 – Spring 2019, Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 Why did you choose the Outdoor Power Equipment Technician career program? Growing up I loved (and still love) taking things apart and figuring out how they work. I took a small engines class in high school and found

Fox Valley Technical College will host its 72nd annual Farm Tour on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, with virtual tours of two local farms at an in-person event at the Appleton campus.  The event is open to anyone interested in effective agriculture production practices, new dairy calf housing and milking facilities, and technologies such as on-farm

FVTC student competitors advance to national level After being held virtually the past two years, students in FVTC’s Agriculture programs have proven a return to face-to-face competition is a winning idea. The students recently competed in the Wisconsin Professional Agricultural Student (PAS) state competition in the Wisconsin Dells. The events give students an opportunity to compete in individual