Agriculture, Horticulture & Natural Resources

Did you know Fox Valley Technical College is home to one of the region’s most hands‑on, nature‑powered learning environments? FVTC’s Horticulture program gives students the chance to study plant science in real greenhouses, explore careers that range from landscaping to greenhouse operations, and gain practical skills that local employers look for. Recently, instructor Cat Franzke

You won’t find Jeffrey Wiley sitting behind a desk. “I always have to be doing something,” Jeffrey says. “I can’t sit still. If I’m not working with my hands, I start to get anxious.” His current project is his farmhouse in Berlin, Wisconsin, which he’s remodeling (next up: flooring) and figuring out along the way.

Justin Wege was a farm kid, so he knows how to work hard. From his early mornings milking cows to years in dealership service management, Justin’s path to teaching was shaped by hands-on experience. As the Department Chair for the FVTC Precision Agriculture and Agriculture Mechanics programs, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his

The shelves are stocked, and once again, Fox Valley Technical College is grateful to community partner J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc for a generous donation of SAFEGEAR® personal protection equipment (PPE). This latest contribution builds on an initial gift and includes co-branded jackets, vests and safety glasses – adding about 25% more gear to fill

Fox Valley Technical College’s Veterinary Technician program is entering an exciting new chapter. Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, the program will move its animal handling, care and surgical courses to Apple Valley Veterinary Clinic (AVVC) in Appleton. This new partnership gives students more space and hands-on learning opportunities as the program continues to grow.

FVTC Agriculture students recently got a firsthand look at the future of farming –right in their own (campus) backyard. During a recent class, FVTC industry partner Riesterer & Schnell brought its autonomous tractor and tillage tool to campus for a live field demonstration. The John Deere prototype 8R 410 uses AI, GPS and cameras to

Career Program: Greenhouse Operations and Landscape HorticultureOriginally From: GreenwoodCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I love working outside in nature and understanding how plants grow what they need to live. I find it rewarding to get a harvest from a plant to make some awesome dishes. I love getting my hand dirty and

Just days into the new semester, Natural Resources Technician students traded their desks for nature’s classroom: the Collins Marsh Wildlife Area in Manitowoc County. Arriving before dawn, students in Wildlife Management class joined forces with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to assist with its annual waterfowl banding efforts. The hands-on experience is more

At Fox Valley Technical College, the number of apprenticeship students has been growing, up 29 percent since 2021. The college is also continually looking at trends and ways to strengthen and expand apprenticeship, co-op and workplace learning opportunities in all areas of study.