Agriculture, Horticulture & Natural Resources

Career Program: Agribusiness, Animal ScienceOriginally From: RosendaleCurrent Residence: RosendaleAge: 20Years of Attendance at FVTC: Fall 2022 – Fall 2024 Why did you choose to study this field? I grew up on a dairy farm and have always had a passion for agriculture. My dream is to one day own a farm and I wanted to gain more knowledge on the best way to

Teaching students to care for the land is a dream come true for Horticulture instructor If you ask Chuck Stangel to tell you about the best job he’s ever had, he will not hesitate: “Right here. Right now. This is it. Being able to interact with really capable people, to have this rich, eclectic student

Career Program: Natural ResourcesOriginally From: SobieskiCurrent Residence: SobieskiYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2023 Why did you choose this career program? I decided to study Natural Resources because I am happiest when I am out in nature. I feel as though you should choose a career path in which you truly enjoy what you do every day. What are you learning about

Career Program: Natural Resources TechnicianOriginally From: Fond du LacCurrent Residence: Fond du LacAge: 21Years of Attendance at FVTC: Fall 2022-Spring 2024 Why did you choose to study this field? I have always been fascinated by the natural world; I feel compelled to use my passion to be a steward of our natural resources for the glory of God and the

Please join us in congratulating Mike Fassbender for receiving the Wisconsin SkillsUSA Post-Secondary Advisor of the Year Award. Mike is an instructor in the FVTC Outdoor Power Equipment Technician program and is not only a dedicated advisor to FVTC students, he is also an enthusiastic supporter of SkillsUSA in Wisconsin. He ensures that these career development opportunities

Congratulations to students from the Fox Valley Technical College Agriculture programs, who took home honors in two recent competitions. This February, the students competed in the Midwest Dairy Challenge (photo on left) and the 2024 Wisconsin Professional Agriculture Student Competitive Events Conference (photo on right). Events like these are important because they not only help students build

Natural Resources students learn through fieldwork projects Heidi Docter’s path to Fox Valley Technical College began at a local four-year university. As an English major, Heidi took multiple environmental literature classes and credits them with reigniting her love for natural resources. After finishing her bachelor’s degree, she wanted a career in natural resources but felt

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