Agribusiness

With the future of agriculture rapidly evolving, colleges are redefining their curriculum to better prepare a tech-savvy workforce.  At FVTC, students are learning that things like drones, GPS, infrared scanning and other key technological advancements are a big part of today’s farming operations.  The Precision Agriculture Technician technical diploma is a relatively new offering at

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

Wichman Farms is home to three graduates As we celebrate National Ag Day, it’s important to remember Agriculture continues to be one of Wisconsin’s largest industries, contributing an estimated $104.8 billion annually to the state’s economy. One of those contributors is Wichman Farms in Appleton, operated by brothers Mark and Bruce, and Mark’s son Brad.

College’s Farm Operation program highlighted In 2021, “The Great Resignation” was coined as a way to describe the surge of people quitting their jobs due to the pandemic. It’s impacted almost every sector of the workforce, including agriculture where the Job Center of Wisconsin lists almost 1,100 jobs available for agriculture occupations. Fox Valley Technical College’s

Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agronomy and Precision Agriculture Technician Career Programs: Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agronomy and Precision Agriculture TechnicianHometown: BrillionCurrent Residence: BrillionAge: 20Attended FVTC: Fall 2017 – Present Why did you choose the ​Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agronomy and Precision Agriculture Technician  programs? I have a strong passion for agriculture that stems from being born and

Agribusiness Science and Technology – Agronomy/Precision Agriculture Technician Career Programs: Agribusiness Science and Technology – Agronomy and Precision Agriculture TechnicianHometown: RubiconCurrent Residence: RubiconAge: 19Attended FVTC: Fall 2017 – Present Why did you choose the Agribusiness Science and Technology – Agronomy and Precision Agriculture Technician programs? I came from a small dairy farm and wanted to stay involved in agriculture because, no