UNC Thrive Path

Do you have a high potential employee that needs an on farm training pathway for management or succession?

Do you have a family member or current employee that you may want to prepare for succession planning?

The Dairy Apprenticeship Program provides a earn as you learn approach to developing on the farm pathways in dairy science and management.

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Key Topics Covered:

• Animal Handling and Farm Safety

• Herd and Calf Management

• Animal Reproduction

• Milk quality, sanitation & safety practices

• Farm management fundamentals

• Leadership and Management Development

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Program Details:

Benefits: Employee training, credentials, and career pathways. Increased employee retention, customized training plan, most trainings are FREE to the participants thanks to NYS Apprentice-ship funding, farms receive a small tax incentive

The first apprenticeship training cohort starts JULY 2025.

For more information contact: Julia Smith, Director of Learning and Development, UNC Dairy 585-590-2281 or email: jxsmith@uncdairy.com

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