U.S. Dairy Education & Training Consortium
The U.S. Dairy Education & Training Consortium (USDETC) is a multi-university organization established in 2008 to provide education and training to the next generation of the dairy industry. A rising number of institutions have dispersed their dairy herds and decreased the number of dairy science courses taught. The program seeks to lessen the effects of these trends by providing a comprehensive program in large herd management, through a partnership between academia, industry professionals, and dairy producers.
LOCATION
The program is held annually for 6 weeks in Clovis, New Mexico during the summer. There are approximately 50 herds within 20 miles, with all types of housing and parlors.
FINANCIAL AID
​Students enrolled or recently graduated from US or Canadian universities are eligible to receive a scholarship that covers most of the cost to participate in the consortium.
EDUCATION
Renowned dairy faculty from universities across the country provide classroom learning and field experience in a variety of dairy science topics.