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.