Dairy Technician
Degrees and Programs
Over the next five years, there is an anticipated need for 300-400 new dairy industry employees in the Midwest. The dairy technician certification diploma is your “stepping stone” to the dairy industry in Nebraska.
Pohlman Ag Complex Tour
Courses and Program Options
Career Information
Career opportunities also exist in an increasing number of large dairy farms, including family farm operations, in Nebraska. Graduates can return to their own dairy farms with an emphasis on grass-based systems. With increasing milk production, you will also find job opportunities in the milk- and cheese-processing industry.
Salary Information
Salaries vary depending on place of employment.
Brandon Christiansen, BC Farms
Ron Coufal, Beef Feedlot Owner/Farm Operator
Brian Coufal, Beef Feedlot Owner/Farm Operator
Ivan Lentsch, Precision Planting
Aaron Sauser, Lindsay Corporation
Jim Miller, Jim Miller Farm
Dennis Smydra, AKRS
Kathy Neidig, Neidig Farms Cattle Company
Van Neidig, Neidig Farms Cattle Company
David Brunsing, Midwest Bank
Kyle Schmit, Manzer Equipment
Dakota Buss, Hefty Seed
Conner Buss, Farming
Jason Kvols, Farm Bureau
Logan McKeon, Wolken Seed
Philip Swantek, Hoegemeyer Seed
Cassie Heithold, Helena
Chance Lambrecht, CVA
Rob Thomas, Farmer's Pride