Interim Farm and Industry Short Courses will be offered the weeks of Jan. 8-12 and Jan. 16-20 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

COURSES THE WEEK OF JAN. 8-12 (Monday through Friday)

Field Scout Training School
Instructors from Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology and Soil Science will cover pest identification and crop scouting techniques for field corn, alfalfa, soybeans and wheat, with emphasis on insects, diseases, weeds, and symptoms of nutrient deficiency, compaction and herbicide injury. Topics include seed identification, herbicide injury identification, soil and tissue sampling, nematode and insect sampling.
Instructors: Bryan Jensen, John Wedberg, Jerry Doll, Chris Boerboom Fee: $200

Using Computers in Farm Management
Learn accounting principles using AAIMS software, including setting up chart of accounts and applying that information to decision-making. Also covers methods for calculating cost of production analysis.
Instructor: Gary Frank Fee: $200

Milking Systems Series
Introductory milking systems courses designed for those with limited experience. Includes Introduction to the Milking Machine(Jan. 8), Managing Milk Quality and Mastitis (Jan. 9), Milking Parlor Design (Jan. 10), Milking Parlor Management (Jan. 11), and Introduction to Stray Voltage and Farm Wiring (Jan. 12).
Instructors: Doug Reinemann, Pamela Ruegg, Mark Cook, John Roberts
Fee: $125 for each day or $500 for the entire series.

COURSES THE WEEK OF JAN. 16-19 (Tuesday through Friday):

Advanced Dairy Reproduction
Students will become proficient in artificial insemination, ovarian palpation and pregnancy detection. Embryo transfer and ultrasound-guided oocyte aspiration will be demonstrated.
Instructor: David Northey Fee: $400

Pasture Management
Covers establishment, improvement and plant growth. In-depth discussions on pasture layout, fencing and water systems. Animal behavior on pasture, animal nutrient needs versus pasture growth, and supplemental feeding also covered.
Instructors: Daniel Undersander and Richard Cates Fee: $200

Livestock Marketing
Class will analyze various marketing methods, how prices are determined, interaction of supply and demand for meat, techniques of market management. Industry guests will assess the roles of producers, livestock markets, packers, retailers, food service and the public sector.
Instructor: Patrick Luby Fee: $200

Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Gardeners (Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 18-20)

Overview of market gardening will emphasize skills for smaller scale producers. Topics include soils, crop production, organic and IPM farming systems, season extension, pest management, equipment needs, marketing, community-supported agriculture, business planning, and more. Students should have gardening experience and desire to start a small business.
Coordinator: John Hendrickson; instructors: experienced growers and UW-Madison faculty

The registration deadline is Jan. 5; late registrations may be accepted if space is available. For registration forms or information on parking and lodging, call CALS Outreach Services, (608) 263-1672.