Undergraduate

Dairy Management

Explore both practical and economic aspects of dairy production while gaining hands-on experience in farm management.

Degree

Minor

Location

Durham, NH

Courses

Credit

20 hrs.

Full-time

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Part-time

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Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems

The Dairy Management minor at UNH provides specialized training in dairy industry operations and science. You’ll explore practical and economic aspects of dairy production while gaining hands-on experience in farm management.

Coursework combines agricultural science with business principles, preparing you for careers in dairy operations and agribusiness. The curriculum builds expertise in modern dairy practices, positioning you for success in farm management and production roles.

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems Department

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Peter Erickson

Extension Dairy Specialist

Professor

Peter.Erickson@unh.edu

Keener Dairy Research Building, Durham, NH 03824

(603) 862-1909

What is dairy management?

Learn the fundamentals of running a dairy farm in this minor, from caring for the animals to managing the business end of the operation. In addition to courses in animal science, including biology, animal health, nutrition, genetics and reproduction, you’ll be introduced to areas such as agribusiness finance, personnel management and public relations. Combine this minor with a major in animal science, biology or sustainable agriculture to enhance your career opportunities or prepare for future graduate studies.

Why study dairy management at UNH?

At UNH, you’ll have exceptional access to hands-on learning opportunities through our modern dairy facilities, the Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center and the Burley-DeMerritt Organic Dairy Research Farm. We’re also one of only four universities in the country to offer a student-run dairy through the Cooperative Real Education in Agricultural Management program, better known as CREAM. Students in the year-long program run an actual dairy cooperative, managing every aspect of the herd.

Potential career areas

Agribusiness
Biology
Business management
Extension
Farm management
Farm ownership
Pharmaceuticals
Product sales
Research

Curriculum & Requirements

Program Description

Learn the fundamentals of running a dairy farm in this minor, from caring for the animals to managing the business end of the operation. In addition to courses in animal science, including biology, animal health, nutrition, genetics and reproduction, you’ll be introduced to areas such as agribusiness finance, personnel management and public relations. Combine this minor with a major in animal science, biology, or agriculture and food systems to enhance your career opportunities or prepare for future graduate studies.

Requirements for the Program

Academic policies related to Minors.

A minor in Dairy Management consists of 20 credits with C- or better and a 2.0 grade point average in subjects that the minor department approves. Courses taken on the pass/fail basis cannot be used for a minor. No more than 8 credits used to satisfy major requirements may be used for the minor.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses
AAS 425	Introduction to Dairy Herd Management	4
ANSC 710	Dairy Nutrition	4
ANSC 715	Physiology of Lactation	4
Select 8 credits from the following:
AAS 423	Dairy Selection	2
ANSC 650	Dairy Industry Travel Course	1
ANSC 698	Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management (CREAM) (must be taken for 2 semesters)	4
ANSC 728	Advanced Dairy Management II	4

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Cooperative Real Education in Agricultural Management (CREAM)

CREAM is a student-run cooperative in which 25 UNH students operate and manage a small business consisting of a registered Holstein dairy herd. CREAM is a yearlong course that gives students the opportunity to gain hands on experience in working with the dairy cows. Each fall, the herd is passed on to a new group of students with the help of a transition team of student advisors, as well as dairy center personnel, and faculty advisors. CREAM has been operating at UNH since 1997 and has progressed as a program each year due to the dedication and commitment of the students, faculty, and dairy center staff.

CREAM