JeriLynn Zutz

CLEVELAND, WI–

Ten students recently graduated from the Lakeshore Technical College Farm Business and Production Management program. The students were recognized at LTC’s Farm Business/Dairy Herd Management Appreciation Banquet at Millhome Supper Club in Kiel.  

LTC Vice President of Instruction Tom Hilke and Wisconsin Technical College System Educational Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dr. James Gibson conferred the diplomas.

Dairy Herd Management Student JeriLynn Zutz, Valders, received the Hoard’s Dairyman Award. The award is given to an outstanding student whom classmates deem will be the most beneficial asset to the dairy industry. The award recognizes Zutz for exemplifying good character, high academic achievement and community mindedness.

Farm Business and Production Management graduates and their Wisconsin hometowns include:

Cato: Jennifer Riederer.

Cedar Grove: Mark Navis.

Cleveland: Michael Gabsch.

Elkhart Lake: Matt Winkel.

Manitowoc: Eugene Neuser, Kennard Wagner.

Mishicot: Gary Princl.

Port Washington: Peter Becker.

Reedsville: Jason Baroun.

Whitelaw: Joseph Resch.

The Farm Business and Production Management program provides continuing education to individuals in the business of farming, including farm operators, farm operations staff and other agribusiness professionals.

The five-year program meets at eight locations in a five-county area and addresses such topics as business analysis, livestock management and nutrition, employee/employer relations, credit/marketing/purchasing and crop/soil management.

The Dairy Herd Management program teaches students how to run successful operations built on solid herdsperson skills, effective management skills and use of technology. Students learn skills and gain knowledge through classroom instruction, laboratory training and on-farm experience.

The one-year program prepares students for careers as dairy herd managers, farm owners and Dairy Herd Improvement Association supervisors.

For more information about the LTC Farm Business and Production Management program, contact Instructor Jason Fischer at 920-693-1645 or Instructor Greg Booher at 920-960-0551. For more information about the LTC Dairy Herd Management program, contact Instructor Sheryl Nehls at 920-693-1258 or visit www.gotoltc.com.

About Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College is a leading provider of technical education offering 100 career programs including associate degrees, technical diplomas, technical certificates, and apprenticeship programs. In addition, LTC offers distance learning, customized training to business and industry, and continuing educational opportunities.

Serving a 200,500-resident population in east central Wisconsin, LTC operates a main campus in Cleveland; additional learning sites at LTC Manitowoc and LTC Sheboygan; outreach centers at area high schools in Kiel, Mishicot, Plymouth, Random Lake, Reedsville, and Two Rivers; and 27 distance learning sites. LTC’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the economy by preparing a workforce that is skilled, diverse and flexible. On average, 79% of LTC graduates work in the LTC District which includes Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties, and parts of Calumet and Ozaukee Counties. Visit LTC at: gotoltc.edu.