Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Dairy Goat Herd Management
Certificate
An experienced producer or novice goat farmer can enroll in the certificate to fine tune their farm management skills and gain the knowledge to support a full-time commercial dairy goat operation. A student may choose to take just one course or the whole certificate. The courses average 6-10 hours in length and can be taken anywhere. The student will gain skills needed to begin, maintain, manage, and profit from a commercial dairy goat operation. The program includes presentations from speakers of expertise offering their knowledge and experiences in the commercial goat industry.
What you'll learn
- A student may choose to take just one course or the whole certificate
- The courses average 6-10 hours in length and can be taken anywhere.
- The student will gain skills needed to begin, maintain, manage, and profit from a commercial dairy goat operation
- The program includes presentations from speakers of expertise offering their knowledge and experiences in the commercial goat industry
- Earn a non-degree certificate in goat herd management to develop your management skills to own and operate a dairy goat operation
Where it leads
This program leads to a Certificate. Talk with an advisor about transfer options and continuing education from here; see how Southwest Tech credentials stack.
Cost and next steps
Tuition depends on your course load; Paying for college covers current tuition, aid, and scholarships. When you're ready: apply, meet with an advisor, and register.
From the College's published program catalog. Reviewed July 2026.