U.S. Dairy Education & Training Consortium

10/01/2026

Check out our feature in Progressive Dairy Magazine- Beyond the herd: A look inside the U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium!!

The link is in our bio!

09/23/2026

Hilmar is looking for a dairy coordinator.
Contact:
Nate Jaeger
Manager, Dairy Relations |Hilmar Cheese Company
209-449-9826| [email protected]

Coordinator - Dairy Relations (Hybrid with Travel)

08/13/2026

Want a chance to return to “Aggieland” and see the “fightin Texas Aggies” and catch up with former consortium alumni. Join us at the Animal Science tailgate on October 3 at the Texas A&M versus Arkansas game. The tailgate will start 3 hours before the start of the game at the TAMU Rec Center patio. In addition to the tailgate, we have a special ticket offer to purchase tickets on the upper north side bench section for the game! These tickets will go quickly so if you would like to attend the game, please secure your tickets asap. The deadline to purchase tickets is October 3rd or while supplies last. Time permitting, we will have a short update on the 19 year history of the consortium. For additional information please check the following link.

General Tailgate Information and RSVP link: https://animalscience.tamu.edu/department-updates/animal-science-tailgate-set-for-october-3/

It is critical that you use this link to sign up for the tailgate.

Thanks and Gig’em

07/19/2026

Make sure to enjoy a scoop or two in celebration of National Ice Cream Day!!

07/14/2026

Happy Cow Appreciation Day!

Here’s to the cows who are the heart of the dairy industry!! We appreciate them every day for making our livelihoods and our favorite dairy products possible!

07/08/2026

The USDETC will be featured in the ABS Dairy Calendar! Please vote for this photo to help the U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium earn a chance to be on the cover.

Emily Maners

07/08/2026

Reflecting back on six weeks of learning, collaboration and immersive experiences at the U.S. Dairy Education & Training Consortium.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from USDETC!

06/28/2026

Friday marked the successful completion of the 2026 U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium.
The day began with student presentations for the Consortium Consulting Contest, showcasing the knowledge and skills participants developed throughout the program.

The evening concluded with the Randy Vander Dussen Memorial Dinner and the 2026 Dairy Consortium Graduation Ceremony, where awards were presented for the Consulting Contest, outstanding academic achievement, and certificates of completion.

A heartfelt thank you to the Randy Vander Dussen Family for generously sponsoring this special event.

The Martin VanBeek family was also honored during the dinner in recognition of Martin’s lasting contributions and support of the U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium.

06/27/2026

On Thursday, session 1 explored parlor maintenance through hands-on learning on the dairy, gaining practical insight into proper equipment upkeep and functionality.

Session 2 continued building their knowledge of calf management with classroom instruction and practical application.

Thank you to AgriVision for generously sponsoring lunch and providing an informative presentation.