You will receive details on how to access the course after registering.
$100 discount available to dairy producers in any state. Sign up by April 7 to receive discount.,
The United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world, and 80% of the agricultural workforce in the U.S. speak Spanish. If you’re interested in building your language skills to help enhance communication within your team and the dairy industry at large, sign up for an eight-week Spanish course this spring. Titled “Spanish for Agriculture” (Dairy Beginners or Intermediate) and led by Katie Dotterer, the Center for Dairy Excellence is offering another round of $100 discounts for dairy producers who sign up for the course being held from April 11 – June 1, 2023.
Thanks to a grant from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC), this discount is available to dairy producers in any state.
“I took Katie’s Spanish Beginner’s class along with four of my farm’s team members. We all had varying levels of Spanish comprehension going into the class. I would strongly encourage any person planning to work on a larger dairy farm or currently working on a dairy farm with native Spanish-speaking staff to take Katie’s class. She tailors the class to help you understand the basics of the language and specific vocabulary centered around dairy farms that we use every day. Her format and passion for teaching Spanish and making connections to dairy farming is infectious! During the live part, she encourages participation and questions which makes the learning experience even better.” –Walt Moore, Dairy Farm Owner, West Grove, Pa.
Learn more about the course and sign up below!
About the Course:
When: April 11 – June 1, 2023
Class Time: Spanish for Dairy/Ag Intermediate Course will be LIVE and recorded as well. Live classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST
Spanish for Agriculture Dairy/Ag Beginners Course will be recent previously recorded live classes that still provide student engagement and are available 24/7 so you can learn when convenient for you, at your own pace. Students will also have direct access to their instructor, Señorita Katie, to answer any questions, receive help, and clarification.
*You will have 24/7 access to all course content through July 14.
Cost: The course is $400 for PA dairy producers, which includes a $100 discount from the Center for Dairy Excellence. Select either beginner or intermediate level when you register below.
How to Sign Up: Fill out the form below to register no later than April 7. You must sign up using the form on this page. You will receive details on how to access the course in April.
Course Benefits:
- 100% online with live classes. The lessons are also recorded and available for your convenience throughout the course. If you are unable to join the live lesson, you will be able to watch the recorded video afterwards. You will have password-protected access to the videos during your subscription to the course.
- 8 weeks (16 total classes)
- Two, one-hour classes per week
- Classes are interactive with in-class work and participation
- Homework is assigned for reinforcement of the material
- Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course after submitting the final assessment
About the Instructor, Katie Dotterer:
Katie Dotterer is a lifelong dairy farmer who received degrees in business management, and secondary education, Spanish. She worked as a Spanish teacher in middle and high school for 4+ years, and has worked to develop curriculum and instructed online courses for the dairy industry for five years. She is certified in ESL- English as a Second Language and received the 2008 Employer of the Year (Dotterer Dairy) from The PA Department of Education Migrant Education Program.
Learn More:
Click here to learn more about the course and what to expect. Note: You must register and pay for the course using the form below to receive the $100 discount from the Center. If you have questions, email Katie Dotterer.
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