Dairy Forage Research Center

06/18/2026

The USDA is looking to hire a new Farm Manager. For more information and to apply please use the QR code or the links in the How to Apply section of this post.

12/17/2025

The Dairy Forage Research Center is a working dairy farm that assists UW and USDA researchers with research that will help present and future farmers around the globe. We are currently hiring on both our AM and our PM dairy shifts. AM shift is 3:30 am-2:00pm and our PM shift is 1:30pm-Midnight. Duties will be milking cows, calf feeding, and moving cattle to parlor. Other duties may include feeding, cleaning, handling, and general care of the dairy cattle in an efficient and accurate manner. This position uses the employee’s experience and training to complete tasks and to care for livestock with limited supervision. This is a University of Wisconsin Position that offers State of Wi Benefits including health care and retirement. For more information and to apply please click on the links below. You may apply for both positions. You must upload a resume to complete the application process.

A.M.--https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/animal-care-technician-ii-prairie-du-sac-wisconsin-united-states

P.M.--https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/animal-care-technician-ii-pm-prairie-du-sac-wisconsin-united-states-b6e8eef5-f79b-4cb0-b2ca-3e16a89ed3e8

Both Positions close Midnight March 8th 2026

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:University StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Animal Care Technician IIJob Summary:Duties will be milking cows, calf feeding...

10/21/2025

We will be at SouthWest Technical College at their Job Fair on Wednesday October 29th from 10am-1pm. Please stop in and visit with us. We have open positions on our Dairy Crew. These are full-time positions in Prairie du Sac Wi. We are part of the University of Wisconsin so all full time positions come with GREAT benefits and State of Wisconsin Retirement.

06/21/2024

For more information on USDA Ag. Research Service please follow their page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/AgriculturalResearchService

ARS is USDA’s principal in-house research agency committed to leading America toward a better future.

06/20/2024

Congratulations Mary Beth

Dual Awards! 👏 Bravo to Dr. Mary Beth Hall, ARS dairy scientist, received TWO awards at this year’s American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) meeting in recognition of her work in the field of dairy cattle nutrition!

Dr. Hall received the American Feed Industry Association Award, which recognizes a scientist who has made a worthy contribution to research of dairy cattle nutrition. The second honor names her as an ADSA Fellow for her distinguished service to the dairy industry. Dr. Hall received both awards at the meeting.

05/11/2024

Northern Lights at the Dairy Forage. Thank you Deidre for the awesome picture.

05/03/2024