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AGRICULTURE

Dairy Production

Produce milk and dairy products: yogurt, cheese, butter. Immediate monthly income. Quality standards (hygiene, temperature control). Startup: 2-5 dairy cows or goats. Market: direct sales, processors, retailers.

6 modules30 video lessons6 knowledge checksCapstone projectLifetime access
✅ Iron-Clad Price Check

Before you start this farm or buy any equipment mentioned in this course, call 3 suppliers and compare. Prices vary widely between regions and seasons. This course teaches you the method — you confirm the local prices and market demand.

What this course covers

MODULE 1  Dairy Business Fundamentals5 videos

What you will be able to do:

  • Choose animals: dairy cows (higher volume) vs goats (premium products)
  • Understand milk production: lactation cycles, milk yield, quality parameters
  • Calculate profitability: milk price, production cost, monthly income
  • Know regulatory requirements: quality standards, collection, transport
  • Plan for daily commitment: twice-daily milking, 365 days/year
Included in this module: 5 video lessons, a comparison table you can use as a working reference, a 6-step implementation guide, a scored knowledge check, and an 8-phase capstone project you complete on your own operation.
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MODULE 2  Milking & Milk Quality Management5 videos

What you will be able to do:

  • Master hygiene: clean animals, clean hands, clean equipment
  • Hand-milk or machine-milk: efficiency, quality outcomes
  • Cool milk immediately: temperature control (≤4°C)
  • Test quality: flavor, odor, visual appearance, SCC (somatic cell count)
  • Prevent spoilage: proper storage, transport, handling
Included in this module: 5 video lessons, a comparison table you can use as a working reference, a 6-step implementation guide, a scored knowledge check, and an 8-phase capstone project you complete on your own operation.
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MODULE 3  Dairy Herd Management & Breeding5 videos

What you will be able to do:

  • Manage lactation cycles: pregnancy, lactation, dry period
  • Maintain records: milk yield, breeding dates, veterinary treatments
  • Replace cows/goats: age, productivity, genetics
  • Breed selectively: high milk producers, strong daughters
  • Manage feeds: high-quality forage, concentrate supplementation
Included in this module: 5 video lessons, a comparison table you can use as a working reference, a 6-step implementation guide, a scored knowledge check, and an 8-phase capstone project you complete on your own operation.
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MODULE 4  Nutrition for High Milk Production5 videos

What you will be able to do:

  • Balance ration: energy, protein, minerals for peak production
  • Use quality forage: fresh grass, preserved hay, silage
  • Supplement strategically: grains, legumes, mineral premixes
  • Prevent metabolic diseases: hypocalcemia, ketosis, acidosis
  • Monitor body condition: maintain score 2.5-3 for best production
Included in this module: 5 video lessons, a comparison table you can use as a working reference, a 6-step implementation guide, a scored knowledge check, and an 8-phase capstone project you complete on your own operation.
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MODULE 5  Udder Health & Mastitis Prevention5 videos

What you will be able to do:

  • Know mastitis: causes, symptoms, economic impact
  • Prevent mastitis: hygiene, milking technique, teat care
  • Treat clinical mastitis: early intervention, antibiotics, monitoring
  • Monitor milk quality: SCC trends, antibiotic residues
  • Manage chronic issues: cull chronically infected animals
Included in this module: 5 video lessons, a comparison table you can use as a working reference, a 6-step implementation guide, a scored knowledge check, and an 8-phase capstone project you complete on your own operation.
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MODULE 6  Dairy Processing & Market Channels5 videos

What you will be able to do:

  • Make yogurt, cheese, butter: basic techniques, equipment
  • Ensure food safety: hygiene, pasteurization (if required), storage
  • Navigate regulations: licensing, labeling, traceability
  • Sell fresh milk: delivery routes, pricing, customer management
  • Scale operations: from 2 animals → 10+ (processing, labor, capital)
Included in this module: 5 video lessons, a comparison table you can use as a working reference, a 6-step implementation guide, a scored knowledge check, and an 8-phase capstone project you complete on your own operation.
📖 Open Module 6

Pricing

Full Course Access

$8.00

All 6 modules, 30 video lessons, quizzes, capstone. Lifetime access.

Course + Business Seed Record

$10.00

Everything above plus a verifiable Business Seed Record with a unique number. This is a record of completion, not an accredited qualification.

Print / Download / Share

$3.50

High-resolution PDF of your record, print-ready, shareable.

Enroll — $8.00

rise AFRICA skills is not a school and does not award accredited qualifications. We teach practical method and issue a Business Seed Record confirming you completed the work.