October 16th, 2025
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Southwest Tech's Agriculture programs are growing!
Visit us on Ag Day, for an opportunity to learn about technology used within the ag industry and at Southwest Tech.

Instructors

Few spots remain for our Ag Day event. Please contact Christina Winch by phone (608.822.2744) or by email to make sure you can still register.

Location: Auditorium, Southwest Tech

Schedule:

9:30 AM

Welcome

Location: Auditorium, Southwest Tech
Featured Speaker: Bridgette Young, Grain Accountant Premier Cooperative.

9:50 AM - 1:50 PM

Educational sessions will start every half hour:

  1. Shop Knowledge Learn more about air conditioning, why do we torque hardware, and why maintenance is important.
    Location: Rm 1718 shop - Ag/Auto Bldg
  2. From Nozzles to Numbers. This interactive breakout session lets you try out a spray demo table to test calibration, explore NDVI imagery to assess crop health, and estimate yield potential like a precision ag pro.
    Location: Rm 107, Main Campus
  3. Golf trivia and simulator games! Test your golf knowledge then see how well your shot is on the putting green.
    Location: Room 125, Main Campus
  4. To be a student at SWTC! Meet current SWTC students and hear what it is like to be a student on campus. Interact with them to learn about student opportunities and support that help them be successful graduates.
    Location: Charley’s, Main Campus
  5. Rooted in Agribusiness. Explore the many branches of agriculture. We will dive into the world of commodities, marketing, agricultural equipment management and more.
    Location: Rm 114, Main Campus
  6. Cheese of Wisconsin. Learn about the cheese making process, its importance to Wisconsin’s economy, and sample area cheeses.
    Location: Rm 112, Main Campus
  7. Meat: It's What For Dinner. Meat It’s What For Dinner. Students will discover meat from a variety of animals and what makes each one unique. Then, they’ll put their taste buds to the test with a fun flavor tasting challenge.
    Location: Rm 108, Main Campus
11:20 AM – 11:50 AM
Lunch A - Cafeteria/Charlie’s Center
11:50 AM – 12:20 PM
Lunch B - Cafeteria/Charlie’s Center
1:50 PM
Educational sessions conclude and adjourn

Sponsors

Biddicks logo
CASE-McCormick logo
Community First Bank logo
Compeer Financial logo
Hartung Brothers incorporated logo
Organic Valley logo
ROSS Soil Service LLC logo
Ritchies logo
Sloan Implement logo
Nutrien logo
Reddy Ross logo
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