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ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR CALS STUDENTS
Farm and Industry Short Courses
http://www.cals.wisc.edu/students/shortCourse/
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Farm and Industry Short Courses offer a quick and affordable approach to gaining agricultural business know-how. Through this 17-week program (which runs from November to March) students gain expertise from top instructors from diverse agricultural fields. Internship opportunities (for course credit) with a variety of agribusiness firms, farms and government agencies are frequently available.
The School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers
Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems and the Farm and Industry Short Courses
http://www.cias.wisc.edu/dairysch.html
The School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers is a collaborative effort between the Farm and Industry Short Course Program and the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems. Through this unique partnership, students receive specialized training in operating, managing, and financing grass-based dairies. Courses in this program run from November through March, with subsequent internships in the late spring/summer (typically April through July).
Department of Food Science Short Courses
UW-Extension Food Science Program
http://www.wifirst.wisc.edu/workshops.htm
From cutting edge food science technology to food safety to getting started with a new food product business, the Department of Food Science Short courses help students, community members and business leaders learn what it takes to succeed in a changing marketplace. Expert-led workshops and seminars are offered throughout the year on a variety of food science topics.
Starting a Food Business
UW-Extension Food Science Program
http://www.wifirst.wisc.edu/business.htm
The Department of Food Science and the UW-Extension Food Science Program offer a variety of resources to students and community members wishing to open small food businesses. The program website provides useful links to food business fact sheets, food business health and safety guides, and tip sheets for the sale of home-prepared foods.
Babcock Institute for International Dairy Research and Development
http://babcock.cals.wisc.edu/
The Babcock Institute is a cutting-edge center for collaborative dairy science research joining industry leaders, educational institutions, and research institutes around the world. The institute strives to continually improve the dairy industry in Wisconsin, the United States, and in countries around the globe through cooperative research, market and trade analysis, and educational outreach.
The institute endeavors to reach constituents through a variety of mediums including multi-lingual publications, electronic outreach, international short courses and consulting opportunities, and conferences and workshops.
Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/weinertcenter/
The Weinert Center, affiliated with the University of Wisconsin’s School of Business, is a specialized degree program for students interested in entrepreneurship. This new center offers coursework tailored to the needs of future business owners, managers and consultants.
UW-Madison Entrepreneurship Association
http://www.uwea.com/about.php
The UW-Madison Entrepreneurship Association unites students across campus who share an interest in small business ownership. Through this dynamic organization, entrepreneurs develop contacts with area business professionals and alumni and learn techniques for starting and managing small businesses.
G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/burrill/
Each year interdisciplinary teams of entrepreneur-minded students compete for cash prizes of $10,000, $7,000, $4,000 and $1,000 in the G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition. The annual challenge to the competitors: Design an innovative technology-based business plan and present it before a panel of judges.
The Schoofs Prize for Creativity
http://studentservices.engr.wisc.edu/innovation/index.html
This annual competition offers innovative students the opportunity to compete for cash prizes of $10,000, $7,000, $4,000 and $1,000 for developing unique inventions.