The Department of Dairy and Food Science at South Dakota State University (SDSU) offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs focused on dairy production, dairy manufacturing, and food science. Undergraduate degrees include Dairy Production (B.S.), emphasizing high-quality milk production through studies in lactation, nutrition, breeding, and farm management, and Food Science (B.S.), preparing students to become leaders in the food processing industry. Graduate students can pursue specializations in dairy or food science within the Biological Sciences (M.S.) program, benefiting from excellent laboratories and a state-of-the-art dairy processing plant equipped for various research opportunities.
The department is housed in the Alfred Dairy Science Hall, dedicated in October 2011, which serves as the central hub for its educational and research activities. Through these facilities, SDSU's Department of Dairy and Food Science remains committed to advancing knowledge and innovation in the dairy and food industries, preparing students for successful careers in these vital sectors.
Brookings, SD 57007
