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Florida International Dairy Academy

Florida International Dairy Academy

Frequently Asked Questions

  • DO I HAVE TO GO TO GAINESVILLE OR ANOTHER SPECIFIC LOCATION TO TAKE THE CLASSES?

    No, FIDA courses are offered entirely online.

  • IS THIS COURSE EQUIVALENT TO AN ANIMAL SCIENCE OR SIMILAR BACHELOR DEGREE?

    No. FIDA is an education program offered through UF/IFAS Extension.

  • DO I HAVE TO TAKE ALL THE COURSES TO GET A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION?

    No, students may take as many or as few courses as they wish. A certificate of completion will be given after each individual course is completed.

  • WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO APPLY TO FIDA?

    There are no specific prerequisites. Previous background or experience with dairy cattle or other livestock species is encouraged.

  • IF I AM AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT, DO I HAVE TO TAKE AN ENGLISH TEST (I.E. TOEFL) TO APPLY TO FIDA?

    An English test is not necessary; however, students must be able to understand English in order to be able to complete the courses.

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver a world-class educational experience focused on emerging technologies and practices that will enhance the ability of the dairy industry to provide consumers with high-quality milk in an economical, environmentally sustainable, and humane way around the world.