Cal Poly Dairy Innovation Institute

Short Course March 2025

Buttermaking, Milk Fat Products Fundamentals

Course Description:

The Butter Making & Milk Fat Fundamentals Short Course offers a thorough understanding of butter production, practical techniques, and regulatory knowledge. Participants will gain valuable hands-on experience while mastering industry standards and quality assurance practices.

Course Duration: 8 hours

Learning Outcomes

- Comprehensive understanding of butter production processes

- Practical skills in cream and butter quality control

- Knowledge of modern butter production technologies "

Dress Code: 

• Casual, long pants required
• Closed toe and comfortable shoes
• Dress in layers (it can get chilly!) 
• No jewelry allowed in creamery/pilot plant
• Gowns and hairnets will be provided
  

Cal Poly Dairy Innovation Institute 

Short Course March 19, 2025 

Industry Single Registration: $450 per person

Multiple Registrants: $400 per person when registering 2 or more participants from the same company

Cal Poly Student: $175

Registration fees include course materials and daily campus parking permit. 

Cal Poly Dairy Innovation Institute

Upcoming 2025 Short Courses

Coming Soon!

Please join us for other Dairy Short Courses being offered in 2025! For more information visit Cal Poly Dairy Short Course & Symposia.

March 19: Buttermaking, milk fat products fundamentals

May 20-21: Frozen Desserts, hands-on innovation

June 17-19: R&D Best Practices, from concept to prototype

August 19-21: Artisanal Cheesemaking

October 7-8: Cooking & Acid-Set Cheeses, from vat to plate