Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center 

Short Course September 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 September 24, 2025 

Industry Single Registration: $450 per person

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

Academia: $200

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.

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