Pat Hoffman will be recognized as the Outstanding BILSA Alumni
Pat Hoffman is currently a Vita Plus dairy technical support specialist. He received professor emeritus status after completing a 35-year career with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Dairy Science. Based at the Marshfield ag research Station, Hoffman's UW-Extension services included application of dairy research and the development of dairy outreach education programs. His research focused on development of dairy replacement heifers. Hoffman earned his bachelor's degree in agriculture education from UW-Platteville and his master's in dairy science from UW-Madison. He is a member of the American Dairy Science Association and previously served as president of the Midwest Branch.
Read further for an interview with Pat Hoffman.
Pat Hoffman is currently a Vita Plus dairy technical support specialist. He received professor emeritus status after completing a 35-year career with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Dairy Science. Based at the Marshfield Ag research Station, Hoffman's UW-Extension services included application of dairy research and the development of dairy outreach education programs. His research focused on development of dairy replacement heifers. Hoffman earned his bachelor's degree in agriculture education from UW-Platteville and his master's in dairy science from UW-Madison. He is a member of the American Dairy Science Association and previously served as president of the Midwest Branch.
Read further for an interview with Pat Hoffman.
Q: What did you study here at UW-Platteville? What is your favorite memory?
A: I studied Agriculture Education. I wouldn't say I had a favorite memory, but more of favorite memories. The personal nature of the campus. I was an RA in Wilgus Hall and I think the other RA's made my time at UW-Platteville memorable.
Q: How did you become a professor at UW-Madison?
A: I worked at UW-Extension immediately after graduation as a County Agriculture Agent for Green Lake County. There I was required to get my masters in a 7 year period. After 4 years of being an agent, I changed positions as a Dairy Scientist at UW-Madison. At UW-Madison, I was a part of the Marshfield Ag. Research Station for dairy research and UW-Extension for 30 years. I have now retired from there and work for Vitaplus.
Q: Do you have any advice for current UW-Platteville students?
A: Even though you major in a particular field, it's very difficult to actually know where it will take you. Enjoy your major and don't let it narrow your field of opportunity. You never know where your degree will take you. Be Optimistic.
Q: How do you feel about being awarded as the outstanding BILSA Alumni here at homecoming?
A: I was surprised. UW-Platteville was a place that really had input on my personal and professional development. It means a great deal to me.
