Upcoming Events
NJ State 4-H Dairy Cattle Show
August 11–13, 2025
Youth in the 4-H Dairy Cattle project learn how to care for and show dairy cattle throughout the year. At the end of the 4-H year, these individuals come together to compete in type and showmanship classes. Youth may exhibit animals they own or lease which are of any of the six Dairy Breeds.
National 4-H Dairy Conference
September 28 - October 1, 2025
he National 4-H Dairy Conference is a leadership conference for 4-H dairy project members (or those with an interest in the dairy industry) held in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo.
Past Events
NJ State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest
May 4, 2024
Youth in the 4-H Dairy Judging Contest utilize their evaluation and public speaking skills to rank or rate individual animals and defend their ranking or placing in an oral presentation.
NJ State 4-H Dairy Clip-Off
July 20, 2024
The NJ State 4-H Dairy Clip-Off is a hands-on learning opportunity for youth in the 4-H Dairy Cattle project area to learn how to fit their dairy cattle to be show ready.
NJ State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl and Art Show
March 1, 2025
Through a quiz bowl format, 4-H'ers have an opportunity to learn about all aspects of the dairy industry and to form lasting friendships with their teammates. This invitational competition gives 4-H'ers throughout New Jersey a chance to interact somewhere other than the show ring. PLEASE NOTE the dairy quiz bowl competition will not be in conjunction with the animal science symposium in 2025.