{"id":14,"date":"2013-11-04T14:10:45","date_gmt":"2013-11-04T19:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-01-30T15:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:36:33","slug":"youth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/youth\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Opportunities involving the dairy industry for 4-H youth members are abundant within the state of Georgia. Events include commercial dairy heifer project, dairy judging, dairy quiz bowl, dairy project achievements, and national 4-H dairy conference. Youth both with and without prior involvement with dairy cattle can benefit from the expected outcomes that these events provide. Benefits to youth include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Problem solving skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work Ethic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making educated decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessing priorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verbal communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building confidence in decision making skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishing connections within the dairy industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential to compete on the national stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query caes-fac-query-loop-grid is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-2 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-f12a65ed wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-21 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"963\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Drycow.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Diary cattle at feeding trough\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Drycow.jpeg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Drycow-300x161.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Drycow-1024x548.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Drycow-768x411.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Drycow-1536x822.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92b9201d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/youth\/commercial-dairy-heifer-project\/\" target=\"_self\" >Commercial Dairy Heifer Project<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-08fb24d1f17ba1e166855ad869936c92 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Commercial Dairy Heifer Project has since its inception attracted large numbers of youth from across the state of Georgia. &nbsp;A project that fosters the development of a number of skills such as large animal care, work ethic, team work, positive attitude, patience, responsibility, dedication and good sportsmanship, the project also engages youth in the&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-23 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1076\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Heading-2-e1734633499605.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Three black and white cows stand on a grassy field at sunset, with a fence and a blurred horizon in the background.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Heading-2-e1734633499605.png 1076w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Heading-2-e1734633499605-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Heading-2-e1734633499605-1024x803.png 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Heading-2-e1734633499605-768x602.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92b9201d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/youth\/dairy-cattle-judging\/\" target=\"_self\" >Dairy Cattle Judging<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-08fb24d1f17ba1e166855ad869936c92 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Form meets Function!!! &nbsp;The practice of Dairy Cattle Judging is to find the traits, features, physical characteristics of the dairy animal that not only mean she will produce milk in the dairy herd but will body strength and stamina to stay in the dairy herd a long time! <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-25 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2016\/08\/ADSA20162-778x300.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Four UGA dairy quiz bowl team members posing with a convention banner the middle.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92b9201d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/youth\/dairy-quiz-bowl\/\" target=\"_self\" >Dairy Quiz Bowl<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-08fb24d1f17ba1e166855ad869936c92 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Like to work in teams? &nbsp;Like to compete? &nbsp;Like to show off your dairy knowledge? &nbsp;If you answered &#8220;yes&#8221; to even only one of these questions, Dairy Quiz Bowl may be for you! &nbsp;A fun, interactive, and challenging event, the Dairy Quiz Bowl is an opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the knowledge of&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-238 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-28-at-2.51.45-PM-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dairy science club students and advisor posed for a photo with a holstein heifer\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-28-at-2.51.45-PM-1.png 767w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-28-at-2.51.45-PM-1-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92b9201d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/youth\/uga-commercial-dairy-heifer-show\/\" target=\"_self\" >UGA Commercial Dairy Heifer Show<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-08fb24d1f17ba1e166855ad869936c92 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">UGA Commercial Dairy Heifer Show Please check back for future information regarding the 2025 Commercial Dairy Heifer Show! Visit the UGA Dairy Science Club website for frequent updates! <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opportunities involving the dairy industry for 4-H youth members are abundant within the state of Georgia. Events include commercial dairy heifer project, dairy judging, dairy quiz bowl, dairy project achievements, and national 4-H dairy conference. Youth both with and without prior involvement with dairy cattle can benefit from the expected outcomes that these events provide. 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