{"id":21,"date":"2013-11-04T14:12:03","date_gmt":"2013-11-04T19:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-01-30T15:34:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:34:16","slug":"commercial-dairy-heifer-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/youth\/commercial-dairy-heifer-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Dairy Heifer Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"548\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1306 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Drycow-1024x548.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Drycow-1024x548.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Drycow-300x161.jpeg 300w, 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, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2024\/12\/Drycow.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#6e6356\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">COMMERCIAL DAIRY HEIFER PROJECT<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>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 agricultural sector. &nbsp;This project also allows youth members to directly interact with the tremendous dairy producers of our state while building friendships that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you need to get started in the project? &nbsp;Ultimately, you need a willing attitude with a sincere interest in dedicating yourself to this project! &nbsp;Then..you need to locate your agricultural education teacher or 4-H extension agent for assistance in participation. &nbsp;They will guide you in the next steps of locating and selecting a heifer for your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgia4h.org\/programs\/focus-areas\/agriculture-stem\/agriculture\/livestock-and-animal-projects\/georgia-4-h-and-ffa-state-livestock-shows\/\"> State Show Rules and Resources from the Georgia 4-H website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To stay up to date on the UGA Commercial Heifer Show, follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ugadairyscienceclub\/\">UGA Dairy Science Club on Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/about\/county\/\">Locate your local extension office<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1wjGYJ8GOE7d1HGgAmvOYFUlteFifoeMnE1vVlKYwsd8\/edit?usp=sharing\">My experience in the Commercial Heifer Project<\/a>  Dr. Jillian Bohlen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/publications\/detail.html?number=B1427\">Is Your Heifer Fit to Show? 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