Virginia Dairy Youth Program

Congratulations to all our contestants who participated in Dairy Skillathon, Friday, May 1st

Junior Individuals (top 5):
1st- Kenzi Dellinger
2nd- Naomi Friesen
3rd- Macyn Beamer
4th- Reese Grandle
5th- Avery Kelly

Junior Teams (top 3):
J. Frank Hilliard FFA Team B
J. Frank Hillyard FFA Team A
Amherst Middle FFA Team A

Senior Individuals (top 5):
1st- Maggie Toothman
2nd- Maddy Schweigert
3rd- Hope Bruce
4th- Trey Daubert
5th- Avery Carey

Senior Teams (top 3):
1st- Broadway FFA Team A
2nd- J. Frank Hillyard FFA Team A
3rd- Broadway FFA Team B

Don't miss the DEADLINE or this great opportunity to participate in the State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl!

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/2026-VA-4-H-Dairy-Bowl-Entry
Deadline is: TOMORROW, Friday, March 6th
Contest Date: Saturday, March 14th
Contest Location: Turner Ashby High School, Bridgewater, VA

After Quiz Bowl, make plans to stay and participate in the Virginia Junior Holstein Association Winter Retreat - bowling, contests, educational events, and lots of fun! For more details on the VJHA Winter Retreat contact Becky at [email protected]

Join the Virginia Tech Dairy Club for Hokie Dairy Day on March 21st! This educational event will be hosted at the Virginia Tech Dairy and Etgen Learning Center with hands on educational opportunities for youth aged 9-19

Special thank you to Southland Dairy Farmers for sponsoring lunch.

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/2026HokieDairyDay by Monday, March 16th

It’s National Milk Day!!

We are so grateful for all the Virginia youth who participate in our 4-H and FFA Youth Dairy Educational Events and Competitions, and would not be able to offer any of these programs without the support of Dairy Producers, Milk Cooperatives, and Stakeholders throughout Virginia and beyond! THANK YOU!!

Raise a glass to Virginia dairy! Our dairy farms contribute nearly $354 million annually to the commonwealth's economy. Behind every glass of milk is a farming family working around the clock. 🥛

There is still time to submit applications!! Application submission has been extended to January 9th. See the original post for links and additional information.

Due to scheduling conflicts, the 2026 VDPP pageant and workshop date has changed.

Applications are live and will be open until January 1st!

Maid-- https://forms.gle/tzm2wFq3iag6WG4a7
Duchess-- https://forms.gle/Ly9FPzxn3QnH7SNx8
Princess-- https://forms.gle/tPtikdrdW9w7YVhJ9

Welcome to 2026!! Your Youth Animal Science Team is excited for this new year of Dairy-Focused Programs and Events offered to Virginia 4-H and FFA Youth!

Stay tuned and stay informed to learn about historical favorites as well as new opportunities coming your way!

Wishing each of you a season of celebration, rest, and renewal! Our Youth Animal Science Team is so grateful for the youth and families we encounter each year, blessed to be surrounded by exceptional Agents, Ag Educators, and program supporters, and we look forward to a fun and impactful 2026!!

It’s time to apply for the Virginia Dairy Princess Program!! See the original post below for details and application links…

A great opportunity to share your passion and advocate for the Dairy Industry!!

Due to scheduling conflicts, the 2026 VDPP pageant and workshop date has changed.

Applications are live and will be open until January 1st!

Maid-- https://forms.gle/tzm2wFq3iag6WG4a7
Duchess-- https://forms.gle/Ly9FPzxn3QnH7SNx8
Princess-- https://forms.gle/tPtikdrdW9w7YVhJ9

POSTPONED - To Be Rescheduled!!

Out of an abundance of caution we have decided to postpone Hokie Dairy Day. Road conditions in outlying areas are not the best and temperatures are expected to remain at or below freezing overnight. Your safety is very important to us. We will announce a new date as soon as possible and hope that you will be able to join us then. Thanks for your support of Hokie Dairy Day.

REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH TODAY, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3RD!! Join the Virginia Tech Dairy Club as they host the 2025 HOKIE Dairy Day here on the campus of Virginia Tech!

This year's theme is "Experience the Dairy Industry from Cow to Career!" and topics will include calf care, milking, nutrition, judging, and dairy foods.

When: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Where: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (VT Dairy Center at Kentland Farms and Etgen Large Animal Learning Center on Plantation Road)
Who: Virginia 4-H and FFA Youth
Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Registration is Required: https://tinyurl.com/2025HOKIEDAIRYDAY
Registration Deadline: NOW EXTENDED- WEDNESDAY , DECEMBER 3RD at 5:00 PM

Questions or want more information - Please contact Kaydan Shomaker at [email protected]

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