National 4-H Dairy Conference
About 200 youth from 4-H dairy projects around the U.S. and Canada congregate in Madison for the National 4-H Dairy Conference held annually in conjunction with World Dairy Expo. Participants learn about production, processing, marketing and use of dairy products, and develop a broader understanding of careers available in dairy production, biotechnology, genetics, marketing and other selected areas. The conference consists of participatory workshops on the University of Wisconsin campus, speakers, tours and visiting the World Dairy Expo.
Where: UW-Madison Campus
When: September 29-October 2, 2013 (September 28 - October 1, 2014)
Qualifications:
- Must have
participated in the 4-H dairy project for at least three years, including the current year;
- be in
10th-12th grade during the program. Maximum age 18 as of January
1, 2013;
- have outstanding
dairy accomplishment records;
- may not
exhibit animals at World Dairy Expo or participate in National
4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest while at National 4-H Dairy Conference.
Costs:
- The total
cost is approx. $300. For Wisconsin delegates, Wisconsin 4 H Foundation supports a portion
of the cost. The remainder is the responsibility of the delegate.
Applications:
Related Link(s):
For more
information, please contact Kay Hobler at 608-262-1557 or email: kay.hobler@uwex.edu
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