2024 4-H_National Dairy Conference Application (NC Delegation)

2024 Applications due by July 22, 2024. DEADLINE EXTENDED- APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 16!

Email completed application to ncdairyextension@ncsu.edu. Include 4-HDairyConf in the subject! The National 4-H Dairy Conference is an outstanding opportunity to network with other young people who are also passionate about the dairy industry. This conference meets each year just before World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. Participants get to attend great educational training's, visit industry leading dairy farms and dairy businesses, and experience World Dairy Expo...and see some of the best cows in the world!

Conference Highlights:

• Visit Hoard's Dairyman Farm and Publishing House
• Spend a day at World Dairy Expo (early and just for 4-H Conference Delegations!)
• Visit local farms and other iconic dairy spots like National Dairy Shrine!
• Spend the day at Crave Brothers Dairy Farm and Farmstead Cheese

At this conference, youth also get involved in the planning and execution of all the activities, building their leadership skills from the start. With topics focused on dairy production, dairy foods, career development, and leadership- everyone will leave with a new set of skills and a new set of lifelong friendships.

Because of the generous support of the NC Dairy Youth Foundation, 2 to 3 youth from NC are selected each year to attend this conference. Applicants are selected based on their activity in local, regional, and state dairy events as well as participation in other organizations and academic performance. A written application and a personal interview are part of the application process. Youth who would like to attend the Conference would not be eligible to judge at the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest because of dates overlapping.