Sumter County 4-H Dairy Program
- To teach fundamentals of good dairy husbandry
- To emphasize production and quality of dairy cattle
- To stress the breeding of better dairy cattle
- To aid in the development of a state-wide dairy program to advance the economic welfare of Florida
- To demonstrate the finer points of showmanship and exhibition
4-H Dairy Events
Dairy Goat Judging Contests 60GOS
Held at the Florida State Fair and the Central Florida Fair, this event provides 4-Hers with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and ability in the selection and evaluation of dairy goats.
Dairy Poster Contest 65DAS
This contest encourages youth to learn more about milk, milk products, their importance to human health, the communication of these ideas to the public, and the meaning of the Real Seal program. Every 4-H'er is permitted to design a poster telling a story about milk and/or milk products (the poster in this contest does not necessarily have to use the designated theme).
Dairy Judging Event 60DAS
The Dairy Judging Events are held at the Florida State Fair and the Central Florida Fair. This event provides 4-Hers with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and ability in the selection and evaluation of all breeds and ages of dairy cattle.
Dairy Quiz Bowl 70DAS
The Dairy Quiz Bowl is held during July or August in Gainesville, FL. Counties enter teams at the state level to enhance their knowledge of the dairy industry, agriculture, and biological sciences. Competition points are awarded for correctly answering questions about the dairy industry and closely-related fields.
2007-2008 Dairy Shows
- January 25-28 – Youth & Open Dairy Show – South Florida Fair – entry deadline December 1, 2007
- February 7-10, 2008 State 4-H Dairy Show – Kissimmee – entry deadline January 4, 2008
- February 8, 2008 – Dairy Judging Contest – Kissimmee
- February 8, 2008 – Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest – Kissimmee
- February 8, 2008 - State 4-H Dairy Show- Kissimmee
- February 16 – 18, 2008 – State Fair Youth Dairy Show - entry deadline December 7, 2007
- February 14, 2008 – State Fair Dairy Judging Contest
- February 22, 2008 – Pasco County Dairy Show – entry deadline December 7, 2007
- March 2, 2008 - Southeaster Youth Fair Dairy Show - entry deadline November 19, 2007
- March 15, 2008 – Sumter County Dairy Show - entry deadline February 29, 2008 (see pdf file)
- April 19, 2008 - Lake County Dairy Show - entry deadline of February 15, 2008
- Additional Information for ALL Florida Fairs
