Dairy

Dairy Events

• Maine 4-H Dairy Quizbowl Contest  (March 1, 2025)
• Maine 4-H Dairy Judging Contest (Tentative May 3, 2025)
• Maine 4-H State Dairy Show (2025 Dates TBD)

Dairy Forms

• 2025 ESE Intent Form: Online | Word | PDF
• 4-H Contract for Rental/Lease of Dairy Animals: Word | PDF
• Animal Approval Form for 4-H Animal Shows: Word | PDF
• 2024 Maine State 4-H Dairy Show and ESE Packet: Word|PDF
• 2025 4-H Dairy Show Packet Coming Soon!

Dairy Project Resources

• University of Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Cattle site: A good source of information. Features a revolving judging contest, quiz bowl section, links to all the breed associations, publications, etc.
• Two Year Dairy Colleges
• Four Year Dairy Colleges
• University of Minnesota Fact Sheet (PDF): Judging Dairy Cattle

Standard Equipment Box for Dairy and Livestock Members Descriptions

• Diagram: Word | PDF
• Description

Dairy Quiz Bowl Questions and Practice

• Hoard’s Dairyman Youth Corner Dairy Quizzes: The youth quiz section of the website has questions from each issue. This magazine is a reference for the state and Big E Dairy Quizbowl contests.
• University of Wisconsin Questions
• Virginia Tech Questions

For more information on educational programs in your area, contact your county Extension office.