Dairy Judging Contests

We are pleased to announce that a combined 4-H, Post-Secondary and InterCollegiate Dairy Judging Contest will continue to be held at The 2008 Big E. The event will take place at 7 a.m. in our historic Coliseum on Saturday, September 13.  

Intercollegiate and 4-H Entry Forms and additional contest details are available in PDF format and can be downloaded by clicking here, the packet posted here will be the most current version. You may request an entry form be mailed to by clicking here. 

Early hotel reservations are highly suggested. The Coaches meeting will be held on Friday, September 12, 7:30 p.m.

A collegiate awards dinner will be held on September 13, at 6:30 p.m.   Please email or call (413) 205-5011 for more information. 

FFA entry forms and additional contest details are available here. 

 

What is A Dairy Judging Contest?

Selected contestants compete, as a team and individually, to judge groups of dairy cattle classes. Each contestant then meets one-on-one with a judge, who listens to the reason for the contestant's placement. Scores are based on presentation as well as accuracy of placement. Contestants gain skill in decision-making, critical thinking, oral communication, and self-esteem in addition to advancing their knowledge of the Dairy Cattle Industry. Judging contests are usually not open to the public.