Dairy Cattle Judging Career Development Event

This event is open to 4-H and FFA members and is designed to teach youth skills to evaluate live dairy animals. As a reminder, there are no formalized Area Contest qualifiers required to participate at the state contest for dairy cattle judging. 

Date of Event: June 12, 2026 

Location: Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Goshen, IN

Registration deadline is May 22, 2026.

2026 Dairy Handlers Contest

  •  June 12, 2026 in conjunction with the 2026 4-H and FFA state dairy judging CDE.
  • This event is open to all active 4-H and FFA members. Youth are evaluated on their skills in showing dairy cattle.
  • Register on 4-H Online or the FFA portal today. Registration closes May 22nd at 5 PM.
  • Rules

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