Upcoming Contests
Dairy Challenge offers several contests for undergraduate students as part of the premier dairy event in the country. National and regional contests give students the opportunity to evaluate a well-managed dairy and then recommend management enhancements to a panel of judges comprised of industry and academic professionals. The Dairy Challenge Academy runs in conjunction with the national contest and offers students an intensive program using the educational component of the Dairy Challenge contest without the competition.
National Contest & Academy
2025 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge
April 6 - 8, 2025
Hosted by the Southern Region in Gainesville, Florida
The 2025 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge contest & Academy will be hosted by the Southern Region in Gainesville, Florida April 6-8, 2025. We invite you as a student, sponsor, or volunteer to learn more about the event and make your plans to join us.
LOGIN TO ACCESS 2024 NATIONAL CONTEST & ACADEMY MATERIALS
Note: All 2025 National Contest & Academy data will be released on Sunday, April 6, 2025 in Gainesville.
Coaches: as a reminder, you have access to past presentations and data sets that you can also use for student preparation. If you need assistance logging in, contact Molly Kelley at mollyk@dairychallenge.org.
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| Information for Sponsors and Volunteers | Volunteer Registration |
| 2025 Contest Information | |
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| Letter of Invitation | Rules & Regulations |
| Entry Form | Schedule |
| Computer Requirements | Hotel and Travel Information |
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Coaches Webinar Wednesday, January 10, 2024 To view the recording, click here: Click Here Passcode: yl^2?EQ2 Download slide presentation here: Click Here |
Student Information Forms ACADEMY Student Information Form CONTEST Student Information Form |
| Students: Upload Resumes Here |
Academy Advisor Information 2024 Academy Advisor Orientation Monday, April 1, 2024 4 PM Eastern, 3 PM Central, 2 PM Mtn, 1 PM Pacific Join Zoom Meeting: Click Here Meeting ID: 860 844 8448 Passcode: 980248 |
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University Housing University Housing Form Housing Allocations |
Saturday Corporate Technology Presentations |
| Travel Assistance Application | Scorecard |
| Dairy Questionnaire | |
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Contest and Academy students, Academy Advisors and Judges should install this software before traveling to the event: DCTeach Info Sheet - Attention Academic Version Users, click to view and download ACADEMIC backup. If you need help, click here DHI-PLUS Software Installation Information - To install DHI-PLUS software, click here. If you have questions, contact: Cathy Myers, Amelicor at (559) 289-2585. PCDART Software Installation Information - To install PCDART software, contact: Kas Ingawa, DRMS at (919) 889-9131 |
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| Activity Suggestions for Early Arriving Schools | |
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Resources for Student Preparation NAIDC Financial Statements 2023 Addendum Sample Farm File Coaches Building Cost Spreadsheet |
Social Media Corps Application |
| Sponsorship Information | Donate Now |
| 2024 Contest Results | |
| 2024 Post-Event Press Release | Download Team Photos Here |
| Archived Contest Results and Photos | |
Northeast Regional Event
2024 Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge
October 17 - 19, 2024
Hosted by Miner Institute and the Northeast Regional Committee in Plattsburgh, NY
The 2024 Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge contest will be held in Plattsburgh, New York October 17 - 19, 2024. We invite you as a student, sponsor, or volunteer to learn more about the event and make your plans to join us.
Coaches: as a reminder, you have access to past presentations and data sets that you can also use for student preparation. If you need assistance logging in, contact Molly Kelley at mollyk@dairychallenge.org.
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VOLUNTEER SIGN UP 2024 information coming soon! HOTEL INFORMATION FOR VOLUNTEERS Comfort Suites & Suites Volunteers: Deadline to book housing is Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Call the hotel directly at (518) 562-2730 to reserve your room, group name is "Miner Institute Guest." |
Southern Regional Event
2023 Southern Regional Dairy Challenge
November 16 - 18, 2023
Hosted by University of Georgia at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia
The 2023 Southern Regional Dairy Challenge contest will be held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia, and hosted by University of Georgia in November 16-18, 2023. We invite you as a student, sponsor, or volunteer to learn more about the event and make your plans to join us.
Coaches: as a reminder, you have access to past presentations and data sets that you can also use for student preparation. If you need assistance logging in, contact Molly Kelley at mollyk@dairychallenge.org.
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| Sponsor Brochure | How to Sponsor |
| Sponsor Volunteer Information | Sponsor Volunteer Registration Form |
| 2023 Contest Information | |
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| Letter of Invitation | Rules & Regulations |
| Entry Form | Schedule |
| Computer Requirements | Hotel and Travel Information |
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Coaches Webinar Friday, September 22, 2023 Zoom Recording: Click Here Passcode: OT+x3U8Z |
Scorecard |
| Resources for Student Preparation | Social Media Corps Application |
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DCTeach Info Sheet - Attention Academic Version Users, click to view and download ACADEMIC backup. If you need help, click here PCDART Software Installation Information - To install PCDART software, contact Kas Ingawa, DRMS at (919) 889-9131 |
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BENCHMARKS |
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| Dairy Questionnaire | Student Information Form |
| Students: Upload Resumes Here | Sample Presentation |
| 2023 Results | 2023 Post-Event Press Release |
| Archived Contest Results and Photos | |
Midwest Regional Event
2024 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge
February 7 - 9, 2024
Hosted by University of Wisconsin-Madison in Green Bay, Wisconsin
The 2024 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge contest will be hosted by University of Wisconsin-Madison in Green Bay, Wisconsin February 7-9, 2024. We invite you as a student, sponsor, or volunteer to learn more about the event and make your plans to join us.
LOGIN TO ACCESS 2024 MWRDC CONTEST MATERIALS
Note: All 2024 Midwest Regional participants will receive access information on Wednesday, February 7 in Green Bay, WI.
Coaches: as a reminder, you have access to past presentations and data sets that you can also use for student preparation. If you need assistance logging in, contact Molly Kelley at mollyk@dairychallenge.org.
| Sponsor/Volunteer Information | |
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| Registration Information for Sponsors & Volunteers | Sponsor/Volunteer Registration Form |
| Sponsor Flyer | MW Producers: Sponsor a Dairy Challenge Student! |
Western Regional Event
2024 Western Regional Dairy Challenge
February 22 - 24, 2024
Hosted by the Western Region in Richfield, Utah
The 2024 Western Regional Dairy Challenge contest will be hosted by The Western Region in Richfield, Utah, February 22 - 24, 2024. We invite you as a student, sponsor, or volunteer to learn more about the event and make your plans to join us.
LOGIN TO ACCESS 2024 WRDC CONTEST MATERIALS
Note: All Western Regional participants will receive access information onsite at the contest.
Coaches: as a reminder, you have access to past presentations and data sets that you can also use for student preparation. If you need assistance logging in, contact Molly Kelley at mollyk@dairychallenge.org.
| Volunteer Information | |
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| Information for Sponsors & Volunteers | Sponsor/Volunteer Registration |
| Sponsor Brochure | |
| 2024 Contest Information | |
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| Letter of Invitation | Rules & Regulations |
| Entry Form | Schedule |
| Travel Information | Computer Requirements |
| Pre-Event Press Release | Student Information Form |
| Resources for Student Preparation | Students: Upload Resumes Here |
| Social Media Corps Application | Dairy Questionnaire |
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DCTeach Info Sheet - Attention Academic Version Users, click to view and download ACADEMIC backup. If you need help, click here DHI-PLUS Software Installation Information - To install DHI-PLUS software, contact Cathy Myers, Amelicor at (559) 289-2585 PCDART Software Installation Information - To install PCDART software, contact Kas Ingawa, DRMS at (919) 889-9131 |
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| Scorecard | |
| 2024 Post-Event Press Release | 2024 Results |
| Archived Contest Results and Photos | |
Dairy Challenge Vet
2024 Contest Information
March 22, 2024
Hosted by The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Coaches: as a reminder, you have access to past presentations and data sets that you can also use for student preparation. If you need assistance logging in, contact Molly Kelley at mollyk@dairychallenge.org.
| 2024 Contest Information Coming Soon | |
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| Letter of Invitation | Schedule |
| Resources for Vet Preparation | Contest Invitation Flyer |
| Scorecard | |
| Post-Event Press Release | |