2013 State 4-H Dairy Youth Program Highlights
Ashley Fairchild
Interim Coordinator for the State 4-H Dairy Youth Program
Department of Animal Science
NC State University
2013 State 4-H Dairy Skillathon Contest Results:
The 4-H Dairy Skillathon Contest is an activity that is designed to help youth learn more about
our dairy industry. Youth compete as a member of a team or as individuals in a fun and
interesting contest format that includes, but is not be limited to: identification of dairy products;
identification of feedstuffs; identification of milking and dairy equipment; evaluation of forage
samples; evaluating and judging dairy cattle; and problem-solving.
Junior Division
1st Place Team: “Udder Destruction”, Coached by Marjie Grubb, Team Members: Will
Dinsmore, Rebekah Seawell, Kari Cox, Sara Gregg
2nd Place Team: “Country Kids A”, Coached by Jason Wright, Team Members: Will Cox, Jesse
Osborne, Rachel Osborne
3rd Place Team: “WNC-Allstars”, Coached by Stephanie Parkins and Sarah Medford, Team
Members: Cash Medford, Kimberly Williams, Tucker Messer, Daniel Ross
Senior Division
1st Place Team: “Yadkin/Alleghany”, Coached by Melissa Staebner and Amy Lucas Team
Members: Kalli Spaugh, Natashia Hamm, Tiffany Mounts, Noah Pendry
2nd Place Team: “Iredell”, Coached by Nancy Keith, Team Members: Ethan Holland, Daniel
McAuley, Luke Holland, Austin Rash
3rd Place Team: “Bessie’s Angels”, Coached by Marjie Grubb, Team Members: Mickey Jo
Grubb, Sarah Thomas, Erin Cox, Emily Gann
2013 District Junior Dairy Shows and N.C. State Fair Junior Dairy Show:
Five district junior dairy shows were held in addition to the junior dairy show held at the N.C. State
Fair. District shows included the Statesville District Junior Dairy Show; Western N.C. District Junior
Dairy Show; Greensboro District Junior Dairy Show; Northwest Area District Junior Dairy Show;
and Central Carolina District Junior Dairy Show.
2013 Southeastern U.S. Dairy Youth Retreat:
Georgia hosted the 2013 Southeast Dairy Youth Retreat June 16-20th in Valdosta, GA. This
annual retreat is open to any youth ages 9-19 who is interested in the dairy industry (this year one
8 year old got permission to attend). 35 Participants from North Carolina joined other youth from
South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida at this retreat. Thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors, and
dairy producers who worked to make this year’s retreat a success. The 2014 Southeast Dairy
Youth Retreat will be held in Virginia.
2013 National 4-H Dairy Conference Delegates
Congratulations to Evan Gunter (Randolph County) for being selected through an application
process to represent North Carolina as a delegate to the National 4-H Dairy Conference that was
held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Evan participated in workshops, seminars, farm
visits, and the World Dairy Expo with youth from across the United States and parts of Canada
as they developed their leadership skills. Noah Pendry was one of two youth delegates from
across the country that served on the 2013 National 4-H Dairy Conference Planning Committee.
4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Program:
2013 State 4-H Dairy Judging A Team:
The 2013 State 4-H Dairy Judging A Team competed in the All American 4-H Dairy Judging
Contest in Harrisburg, PA and in the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo
in Madison, WI. Team members: Olivia Horning (Rowan County) Ethan Holland (Iredell
County) Lauren Luther (Rowan County) Kelly Parkins (Haywood County) Coaches: Nancy
Keith, Iredell County Agricultural Extension Agent, (Lead Coach); and Melissa Staebner, Yadkin County Extension Agent (Assistant Coach).
North Carolina 4-H Dairy Judging A Team Results
2012 National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
World Dairy Expo
Madison, Wisconsin
10-1-12
5th Holstein Individual- Lauren Luther
5th Reasons /24 Individual –Lauren Luther
10th Overall Individual /25- Lauren Luther
12th Holstein Team
15th Overall /25 Teams
50th Invitational 4-H Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest; All-American Dairy Show
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
9-9-13
11th Individual Placing
17th Individual Placing
3rd Holstein Team
3rd Ayrshire Team
5th Guernsey Team
8th Overall /32 Teams
7th Oral Reasons/32 Teams
2013 State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging B Team
Luke Holland (Iredell County), Ryan Menius (Rowan County), Jacob Pless (Rowan County),
Mickey Jo Grubb (Randolph County)
2012 State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging B Team Results
North American International Livestock Dairy Judging Contest
Louisville, KY
11-9-13
12th overall /23 teams
2013 State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest:
4-H Senior Division Team Results:
Team #
7007
7014
7009
7011
7017
7012
7004
7020
7018
7002
7008
7003
7001
7006
7013
7005
7010
7019
Team Name
Iredell Senior Team
Randolph County Senior Team
Randolph Senior Holy Cows
Rowan Senior Team A
Yadkin Senior Team B
Rowan Senior Team B
Haywood Senior WNC All-Stars
Robeson County Senior Team
Yadkin Senior Team B
Alleghany Team B
Macon County Senior Team
Alleghany team C
Alleghany Team A
Haywood Senior Black Bears Team B
Rowan Senior Team C
Haywood Senior Black Bears Team A
Macon County Senior Team B
Yadkin Senior Individual
Score
1256
1248
1196
1180
1172
1122
1084
1055
1038
1035
1022
1012
1000
954
786
762
708
433
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
4-H Senior Division Top Ten Individuals
Team #
7019
7007
7014
7005
7014
7011
7007
7007
7017
7009
Individual Name
Mikayla Mann
Luke Holland
Sarah Thomas
Allison Rogers
Evan Gunter
Ryan Menius
Wesley Sloan
Austin Rash
Corey Roberts
Mickey Jo Grubb
Team Name
Yadkin Senior Individual
Iredell Senior Team
Randolph County Senior Team
Haywood Senior Black Bears Team A
Randolph County Senior Team
Rowan Senior Team A
Iredell Senior Team
Iredell Senior Team
Yadkin Senior Team A
Randolph Senior Holy Cows
4-H Junior Division Team Results:
Team #
8001
8007
8003
8004
8002
8006
Team Name
Haywood WNC All-Stars
Randolph County Junior Team
Randolph Holy Cows Team A
Randolph Holy Cows Team B
Iredell
Transylvania
Score
1052
1040
986
881
576
326
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
Score
433
431
430
429
426
417
416
409
406
404
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
4-H Junior Division Top Ten Individuals:
Team #
8001
8007
8001
8003
8007
8007
8003
8002
8006
8004
Individual Name
Sarah Smart
Rachel Osborne
Caleb Henson
Will Dinsmore
Jesse Osborne
Will Cox
Rebekah Seawell
Addie Graham
Lily Harris
Sarah Gregg
Team Name
Haywood WNC All-Stars
Randolph County Junior Team
Haywood WNC All-Stars
Randolph Holy Cows Team A
Randolph County Junior Team
Randolph County Junior Team
Randolph Holy Cows Team A
Iredell
Transylvania
Randolph Holy Cows Team B
Score
379
368
363
349
337
335
335
332
326
320
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
NC State Fair Fitting and Showmanship
Congratulations to Aimee Sink who placed first in the 2013 NC State Fair Fitting and
Showmanship Competition. Aimee will receive an award of $250.
NC State Fair Junior Dairy Management Contest
The 2013 NC State Fair Junior Dairy Management Contest was organized by Marti Day. Kids
interested in the dairy industry are able to take a written test on dairy management skills.
2013 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest Results:
The Dairy Quiz Bowl is a contest with questions about various dairy topics. One statewide contest is
held each year. Teams compete with each other in giving oral answers to questions posed by a
contest moderator. A written exam is also part of the senior division contest at the state level.
Junior Division
1. "Udder Destruction" from Randolph County - Margie Grubb, Coach
2. “Golden Guernseys” from Randolph County – Marjie Grubb and Coby Kivett, Coaches
3. “Mini Moos”- from Randolph County – Marjie Grubb, Coaches
Senior Division
1. "Bessi’s Angels" from Randolph County - Margie Grubb, Coach
2. "Moo Shiners" from Randolph County – Mickey Jo Grubb, Coach
3. “Rowan” from Rowan County, David Correll Coach
2013 North American Invitation 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest
Lousville, KY
Team Members: Bill Randall Atkins, Aaron Avelino, Matthew Kendrick, Jonna Nance
Coach: Mickey Jo Grubb; Congratulations to Mickey Jo who was recognized as the youngest
coach ever!
Team placed 7th overall
2013 State 4-H Dairy Poster Contest:
Each year the State 4-H Dairy Poster Contest educational activity involves a large number of youth
in a meaningful learning experience as they learn about our dairy industry. Competition in this
contest is conducted on an individual basis in Division I (9-12 years of age), Division II (13-15 years
of age), and Division III (16-19 years of age) at the county and state level. Youth in Division IV (5-8
years of age) participate on a non-competitive basis at the county level only. County winners in
Divisions I through III are determined and then the first place winners are entered in the state contest.
All posters at the state competition in Division I, II, and III are displayed in a prominent place at the
Junior Dairy Show in the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fair. The following awards are
generously provided to state winners in Division I, Division II, and Division III by the Southeastern
United Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA): First Place: $100 cash; Second Place: $75 cash; and
Third Place: $50 cash.
Congratulations to the following winners in the 2013 State 4-H Dairy Poster Contest:
9-12 Age Division
1. Pierce Roberts
2. Amber Trivette
3. Caley Mayo
13-15 Age Division
1. Christopher Mack-Gonzalez
2. Carlie Spires
3. David Allen Pledger
16-19 Age Division
1. Micah Lee