State Dairy Judging Results

After the winter shows wrap up, dairy judging season begins. As many know, youth work hard to learn dairy cattle anatomy, use a defined scorecard to evaluate animals and defend their class placings through sets of oral reasons. These competitions train youth to analyze, make decisions, problem solve and improve communication skills. FFA holds their evaluation competition in March and 4-H is in April. We appreciate these coaches, participants and dairy producers who volunteer their time and animals for team practices. Results from this year’s 2022 contests follow:

FFA Dairy Evaluation – March 18th Senior Division 1st place individual – Charlee Causey (Central of Carroll) 2nd place individual – Jackson Griffith (Houston County) 3rd place individual – Olivia Vanderwalt (Lee County) 1st place team – Houston County (Advisor: Dr. Ronnie Thomas) 2nd place team – White County (Advisor: Zach Dalton) 3rd place team – Gilmer County (Advisor: David Bushey) Junior Division 1st place individual – Charles Norman (Gilmer County) 2nd place individual – Taylor Evans (Elbert County) 3rd place individual – Terra Southerland (LaFayette Middle) 1st place team – White County (Advisor: Zach Dalton) 2nd place team – Gilmer County (Advisor: David Bushey)