4-H Dairy Program
Cornell University Pro-Dairy - a NYS dairy industry educational program, enables farm families and other agricultural professionals to realize their values and strive to achieve their professional and personal goals
Cornell University Dairy Management Program - gain further understanding of the integration and application of dairy farm management principles and programs with respect to progressive dairying and related industries through Cornell's site
New York State Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services - this NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets website has a dual role to protect the health and welfare of the people of New York State and to help promote the agricultural economic development of the dairy industry through various economic controls and programs
NYS 4-H Youth Dairy Programs - provides children and teens with dairy related events, activities and resources
Contact
Zoe Lockburner
Livestock/4-H Livestock, Equine, Dairy Program Manager
zrl7@cornell.edu
(845) 344-1234, Ext. 258
Last updated April 22, 2025
4-H Junior Dairy Leader Program Applications are open!
The Junior DAIRY LEADER program is intended to reach youth between the ages of 16 and 19 who have an interest in exploring careers in the dairy industry through hands-on experiential learning. The future of the dairy industry depends on young people who are well-trained and are excited about the range of opportunities that exist in the industry.
The program presents youth with a realistic view of the dairy industry as a viable, profitable, and progressive business sector, while also building personal and professional skills. Junior DAIRY LEADER participants get real world learning experiences with student and industry interaction through diverse programs.
The program consists of a series of workshops that focus on multiple facets of the dairy industry, personal development and technical skills.
