Larimer County, CO

Dairy Blog

January 2024 MoosLetter

Welcome to a new year in the dairy project! We are going to try some additional ways of communication this year; GroupMe text app, monthly email newsletter and posting more information to our Facebook and Instagram accounts.

livestock field day

Livestock Field Day – MQA (Meat Quality Assurance)

All Livestock and Dairy members need to complete the MQA training once as a junior member and once as a senior member.

January 2024 Clover Connection

February 1st is the deadline for returning members to join without a $50 late fee. March 1st is the enrollment deadline for new members, returning members with a late fee, and all project changes and any club transfers.

November Clover Connection

Achievement Night – Please plan to join us in celebrating the achievements of our 4-H Community in the 2022-2023 project year!
When: November 3, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Exhibit Hall, 4-H McKee Building
Light refreshments will be served
**Please note that our Achievement Night program will overlap with a Blue Arena ticketed event. Please snap a picture of your license plate number or write it down and remember to record it on the sign in sheets when you enter the McKee Exhibit Hall.

October Clover Connection

The 4-H Team will be hosting our annual Open House Event to welcome & recruit new 4-H members on Thursday, October 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the 4-H McKee Building.

July/August Clover Connection

Registration is open for the 2023 Larimer County Fair!
Registration dates: 4/21/2023 – 7/23/2023. Interview Day is Tuesday, August 1, McKee Building, The Ranch, Register in Fair Entry

21st Annual Colorado Dairy Extravaganza

The Greeley Tribune, June 9 2023 – The 21st annual Colorado Dairy Youth Extravaganza will be held Sunday through Tuesday at Island Grove Park 4-H Building and Livestock Barn in Greeley.

May Clover Connection

Registration is open for the 2023 Larimer County Fair!Registration dates: 4/21/2023 – 7/23/2023 May Clover Connection 2023

2021 dairy extravaganza

20th Colorado Dairy Extravaganza

The Fence Post – After a COVID cancellation, the Colorado Dairy Youth Extravaganza was hosted at Weld County’s Island Grove Park on June 13-15. Nearly 70 contestants 160 head representing all seven dairy breeds from five states attended and competed in breed shows and even the new costume contest class.

When it’s all tallied, it’s Two for A Team … Results of the Royal Highland Judging Contest Announced

Last month over 30 4-H, FFA, and post-secondary students from the United States traveled to Scotland as part of the International Dairy Judging Tour. They participated in the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, Scotland, and judged four classes of cows and delivered two sets of reasons.