Helping Youth Explore Careers in Dairy

Mentoring dairy youth has been a flagship program area since the inception of PRO-DAIRY and is critical to build the next generation of farm owners and managers. The Junior DAIRY LEADER and Beginning DAIRY LEADER year-long programs help high school students explore colleges and careers in the agriculture industry, while encouraging personal growth and leadership. PRO-DAIRY also supports Dairy Discovery, Animal Crackers, and other statewide 4H Dairy programs.

NYS Junior DAIRY LEADER Program

Each year, 30 youth, ages 16 to 19, are selected from a rigorous application process to participate in a year of experiential learning in the dairy field and self-discovery.

NYS Beginning DAIRY LEADER Program

Other Dairy Youth Programs

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4-H Youth Programs
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Animal Crackers
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Deborah Grusenmeyer

Senior Extension Associate

PRO-DAIRY

Animal Science

Deborah Grusenmeyer