State 4-H/FFA Dairy Youth Field Day

The State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2026 as part of the State 4-H/FFA Dairy Youth Field Day. The event will be held at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg. 

Information Sheet Here

Schedule

The 2026 Schedule is Coming Soon!

Registration

Registration information coming soon!

Event Rules

1. Teams will consist of three or four members. When four members are entered, the three members with the highest individual scores will be used for the team score. 
2. Age requirements
   A. Juniors will be 9 to 13 years old as of September 30, 2026.
   B. Seniors will be 14 to 18 years old as of September 30, 2026.
   C. Youth born between January 1, 2012 and September 30, 2012 have the option to compete either as a junior or a senior.
3. Oral Reasons
   A. Junior 4-H contestants will present one set of oral reasons.
   B. Senior 4-H contestants will present two sets of oral reasons.