By Kendra Van Order
In June and July, Michigan 4-H youth from across the state gathered on the campus of Michigan State University for the 2025 Michigan 4-H Dairy Days event that showcases the knowledge, talent and hard work of dairy youth enthusiasts. These youth competed in several educational events that included dairy showmanship, dairy quiz bowl, dairy management and dairy judging; many youths competed in all four contests. Several youth attended this event for the first time, and each year, there are multiple participants who do not have a dairy cattle background. The event is made possible by Michigan 4-H volunteers and MSU staff who organize the event and provide these opportunities for youth.
2025 was the second year that the Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl state contest was held the last weekend in June. Dairy industry professionals volunteered as contest judges and moderators for the contest. Seventy-one total youth participated in the contest across the senior, junior and novice divisions. The winning senior team earned the opportunity to compete at the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest held during the North American International Livestock Exposition each November.