Hokie Dairy Day
Hokie Dairy Day is an educational event for 4-H and FFA youth who have an interest in learning more about dairy cattle and the industry. The event takes what our Dairy Science students learn in the classroom and applies it to fun educational activities.
This year's event will be held April 13, 2024.
If you have questions or more information, please contact Madison Sifford (madisons16@vt.edu).
Location: William M. Etgen Large Animal Learning Center located at 473 Plantation Road in Blacksburg.
Registration Deadline: Registration sheet must be postmarked by April 6, 2024
Program:
This year’s theme will highlight just a few of the career opportunities that are available to those interested in working in the dairy industry. There will be a veterinarian, food scientist, geneticist, and farmer to discuss what their day-to-day job looks like and other opportunities students will have to look forward to as they enter the workforce.
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Registration/check-in
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Ice breaker
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM Farmer and geneticist sessions
12:15 AM – 12:45 PM Lunch
12:45 PM – 2:45 PM Food scientist and veterinarian sessions
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM YQCA training (optional)*
Registration
Registration fees will be $10.00 per person (youth and adults) and will include lunch and a souvenir. Use the attached form to register your group. Registration forms along with payment should be postmarked on or before April 6.
Health History and Code of Conduct Forms Reminder
It is the responsibility of the lead chaperone to ensure the participant is duly enrolled and to always have the health history form and code of conduct forms for their group members with them. The chaperone must remain in proximity of the event. (Use the forms for your organization – 4-H or FFA.)
Questions
If you have any questions, contact Madison Sifford (madisons16@vt.edu) or Dave Winston (dwinston@vt.edu).
This event is sponsored by the Dairy Club at Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech. Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Dave Winston at (540) 231-5693/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
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