DUNN COUNTY – The Dunn County 4-H Dairy Judging youth had a great success at the 2026 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest in Madison on August 23. The Junior Team was named State Champions.

The Junior Team members, Aubrey and Mackenzie McClelland, Anya and Marlies Lange, Abigail Dietsche, and Sophia Bauer have had an outstanding season. Aubrey, Mackenzie, Anya, and Abigail judged during the State Dairy Judging Contest while Marlies and Sophia served as Leads People who lead the dairy cattle into the arena to be judged. The team also won the Type Analysis Questionnaire portion of the contest which is a written component used in youth dairy cattle judging contests.

The Senior Team of Cole Quilling, Tyler Quilling, Kylee Schlough and Blake Sparrgrove placed 8th at the state competition while finishing with a few top five breed finishes.

Coaches Jim Powers, Ben Powers, and Ben Styer have made the world of difference to the Dunn County 4-H members in the Dairy Judging Program because of their leadership and guidance. Ben Styer expressed gratitude to the parents, kids, and practice farms for a great season.

If interested in more information on getting involved with Dairy Judging, contact Dunn County 4-H Educator, Zachary Rozmiarek at [email protected] 715-232-1636.

Source: News release