Cattaraugus County 4-H Member, Olivia Shawley traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to compete at the World Dairy Expo 4-H Judging Contest on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Olivia was chosen to compete with the NYS 4-H Dairy Judging Team following an outstanding showing at the NYS Fair 4-H Dairy Judging Contest. Olivia joined forces with two individuals from Chautauqua County - Dayne Jantzi and Larsen Swan, and an individual from Wyoming County- Hayden Ayers. The team spent the days leading up to the contest traveling to Wisconsin and practicing their judging skills at local farms.
Following a long day of competition, Olivia came away with a top 15 overall individual placing while also placing 4th overall with the NYS 4-H Dairy Judging Team. Olivia also topped the Brown Swiss breed in the individual placings, leading her team to a win in the Brown Swiss breed. The team rounded out their results with a win in the Red and White breed and a 3rd place team placing in the Oral Reasons.
The 4-H Youth Development Program creates opportunities for youth of all backgrounds and interests, including but not limited to, Animal Science and Family and Consumer Science projects. If you are interested in learning more about the Cattaraugus County 4-H Program, contact the 4-H office today by calling 716-699-2377 or emailing cattaraugus4h [at] cornell.edu.
