Acknowledgements.

On behalf of the Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences, Dairy Programs, we would like to offer our sincere THANKS to the following organizations and individuals for their support of our programs.

Major Contributors to Ohio's Dairy 4-H Programs

• Brewster Dairy, Inc.
• COBA
• Dairy Farmers of America
• DHI Cooperative, Inc.
• Mideast American Dairy Association (ADA)
• Smith Dairy Products
• The Ohio State Fair
• Ohio Purebred Cattle Breeders Association ( There is no web site for this state group.)
• Ohio Dairy Producer's Association

Blue Ribbon Volunteers 

Many thanks to Larry Schirm, Lee Kohler, and Julie Delavergne for their expertise as officials at the State 4-H/FFA Dairy Judging Contest.  Also there should be appreciation for Hannah Thompson, Laura Gordon, John Langel, and Neil Duncan (all OSU Judging Team alum) on the support team who listened to all the reasons. There were countless other volunteers before, during, and after the contest who helped to manage every detail.  Our official scoring room was experly managed by Reagan Bluel (OSU Waterman Dairy Complex Manager) and Paige Gott (PHD student and former 2007-08 OSU Judging Team Alum).  Without question, I send kudos to the exhibitors who allow us the privilege of evaluating their finest!

  The strength of the Ohio 4-H Dairy program is due to the volunteer support of people who are willing to donate their time!