This program consists of one national and four regional events attended by college students with a strong interest in the dairy industry. They compete by creating a farm management plan for a dairy farm that includes every aspect of the business, from record keeping to nutrient management to personnel issues. Many Farm Credit associations across the country volunteer for these events and arrange for Farm Credit customers to be used as the model farms in their competitions.

Dairy Challenge offers several contests for undergraduate students as part of the premier dairy event in the country. National and regional contests give students the opportunity to evaluate a well-managed dairy and then recommend management enhancements to a panel of judges comprised of industry and academic professionals. The Dairy Challenge Academy runs in conjunction with the national contest and offers students an intensive program using the educational component of the Dairy Challenge contest without the competition.

The 2025 Southern Regional Dairy Challenge contest will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee November 16 - 18, 2025. We invite you as a student, sponsor, or volunteer to learn more about the event and make your plans to join us.

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