Twenty-five FFA members from around the state of Minesota exhibited 52 head of dairy cattle at the Quadricentennial Dairy Show hosted by Triton FFA Alumni and Triton FFA on June 6 and 7th at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Kasson, Minnesota. This event was organized to give FFA members that enjoy working with dairy cattle an opportunity to celebrate the anniversary of the dairy cow coming to Plymouth Colony in 1624.
After checking in their animals and setting up their stalling, FFA members had a fitting and showmanship contest that they could compete in. The evening ended with a Burger Bash meal that was available to FFA members exhibiting and their family members. Members of the community also participated in the event. To conclude the day there was a sponsor recognition ceremony and announcement of the day’s winners in the fitting and showmanship contests. Friday June 7th featured the dairy show starting at 8 am and concluding around 11:30 am.
Financial support for the event was so strong that after show expenses were paid, each exhibitor was awarded a $320 scholarship to go towards investing in their dairy projects. The results of the show are posted below in the tables along with our exhibitors that participated and our list of sponsors. Supreme Champions donors contributed $1000 or more to the show, Grand Champion donors contributed $500 or more to the show, Champion donors contributed $250 or more to the show, and Blue supporters contributed in a range up to $250. All the organizers of the show are extremely grateful for the astounding support of all for the dairy industry. Be sure to partake in one of the many different June Dairy Month events that are hosted around the state.
List of Donors:
Supreme Champion Sponsors:
Triton FFA Alumni
Dodge County ADA
Claremont Chamber of Commerce
Triton Public Schools
Gochnauer Farms - Jacob, Megan, Ryder, and Gracie
Ashland Ag Systems
CFS
Grand Champion Sponsors:
Mantorville Restoration
Mantorville Saloon
Herrick Farms LLP
Jake & Addy Carsentensen
Scott Schley
Ellingson Drainage
Triton High School Student Council
McNeilus Steel
Chuck and Patti Klingsporn
Champion Sponsors:
Dodge Center Lions
Cedar Bee Farms
Windland Flats - Registered Highlands
Ag Partners
Olmsted County ADA
Aaron and Wendy Forthun
Heritage Bank
Anderson Vet Clinic
Blue Ribbon Sponsors:
Robert Sr. & Barbara Ickler
Hayfield T-Shirt
Powerlift Doors
LeRoy and Lisa Spearman
Plainview Milk Products Cooperative
Jeannie Herrick
Bob and Kris Carstensen
MN Holstein Association
MN Ayrshire Association
Profinium Bank
Midwest Livestock
Dodge County Farmers Union
River Falls Insurance
AMPI - New Ulm
Ruth Head
Karla and John Baker
MN Farmers Union
Dodge Vet Clinic
Bongards Creameries
Dodge County Farm Bureau
