Youth aged 9 to 19 competed in both 4-H Dairy Showmanship and the judging contest. In showmanship, awards were presented based on how well 4-H youth presented their dairy animals to the judge. In the judging contest, youth received awards based on the judge’s evaluation of each animal’s conformation characteristics.

Grand Champion Dairy Showman – Larsen Swan – Lone Member – Sherman

Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Carlie Ward – Lone Member – South Dayton

Honorable Mention Showman – Dayne Jantzi – Sherman Kountry Kids – Clymer

Pictured from left: Collin Crawford with Supreme Senior 4-H Dairy Animal, Anna Carlberg with Reserve Supreme 4-H Dairy Animal, and Judge Brett Bossard

Dairy cows are judged differently based on their breed. Different breeds have different characteristics. At the dairy show, each breed is judged by how close the cow comes to the ideal of that breed.

Ayrshires are a Scottish breed of dairy cattle. It originated in, and is named for, the county of Ayrshire in south-western Scotland. These medium sized cattle have reddish spots, often in a jagged pattern. The winners for this breed were:

Ayrshire Senior and Grand Champion – Evie Woodis – Lone Member – Dewittville

Ayrshire Reserve Senior and Grand Champion – Levi Deland – Lone Member – Sherman

Brown Swiss cattle are a large, gray-brown breed whose milk is often used for cheese. The winners for this category were:

Pictured from left: Maecee Nickerson with Reserve Junior Supreme 4-H Dairy Animal, Emmersen, Faye Crawford, with Supreme Junior 4-H Dairy Animal, and Judge Brett Bossard.

Brown Swiss Junior Champion – Maecee Nickerson – Lone Member – Sherman

Brown Swiss Reserve Junior Champion – Maecee Nickerson – Lone Member Sherman

Brown Swiss Senior and Grand Champion – Carlie Ward – Lone Member – South Dayton

Brown Swiss Reserve and Grand Champion – Ava Burridge – Lone Member – Stockton

Guernsey cattle vary from yellow to reddish-brown with white patches. They are easy to work with cows that produce excellent milk. The winners for this category were:

Guernsey Junior and Grand Champion – Larsen Swan – Lone Member – Sherman

Guernsey Reserve Junior and Grand Champion – Dayne Jantzi – Sherman Kountry Kids – Sherman

Holsteins are large black and white cows known for high milk production. They are easy to work with, making them one of the most commonly known dairy cows.

Holstein Junior Champion – Emmersen Faye Crawford – Lone Member – Clymer

Holstein Reserve Junior Champion – Grace Meyer – Lone Member – Sinclairville

Holstein Senior and Grand Champion – Collin Crawford – Lone Member – Clymer

Holstein Reserve Senior and Grand Champion – Anna Carlberg -Frewsburg Hayseeds- Jamestown

Jersey cows are smaller, light brown cows. The winners of the Jersey category were:

Jersey Junior Champion – Evie Woodis – Lone Member – Dewittville

Jersey Reserve Junior Champion – Evie Woodis – Lone Member – Dewittville

Jersey Senior and Grand Champion – Laine Carpenter – Frewsburg Hayseeds – Falconer

Jersey Reserve Senior and Grand Champion – Tyler Crowell-Frewsburg Hayseeds – South Dayton

The best bred and owned category recognizes the top animal bred and shown by the same exhibitor. This places emphasis on the quality of a specific breeding program, not just the quality of an individual animal. The winners in this category were:

Junior Best Bred and Owned 4-H Animal – Maecee Nickerson – Lone Member – Clymer

Junior Supreme Champion of 4-H Show – Emmersen Faye Crawford – Lone Member – Clymer

Junior Reserve Supreme Champion of 4-H Show – Maecee Nickerson – Lone Member Clymer

Senior Best Bred and Owned 4-H Animal – Dayne Jantzi – Sherman Kountry Kids – Clymer

Collin Crawford, a lone member from Clymer, won Senior Supreme Grand Champion of 4-H Show and Anna Carlberg of the Frewsburg Hayseeds 4-H club won Senior Reserve Supreme Champion of 4-H Show.

A special thank you to the many families and agribusinesses who made financial donations to the 4-H Dairy Program. Your generosity made it possible for 4-H youth to receive awards during the 2025 Chautauqua County Fair. These donations will also support educational programs for 4-H Dairy youth throughout the year.