Ontario Dairy Youth Award Application
Recognizing young people between the ages of 25-35 that are actively involved in the operation of a dairy farm, have shown leadership abilities, and have made a contribution to their community and the Holstein Breed. Applications are due March 8th, 2026. After an interview, one winner will be chosen for each District.
Generously supported by the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund
Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Email
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Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Date of Birth
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Farm Prefix / Membership Name
Holstein Ontario District
West
West Central
East Central
East
Number of Milking Cows
Number of Heifers
Size of Farm: Acres owned:
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Acres Rented:
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Type of Operation
Owner
Partnership
Employee
Other
Briefly describe the type of operation in which you are involved with including feeding program, cropping strategy and animal facilities.
Highlight the changes you have initiated since becoming involved in the farm operation. What are you most proud of?
What are your plans for the operation in the next year, 5 years and 10 years. What financial decisions will you have to make to be able to execute these plans?
What do you feel is the biggest challenge in the dairy industry today and how would you go about changing it?
List activities, accomplishments in community, 4-H clubs, Junior Farmers, County Holstein Club, Breed Associations etc.
If you knew you would be receiving a Master Breeder Shield 14 years from now, and most of your points would come from one cow family, what would you name that cow that starts it all and why?
Award winners will travel to Alberta to tour farms and attend the Westerner Dairy Showcase in late October. Are you available to travel for 5-7 days?
Yes
No
Please provide any additional information, comments or new ideas that you feel would be relevant to the program.
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