Dairy Prospects Program - Application Deadline
- Sunday, June 15, 2025, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who should apply: High school students (starting grades 9 through 12 in Sept 2025) in Jefferson, Lewis or St. Lawrence Counties who are interested in discovering exciting opportunities in the dairy industry.
What will you do: Dairy Prospects is a one-year adventure with hands-on learning where you will:
Meet leaders in the dairy industry
Visit various dairy farm businesses
Tour and meet with local agribusinesses
See modern and unique management systems in action
Get to know other students who share your interests
Tour a local agriculture college or university
Time commitment: The 8 or 9 meetings will take place from Fall 2025 through Spring 2026. Most trips will take place during school hours, with absences pre-approved by teachers through the program. Activities will take place once every month or 2 over the course of the program.
How to apply: Return completed application package (see link below) to Abbey Birchenough, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N Hamilton Street, Watertown, NY, 13601, by June 15, 2025.
Cost: $50. Successful applicants will be asked to pay a one-time $50 program fee. The rest of the program funding is provided by generous industry sponsors.
Fill out the application, today!
Fee
$50.00
Contact
Abigail Birchenough
Dairy & Livestock Specialist
aej48@cornell.edu
315-788-8450 ext. 278
Last updated March 31, 2025