Dairy Prospects

Dairy Prospects Program

Explore the exciting world of dairy!

August 2025 - June 2026

Who should apply? Highschool 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

What is the 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 materials (see link below) to Abbey Birchenough, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N Hamilton Street, Watertown, NY, 13601, by June 15, 2025.

https://ccejefferson.org/events/2025/06/15/dairy-p...

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.

This year, Dairy Prospects is going Digital! Click HERE for the application forms!

Last updated May 14, 2025