GA Dairy Youth Foundation

06/03/2026

This June Dairy Month, we're celebrating the hardworking dairy farmers and amazing cows that help provide nutritious dairy products for families every day.

06/01/2026

National Dairy Month - Meet the Cow Monday!

As we celebrate National Dairy Month, we’re proud to highlight the animals that make the dairy industry possible. Be sure to follow along all month as we share more dairy facts, stories, and faces from the dairy community!

05/23/2026

Meet Caroline Riley, a sophomore from Hall County and a second-year member of the GDYF board. She has shown commercial dairy heifers for 5 years. Through FFA, she submits dairy record books and has placed in the top 5 in the state for the past 3 years. Through 4-H, she competes in Dairy Evaluation, and her team recently placed 1st, earning the opportunity to compete at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin. In the future, she plans to major in Agricultural Business or Dairy Science.

05/21/2026

Miles were ran, laughs were shared, and memories were made 🐄

05/21/2026

Attention ALL Georgia dairy youth -- registration for the Southeast Dairy Youth Retreat is open until May 30th! And it's hosted in Georgia this year!

For the informational letter, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y6ymju72bSh4vt_WXcuo2yAXOMhAvjHf/view?usp=drive_link

For all paperwork and more info go here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16FwfoUEcQ5n5bKRj17Om6pFiUb9TJkET

For pictures from 2025 SEDYR, visit https://www.gadyf.com/single-post/2025-southeast-dairy-youth-retreat-recap

Message GDYF with any questions!

05/15/2026

Meet Jessie Prickett, a sophomore at North Hall High School and a first-year member of the GDYF board. She has been showing commercial dairy heifers for five years and has also competed in the state dairy judging competition for five years. This April, she was a member of the Hall County 4-H senior dairy judging team, which earned first place in the state. This fall, her team will represent Georgia at the 4-H National Dairy Judging Competition at the World Dairy Expo. In the future, she plans to attend ABAC and major in Agricultural Business and Management.

05/15/2026

Meet Sara Morgan Sapp, a 10th grader from Burke County who has shown commercial dairy cattle for 6 years and registered dairy cattle for 9 years. She is involved in Dairy Judging, Dairy Quiz Bowl, and the Southeast Dairy Youth Retreat. In the future, she plans to attend the University of Georgia and pursue a career in the agricultural industry.

05/15/2026

Meet Breleigh Smith, a 9th grader from Elbert County who has been showing dairy cattle for five years since 5th grade. This is her first year serving on the GDYF board, and she is currently active in FFA. In the future, she plans to attend the University of Georgia to study Veterinary Medicine.

05/07/2026

Meet Ethan Davis! Ethan is a sophomore at Lee County High School and has been showing dairy cattle for the past two years. He is actively involved in his local FFA chapter and competes in the Dairy Evaluation CDE, where he continues to expand his knowledge of the dairy industry and animal agriculture. Through his experiences, Ethan has developed a strong interest in agriculture and livestock. After high school, he plans to attend college and pursue a career in either wildlife or livestock management.

01/26/2026