• Must have completed at least three years of 4-H dairy program.
• Must be at least a freshman in high school, but not over 19 years old on January 1 of the current year. (Age 16, 17 or 18 preferred).
• Should have an outstanding record of 4-H accomplishments with major emphasis on dairy animal projects.
• Should have the ability to make a real contribution to the conference and be capable of bringing inspiration and information back to their home county.
• Cannot be an exhibitor in the World Dairy Expo or participant in National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest.
• Will not be permitted to attend this conference more than one year.
• Must provide their own transportation to West Lafayette.
• Must stay throughout the entire conference.

Purpose:

• To provide an educational program for better understanding of the operations involved in the production, processing, marketing, and use of dairy products.
• To provide a means by which youth can achieve educational objectives based on the developmental needs of youth.
• To provide a broader understanding of careers available in dairy production, processing, marketing, and selected areas.

Objectives:

• To increase understanding of the dairy industry.
• To learn about additional vocational and professional opportunities in the dairy industry.
• To practice good citizenship, group participation, and leadership responsibilities.
• To develop additional individual initiative and competence in areas of special interest and aptitude in the dairy field and related areas.