TRITON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Results from the Quadricentennial Dairy Show

Celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the Dairy Cow Arriving to the Plymouth Colony

Twenty-five FFA members from around the state of Minesota exhibited 52 head of dairy cattle at the Quadricentennial Dairy Show hosted by Triton FFA Alumni and Triton FFA on June 6 and 7th at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Kasson, Minnesota.  This event was organized to give FFA members that enjoy working with dairy cattle an opportunity to celebrate the anniversary of the dairy cow coming to Plymouth Colony in 1624.

After checking in their animals and setting up their stalling, FFA members had a fitting and showmanship contest that they could compete in.  The evening ended with a Burger Bash meal that was available to FFA members exhibiting and their family members.  Members of the community also participated in the event.  To conclude the day there was a sponsor recognition ceremony and announcement of the day’s winners in the fitting and showmanship contests.  Friday June 7th featured the dairy show starting at 8 am and concluding around 11:30 am.

Financial support for the event was so strong that after show expenses were paid, each exhibitor was awarded a $320 scholarship to go towards investing in their dairy projects. The results of the show are posted below in the tables along with our exhibitors that participated and our list of sponsors.  Supreme Champions donors contributed $1000 or more to the show, Grand Champion donors contributed $500 or more to the show, Champion donors contributed $250 or more to the show, and Blue supporters contributed in a range up to $250.  All the organizers of the show are extremely grateful for the astounding support of all for the dairy industry.  Be sure to partake in one of the many different June Dairy Month events that are hosted around the state.

List of Donors:

Supreme Champion Sponsors: 

• Triton FFA Alumni

• Dodge County ADA

• Claremont Chamber of Commerce

• Triton Public Schools

• Gochnauer Farms - Jacob, Megan, Ryder, and Gracie

• Ashland Ag Systems

• CFS

Grand Champion Sponsors: 

• Mantorville Restoration

• Mantorville Saloon 

• Herrick Farms LLP

• Jake & Addy Carsentensen

• Scott Schley

• Ellingson Drainage

• Triton High School Student Council

• McNeilus Steel

• Chuck and Patti Klingsporn

Champion Sponsors: 

• Dodge Center Lions

• Cedar Bee Farms

• Windland Flats - Registered Highlands

• Ag Partners

• Olmsted County ADA

• Aaron and Wendy Forthun

• Heritage Bank

• Anderson Vet Clinic

Blue Ribbon Sponsors:

• Robert Sr. & Barbara Ickler

• Hayfield T-Shirt

• Powerlift Doors

• LeRoy and Lisa Spearman

• Plainview Milk Products Cooperative

• Jeannie Herrick

• Bob and Kris Carstensen

• MN Holstein Association

• MN Ayrshire Association

• Profinium Bank

• Midwest Livestock 

• Dodge County Farmers Union

• River Falls Insurance

• AMPI - New Ulm

• Ruth Head

• Karla and John Baker

• MN Farmers Union

• Dodge Vet Clinic

• Bongards Creameries

• Dodge County Farm Bureau

  
  

Twenty-five FFA members from around the state of MInnesota gathered June 6 and 7th at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Kasson, MN to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the dairy cow coming to the Plymouth Colony.  Fifty two heads of dairy cattle were exhibited by the members.