Increase Dairy Knowledge

Participants learn about topics from bovine health and cattle breeds to milk marketing and history.

Forge Lasting Connections

Meet and compete alongside other youth interested in agriculture and gain lasting friendships along the way.

Achieve Goals

Test your ability to think on your feet in this challenging competition styled after the popular TV game show.

Entries due April 1, 2027

Read the complete rules and regulations before entering!

Dairy Jeopardy Age Divisions

Dairy Jeopardy participants compete as individuals. The national contest has three age divisions.

Junior

ages 9-13

Intermediate

ages 14-17

Senior

ages 18-20

ages as of January 1

Preparing For Dairy Jeopardy

During the contest, contestants demonstrate their ability to think on their feet and wager points based on their knowledge of topics ranging from "Bovine Health" and "Breed All About It" (questions about the different breeds of dairy cattle) to "Milk Marketing" and "The Tanbark Trail."

Hear from three-time National Dairy Jeopardy champion Rachel Craun on the Holstein Connections podcast. She shares her best tips for competing in the contest, from her preparations strategy to building confidence. Over the years, the Dairy Jeopardy contest has helped Rachel fuel her competitive personality, increase her dairy knowledge, and helped her make valuable connections. 

2025 Dairy Jeopardy Winners

Click the button to view the full history of past Dairy Jeopardy contestants.