The Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction, held August 17 at the Dodge County Fair, celebrated the achievements of sixteen exhibitors that participated in the junior dairy show at the 2014 Dodge County Fair, as well as the accomplishments of all Dodge County dairy youth throughout the year.

Youth recognized in the 2014 auction were:
Grand Champion Bred and Owned – Janelle Remington
Grand Champion Showperson – Andrew Sell
Grand Champion Registered Holstein – Brad Warmka
Grand Champion Grade Holstein – Courtney Ewert
Grand Champion Colored Breed – Paul Grulke
Junior Champion Registered Holstein – Roseanne Crave
Junior Champion Grade Holstein – Brittany Fink
Junior Champion Colored Breed – Alexus Remington
Winning Beginner Showman – Ariona Hildebrandt
Winning Junior Showperson – Grady Wendorf
Winning Intermediate Showperson – Jeremy Nehls
Winning Senior Showperson – Ben Buske
Auction Lottery Winner – Danielle Warmka
Winning Junior Fitter – Kylie Nickels
Winning Senior Fitter – Dawson Nickels
Winning Share Basis – Karoline Twardokus


Dodge County Junior State Fair Dairy exhibitors were recognized for their team work and successful state fair. Proceeds from the Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction support the costs of exhibiting at the Wisconsin State Fair junior dairy show

Five scholarships were also awarded to students who will be attending two or four year degree programs this fall. Jessica Manke, Justin Nehls, Janelle Remington, Andrew Sell and Karoline Twardokus were recognized, and each prepared themed baskets to sell, with the proceeds funding future scholarships.


Danielle Warmka, 17, of Fox Lake, WI, was the high seller in the record-setting 2014 Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction. Warmka's buyers, VZ Construction of Waupun, received a custom-made wind chime in recognition of their support. The annual Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction supports dairy youth education and programming

In addition to the auction participants and scholarship baskets, eleven extra lots were auctioned off to raise funds for the Dodge County dairy judging and dairy bowl teams, Wisconsin Junior State Fair exhibits and many other hands-on educational opportunities.
Altogether, more than $42,000 was raised to support the Dodge County dairy program, with an average of $918.75 returned to each auction participant, making it the first year that totals have exceeded $40,000.

Supporters of this year's auction included: Beckers Chopping & Baling, Blair Insurance, Renee Blair, BMO Harris Bank, Borderline BP Fuels, Burledge Holsteins, Buske Bulk & Bags, Central Ag Supply, Crave Brothers Farmstead, Crimson Ridge Dairy, D&D Schultz Trucking, Farmers & Merchant Bank, Farmers Implement, Gaska Dairy Health Services, Gerloff Family, LLC, Hustisford State Bank, Milgene Holsteins, Milwaukee Stockyards, National Bank of Waupun, Kyle Natzke Fitting, Judy Schuster, Schwandt Holsteins, Spuncast – Watertown, Town & Country Bank, Troy's Trucking, United Electric, UWGP, VZ Construction, Waterloo Vet Clinic, Waddell Attorney at Law, Andy Warmka, Warmka Holsteins, Waupun Feed & Seed and Zastrow Hoof Trimming. Winning bidders walked home with their choice of custom-made wind chimes or weathervanes, sponsored by the Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction Committee.

The 17th Annual Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction will take place on August 23, 2015. Anyone interested in supporting dairy youth in Dodge County is encouraged to participate as a bidder at the auction. Bidders will be provided with free gate admission for Sunday and a pre-auction lunch. RSVP to the Dodge County UW-Extension Office at (920) 386-3790.Return to Industry Buzz.

8.22.2014