YOUTH ADCA

The focus of the ADCA's support for the Junior ADCA is to educate, encourage, and empower the next generation of Dexter cattle stewards. The Junior ADCA seeks to help its members grow as responsible Dexter owners while promoting the quality and the standing of the Dexter breed. Through the work of ADCA-affiliated Dexter groups, educational opportunities and show ring experiences are offered to our young people throughout the United States.

Youth ADCA Constitution and Bylaws updated_10-18-2023

2024 YADCA RECORD KEEPING CONTEST

Entry Deadline - JUNE 1, 2025
Eligibility is ages 13-20

The YADCA has been working hard to create another opportunity for the youth members to grow in their knowledge of Dexters in a fun and creative way. Our next competition is the Record Keeping Notebooks.

Our mission statement for record keeping is, “The goal and purpose of the record keeping contest is to teach the participants on what is all necessary for healthy cattle as well as teaching them the basics of business ownership that can transfer to other parts of their lives.”

There are two separate record books that can be completed. Only one has to be completed. If a member chooses to enter both the breeding and market notebooks, they will be judged separately and there is a chance of winning both notebooks. Awards are given to the top 3 highest scores in each age division. Cash prizes include $75 for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for third place.

View the Breeding Record Book Form

View the Market Record Book Form

2024 YADCA Speech Contest

The YADCA is inviting you to participate in our new Speech Contest!
Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11 am.
There are money prizes to those who place!

You will have the opportunity to present a prepared speech about a Dexter-Cattle-related topic at the 2024 Expo in Pryor, Oklahoma before a panel of judges to demonstrate your knowledge of the breed and improve your public speaking skills.

The contest rules can be found in the speech contest sops button located below.
Please contact the ADCA Youth Director or a Youth officer for more information.

View the 2024 Speech Contest Outline and Rules

Chris Odom Youth Award

The ADCA Chris Odom Youth Awards are given in memory of Chris Odom, of Block Creek Ranch. It honors his work in the ADCA, his service to the Dexter community, and especially his faithfulness to encourage and support our ADCA youth. Mr. Odom passed away in 2006 while serving as Vice President of the ADCA. His contribution to the association, our youth, and the Dexter breed will be remembered warmly.

This award is presented annually at the ADCA National Dexter Expo. It recognizes the ADCA youth that exhibit an exceptional work ethic, a commendable knowledge of the breed, and a passion to promote the preservation and proper stewardship of Irish Dexter cattle. Each applicant must complete a Chris Odom Award Application that includes a quiz, an essay, and a list of Dexter-related activities the youth has participated in. The applications are graded by a team of ADCA Odom Award judges. The award includes recognition at the Expo, an award plaque, recognition in the ADCA Bulletin, and a financial award of $500 to the Junior Division winner and $1,000 to the Senior Division winner.

2024 Chris Odom Memorial Award Application For Junior Exhibitor

2024 Chris Odom Memorial Award Application For Senior Exhibitor