Junior Contests & Programs —
2026 WI Bellringer Contest
Hello WI Juniors & Families!
2026 Show Season is winding done with one more National Show in 2 short weeks in Louisville! With that being said means our Bellringer contest is approaching!
All photos & PDF fillable label must be received via email to Tammy by November 15.
Please make sure the label is COMPLETELY filled out and only list 3 JUNIOR SHOW placings. We had some issues with that last year.
Also once email has been received you will get a reply email from Tammy confirming she got it!
Juniors had a tremendous season and I hope to see many entries in the State Contest.
Remember to be eligible to go on to National you do need to submit a professional photo.
All entries will be submitted to NATIONAL no matter the state placing.
Any questions please reach out to Tammy at 608.692.1630 or vogrinswiss@aol.com
Thanks!
Tammy
WI Brown Swiss Nelson McCammon Grant
Youth looking for support to purchase their first Brown Swiss should consider applying for the Nelson McCammon Youth Heifer Program offered by the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Association.
“The Nelson McCammon Grant helps youth interested in working with dairy cattle gain hands-on experience with high-quality Registered Brown Swiss, explains committee chairperson Josh Hushon. “By working with Brown Swiss through this program, our hope is that they will learn to appreciate the many outstanding qualities the Brown Swiss breed offers as the well as the camaraderie of those who own them.”
Award recipients will receive a grant for 50% (up to a $1,000 total) towards the purchase price of a Registered Brown Swiss female of any age. The program is intended to run for two years with the applicants being between the ages of 8 and 18 for cows and 8 to 19 for heifers as of January 1. Applicants must be residents of Wisconsin and become members of the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Junior and the National Junior Brown Swiss Associations.
Since the project started in 2013, 20 youth have purchased Registered Brown Swiss heifers thanks to the generosity of long-time Brown Swiss breeder and youth supporter Nelson McCammon, who generously donated the funding for the program via his estate when he passed. Mr. McCammon was a mentor to many, and a past winner of the Klussendorf Trophy. Winners are presented at the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Annual Meeting.
Applications are Due- February 10, 2026
Forms should be sent to: Christopher Voegeli at christophervoegeli@gmail.com
The WI State Queen Contest
Additional Information & Entry Form Coming Soon!
The Wisconsin Brown Swiss Queen represents the Wisconsin Adult and Junior Brown Swiss Association and promotes the Brown Swiss Breed at the state level. The queen is expected to educate the dairy industry and public on the advantages of the Swiss breed and products produced.
Requirements:
—The Applicant must be 15-21 years of age and unmarried as of January 1
— A paid junior member for the past two years
— Enrolled in 4-H or FFA Brown Swiss project for at least two years
Applications are Due- February 20, 2026
Applications should be sent to: Tammy Voegeli at vogrinswiss@aol.com
To have the queen and princess attend events-
Contact Junior Advisor Tammy Voegeli at vogrinswiss@aol.com or 608-692-1630
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