The purpose of this program is to aid youth in getting started in the Dexter Cattle business, by awarding heifer calves to program participants on the basis of merit, future goals, and the ability to care for the animal.
Any Oklahoma youth, ages 9 to 15 years as of January 1st of the current year, who is a 4-H or FFA member may apply. Previous winners of the ODCA youth heifer program are ineligible. All applications will be reviewed by an independent selection committee.
Each program participant will own their heifer jointly with the ODCA until completion of the program, at which time the participant will receive full ownership of the heifer and her offspring. Each program participant will be responsible for raising the calf, arranging for her to be bred (AI or naturally) with help from their ODCA mentor, show at 4 designated competitions, and provide an annual report about their heifer at the fall ODCA meeting in October for 2 years. See the Rules and Application for specific requirements.
Previous Heifer Recipients:
Jorga Baker
Quintin Sisk
Graci Osborn
Teagan Neal
Emberleigh Wikel
Ruston James - Cherokee
Britni Stewart
Miranda Ware
Stormie May Adix - Jennings
Andrew Triplitt - Blanchard
Audrianna Gammel - Sperry
Connor Holman - Jennings
Kayleigh Bleeker - Okemah
Landin Wood - Skiatook
Previous Heifer Donors:
Wade and Sharon Runnels - Taste of Heaven Farm
Norman & Mary Hoover - Hickory Creek Farm
Molly Allen & Circle H Farms
Rick Matthys - Windmill Dexters
Dewey Combs - D&D Red Dexter Ranch
Joe Reynolds - Moses Meadows Dexters
Brody Johnson - 5-J Ranch
Don & Sheila Farris - Euchee Creek Farm
Adriane & Jim Lippian - Five Springs Ranch
Elmer & Agnes Blackburn - Busy Bee Ranch
Troy Harrold & DM Cheek - Red River Valley Dexters
Gene Pittman - Mud Valley Farms
Randy & Karen Hall - Rocking H Dexter Ranch
Photo Credit: Ballard Family Farm
Photo Credit: Ballard Family Farm
