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Our Purpose: To foster the interest of students in the dairy cattle industry and provide them with guidance and opportunities within the industry. Club members will utilize this knowledge in professional and academic capacities, opening opportunities for community outreach and industry networking.
The Clemson University Dairy Science Club gathers people with different backgrounds, but a similar interest in an effort to build friendships while being actively devoted to all aspects of the dairy industry. The Dairy Science Club has two different sections (club and show team) that allow students to build knowledge of the dairy industry, have a hands on experience with dairy cattle, promote the club, and attend events while maintaining lifelong friendships.
Promotional events:
Every year at the beginning of the semester the Clemson Dairy Science Club participates in on campus events to recruit incoming freshman and other upperclassmen interested in the dairy industry. These events include Tiger Prowl, Bash at the Barre, CAFLS BBQ, CAFL's Tailgate, and a new tradition that started in fall 2016 for the Dairy Science Club...walking in Clemson's Annual First Friday Parade. |
Fundraisers:
Fundraisers are an important way for the club to raise money in order to attend events such as ADSA, Dairy Challenge, local dairy shows and tours as well as provide for monthly meetings. During the football season, members are encouraged to sign up to work on an on campus ice cream joint 55 Exchange on game days. Other large fundraising events include selling doughnuts to students and faculty, designing yearly shirts to sell to the public as well as other merchandise. One of the largest fundraising events the club hosted was a Chick-Fil-A day where the club brought a calf to help raise money and provide guests with an interactive experience! |
Learning About the Dairy Industry:
Learning about all aspects of the dairy industry is important to the club to provide information to students interested in future careers and research opportunities. Club members have multiple opportunities to attend farm tours throughout the semester to view the different ways farm's function. We also strive to have two guest speakers a month with different backgrounds such as research, veterinary medicine, business, farm management, and education. Classes offered to students in the Animal and Veterinary Sciences department are also provided to give members more hands-on experience and knowledge of the dairy industry (CLICK HERE TO SEE LIST OF CLASSES) Students who wish to learn more about the industry and have a competitive side are able to attend events such as Dairy Challenge and American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) regional and national conferences where their knowledge of the dairy industry will be tested through a number of events. |
Social Events:
Although most of what we do is working hard to train heifers and promote the club, we also strive to create a fun environment for members and establish friendships that will last a lifetime. At the beginning of the semester the club and show team hosted an ice cream social for new, old, and perspective members at the LaMaster Dairy Farm in Clemson, SC. Other social events the club has put on in the past includes Halloween dress up day, cheese tastings, family dinners, and hiking excursions. The biggest social event we host includes the Annual Faculty breakfast, where club members and faculty members connect and socialize over cow shaped pancakes and some good bacon! |
Show Team:
Show team allows students to halter break and show a heifer at three different shows throughout the school year to gain a hands on experience with dairy cattle. Two of the three shows the team attends are held locally at the Garrison Arena at the Anderson County Livestock Show. The biggest event of the year is attending the South Carolina State Fair in the fall where students can not only show their heifers but also are given the chance to enjoy the food and fun the fair has to offer! |
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