Illini Dairy Club is a Registered Student Organization (RSO) that helps to connect students who may have never touched a dairy cow, those who have grown up dairy farming, and those who may not be in the animal-science fields but just enjoy dairy products and dairy cattle. Any undergraduate or graduate students are welcome to join! Look at the menu to learn more about our executive board, our fees and requirements, photos, and more!
Throughout the semester, we have monthly general club meetings that aim to educate students about dairy. We have guest speakers, fundraising opportunities, discussions, and more. Some past meetings include:
~Dairy genetics
~Midwest Dairy partnerships
~Fundraising with Ropp Jersey Cheese
~PDCA informational meeting
~Dairy farmer speakers
~Tours of the Illinois Dairy Farm
~Calf Handling workshops
Additionally, the club is lucky enough to help out at different events throughout the state of Illinois:
~Purebred Dairy Cattle Association calf sale
~Milk-a-Cow booth at the Illinois state fair every August
~Midwest Dairy sporting events and other educational events throughout Illinois
~Spring Thing
~Socials with other clubs and groups
