Logan County 4-H members spent Saturday expanding their agricultural knowledge while enjoying one of the sweetest traditions of the summer during the annual 4-H Dairy Education Day.
Held July 11, the event featured a team of experts from Langston University, including a Dairy Goat Milk Hygiene Laboratory Specialist, a Research Scientist, an Animal Nutritionist, and an Animal Health and Production Research Scientist.
The Langston team provided hands-on demonstrations and educational presentations focused on dairy goat production. Participants learned how contaminated milk samples are identified using the California Mastitis Test (CMT), a rapid screening method used to detect mastitis in dairy goats. They also received instruction on proper dairy goat nutrition and animal health practices.
The day also highlighted the knowledge of Logan County 4-H members, who created educational booths to teach their fellow participants. Topics included “The Journey of Milk,” “What Are Dairy Products,” “The Power of Dairy,” and “Dairy Product Nutrition.” Logan County Extension Office summer intern Laney Stansell presented information on dairy goat products, giving attendees the opportunity to sample goat milk and goat cheese. Organizers said many of the youth were pleasantly surprised by how much they enjoyed the goat cheese.
Following the educational activities, participants competed in the always-popular homemade ice cream contest. Eighteen homemade ice creams were judged by Logan County Commissioners Mark Sharpton and Floyd Coffman, along with Guthrie News Page’s Chris Evans.
Entries ranged from traditional favorites to unique creations, including a non-dairy pineapple ice cream and a goat milk mint chocolate chip recipe.
In the non-dairy division, Michael Reinert earned first place with his pineapple ice cream, while his brother, Patrick Reinert, took second with blueberry ice cream.
Savannah Oswald captured first place in the traditional category with her chocolate ice cream, followed by Liam Burrow’s strawberry entry.
The non-traditional category featured an assortment of creative flavors, with Laurell Garrett’s Butterfinger ice cream taking first place and Maggie Ferguson’s Twix caramel chocolate swirl earning second.
Garrett’s Butterfinger ice cream was named Grand Champion of the competition, while Michael Reinert’s pineapple ice cream was selected as Reserve Grand Champion.
The event concluded with families enjoying the many ice cream entries together while sharing recipes and ideas before heading home to begin planning for next year’s Dairy Education Day.
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