(NAFB.com) – The National FFA Organization has partnered with World Dairy Expo to promote the 2026 FFA Dairy Judging Contest, expanding opportunities for students interested in dairy agriculture and livestock evaluation. Expo officials said the organization will promote the contest to FFA’s national membership of more than 1 million students in more than 9,400 local chapters across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Organizers said the partnership is designed to strengthen agricultural education through hands-on learning, leadership development, and industry connections. More than 100 schools participated in the 2025 dairy cattle judging contest, reflecting growing national interest in the event, organizers said. The 2026 contest is scheduled for Sept. 29 in Madison. Registration opens July 13 and closes Sept. 11. FFA officials said the collaboration will help connect students with career pathways and real-world experiences in the dairy sector.