Dairy Data Academy Application

Dairy Data Academy Application

Due December 1, 2026
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name

First NameLast Name
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Email
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Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Birth Date (must be no younger than 16 and no older than 21 as of August 2, 2027)

MonthDayYear
How did you hear about Dairy Data Academy? (select all that apply)

Other
Select that status that will best describe you at the time the Dairy Data Academy takes place, entering the Fall 2027 academic term

Other
Briefly explain your current status
Name of current school, college, employer or organization
Expected graduation year (if applicable)
EXPERIENCE & INVOLVEMENT (20%)

List up to 5 relevant experiences (extracurricular activities, leadership roles, work experience, community involvement, independent data-driven and/or dairy-related projects)

Relevant experience #1

Rows	#1 Relevant Experience
Year(s)
Organization
Role/Office held
Activity Description
Impact/Outcome

Relevant experience #2

Rows	#2 Relevant Experience
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Role/Office held
Activity Description
Impact/Outcome

Relevant experience #3

Rows	#3 Relevant Experience
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Role/Office held
Activity Description
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Relevant experience #4

Rows	#4 Relevant Experience
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Relevant experience #5

Rows	#5 Relevant Experience
Year(s)
Organization
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Activity Description
Impact/Outcome

ESSAY QUESTIONS (30%)

We encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels to apply. We are more interested in curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn than previous technical experience. If you do not have direct experience, please share related interests, coursework, or what you hope to learn. Each question has a 350-word limit.
Every Dairy Data Academy participant brings something different to the cohort. Why are you interested in Dairy Data Academy, and what unique perspective, experience, skill, or personal characteristic would you contribute?

0/350
Describe your experience with dairy farming, agriculture, or livestock management. What is one lesson, observation, or challenge that has had the greatest impact on your perspective of animal agriculture?

0/350
Describe your experience or interest in technology, data analysis, coding, engineering, computer science, robotics, or related fields. What potential do you see for data and technology to improve agriculture in the future?

0/350
What are your current educational or career goals? How might participation in Dairy Data Academy influence or reshape those goals?

0/350
Describe a time when you had to learn something new or solve a problem without clear instructions. How did you approach it and what did you learn?

0/350
This program relies on active participation, curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to learn. Describe how you would contribute to the experience of your fellow participants while also making the most of the opportunity yourself.

0/350
APPLIED THINKING (40%)
Select one dairy-related question and one data-related question from the prompts below. Respond to each question in a written essay response (maximum 500 words). Be creative and be yourself. We are not looking for perfect answers. We are interested in how you think, explain ideas, and connect concepts.
For my dairy-related essay response, I'm answering this question
Applied Thinking - Dairy-related essay response (500-word limit)

0/500
For my data-related essay response, I'm answering this question
Applied Thinking - Data-related essay response (500-word limit)

0/500
RESUME (10%)
Upload your resume (2-page maximum)

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Is there anything else you would like us to know as we review your application?

0/150
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & SIGNATURE
All applications will be reviewed. Applicants may be requested for a virtual interview. Acceptants will be notified by no later than February 1, 2027.

I affirm the information I have provided on this application is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that furnishing false information may result in revocation of my application. I also understand that if my application is incomplete, does not conform to the required format, or is received late, it may not be considered.
Dairy Data Academy includes travel, hands-on farm experiences, technology demonstrations and collaborative learning activities. Are you comfortable participating in these experiences?
Are you available to travel and attend in person for the full four-day program on August 2-5, 2027?
Do you have any prior commitments or potential plans (school, work, internship, family obligations) the would overlap with the dates for this program?
If you have potential conflicting plans, how you do you plan to work around these committments?
I am 18 years old or older (if no, parent or guardian signature is required)
Applicant Signature
If applicant is under 18 years of age, they must discuss their application and potential participation in Dairy Data Academy with parents or guardian. Provide parent or guardian acknowledgement with a signature from them here.
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Dairy Data Academy Application

APPLICANT INFORMATION

EXPERIENCE & INVOLVEMENT (20%)

ESSAY QUESTIONS (30%)

APPLIED THINKING (40%)

RESUME (10%)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & SIGNATURE