THE MICHIGAN JERSEY FUTURITY -- A STATE FAIR TRADITION 

Each year at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit, the highlight of the State Fair Jersey show is the Three Year Old Futurity.

The MJCC sponsors the Futurity as a test of the confidence Jersey breeders have in their ability to select and raise heifers that will offer outstanding type and dairy potential by their third year.

Registered Jersey heifers selected by their owners are entered into the Futurity by a periodic payment into the Futurity Fund, which is invested so as to provide cash prize awards on a sliding scale to the cows that are shown at State Fair in the Futurity class (these will also qualify as regular exhibits in the Junior Three and Senior Three Year Old cow classes).

The animal, her breeder, her owner/exhibitor, and her leadsperson are all introduced during the pageantry of the Futurity.   It is the highlight of the show day, in the opinion of those who come to Michigan State Fair each year to watch the cattle shows.

The 2008 Michigan State Fair will be held the end of August in Detroit.    Watch this website for Jersey event dates/times.

To enter your animals into the Futurity, contact:  Sandra Place  (517) 625-7202   or email    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it