Students and teachers from 35 schools across the state have been involved in the Cows Create Careers program this year which wrapped up earlier this month.
Participants from Fleurieu Peninsula, Barossa Valley, Mount Gambier, Adelaide Hills and Murray Bridge regions were recognised over three online SADA Fresh Cows Create Careers presentation days.
Also announced was the winner of the Jeff Kernich Student Encouragement Award for 2022.
In it's sixth year, the award is tribute to Mr Kernich and his family and goes to a student who has demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to the CCC program.
Yahl Primary School's Will Finch won the award against six other nominees from across the state.
The presentation days celebrate the achievements of students who have completed the innovative project that aims to increase the awareness of dairy industry careers in a very hands-on way where student's rear and care for two three-week-old calves at their school.
The winners of the SADA Fresh Cows Create Careers project in the Barossa region the winning junior school was Nuriootpa High School with their team Udderly Mootastic, while the winning senior school was Trinity College Gawler (North Campus) with team Tuesday.
In the Mount Gambier region the winning junior school was Lucindale Area School with their team The Jerseys, while the winning senior school was Kingston Community School with the team name of DA Mowers.
But the junior school winner in the Fleurieu Peninsula region was a draw of two teams both from the Mount Compass Area School & Victor Harbor R-7 School with The Mumma Mooa's and Patches both winning the title.
In the senior division of the same region, Eastern Fleurieu School R-12 took the win with their team Steak Of Art.
The winning school in the Murray Bridge region for the junior award was a draw with two teams from Urrbrae High School - Udder Chaos and Calf Cult.
The winning senior school for the Murray Bridge region was Oakbank School with the Milk Monstrosities team.
The winning schools in each region now have the opportunity to enter the CCC national competition which will culminate with a national senior and junior winner being awarded $3,000.
Jaydee Events director John Hutchison said it is encouraging to see students passionate to learn and connect with the dairy industry.
"The presentation days are a great way to recognise and celebrate both the students' and teachers' dedication to the SADA Fresh Cows Create Careers project," he said.
"Each year we continue to be inspired by their enthusiasm for the project."
Over three-weeks schools are provided with dairy industry curriculum, at no cost.
A local dairy farmer teaches the students how to care for the calves, while an industry advocate visits the students to speak about their career pathway in the dairy industry.
Throughout the project students form teams to complete assessments based on the dairy industry.
"CCC allows students learn about the wide range of skills, educational pathways and careers in Australia's dairy industry," Mr Hutchison said.
"It's extremely encouraging to see the ongoing benefits of the project."
"Not only are the students learning about the diversity of skills required in the industry, but it also directly connects them to their local community."
CCC was established in 2004 and has now grown to over 230 schools across Australia.
John said the project's passionate volunteers are vital to the continued success of the SADA Fresh Cows Create Careers project.
"Since its inception Cows Create Careers has gained support from industry, regional development programs, dairy farmers and sponsors across Australia," he said.
He recognised the program could not run without their sponsors and the volunteers who dedicate their time to the children in support of the program.
