Pierce County 4-H Volunteer

Bob Traynor has been a Pierce County 4-H dairy project leader for 39 years. His impact is most evident through his years as the Pierce County 4-H Dairy Judging Coach.

He has helped to mold the lives of over 350 young people through judging experiences. Eighteen of these years produced state contest qualifying teams and 3 District Champion Teams. In 2007, Pierce County won the state contest. They represented Wisconsin at the National 4-H Dairy Judging contest placing eighth in the nation. In 2012, Pierce County won the right to represent Wisconsin at the Harrisburg, PA. National Judging Contest, placing third.

Four of Pierce County’s dairy judging alumni have placed in the top 4 individuals at the National Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest. Bob’s enthusiasm for 4-H is contagious and his coaching skills are matched by few. He lives the 4-H motto of “Making the Best Better”.

Bob served on the Pierce County Board of Supervisors and has been very active with the County Fair. He is currently the Chairman of the Pierce County Fair Committee, having serving on it since 1998.

Bob engages in his community. He was a First Responder with Spring Valley Area Ambulance from 1997 until 2015.

Bob, a life-long Registered Holstein breeder, served on the Wisconsin Holstein Association board from 2005-2011. He has shared his love for dairy cattle and a dedication to agriculture through his work with the 4-H youth while developing an appreciation and future for the dairy industry.