Dairyman Award

Scott Youse grew up in Oley PA, on a small family dairy farm. He moved to Maryland to continue his passion after graduating from Delaware Valley University with a degree in dairy science with a minor in agriculture business in 1995. He started working at Oakland View Farms where he now owns a majority share. Scott is currently a residing board member of Maryland Agricultural council, Treasure of the Eastern Shore Holstein association, and Vice President of Caroline County Farm Bureau. During his time at Oakland View Scott has developed 16 excellent, and 75 very good cows And has bred 14 excellent and 68 very good cows. Oakland View farms is currently milking approximately 700 cows including 50 registered Jerseys, 95% of the Holstein herd is registered or identified.  

90% of the herd is considered “commercial” with the focus on a functional cow including plus on type and feet legs with a higher emphasis on udder traits.  Positive health traits along with fat and protein components are also included when evaluating the bull selections for this group.  The remaining 10% of the herd is “show” cattle or “special” cattle.  This group is bred to improve pedigrees over the generations, with the goal being multiple generations of excellent cattle.

We’ve been fortunate enough to have Scott serve as our MD Holstein president for the 2020-2022 term and he currently serves as ex officio on the board. For all of these reasons Scott is the perfect candidate for this years Outstanding Dairymen Award.