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Volume 6 • Issue 2 Summer 2020 The Michigan Dairy Cattle News is the official publication of the Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association, Inc. and the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club. Melissa Hart, Editor cell: 517-398-1957 email: farm.writer@hotmail.com 4520 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262 Erin Robinstine, Ad & Layout Designer email: erin.robinstine@gmail.com 3854 S. KY Route 321, Hagerhill, KY 41222 Michigan Dairy Cattle News 850 Davenport Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75167 ph: 517-490-7736 michholstein1@gmail.com Published 4 times per year Michigan Dairy Cattle News EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Brent Moyer, Caro Steve Reed, Owosso Tim Baker, Byron Center Suzanne Tuttila, Waxahachie, TX

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Michigan Holstein Association Brent Moyer, President 2647 E. Caro Rd., Caro, MI 48723 Steve Reed, Vice President 4795 W. Mason Rd., Owosso, MI 48867 Suzanne Tuttila, Executive Secretary 850 Davenport Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75167 Ph: 517-490-7736 michholstein1@gmail.com Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Elizabeth Rupprecht, President Allison Schafer, Vice President Jeff Dawson, 3rd Officer Lauren Siver, At-Large

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he HAUSA Distinguished Junior Member award recognizes 17-21 year olds who have excelled in preparing for their life’s work, while contributing to their local and state Holstein activities. Established in 1922, this contest is the longest running Holstein youth program, and is the highest honor that can be given to a Junior Holstein member. Twelve semifinalists are chosen to attend the National Holstein Convention, where six Distinguished Junior Member finalists are selected. The top six DJMs receive an annual renewed adult membership with the Holstein Association USA, Inc. With the National Convention cancelled this year, we still wanted to honor our outstanding representative of Holstein youth in Kristen Burkhardt. Kristen was chosen as a semifinalist for the DJM award and as she prepares to retire as the President of the Michigan Junior Holstein Association we say congratulations on her DJM honor and extend our thanks for serving as a distinguished leader of Michigan youth. Kristen has worked hard to lead the junior program and has been unwavering in her responsibilities. It’s no wonder she was chosen as a semifinalist in the DJM contest. She’s the top of the heap in my book! Congratulations Kristen and good luck on your future endeavors! PC: Megan Sprague.

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From the Holstein President’s Pen..............................................................................4 Michigan Junior Holstein News...................................................................................5 From the Jersey Desk.......................................................................................................7

Holstein Association USA Phone: 1-800-952-5200 1 Holstein Place, Brattleboro, VT 05302 Michigan and Indiana Representative Max Dunseth 278 S. Sprague, Coldwater, MI 49036 Cell: 269-251-0232 Michigan Upper Peninsula Representative Mandi Kipp De Pere, WI • 920-530-5023 mramsburg@holstein.com

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2020 MHA Membership Directory........................................................................... 11 2020 MJHA Membership Directory......................................................................... 13 2020 MJCC Membership Directory.......................................................................... 14 Direct to Consumer Sales During a Pandemic..................................................... 15 Old Barn, Six Generations, Embraces Couple on Wedding Day..................... 17 Calendar of Events......................................................................................................... 18 Advertiser Index.............................................................................................................. 18 Michigan Dairy Cattle News

From the President’s Pen

Michigan Holstein Association Hello All, I hope this finds everyone doing well during these unprecedented time in our lives. Many things have changed from our normal routines and many things may continue to change as this pandemic interrupts our lives. With that being said, I do hope that all are staying healthy, both physically and mentally. This situation can and may bring on some undue stress and anxiety, as what was normal is now not normal. Don’t be afraid to reach out to someone close to you to vent! We all need that at times! Let me say I am also probably as frustrated with Mother Nature as most of you are, she just doesn’t seem to want to give in the last two years and make anything any easier for us! Long wet spring last year, followed by a dry summer, then a wet fall. She did give us a fairly mild winter, but just doesn’t seem to want to put the winter temps to bed this year! One thing I will say about many of you that I know in this industry, whether you are from Michigan or you are from some other part of this country, is that we are a resilient people and we can survive many challenges that this world throws at us. That’s what makes dairymen and women different from many other walks of life, we thrive on being challenged. With all that’s going on in the world I have been listening to a podcast entitled the “Unpopular Farmer” hosted by

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a couple in Canada who have a grain and sheep operation. They interviewed another grain farmer from Western Canada in one episode and this gentleman had a few things that have been sitting on my mind lately. Things we all can think about; 1. Can’t isn’t a word, it’s a challenge. 2. If it’s not broken, you’re not looking hard enough. Think about those statements for a bit, or better yet listen to the podcast. This particular one was episode 3, which after listening to this episode, I felt very challenged and motivated to be a better leader and to realize that my best assets at the farm, are my people. With all of that I want to end by saying that I hope to see most of you this summer at our All-Michigan Show and that we have a minute to catch up in person, (the old-fashioned way), not by Zoom or any of these new-fangled video chats that I’m not able to run! Until Next Time…

Brent

Brent Moyer President Michigan Holstein Association

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From Your President

Even though our activities have slowed down a lot in the last three months, I can’t help but reminisce on the last four years that have flown by. During those years I have had the humbling experience to serve as the President of the Michigan Junior Holstein Association and am quickly approaching the end of my junior Holstein career. I would like to take this time to reflect on four things that I have been very proud of while serving MJHA. I would like to start off with passion. Through all of the events we have hosted, there is one thing that always stands out, and that is how passionate people are in the dairy industry. More specifically, this past February we hosted our MJHA Workshop with youth around the state. One of the activities was to create a poster board that had a topic related to anything about cows. After completing, all of the teams presented to the entire group. Although the groups only had an hour to create and prepare to present, each group presented as if the topic was second-nature to them. This was due to their passion…passion for the Holstein cow, passion for advocating for our industry, and passion for feeding the world with such wholesome and nutritious products. Throughout all of the events we have hosted in the last few years, I can’t help but say how proud of the involvement and interaction we have had from the juniors in the state of Michigan. Our latest event, the Mill Wheel Dairy Show Clinic, was going to be our largest attended event in all of the time I had been with MJHA. The board’s goal is always to get as many kids involved as we can, and to have a great turnout is an indicator of our success. MJHA’s purpose is to provide opportunities to dairy enthusiasts in the Great Lakes State, and I personally couldn’t be more excited with the involvement we have had over the last four years. In addition, the support system for the juniors in Michigan is something I have always been proud of. MJHA hosts many fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for events that we run or to sponsor juniors to attend the National Holstein Convention. Each and every fundraiser, there is always such a great support system to help make our events possible throughout the year. Especially the year of the 2018 National Holstein Convention when Michigan was the host. An event at this capacity is not easy to plan and execute, but it was our support system that made it such an awesome week. With that, I truly can’t thank all of the dairy farmers, Michigan Holstein members, and everyone else who helped support, enough. Last but not least, the people I have had the honor to work beside. To the many junior Holstein members and our advisors, without any of you my experience with MJHA would not have been so great. The dedication, great ideas, and hard work that each board member has brought to the table truly shows what great hands the dairy industry is in in the fuSummer 2020

ture. Our advisors have committed so much time to MJHA and have always made sure that we are on the right track. I will continue to encourage youth to join the MJHA Board and join a team where so many great people are involved! MJHA’s planning has been on hold for right now, but it’s hard not to reminisce on the past and look forward to what the MJHA board will pursue in the future. It has been such a wonderful opportunity to serve the juniors in Michigan. I truly can’t thank everyone enough for their passion, involvement, support, and for being the great people you all are. Thank you for your time,

Kristen Burkhardt President MJHA burkha88@msu.edu

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Dairy Greatness from Great Lakes Farmers • MMPA’s dedicated field staff equip members with leading management and production information to help them meet their quality goals. • MMPA member farms took home 45 percent of national milk quality awards in 2020 and 45 percent of member farms also received MMPA quality awards during the 20192020 Local meeting season, underscoring the hard work of the cooperative’s farms.

Founded in 1916, the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is a farmer-owned milk marketing cooperative and dairy processor. MMPA’s member farms, located throughout the Great Lakes Region, lead the way in quality milk production. Nationally recognized for their commitment to quality, MMPA serves its 1,300 members every day, not only by marketing their milk, but by providing services and opportunities to all. 6

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From the Jersey Desk

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Dairy farmers are resilient. We’ve heard it time and time again as we’ve navigated through these last few years of low prices. We thought we had weathered the worst of the storm coming into 2020 and Covid-19 let us know we weren’t done yet. Yeah, we are a resilient bunch, but that’s because we don’t have a choice. Every single day, we have a barn full of cows that depend on us, we have little eyes that are watching how we handle these challenges, and we have family legacies that we want to see continued. So, we have to get up every day, we have to face reality, and we have to keep pushing. But that doesn’t mean at times that we don’t feel overwhelmed. And when those times come, it’s important that we pause and look for the good. The past five years have taught us to roll with the punches, to tighten the belt, and to push on. This year is shaping up to be very different than expected, but find the good. Our traditional shows are changing but it’s allowing us to be creative and innovative and it could allow a young breeder to participate who hasn’t been able to before. Our kids are out of school but they’re gaining a greater love for the industry and our operations. Our food supply chain has been rattled

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but we are becoming more nimble to meet changing customer demands. The water line broke but it was something that had been on the upgrade dream list for years and it’s finally getting done. Whatever it may be look for the good, no matter how small. We are all riding a similar roller coaster so continue to support each other. Sometimes a simple check-in becomes the highlight of the week for someone. Never underestimate the power of our community. And continue to be those resilient dairy farmers.

Beth Rupprecht President MJCC 989-640-6913

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Supporting Each Other Through the Storm By Bev Berens Just when it looks like the storm has let up with a little relief in early 2020 milk markets, another storm bears down, leaving Michigan dairy farmers to believe that short reprieve was just the eye of the storm — a small window of peace and security between the front and back ends of a deluge. “We’re all in this together” is like nails on a chalkboard at this point, but the truth more than ever before, is that right now, dairy farmers need to support each other wholeheartedly. There is no reason to repeat the issues as they are

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more than obvious to anyone who has ever received a milk check. To support each other, two questions were posed to five dairy farmers from different demographics. Their answers are from the heart. Question one: What one or two things do you find yourself doing or reflecting on to get through this unique time in history? Ashley Kennedy: I often find myself going back to my basic comforts of movement or reading. Since I was a kid, I could lose myself in a good book and I have found myself doing that move often lately. I also find my yoga and running/walking habits to be a great way to clear my head. Tara Good: Things have been very “business as usual” for us, because we are working around the clock. I do think I rely a lot on music to keep me uplifted; and we love what we do! My motto has always been Carpe Diem, or Seize the Day, and I truly try to find beauty in the simple things daily. I think many people forget to do this. It could be as simple as enjoying the sunset, the alfalfa field coming to life after a long cold winter or the birth of a beautiful heifer calf. Joe Kulhawick: I have a job I love and am grateful that I can get up and go to work every day. I realize I am just passing through this world and trying to do the Lord’s work. This dumping milk to me is sinful and a bitter pill to swallow. I rely on my faith and the Bible, and even though we cannot go to church and worship together, I try to do daily devotions and look for wisdom and knowledge from above, because no one else has wisdom like that. Mary Costigan: Undoubtedly my faith! Constant conversations with the good Lord throughout the entire day relaxes my anxiety about all the on-farm and off-farm things that are out of my control. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand.” Those words in Isaiah 41:10 could not be truer in a time like this. How comforting to know that with all the upset in the world, that God is always with us! God has

always upheld me with a strong supportive family, including my husband of almost 12 years, my precious and rowdy sons (Case 6, Brant 3, Kipp 10 months) and my Dad, Mom, brothers Jake and Dave and sister Sarah. Gerald Geurink: We don’t have any animals here anymore, it was just more than I could do at 80. I just take care of the things we have here at home, read, watch TV, church on the computer, read some more. That’s about it. Once in a while we sneak off and visit some relatives that are our age. Question two: What is one business tool or piece of advice that you incorporate to keep your business moving forward? Ashley Kennedy: While going through struggles and stresses on the farm, I have found that taking time away, even for a bit, helps my frame of mind. Even when I know it is painful, know our numbers. I like to avoid doing things like that when it’s bad and usually I feel more in control when I know the truth, good or bad. Tara Good: As far as business advice/ strategy, I really think for us it is to just take one day at a time. Dairy farming has always been and will continue to be filled with challenges daily. Remember that everything happens for a reason. We focus on taking care of our herd to the best of our ability. From a cow management standpoint, we can sum it up by saying grass is king for us. A high forage diet positively impacts overall immunity and health of our cows. Joe Kulhawick: The one thing we try to fall back on is to stay out of severe debt and out of the bank. Unfortunately, reserves will only last so long. We watch our labor budget close, and since we are healthy and able, we are working more and of course getting paid less. But we have our health and strength, and it helps keep us out of the bank. We diversified seven years ago into custom feed harvesting and selling feed. We also have a sweet corn plot. Diversification gives us something to fall back on and can be a real help. Mary Costigan: I am afraid I cannot give too much surprising and helpful insight on this besides living frugally. Being raised by the master of frugality, it is in my blood to not spend frivolously. The fundamentals of my breeding program haven’t changed. I Summer 2020

may be quicker to use Angus in a mating, but I am still seeking that perfect (to me) sized individual with functional feet and legs and beautiful udder with positive milk production and always positive fertility traits. We give probably too many chances to calves that don’t show promise because we cannot stand not giving them a chance. We trim out expenses where we can, but the animals and

Ashley Kennedy is married and works side by side with her husband on their dairy farm in Bad Axe. She is the mom of two daughters, Calli and Adeline, and enjoys blogging and sharing her story with the world through social media.

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their comfort are still priority. In the background, my dad has been a miracle worker when it comes to enlisting in helpful programs and knowing where to put money that is going to benefit us the most in the short and long term. Has he been hard to convince over the years to spend money to make money? Absolutely, but ultimately that way of thinking is what is getting us through times

Tara Good and her husband Jim own and operate MedO-Bloom Farm, where they have transitioned into an organic dairy operation. They have two children and live in Caledonia.

Joe Kulhawick manages Bosscher Dairy in McBain and serves on the MHA Board of Directors. He is married to Ruth and are enthusiastic supporters of the Registered Holstein business.

like these. Gerald Geurink: I’ve been through crisis, too. Back in the ‘70’s, I got divorced. It was the worst thing that ever happened to me. Then, about four years later, I got married again and it has been the best 35 years of my life. If you have cows, you just keep doing what you have to every day. Just keep slugging it out.

Mary Costigan and her husband Ted, have three children — Case, Brant and Kip — and a dairy farm where they milk Registered Jerseys in Coopersville.

Gerald Geurink is a retired dairy farmer from Allendale and has served on the MHA Board of Directors. He and his wife, Joan, support and participate in many MHA activities.

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As this pandemic has turned the world upside down, dairy farms continue business as usual.

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Projects around the farm are keeping everyone busy as we look forward to getting back into the show ring.

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We are excited about the next generation as her December 2019 Comerica calf is looking great and we hope she ages as gracefully as her mom.

Mabel as a Sr. 3-year-old

Mabel as a 5-year-old

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Mabel Completes 11 Generations of Excellents, 6 Nearest Dams Average 92 pts.

Mabel as an Aged Cow

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Dam Ratliff Sambo Merry EX 90 2nd Dam Ratliff Jade Maley EX 90 3rd Dam Pleasant Nook Rene Myriah EX 95 4th Dam Pleasant Nook Judes Marcie EX 94 5th Dam Pleasant Nook J IMP Martha EX 94 6th Dam Pleasant Nook Royal Marlene EX

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Michigan Holstein Association Board Of Directors President ........................... Brent Moyer

Vice President ..................... Steve Reed

At-Large ......................................................................Kelly Raterink At-Large ......................................................................Joe Kulhawick At-Large ............................................................ Nicole Vanderploeg At-Large ................................................................... Rodney Daniels At-Large ....................................................................... Sherry Meyer Adam, Mark, Constructive, 2063 Arch Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, (517) 281-7982, Cows located on various farms Atherton, Thomas F., Tomerton, 10400 Smith Rd., Gaines, MI 48436, (989) 271-8757, US23 to Grand Blanc Rd. W to Seymour Rd. S to Smith Rd. W 1.7 miles to farm. Audrey Bischoff, W-R-L, 4573 West M-55`, Tawas City, MI 48763, (989) 944-1542, 2.5 miles west of Whittemore on Prescott Rd Baker, Timothy, Star-Summit, 1843 16th Ave., Byron Center, MI 49315, (616) 813-6745, South of Grand Rapids on US 131 to 84th St. exit, west 8 miles to 16th Ave., 1st place south on 16th Ave. Black, Amber, Blackview, 14231 Cutler Rd, Howard City, MI 49329, (989) 620-6230, From 131-M-46 East to Amble Rd. North 1 mile to Yanke Rd. East 1 mile-Farm on left side Black, George & Sarah A., GS-Black, 14220 Hinman Rd, Eagle, MI 48822, (517) 626-2951, 4 miles south of Vassar on Vassar Rd., 2 miles west on Swaffer Rd. Bohm, Charles R., Plumbrook, 22407-29 Mile Rd., Ray Township, MI 48096, (586) 749-9839, 8 miles east of M-53 on 29 Mile Rd. Bontekoe, Mark, Touchdown, 22180 5th Ave, Marion, MI 49665, (231) 743-6923, 2 1/2 east of stoplight in Marion to 5th Ave. then north 2 miles. Left on 22 mile road, First place on right. Braid, Robert & Betsy L., Castaway, 2727 Newburg Rd, Durand, MI 48429, (810) 730-1815, I-69 Bancroft Exit, West half mile to Scribner Rd, norht 1 mile Burkhardt, Sheila & Conan, Nugentdale, 9984 Crofoot Rd., Fowlerville, MI 48836, (517) 223-7870 Cary, Stephen, 6717 Poorman Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49017, (269) 968-3510 Chestnut, Charles O., P.O. Box 51 , 3220 M-52, Williamston, MI 48895, (517) 719-5961, 4 miles east of Williamston to M-52, north to 1st place on east side. Cumper, Duane G., Cumper, 350 Decker Rd., Marlette, MI 48453, (989) 635-2796, 6 miles north, 2 miles E, 1/2 mile south of Marlette on west side of road. Cumper, John W., Cumper, 445 Decker Rd., Marlette, MI 48453, (989) 635-2796, 6 miles north, 2 miles E, 1/2 mile south of Marlette on west side of road. Cumper, William G., Cumstead, 350 Decker Rd., Marlette, MI 48453, (989) 635-2796, 6 miles north, 2 miles east and 1/2 mile south of Marlette. Domecq, Joe & Denise, 2558 W. Territorial Rd., Rives Junction, MI 49277, (517) 589-9809 Double B Dairy /Jeffrey & Alisha Bigler, Alibi, 9750 Edgar Rd., Lakeview, MI 48850, (989) 352-5033, From M-46 & M-91 in Lakeview take M-91 S approx 2-3 mi. Turn E on Deaner Rd. Dairy barn on the N side of the rd. Dunseth, Max Lee, Ti-Max, 278 South Sprague Rd.,

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Executive Secretary.... Suzanne Tuttila

At-Large ..................................................................Drew Rupprecht At-Large .................................................................... Allison Schafer At-Large ........................................................................Malissa Reed At-Large ...........................................................................Eric Sneller

Coldwater, MI 49036, (269) 251-0232, 1 1/2 Miles south of U.S. 12 Turn at hospital off U.S. 12 Gasper, Ken, Lew-Max, 2500 N. Marble Rd., Belding, MI 48809, (616) 897-9729, North of Saranac on Hawley 3 miles, west on Potters 3 miles to Marble Rd., north 3 miles. Geurink, Gerald A., Geurink, 5380 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, MI 49401, (616) 895-6764, 11 miles west of Grand Rapids on M-45 or 1/4 mile east of Allendale. Gilna, Richard & Maureen, Modik, 5160 Serr Rd, Corunna, MI 48817, (989) 743-3996, 5 miles east of Owosso on M-21 to Kerby Rd., 1/4 mile south to Serr Rd., 1/4 mile east. Granskog, David, Granskog-Acres, Box 508, W6435 20.5 RD., Stephenson, MI 49887, (906) 753-2848, Take US 41 S. to G-12. W on G-12 about 2 mi to Linderoth Rd. N to 1st. cross road, 20.5 Mile Rd. to end of road. Green Meadow Farms, Green Meadow, 6400 Hollister Rd., Elsie, MI 48831, (989) 862-4291 Green, C. Velmar, Green Meadow, 6400 Hollister Rd, Elsie, MI 48831, (989) 862-5020 Green, Charles D. & Susie, New Vitality, 5320 N Meridian Rd, Elsie, MI 48831, (989) 413-0639, Catle housed at Easterday Dairy in Camden MI Gremel, Walter, Starward, 9393 Canboro Rd., Sebewaing, MI 48759, (989) 883-3772, 4 and 1/2 miles east of the sugar factory in Sebewaing. Gross, Steve H., Gross-Farm, 2877 North Gilmore Rd., Weidman, MI 48893, (989) 298-7011, 1 mile south of Rosebush. Then 8 miles west to Gilmore Rd. Then 1/4 mile south. Hardy, Gregg, Shelley & Parker, Hardys, P.O. Box 156, Tipton, MI 49287, (517) 431-2415, 1 mile east and 1 mile north of Tipton on Wisner Hwy. Hart, Bobby & Melissa, 4520 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262, (517) 287-5719, 127 South to North Adams Road, west to Holcomb Road, south 1/2 mile. Haywood, Luke, LEH Sand Creek, 1045 Solomon Rd., Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 948-8362, 5 miles W of Hastings by Hastings Airport Hoekstra, Dennis, Hoekstar, 1721 21 Mile Rd, Barryton, MI 49305, (989) 382-7491, M-66 to Barryton; East 1 mile on 20 Mile; North 1 mile on 20th to farm Holger LRS Farm, LLC, Holger LRS, 2204 170th Ave, Hersey, MI 49639, (231) 832-2848, Half mile east of Hersey, turn on 170th Ave., 1st farm on east side of road Horning, Jeffrey, Horning, 11834 Pleasant Lake, Manchester, MI 48158, (734) 428-8610, Take I-94 to M-52. Go south 8 miles to Pleasant Lake Rd. go east 4 miles. Hunt, Ike, 6386 N. Meridian Rd., Elsie, MI 48831, (989) 862-4864 Hyde, Patricia L., Moram, 11872 Bailey Rd., Morley,

MI 49336, (231) 856-4481, US 131 to M-46, east 5 miles to Bailey Rd., north 2 and 1/2 miles to farm. Jakubik, Jessica & Matthew, Geurink, 4729 Henderson Lake Rd., Prescott, MI 48756, (616) 889-3849, 11 miles west of Grand Rapids on M-45 or 1/4 mile east of Allendale. Johnson, R. Lynn, Flat River, 8877 N. Derby Rd., Six Lakes, MI 48886, (989) 365-3085, Intersection of M-46 and M-66 at Six Lakes: 3/4 mi E on M-46 to Derby Rd., 1/8 mi N to farm on W side of road. Kellenberger, Dale, Havendale, 8717 Huttenlocker, Munith, MI 49259, (517) 596-2578, 1 1/2 miles east of Munith on Waterloo-Munith Road to Huttenlocker Road, south 1 1/2 miles to farm. Kirk, Kevin M. & Dana Sue, Golden Knob, 1608 Silvers Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879, (989) 224-4735, US 27 N of St. Johns 3 miles to Silvers Rd, right(East) 1 1/2 miles to farm on right. Klamer, David, DK, 4474 Harding Rd., Conklin, MI 49403, (616) 899-1043, 1 Mile West of Conklin on Harding Rd.. Klee, Earl, Kleeland, 3983 Minden Rd, Ruth, MI 48470, (989) 670-9243, 2 miles west of ruth 1 1/4 north Kraft, David Wesley, Grassylea, 12916 W. Stanton Rd., Trufant, MI 49347, (616) 984-2977, 1 mile east of Trufant on Stanton Road. Kulhawick, Joseph C., Wickdale, 11320 W Stoney Corners Rd., Mc Bain, MI 49657, (231) 884-0555 Lautner, Terry K., Leelanau, 13718 S. Bugai Rd., Traverse City, MI 49684, (231) 946-4623, 2 1/2 miles west of Traverse City on M-72 then 1/4 mile north on Bugai Rd Lehman, Christina Marie & John, OLR Holsteins, 7400 W. Riley Rd., Elsie, MI 48831, (989) 661-2714, 127 North to M-21 East to Carland Rd. North to Riley Rd.-West 1/2 mile Lemajru Dairy Farm, LLC, Lemajru, 1595 W. State Rd., West Branch, MI 48661, (989) 709-6617, Exit 112 Business Loop to Fairview Rd., Rt(N). 3/4 mi to State Rd. Rt(E) 2 mi. 1st farm E of Moose Lodge. Or, Alger Exit onto 33 N. 4 mi, past M55/M33 Intersection to State Rd. 5 mi W on State Rd. White barn, 4 blue silos, and white house. LeSarge, Joseph, Misty Hollow, 7600 Scott Road, Belding, MI 48809, (616) 642-9860, 5 miles north of M-21 on Hawley Highway. 3rd road after 4-way stop sign at Potters. Dirt road to the west (Scott Rd.) 1/2 mile. North side-1st barn. LeSarge, Michael A., Misty Hollow, 7600 Scott Road, Belding, MI 48809, (616) 642-9860, 5 mi N of M-21 on Hawley Hwy. 3rd rd after 4-way stop at Potters. Dirt rd to the W (Scott Rd.) 1/2 mi. N side-1st barn. Letts, Bethenie, Sue-Cha, 18207 19 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI 49068, (269) 317-3999 Lipsey, Lisa Lee, 6980 Johnson Rd., Potterville, MI 48876, (517) 645-0074 Long, Douglas R., Long Haven, 2100 Seneca Hwy.,

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Clayton, MI 49235, (517) 445-2662, 7 miles west of Adrian on Beecher at Seneca. Long, Ronald D., Rosa Myst, 5015 Devonshire Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, (989) 225-1368, Housed at Greg DeForest Long, Scott, Long-Haven, 2091 Seneca Hwy, Clayton, MI 49235, (517) 445-2280, 7 miles west of Adrian on Beecher. Marshall, Eric & Brian, Marshall Bros., 10139 W. Chicago Rd., Allen, MI 49227, (517) 869-2872, 3 miles East of Quincy on US 12-South side of Highway-Blue Harvestor Martin, David, D-Mart, 3098 E Fenwick Rd, Fenwick, MI 48834, (98) 963-9001, 3.1 miles east of Fenwick on Fenwick Rd McCauley, Thomas & Renee, Tumbleweed, 4825 Lincoln Lake NE, Lowell, MI 49331, (616) 283-6411 Meyer, Carol E, Rod-er-Dic, 1652 76th St. S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316, (616) 698-8540, S on US 131 to 76th st exit, E on 76th Street 2 1/4 mi to Kalamazoo SE, S on Kalamazoo SE to the first farm on the E side. Meyer, Paul R., Rod-er-Dic, 7692 Kalamazoo, SE, Byron Center, MI 49315, (616) 490-3336, S on US 131 to 76th S exit, E on 76th st 2 1/4 mi to Kalamazoo SE, S on Kalamazoo SE to the first farm on the E side. Meyer, Sherry, Strautz AAA, 7692 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Byron Center, MI 49315, (616) 698-8208, M-66 to S. Kalamazoo Ave. Go through 3 stoplights to 76th st. Farm is just past 76th St. intersection on left (East) side. Middleton, Gary, Idlewild, 16345 Lowe Rd., Hudson, MI 49247, (517) 448-8770, 2 Miles South of hudson to Lowe Rd. East 1/2/ mile Mierson Farms (Larry C. Mier), Mierson, 3251 Cook Rd., West Branch, MI 48661, (989) 345-0043, Exit 212 on I-75m Go S 1 mi to Rau Rd., turn W. Go 1 mi W to George Lk, Rd. turn N go 3/4 mi on George Lk. Rd., on E side of rd. Minnis, Carl E. & Caroline, Car-Min-Vu, 2795 Howell Rd., Webberville, MI 48892, (517) 521-3607, I-96 to Dansville exit south to Howell Rd. east on Howell Rd. 2 miles. MOO-vile Farm & Creamery, MOO-ville, 5818 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, MI 49073, (269) 838-8059, 2 miles south of Nashville, northeast corner of M-66 and M-79. Moser, Stan, CLASS, 394 S. Osborne, Dansville, MI 48819, (517) 404-3559, 2 miles east of Dansville-M-36 to Osborne Rd then 1 and 1/2 miles north Moyer, Brent, Pinnacle, 2647 E Caro Rd, Caro, MI 48723, (989) 553-4333, M-24 to Caro. East on M-81 approximately 5 miles to farm; left side of M-81 Neff, Michelle & James, Moram, 880 E. Clarence Rd., Harrison, MI 48625, (989) 429-2359, US 131 to M-46, east 5 miles to Bailey Rd., north 2 and 1/2 miles to farm. Paulen, Jeffrey L., Claytop, 17909 Deaner Rd, Howard City, MI 49329, (616) 634-2958, In Howard City, take E darton E to Orton St., go N across a bridge, follow fork in Rd to the E 1 1/2 mi, farm is on the corner of Deaner and Paepke Rds. Posey Creek Farms, Posey Creek, 4300 Jerome Rd, North Adams, MI 49262, (517) 398-1521 Powell, Paul G., Sonray Acres, 660 Germany Rd., Williamston, MI 48895, (5176551611517) 880-0000, From Williamston: west on M-43 to Zimmer Rd., north to Germany Rd., west to farm. Protzman, Gary L., Delcath, 4141 N Maxwell Rd., Caseville, MI 48725, (989) 856-4446, 5 miles north of Elkton, 2 miles west on Filion Rd., north 1 and 1/2 mile on north Maxwell. Pyle, Bertus, Creekmere, 3647 100th Ave., Zeeland,

MI 49464, (616) 772-6647, 1/2 mile north of Zeeland on 100th Ave. between Riley & Quincy Streets. Raterink, Kelly, Rat-Rink, 2145-72nd Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464, (616) 283-4652 Reed Dairy Farm, S.J. Reed, 4795 W. Mason Rd., Owosso, MI 48867, (989) 277-2078, East of Owosso on M-21 to Sherman Rd., north to Mason Rd., west 1/2 mile to farm on south side of road. Reed, Elizabeth, S.J. Reed, 4795 W. Mason Rd., Owosso, MI 48867, (989) 413-4626, East of Owosso on M-21 to Sherman Rd., north to Mason Rd., west 1/2 mile to farm on south side of road. Ritter Farms, LLC, R-Kind, 13542 New Lathrop Rd, Byron, MI 48418, (586) 405-4749 Robinson, Brent, Pinnacle, 2647 E Caro Rd, Caro, MI 48723, (989) 551-0681, M-24 to Caro. East on M-81 approximately 5 miles to farm; left side of M-81 Rock, Richard, Sunnyrock, 3055 N Geeck Rd, Corunna, MI 48817, (989) 743-3856, 6 miles east of Owosso and 3 miles north. Rubingh, Marvin, Rubi-Sweet, Rubi-Mart, 8022 Rubingh Rd., Ellsworth, MI 49729, (231) 588-6084, 2 miles south of Ellsworth on C-65. Rupprecht, Andrew, Thistle Dew, 7916 Swaffer Rd, Vassar, MI 48768, (989) 640-2543, from Vassar; 4 miles south on Vassar Rd., 2 miles west on Swaffer Rd. Sanford, Brenda S., Brookside-S, 4201 Reinelt Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427, (810) 376-4708, From Deckerville: 6 miles west, 1 1/2 mile north from Sandusky: 7 miles north, 1 mile west, 1 1/2 miles north. Sanford, Carl W., Brookside-S, 4201 Reinelt Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427, (810) 376-4708, From Deckerville: 6 miles west, 1 and 1/2 mile north or from Sandusky: 7 miles north, 1 mile west, 1 and 1/2 mile north. Sanford, Dorothy, 4201 Reinelt Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427, (810) 376-4708, From Deckerville: 6 miles west, 1 and 1/2 mile north or from Sandusky: 7 miles north, 1 mile west, 1 and 1/2 mile north. Sanford, Jeffrey A, Rose-Castle, 237 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427, (810) 376-4321, Deckerville-6 miles w & 1.5 miles n Schafer, Allison, 15456 Centerline Rd, Westphalia, MI 48894, (989) 587-6732 Schafer, Kyle, 15456 Centerline Rd, Westphalia, MI 48894, (989) 587-6732 Schilling, William H., R-Pine, 19724 Marcellus Hwy., Decatur, MI 49045, (269) 782-6583, 10 miles east of Dowagiac on Marcellus Hwy Sipiorski, James, North-Fashion, W9301 County Road C, Wausaukee, WI, 54177, (989) 224-1840 Smith, Kevin D. & Traci J., Smikin, P.O. Box 63, Williamston, MI 48895, (517) 290-2030 Sneller, Darwin D., Starward, 8677 Kilmanagh Rd., Sebewaing, MI 48759, (989) 883-3716, 4 and 1/2 miles east of the Sugar Factory on Canboro Rd. Sneller, Eric, Starward, 3167 Bay Port Rd, Sebewaing, MI 48759, (517) 420-6840, 4 and 1/2 miles east of the Sugar Factory on Canboro Rd. Stevens, Douglas P., Woodyvale, 3079 N Vandecar Rd, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858, (989) 330-1013, From Mt. Pleasant north on old 27 to Weidman Rd. West 7 miles to Vandecar-white barn w/green roof Surbrook, Rick, Gerald & James, Surbrook, 4858 Maple Lane Rd., Rives Junction, MI 49277, (517) 5693143, 2 miles south of Rives Junction to Maple Lane Road., 1/2 mile west to farm. Sweers, Janice A., Rod-Er-Dic, 1541 Dennis Rd., Williamston, MI 48895, (517) 282-8092, Housed at Roger & Paul Meyer, Byron Center. Swisslane Dairy Farms, Swisslane, 12877 84th St, Alto, MI 49302, (616) 889-5018, S off exit 52 of I-96 on Alden Rd (M-50), 5 miles to 84th St, east 1 mile

T & H Dairy, Minsu, 1380 Essex Center Rd, St Johns, MI 48879, (989) 593-2307 Thelen, Jeffry W., Jef-Len, 8592 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879, (989) 593-2210, M-21 9 mi W of St. Johns to Francis Rd., S 2 mi to Parks Rd., W 1 and 1/2 mile to farm on north side of road. Thuemmel Dairy, Inc./Daniel W. Thuemmel, Thuemland, 8774 Thuemmel Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467, (989) 738-8668, 2 and 1/2 miles east of Port Austin on M-25, 1/2 mile north on Thuemmel Rd. Thuemmel, Daniel T., Thuemland, 8774 Thuemmel Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467, (989) 550-1487, 2 and 1/2 miles east of Port Austin on M-25, 1/2 mile north on Thuemmel Rd. Thuemmel, Daniel W., Thuemland, 8774 Thuemmel Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467, (989) 738-8668, 2 and 1/2 miles east of Port Austin on M-25, 1/2 mile north on Thuemmel Rd. Troyer, Brian, Troyer-Vue, 380 Bullock Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036, (517) 278-3119 Tuttila, Suzanne, Walnut-Vu, 850 Davenport Drive, Waxahachie, TX, 75167, (517) 490-7736 Van Rhee, Gene K., Claydale, P.O. Box 376, Caledonia, MI 49316, (616) 318-0243 VanderPloeg, Tony & Nicole, Tonic, 1666 S Begole Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847, (940) 733-8960, West of Ithaca VanHaitsma, Tim J & Tammy K, Sun Quest, 4480 18th St, Dorr, MI 49323, (616) 681-9439 W-R-L Daniels Farm, LLC/Rodney Daniels, W-R-L, 8189 W. Prescott Rd., Whittemore, MI 48770, (989) 873-0036, 2 and 1/2 miles west of Whittemore on the road to the high school. Wadell Dairy Farm, LLC./Jeff & Charles, Wadelland, 5112 E. Maple Rapids Rd., Elsie, MI 48831, (989) 862-5572, 5 mi E of US 27 on Maple Rapids Rd.; from stoplight in Elsie, W 5 mi to Watson, N 1 1/2 mi to Maple Rapids, 1/4 mi E to 1st house on S side. WalnutDale Farms, LLC/Aubrey Lettinga, WalnutDale, 4309 14th , Wayland, MI 49348, (616) 2934323 Wardin Brothers, Wardin, 2155 N. Fordney, Hemlock, MI 48626, (989) 642-3262, 2 miles east and 2 miles north of Hemlock. Watts, Todd W., Esquerita, PO Box 25, Fowler, MI 48835, (989) 593-2679, 2 miles north of Fowler on Wright Road, northeast corner of Wright and Kinley Road. Webster Kelvin, Green Meadow/Webster-Ridge, 6125 Hibbard Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848, (989) 534-1548 Webster-VanAtta, Margery, Green Meadow, 6125 Hibbard Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848, (517) 719-7436 Webster, Justin, Green Meadow, 6125 Hibbard Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848, (989) 534-1547 Wieber Dairy, LLC, Wieber, 5053 N. Wright Rd., Fowler, MI 48835, (989) 593-2421, 4 miles north of Fowler on Wright Rd. northwest corner of French & Wright brick house. Wolford, Diane, Wolford, 8671 W 40th, Fremont, MI 49412, (231) 924-6526, 4 miles west of Fremont on 48th St 1 mile north on Dickinson then 1/4 east, first farm on the north side. Wolford, Gary, Wolford, 8671 W 40th, Fremont, MI 49412, (231) 924-6526, 4 miles west of Fremont on 48th St. 1 mile north on Dickinson then 1/4 east, first farm on the north side. Ziel, Henry M., Zielland, 575 Sand Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467, (989) 738-4616, 4 miles north of Kinde, 1/2 mile east on Stoddard Rd. Ziel, Mark, Zielland, 298 Stoddard Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467, (989) 874-4616, 4 miles north of Kinde, 1/2 mile east on Stoddard Rd. Zimmerman, Ken, Thumb-Meadow, 381 Freiberger Rd., Sandusky, MI 48471, (810) 648-5235, 3/4 mile north of 46 and 1 mile east of 19.

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MICHIGAN JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

2019 Junior Membership Roster

Junior Holstein Board Of Directors Kristen Burkhardt - President Miriah Dershem - Vice President Anna Moser - Secretary Skylar Buell - Treasurer

Keagan Long Lila Howell Miriam Cook

Atherton, Andrew, Tomerton, 7038 Crosswinds Dr, Swartz Creek, MI 48473, (810) 644-7212 Atherton, Kamryn, Tomerton, 7038 Crosswinds Dr, Swartz Creek, MI 48473, (810) 644-7212 Atherton, Kelsie, Tomerton, 7038 Crosswinds Dr, Swartz Creek, MI 48473, (810) 644-7212 Atherton, Luke, Tomerton, 7038 Crosswinds Dr, Swartz Creek, MI 48473, (810) 644-7212 Baker, Elise, Star-Summit, 1843 16th Ave., Byron Center, MI 49315, (616) 813-6745, South of Grand Rapids on US 131 to 84th St. exit, west 8 miles to 16th Ave., 1st place south on 16th Ave. Baker, Gerrit, Star-Summit, 1843 16th Ave., Byron Center, MI 49315, (616) 813-6745, South of Grand Rapids on US 131 to 84th St. exit, west 8 miles to 16th Ave., 1st place south on 16th Ave. Baker, Jack, Star-Summit, 1843 16th Ave., Byron Center, MI 49315, (616) 813-6745, South of Grand Rapids on US 131 to 84th St. exit, west 8 miles to 16th Ave., 1st place south on 16th Ave. Black, George & Sarah A./ Ian, GS-Black, 14220 Hinman Rd, Eagle, MI 48822, (517) 626-2951, 4 miles south of Vassar on Vassar Rd., 2 miles west on Swaffer Rd. Black, George & Sarah A./Olivia, GS-Black, 14220 Hinman Rd, Eagle, MI 48822, (517) 626-2951, 4 miles south of Vassar on Vassar Rd., 2 miles west on Swaffer Rd. Black, Joe, Blackview, 15094 Howard City/Edmore Rd, Howard City , MI 49329, (989) 620-6230, From 131-M46 East to Amble Rd. North 1 mile to Yanke Rd. East 1 mile-Farm on left side Bontekoe, Mark/Brant, Touchdown, 22180 5th Ave, Marion, MI 49665, (231) 743-6923, 2 1/2 east of stoplight in Marion to 5th Ave. then north 2 miles. Left on 22 mile road, First place on right. Bontekoe, Mark/Damion, Touchdown, 22180 5th Ave, Marion, MI 49665, (231) 743-6923, 2 1/2 east of stoplight in Marion to 5th Ave. then north 2 miles. Left on 22 mile road, First place on right. Bontekoe, Mark/Owen, Touchdown, 22180 5th Ave, Marion, MI 49665, (231) 743-6923, 2 1/2 east of stoplight in Marion to 5th Ave. then north 2 miles. Left on 22 mile road, First place on right. Burkhardt, Kristen, Nugentdale, 9984 Crofoot Rd. , Fowlerville, MI 48836, (517) 223-7870 Dillon, Andi, Posey Creek, 4300 Jerome Rd, North Adams, MI 49262, (517) 287-5504 Domecq, Joey, 2558 W. Territorial Rd., Rives Junction, MI 49277, (517) 589-9809 Dreyer, Brandon, 1524 Wiersma, Zeeland, MI 49464, (616) 836-7235 Dreyer, Brittany, 1524 Wiersma, Zeeland, MI 49464, (616) 836-7235 Freeland, Kale, 771 Behkler Rd, Ravenna, MI , (616) 3079355, M-37 North to Kenowa, east on 21 Mile Rd one mile. Farm Address: 4062 21 Mile Rd, Kent City, MI 49330 Garrison, Carson, Golden Knob, 5710 Townline Rd, Adrian, MI 49221 Garrison, Wesley, Golden Knob, 5710 Townline Rd, Adrian, MI 49221

At Large Members:

Beka McDonald Ashton Geurink Ian Black

Green, Corbie, Green Meadow, 8521 E Mead Rd, Elsie, MI 48831 Herzog, Jadyn, 23070 20 Mile Rd, Paris, MI 49338, (231) 598-1965 Howell, Lila, 10460 Addison, Jerome, MI 49249, (517) 673-2379 Kelsey, Ross, R.A.K., 2093 Deer Run Dr, Blanchard, MI 49310, (989) 561-5832 Lehman, Abigail, OLR Holsteins, 7400 W. Riley Rd., Elsie, MI 48831, (989) 661-2714, 127 North to M-21 East to Carland Rd. North to Riley Rd.-West 1/2 mile Lehman, Rebecca, OLR Holsteins, 7400 W. Riley Rd., Elsie, MI 48831, (989) 661-2714, 127 North to M-21 East to Carland Rd. North to Riley Rd.-West 1/2 mile Letts, Emmalie, Sue-Cha, 17963 Twenty Mile Rd, Marshall, MI 49068, (269) 798-1841 Letts, Kelsie, Sue-Cha, 17963 Twenty Mile Rd, Marshall, MI 49068, (269) 798-1841 Long, Grant, Long-Haven, 2091 Seneca Hwy, Clayton, MI 49235, (517) 445-2280, 7 miles west of Adrian on Beecher. Long, Keagan, Rosa Myst, 5015 Devonshire, Lansing, MI 48910, (989) 834-9656, Housed at Greg DeForest Long, Taegan, Long-Haven, 2091 Seneca Hwy, Clayton, MI 49235, (517) 445-2280, 7 miles west of Adrian on Beecher. McNeilly, Mariah, Bombshell, 5186 Hoover Rd, Barryton, MI 49305, (989) 289-6988 Moser, Anna, CLASS, 394 S. Osborne, Dansville, MI 48819, (517) 404-3559 Moyer-Roninson, Jakob, Pinnacle, 2647 E Caro Rd, Caro, MI 48723, (989) 553-4333, M-24 to Caro. East on M-81 approximately 5 miles to farm; left side of M-81 Moyer-Roninson, Jeremiah, Pinnacle, 2647 E Caro Rd, Caro, MI 48723, (989) 553-4333, M-24 to Caro. East on M-81 approximately 5 miles to farm; left side of M-81 Nash, Jessica, J-Twist, 7890 E Mead Rd, Elsie, MI 48831, (517) 604-0056 Neff, Hayley, Moram, 880 E. Clarence Rd., Harrison, MI 48625, (989) 429-2359, US 131 to M-46, east 5 miles to Bailey Rd., north 2 and 1/2 miles to farm. Neff, James, Moram, 880 E. Clarence Rd., Harrison, MI 48625, (989) 429-2359, US 131 to M-46, east 5 miles to Bailey Rd., north 2 and 1/2 miles to farm. Nielsen, Irene, 6440 Billwood Hwy, Potterville, MI 48876 Nugentdale/Tumbleweed, McCauley, Cash, Nugentdale, 4825 Lincoln Lake Rd., Lowell, MI 49331, (616) 6917237, North of Lowell on Lincoln Lake Road about 8 miles, farm is located between 5 Mile and 6 Mile Roads. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell, Jacob, Lemajru, 1204 Simmons Rd., West Branch, MI 48661, (989) 709-6206 Olthof, Lynn, 17720 Hiawatha Dr, Spring Lake, MI 49456, (616) 502-9682 Poling, Levi, 3111 Meridian Rd, Addison, MI 49220, (517) 812-1300 Poling, Matthew, My-Hwy-Vu, 3750 N. Meridian Rd, Addison, MI 49220, (517) 270-2883 Redman, Abby, 4880 W Tyler Rd, Alma, MI 48801 Reed, Breeah, S.J. Reed, 4795 W. Mason Rd, Owosso, MI 48867, (989) 413-4626, East of Owosso on M-21

Advisors: Louisa Westendorp Tera Baker Lauren Siver Renee McCauley to Sherman Rd., north to Mason Rd., west 1/2 mile to farm on south side of road. Ritter, Bryce, R-Kind, 13542 New Lathrop Rd, Byron, MI 48418, (586) 405-4749 Ritter, Evan, R-Kind, 13542 New Lathrop Rd, Byron, MI 48418, (586) 405-4749 Ritter, Trevor, R-Kind, 13542 New Lathrop Rd, Byron, MI 48418, (586) 405-4749 Sanford, Abigail, Rose-Castle, 255 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427, (8103764) 321-4708, 6 miles west and 1 1/2 miles northof Deckerville, Or &miles N and 1 mile W, and 1 1/2 N of Sandusky Sanford, Andrew, Rose-Castle, 237 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427, (8103764) 321-4708, 6 miles west and 1 1/2 miles northof Deckerville, Or &miles N and 1 mile W, and 1 1/2 N of Sandusky Sanford, Benjamin, Rose-Castle, 255 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427, (8103764) 321-4708, 6 miles west and 1 1/2 miles northof Deckerville, Or &miles N and 1 mile W, and 1 1/2 N of Sandusky Sanford, Catherine, Rose-Castle, 255 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427, (8103764) 321-4708, 6 miles west and 1 1/2 miles northof Deckerville, Or &miles N and 1 mile W, and 1 1/2 N of Sandusky Sanford, Maryanne, Rose-Castle, 255 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427, (8103764) 321-4708, 6 miles west and 1 1/2 miles northof Deckerville, Or &miles N and 1 mile W, and 1 1/2 N of Sandusky Sanford, Sophia, Rose-Castle, 255 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427, (8103764) 321-4708, 6 miles west and 1 1/2 miles northof Deckerville, Or &miles N and 1 mile W, and 1 1/2 N of Sandusky Szakal, Amber, 3218 Hibbard, Corunna, MI 48817, (517) 256-8161 Szakal, Ben, 3218 Hibbard, Corunna, MI 48817, (517) 256-8161 Szakal, Jacob, 3218 Hibbard, Corunna, MI 48817, (517) 256-8161 Thelen, Adalee, Jef-Len, 8592 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879, (989) 593-2210, M-21 9 mi W of St. Johns to Francis Rd., S 2 mi to Parks Rd., W 1 and 1/2 mile to farm on north side of road. Van Rijn, Thijs, 2140 Clothier Rd, Deford, MI 48729, (989) 325-0879 Vandermolen, Jacob Michael, 9296 S Cedar Dr, Allendale, MI 49401, (616) 822-7713 VanHaitsma, Tucker, Sun Quest, 3981 116th St, Wayland, MI 49348, (616) 520-5987 Watts, Quinn, Esquerita, 865 Norway Dr, Fowler, MI 48835, (989) 593-2679, 2 miles north of Fowler on Wright Road, northeast corner of Wright and Kinley Road. Watts, Sierra, Esquerita, 865 Norway Dr, Fowler, MI 48835, (989) 593-2679, 2 miles north of Fowler on Wright Road, northeast corner of Wright and Kinley Road. Welch, Logan, 3862 16th St., Wayland, MI 49348, (269) 209-9192 Whittemore, Caleb, 1740 Kirby Rd., Leslie, MI 49251, (517) 243-6574

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MICHIGAN MICHIGANJERSEY JERSEY CATTLE CLUB CATTLE CLUB 2018 Membership Directory

2020 Membership Directory

Lifetime Members

Marge Crabtree Elmer Anderson Marge Crabtree 6440 N. Meridian Road, 14635 Petersburg Road, 6440 N. Meridian Road, Milan, MI 48160-9205Addison, MI 49220 Addison, MI 49220 2020 Jersey Membership 2018 Jersey Membership Roster Roster

Abbott, Braidy Jean 2275 Davis Hwy, Charlotte 48813

8362, (269) 958-8362 (fax)

Koebel, Tera, Greta, Jennie, Ava, Terry Crabtree, Nick & Ted (Crabtree Jerseys) avis Hwy, CharAdam, Mark (Constructive Jerseys) 2063 Arch Rd, Eaton Rapids, 48827, (517) Ingraham, Beth 6611 Knox Rd, Portland, 48875, (517) 647-6844 (Tri-Koebel Holsteins & Jerseys) 6430 Meridian Rd, Addison, 49220 281-7982, adamm@northstarcooperative.com Jacobs, Richard & Lori (RL&L Jacobs Farm), 6187 Easton Rd, New Lothrop, 16318 Avery Rd, Three Oaks, 49128 (517) 306-7315 Nick Cell 48460, richardjjacobs1960@hotmail.com, (989) 743-4111, (810) 964-9437 cell Anderson, Elmer 14635 Petersburg Rd, Milan, 48160, (734) 439-8370 jkoebel@csinet.net, (269) 756-9606 erseys) Atherton, 2063 Thomas (Tomerton) 10400 Smith Rd, Gaines, 48436, tomandlynn3@ Jacobs, Raymond & Thelma (R&R Acres) 2575, N Geeck Rd, Corunna, 48817, (269) 930-2470 cell Dawson, Jeff (Dawson Jersey Farm) 5532 7, (517) 281-7982, (989) 743-6168 gmail.com, (989) 271-8757, (810) 730-2034 cell Rd, Croswell, 48422, (810) 679-3313, ve.com Bachelor, Steve & Roach Lynda (Bachelor Farms), 5715 W Bachelor Rd, Angola, Jacobs, Ray E & Angela (R&R Acres), 6611 Jacobs Rd, New Lothrop, 48460, Lewis, Doug & Susie 11566 Addison Rd, (810) 404-0287 jdawson5600@yahoo.com (989) 743-4160 46703, bachelorfarms@frontier.com, (260)cell, 833-1721 Jerome, 49249, susan.lewis@amcor.com tersburgBlack, Rd, George Milan,& Sarah 14220 S. Hinman, Eagle, 48822, blacks4msu@wowway. Jacobs, Jennifer (R&R Acres) 2575 Geeck Rd, Corunna, 48817, angelsma(517) 287-5131, (734) 645-2173 Delong, Terrycell(Carrie) (Delong Farm) com (517) 626-2951, (517) 285-9286 ma07@gmail.com, (989) 666-5999 Jones Rd, North Branch, 48461 Bowman, Joe 140714241 Addison Rd, Addison, 49220, (517) 547-6254 Jacobs, David 7101 E Henderson, New Lothrop, 48460, (810) 252-5787 Long, Ron & SaraHeritage (Rosa-Myst) (810) 614-4022, delongfarm@yahoo.com n) 10400 Smith Bowman, Woodring, John & Dorothy & Andea, 14480 Addison Rd, Addison, Jones, Amy & Larry (Lawrence Farm), 360 Lawrence Rd, Coldwater, 5015 Devonshire Ave, Lansing, 48910 nn3@gmail.com, 49220 a3dorothyb@gmail.com, (517) 547-6722, (517) 320-5722 john 49036, lawrenceheritagefarm@gmail.com, (517) 238-5684 longsaraj@gmail.com, (989) 225-1368 - Sara;16318 JoeSt, 2558 Territorial, 034 cell Bradstreet, Mindy Domecq, 309 West Main Addison,W. 49220, BMBradstreet@aol. Koebel, Tera, Greta, Jennie, Ava, Terry (Tri-Koebel Holsteins & Jerseys), (989) 225Rives Junction, 49277, domecqjo@msu.edu,Avery Rd,countrysidehoofcare@gmail.com, com, (517) 547-5682 Three Oaks, 49128, jkoebel@csinet.net, (269) 756-9606, (269) 9302470 cell1365 - Ron (517) 353-7855 chelor Farms) Buell, Drew & Deanne (Buell’s Bovines) , 46703 Castner, David 1303 N. St Clair Rd, Ovid, 48866, dave4jerseys@gmail.com, Lewis, Doug & Susie 11566 Addison Rd, Jerome, 49249, susan.lewis@amcor. com, (517) 287-5131, (734) 645-2173 McCauley, Moss & Renee (Tumbleweed) 4825 Green, Susan (Vitality Dairy Crew) , (989) 834-5683 Long, RonLincoln & Sara (Rosa-Myst), 5015 Devonshire Lansing, 48910, longsaLake Ave NE, Lowell, Ave, 49331 5320 Meridian Rd, Elsie, 48831 Clark, Nick (Pro-Hart Jerseys) 3699 Stahlbush Rd, Prescott, 48756 rhonic@ (989) 225-1368 - Sara; countrysidehoofcare@gmail.com, (989) ejourney.com, (989)sgreen5320@gmail.com, 873-4300, (989) 873-4429 (fax) tumbleweedcows@comcast.net (989) 862-5507 raj@gmail.com, 225-1365 - Ron (616) 691-8424, (616) 691-1084 fax 20 S. Hinman, Cook, Diane 11454 Parks Rd, Pewamo, 48873, diannecook@yahoo.com, (989) McCauley, Moss & Renee (Tumbleweed) 4825, Lincoln Lake Ave NE, Lowell, 307-1040 Green, Sadie (Vitality Dairy Crew) wowway.com 49331, tumbleweedcows@comcast.net, (616) 691-8424, (616) 691-1084 fax Messing-Kennedy, Ashley View Farm), 4325Rd, Arthur St. E, 48831 Coopersville, 49404, al5320 Meridian Elsie, 286 cell Costigan, Mary (Windy Messing-Kennedy, Ashley, 811 W McTaggart Rd, Bad Axe, 48413, messingashlegan_17@hotmail.com, (616) 430-1258 811 W(989) McTaggart (989) 413-0566, sadiegreen42@gmail.com, ley@gmail.com, 980-3875 Rd, Bad Axe, 48413 Crabtree, James & Nick (Crabtree Jerseys), 15691 US Hwy 223, Addison, 49220 messingashley@gmail.com, (989) 980-3875 michiganjersey@gmail.com (treasurer) on Rd, Addison, Meyer, Paul & Sherry (Rod-er-Dic Farm) 7692, Kalamazoo SE, Byron Center, JTC777@frontier.com, (517) 547-5204

49315, (616) 698-8540, (616) 490 3336 cell Crabtree, Margie (Crabtree Jerseys) & 6440 N. Meridian Addison, 49220, &Rd, Sherry (Rod-er-Dic Farm) 7692 Haws, Steve Kate 8925Rd, Lulu Rd, Ida, 48140 Michalek,Meyer, Jeff 4215 Paul W Locke Perry, 48872, (517) 625-3477 (517) 547-6368 Kalamazoo SE, Byron Center, 49315, (616) 698Dorothy & Andea Moyer, Brent (Brenhaven Jerseys, LLC) 2647 E. Caro Rd, Caro, 48723, (989) 553(Crabtree Jerseys), Meridian Rd,Dairy Addison, 49220, 8540, (616) 490 3336 cell Haywood, Luke 6430 (Sand Creek LLC) 49220 Crabtree, Nick & Ted 4333, bren_haven@yahoo.com (517) 306-7315 Nick Cell 1045 Solomon Rd, Hastings, 49058 Palen, Greg (Netherhall Farms) 7517 Welter, Rd, Ovid, 48866, greg@michiganJeff (Dawson Jersey Farm) 5532 Roach Rd, Croswell, 48422, (810) 679Michalek, Jeff (989) 4215 W Locke lhaywood@iserv.net, (269) 948-8362, 722 johnDawson, livestock.com, (989) 834-211, 834-2914 (fax) Rd, Perry, 48872 3313, (810) 404-0287 cell, jdawson5600@yahoo.com (517) 625-3477 (269) 958-8362 (fax) Palmerton, Francis & Patricia (Hapalson Jersy Farm) 11606 Fleming Rd, FowlDelong, Terry (Carrie) (Delong Farm), 4241 Jones Rd, North Branch, 48461, erville, 48836, francisandpat@fnwusers.com, (517) 223-3187 st Main St, Ad(810) 614-4022, delongfarm@yahoo.com Brent (Brenhaven Jerseys, LLC) 2647 E. Ingraham, Beth 6611 Knox Rd, Portland, Piepkow,Moyer, @aol.com, (517) Bill & Melanie 23704 V Drive N., Domecq, Joe 2558 W. Territorial, Rives Junction, 49277, domecqjo@msu.edu, Carowmpiepkow@gmail.com, Rd, Caro, 48723, (989) 553-4333 48875, (517) 647-6844 (517) 353-7855 Olivet, 49076, (517) 543-6784, (269) 967-8571 cell Green, Susan (Vitality Dairy Crew), 5320 Meridian Rd, Elsie, 48831,

Jacobs, l’s Bovines) sgreen5320@gmail.com, (989)Richard 862-5507 & Lori (RL&L Jacobs Farm) 6187 Rd,Meridian New Lothrop, 48460 Green, Sadie (Vitality DairyEaston Crew), 5320 Rd, Elsie, 48831, (989) 413richardjjacobs1960@hotmail.com Clair Rd, 0566, Ovid,sadiegreen42@gmail.com, michiganjersey@gmail.com (treasurer) (989) 743-4111, (810)Haywood, 964-9437 com, (989) 834Haws, Steve & Kate 8925 Lulu Rd, Ida, 48140, Luke cell (Sand Creek Dairy LLC), 1045 Solomon Rd, Hastings, 49058, lhaywood@iserv.net, (269) 948-

Palen, GregJersey (Netherhall 7517, (517) Welter Place, Tim & Beth (Place Farm) 3148 Farms) W Lake Rd, Perry 625-4060 Rd,712-0224 Ovid, Cell 48866, greg@michiganlivestock.com, Home (517) (989) Prichard,(989) Fred & 834-211, Annette (Maple Arbor834-2914 Farms) 3895 (fax) 1 Mile Rd, Sears, 49679, (989) 382-5447

Jacobs, Raymond & Thelma (R&R Acres) 2575 N Geeck Rd, Corunna, 48817, (989) 743-6168

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Place, Larry (Place Jersey Farm) 1524 Locke Rd, Perry, 48872, placejerseyfarm@msn.com, (517) 625-7202

Palmerton, Francis & Patricia (Hapalson Jersy Summer 2020 Farm) 11606 Fleming Rd, Fowlerville, 48836 francisandpat@fnwusers.com, (517) 223-3187

Reed, Malissa (Reed Dairy Farm), 4795 W Mason Rd, Owosso, 48867, reedmali@msu.edu, (989) 277-3343 Reed, Stephen (Reed Dairy Farm), 4795 W Mason Rd, Owosso, 48867 Rendon, Bruce & Daire (Renmoor Jerseys), PO Box 809, Lake City , 49651, (231) 839-2980 Robinson, Brent (Brenhaven Jerseys, LLC) 2647 E. Caro Rd, Caro, 48723, (989) 551-0681, brent_robinson@cargill.com Rupprecht, Nathan (King Street Dairy Farm/Thistle Dew Jerseys) 8147 Swaffer Rd, Vassar, 48768, kingstreetdairy@gmail.com Rupprecht, Andrew & Elizabeth (King Street Dairy Farm/Thistle Dew Jerseys) 7916 Swaffer Rd, Vassar, kingstreetdairy@gmail.com, (989) 640-6913 Beth, (989) 223-9464 Nate Schloss, Sarah (Seven Kids Farm) 5420 Farrell Rd, Dexter, 48130, sjschloss@ gmail.com, (734) 424-0331 Schulte, Stefanie (Narrow Gate Farm), 9082 Beeck Grove Hwy, Rogers City, 49779, mikeandstef46@gmail.com, (989) 734-0032, (269) 832-6991 cell Schwark, Roy (Royark Farm) 22242 30 Mile Rd, Ray, 48096, bearhunter64@ comcast.net, (586) 354-7599 Shaver, Tim & Pam (Fireside Jerseys) 8080 Heater Rd, Silverwood, 48760, (810) 614-7466, firesidejerseys@gmail.com Smith, James & Mary (Brown Sugar Jerseys) 11542 Wikes Rd, Yale, 48097, (810) 387-3007, (810) 304-0290 cell, brownsugarjerseys@yahoo.com Spike, Madelon (Spike Stable) 11246 Lemott Circle, Jerome, 49249, (810) 6354919 Thomsen, Kim 1651 S Plumb Rd, Stanton, 48888, thomsenkfarmgirl@gmail. com, (989) 328-3104 Thomsen, Martin & Sally 4342 W Thompson Rd, Stanton, 48888, thomsenmoo@yahoo.com, (989) 328-3085, (231) 250-5675 Sally VanBuskirk, Jim & Jan (JVB Redhot Jerseys) 1110 W. Sigler Rd, Carleton, 48117, jvbredhot@yahoo.com, (734) 654-6544 (734) 771-2807 cell VanBuskirk, David & Yvonne (JVB Redhot Jerseys) 1104 W Sigler, Carleton, 48117, (734) 654-0402, (734) 915-7484 cell Weston, Chester & Denise (CDW Jerseys) 14125 Behling Rd., PO Box 383, Concord, 49237, bradstreetdenise@yahoo.com, (517) 920-2504 Denise, (517) 2060661 Chet

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MembersZeinstra, Craig (Zeinstra Farms LLC), 913 122nd Ave, Shelbyville, 49344, czeins-

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Koebel, Tera, Greta, Jennie, Ava, Terry (Tri-Koebel Holsteins & Jerseys) 16318 Avery Rd, Three Oaks, 49128 jkoebel@csinet.net, (269) 756-9606 (269) 930-2470 cell Lewis, Doug & Susie 11566 Addison Rd, Jerome, 49249, susan.lewis@amcor.com (517) 287-5131, (734) 645-2173 Long, Ron & Sara (Rosa-Myst) 5015 Devonshire Ave, Lansing, 48910 longsaraj@gmail.com, (989) 225-1368 - Sara; countrysidehoofcare@gmail.com, (989) 2251365 - Ron McCauley, Moss & Renee (Tumbleweed) 4825 Lincoln Lake Ave NE, Lowell, 49331 tumbleweedcows@comcast.net (616) 691-8424, (616) 691-1084 fax

Direct to Consumer Sales During a Pandemic By Carla Wardin In the fall of 2019, Michigan Dairy Cattle News featured three dairy farms selling directly to consumers. How have their businesses changed due to the pandemic? Ferry Farms, Litchfield “It’s changed a ton, but in a good way,” said Ali Ferry, owner of Ferry Farms in Litchfield. “We’ve done 20 percent more in sales in the past six weeks than we did in the first six months we were open.” Ferry said that the contactless buying is preferred by their customers during the shutdown. “It’s simple, and simple seems to be what people want right now. Since most of our orders are online or over the phone, there’s no contact. People place the order, we bag it up and put it in the porch freezer. People grab the bag out of the freezer so they don’t have to see or touch anyone,” she said. Due to the pandemic, they also began offering delivery to the elderly, handicapped, and immunocompromised population. “We feel like this is helpful to people in our community,” Ferry said. Rod-er-Dic Farm, Byron Center Sherry Meyer, owner of Rod-er-Dic Farm in Byron Center, is also serving her community. “When people started panicking, I had people here who were really scared. They had families to feed and they didn’t know how they were going to do it. I had seven freezers full of food, and the meat was gone in five days,” she said. “This is just the standard now.” Unfortunately, the processing side of the business is a limitation. “We just had two of our local processors close their doors,” Meyer said. “Apparently someone tested positive and the other workers are too scared to come to work. Other processors aren’t taking appointments until 2021.” Meyer welcomes the additional income, especially since it helps with current low milk prices due to the closure of restaurants and schools. “We’ve been selling butter, eggs, honey, cheese, syrup, hand sanitizer – people can come in and get their basic needs,” she said. “Of course we’re taking all precautions. My door is only one year old, but I’ve used so much bleach on the handle that it’s starting to rust!” Pleasant View Dairy & Beef, Jonesville Jennifer Lewis, of Pleasant View Dairy & Beef in Jonesville, said she can sum up her experience in one word – crazy. “I can sell beef from two steers in 13 hours,” she said. “We’re using three different butcher shops, but it’s not enough. I have two sheets of a waiting list for people who want to buy. People want quarters and halves, but they can’t even buy freezers – they’re sold out.” Lewis wonders what farm sales will be like after the pandemic. “We’re hoping people come back for the flavor and the quality,” she said. “I have people in here who have never bought directly from a farm or thought about the face behind the burger. To me, that’s the best thing that’s happened through this – consumers are thinking about the people raising what they eat. We answer a lot of questions, we offer a lot of education, and we welcome them all to come.” Michigan Dairy Cattle News 15

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Old Barn, Six Generations, Embraces Couple on Wedding Day

By Bev Berens A rustic barn, country views, an indoor-outdoor venue are all part of the allure for couples who want to hold their big day in a barn. “We wanted to get married in a barn, so why not just do it here on the farm,” Melanie Provoast said. “It might be a little extra work, but in the end, it was so worth it.” On September 21, 2019, Clark Family Farms, owned by Nick and Rhoda Clark, hosted the wedding of their granddaughter, Melanie Provoast, daughter of Jessica and Tad Provoast, to her fiancé EJ Bodrie, in Prescott, Michigan. Clark Family Farms is home to Rho-Nic Holsteins and Pro-Hart Jerseys, where Summer 2020

the family milks 140 head of registered Holsteins and Jerseys. Part of what made the barn nuptials extra special is the history behind the barn which was built in 1947 by John W. Clark. His father, George Loren Clark established the farm which has been operated by the family for more than 100 years and six generations. The 100’ X 40’ hay mow where the ceremony took place, is still used for round bale storage. Two years of preparation went into polishing the gothic roofed barn, built from a Sears & Roebuck kit, into a suitable site for the wedding. Grass and flower seedings, cleanup both inside and out of the barn, obtaining and placing appropriate antiques in the yard and on barn walls took time and talent. White oak trees turned to lumber were harvested on the farm for floor joists to stabilize and strengthen the historic mow’s floor. During the barn remodel, a letter to J.W. Clark dating back to 1917 was discovered. The letter was from Fox River Butter Company who purchased cream from Clark Dairy. The correspondence has become a treasure that further documents the farm’s history. The bridal party went in different directions to dress for the day---the guys to the farmhouse, the ladies to a nearby hotel. Sunshine glimmered through the vertical cut rough walls as the couple exchanged wedding vows. Wooden Amish benches provided rustic seating for the 120 guests. An occasional chicken or cow chimed in to remind the guests that this was indeed still a working farm. “When this barn was built, who could have imagined six generations into the future,” said Rhoda Clark. “The families this barn has supported; the herds, flocks and harvests it has held safely within its walls and under the strong yet beautifully arched interior. What an unimaginable blessing it has been and continues to be.” “It was a lot more work than having it at a venue, but it means a lot more in the end,” said Melanie. “The pictures mean a lot more to us, so we are glad we did the wedding there.” Michigan Dairy Cattle News 17

Rose Stieg Receives Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award OKEMOS, Mich. – The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) honored Rose Stieg of Hersey, Michigan, with the 2020 Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award at the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference. This award recognizes one outstanding Michigan dairy farm family member for their dedication to promoting dairy foods and their local dairy community. “To describe Rose’s passion for advocating for the dairy industry as admirable doesn’t quite do it justice,” said Jim Reid, UDIM President. “A true champion of the Michigan dairy farmer, Rose clearly believes in sharing the story that Milk Means More, starting with the youth in her community.” Rose grew up on a dairy farm in Las Vegas, New Mexico, before her family moved to Hersey, Michigan. In 1979, she and her husband Louie started their registered herd, and they now milk 80 registered Holstein and Brown Swiss cows.

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All Michigan Summer Shows TBA September 2: Ad Deadline for Fall Issue of MDCN September 11-16: All American Dairy Show, Harrisburg, PA Sept. 29-Oct. 3: World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI November 6-10: North American International Livestock Expo

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She has promoted dairy for many years, including going to preschools to make butter and teaching youth in the community about dairy farming. Rose also volunteers with the Great Dairy Adventure and the Osceola County 4-H & FFA Fair. Her family hosted a Christmas farm tour to share their story with the public in December 2019. “In true farming grit, she continues to work while going through adversity, displaying the true heart and strength of an American dairy farmer,” said Angie Moore, who nominated Stieg for the award. If you are interested in nominating someone for the Excellence in Dairy Promotion award, nominations will be accepted for the 2021 winner from Nov. 1 – Dec. 31, 2020. Contact Jolene Griffin at Jolene@MilkMeansMore.org with questions about the application process.

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