Michigan Junior Holstein News

From Your President

The Michigan Junior Holstein Association is ending another fantastic year and we are very grateful! We just finished up with our annual MJHA Holiday Cheese Sale and had another successful fundraiser. MJHA would like to give a special thank you to everyone who purchased from our sale and for their continued support of the Michigan Holstein juniors!

As we reach the end of the year, let’s look back at this past year where juniors attended many events, activities, shows, and had lots of fun! Many juniors participated in the 2022 Great Lakes Spring Show and received many high honors. During the show, the junior board also held our annual spring basket sale. Next, we had many junior Holstein members attend the 2022 National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They enjoyed farm tours, convention, participated in contests, and made lots of memories! Then the board held our annual meeting and Party Barn at the Michigan State Show at Dairy Days. We elected new board members and advisors, as well as connected with juniors. This fall we had many junior Holstein members that competed in judging, quiz bowl, and management contests at the national level. In addition, others tested their luck at the multiple national shows this past fall. We congratulate everyone on their achievements and honors! Finally, the MJHA board of directors has been working hard to conduct our Holiday Cheese Sale the past couple of months. It is our biggest fundraiser, and we look forward to it every year.

All in all, it was a year where a lot of exciting events occurred and also a year that we will continue to grow from. Be sure to like and follow our Facebook page to stay up to date on all the Michigan Junior Holstein Association’s future events and opportunities!

Thank you for your time,

Adalee Thelen

President MJHA

Deadline for the Spring Issue of Michigan Dairy Cattle News is February 15, 2023