July-August 2021
INSIDE: Convention Wrap-Up On-Farm Processing Insights
A Rose In The Roxy Family Ovaltop Rlty Roselea-Red GP-83@2Y 2020 NYS Futurity Winner 2-2 2x 330 23,015 4.1 936 3.1 712
Daughters by Jordy & Unstopabull Roselea was fresh in March and averaging over 120 lbs her first 3 tests. Both Roselea and her dam, Rose-Red (VG-88) will be rescored in Sept. & working on completing over 30,000 lbs. lactations! Possible 11th & 12th generations of Ex. Dams! Cybil Fisher
NYS Master Breeder Herd 28 Year PBR Herd BAA: 110.0 28 Ex 42 VG 12 GP DHIR Avg. 26,519 3.7 972 2.9 772
Howard & Ginny 315.858.2882 Doug 315.858.9058 Mike & Monica 315.717.8478 www.ovaltopholsteins.com
Howard W. Wolfe & Family 436 Chyle Road Richfield Springs, NY 13439 ovaltop2@gmail.com
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CONTENTS Departments
(USPS 382-940) (ISSN 0279-8611) Official Publication of the New York Holstein Association
Volume 76
No. 5
July-August 2021 Published monthly except February, April, August, and November, 1st of each month. News and advertising forms close 25 days in advance of publication date. Livestock advertising rates upon request. Melissa Hart, Editor 2085 Dryden Road Freeville, NY 13068 Phone: 517-398-1957 farm.writer@hotmail.com NYHA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Jason Pullis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315-794-6737 1st Vice President Beth Keene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607-345-0031 2nd Vice President Jason Lloyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518-231-1731 Secretary Chelsea Hanselman . . . . . . . . . . . 607-437-5866 Treasurer Betsey Gerber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607-237-7288 Cam Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Harkenrider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis Nolan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Junior Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 OHM Club News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Letter to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Executive Manager’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 NYHA President’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Features
NY Dairy Supplier Innovating in Smaller Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On-Farm Processing Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luncrest Sale Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HAUSA Junior Convention Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HAUSA DJM Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HAUSA Distinguished Young Breeder Award Winner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Growing Through Showing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cortland Classic Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madison County Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About the Cover
It was an exciting National Holstein Convention in Lancaster, PA as New York took their share of awards! The Junior Quiz Bowl Team surprised themselves and won in a close contest. The youth at Reyncrest were honored for their Holstein breeding prowess as the HAUSA Distinguished Young Breeders and two NY youth rose to the top as Distinguished Junior Members. See all the convention results starting on page 19.
From the Editor My recent trip to the Cortland Classic was the final leg of a weeklong trip east for several events. The day before I was at Oakfield Corners Dairy watching New York dairy enthusiasts engage with in-depth learning of technology that most Americans will never see in their lifetime. Those young inquisitive minds were asking tough questions and soaking it all up as industry leaders walked them through every facet of the dairy world. MELISSA HART From learning to positively promote dairy products to exploring the insides of a bull calf, they jumped in with interest to increase their knowledge. It was fun to witness the entire event that ended with us sitting on the steps in the rotary parlor, visiting with friends, while watching the cows rotate by. (See story on page 23) The next morning at the Cortland County Fairgrounds, Holsteins and Jerseys alternated as we watched a fantastic show. (See the champions on page 24) While the cows in the center of the ring were the focus, we enjoyed the side action of a big mud puddle and the kids who waded through it, needing to know just exactly how deep it was. Some walked slowly through it, while others thought it was a great idea to ride their scooter though. Each one enjoyed getting thoroughly soaked to the skin. In a world where it seems our youth are shackled to screens, it was good to see farm kids learning with their hands, laughing with their friends, and getting downright dirty. This is our on-farm dairy product processing issue! You can find a great feature story on turning containers into a processing center on page 12. And if you are thinking about merchandising dairy products from your farm, check out some advice from Blane Murray and John Dickenson on page 15. Our next issue will be full of show results from the summer shows! The ad deadline is August 13th! Reserve space to advertise your show winner! Contact me at 517-398-1957 and I look forward to working with you!
Let’s Return to Ridgedale for the 2021 State Holstein Picnic Saturday, September 11, 2021 - 12 pm Return to Ridgedale for food, fun, fellowship, and a judging contest! The picnic will be held at Ridgedale Farm: 164 Maring Road, Sharon Springs, NY Reservations Due by August 28th Call or text 518-369-8358 or email ridgedale@frontiernet.net. The buffet lunch will be served from 12-2 pm and includes BBQ Pulled Pork, Smoked BBQ Brisket, Memphis Style BBQ Chicken, Salt Potatoes, Baked Beans, Pasta Salad, Watermelon & an Ice Cream Sundae Station. Find the ticket reservation form and more details on Page 6.
WIN A CALF! The New York Juniors are holding a calf raffle at the NY State Picnic. Buy a ticket and you will have the chance to win Maple-downs Unix Whisp, born March 5, 2021. She is sired by Unix out of a VG-85 Goldwyn @2-02 and her 3rd dam is Luncrest Alex Wicked EX-94 Don’t need a March calf? Then take home $500 in cash! Get in touch with a junior to purchase your tickets. Thank you to Maple-Downs Farm and Mary Lou and Diana Parker for donating this special calf!
The mission of the NY Holstein Association is to promote and add value to our breeders and members through events and activities, and build a strong fraternity of individuals with a passion for NY Holsteins. Chelsea Hanselman Executive Manager Cell: 607-437-5866 - Office: 607-273-7591 Email: chanselman@nyholsteins.com Stacie Sherman - Office Assistant Email: ssherman@nyholsteins.com www.nyholsteinevents.com
State Office Address: 2085 Dryden Road, Freeville NY 13068 Ph: 607-273-7591 Fax: 607-273-7612 Melissa Hart - Editor 517-398-1957 Email: Farm.writer@hotmail.com NYN July-August 2021 - 5
From Generation to Generation Tiger-Lily Jo Ragan-Red-ET VG-85 Jordy x EX92 Redburst x EX90 Absolute 2-00 362 24690M 4.7 1152F 3.4 828P 3-03 77D 8602M 5.7 491F 3.0 259P INC. Nominated All-American Red & White Winter Yearling 2019 Dam: MS Tiger-Lea Brst Riely-Red EX-92 2-11 365 42490M 3.4 1446F 3.1 1326P 4-06 365 37470M 4.0 1497F 3.1 1178P Lifetime: 1977D 198780M 7640F 6265P
Both animals owned in partnership with Merrillea Holsteins
Ragan’s Daughter: Tiger-Lea Rosabelle-Red 1st Winter Yearling and Reserve Junior Champion Cortland Classic 2021
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We are thrilled to welcome you back to Ridgedale— the site of the very first New York Holstein Association Picnic. Mark your calendar for an afternoon of great food, connecting with old friends, fun contests, prizes, junior activities, a silent semen sale including industry leading bulls such as Avalanche and Goldwyn, and much more!
RETURN TO RIDG E DA DALE LE 2 02 1 STAT E H OLSTE IN PIC N IC Saturday, September 11, 2021 | 12 pm 164 Maring Road, Sharon Springs, NY Reservations Due by August 28
Buffet lunch served from 12-2 pm includes: BBQ Pulled Pork, Smoked BBQ Brisket, Memphis Style BBQ Chicken, Salt Potatoes, Baked Beans, Pasta Salad, Watermelon, & Ice Cream Sundae Station.
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Hello everyone! Can you believe it’s August already? I sure know I can’t. There is only one month left until we all go back to school. But until then there is so much going on. From all of our county shows, the New York State Holstein show, and so much more. So far this summer there has already been so many events. First off, I would like to congratulate all of the juniors who competed at the 2021 National Holstein Convention in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. These juniors include Abbie Ainslie, Carolyn Littrel, Kayla Dunstan, and Maxwell Pullis, our New York Junior Dairy Bowl team who won the National Dairy Bowl Contest; Laura Littrell who placed 3rd in the Senior division of Dairy Jeopardy; and Lily Marshman who won the Junior Prepared Public Speaking Contest. Along with these juniors I would also like to congratulate Laura Littrell and Rachel Rouland on Caitlyn VanDeusen being named Distinguished Junior Member Finalists. These accomplishments are huge and something that you should definitely be proud of. You did an amazing job representing New York state. Now something I know I’m looking forward to, and I’m hoping many of you are too, is the New York State Holstein Show. It is going to be so much fun being able to see everyone and spend time with some of the best cows in the state August 5 - 9 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. I can’t wait to see you all there! I hope all of you have a great summer and hopefully I will be able to see some of you at the upcoming shows. Good luck to everyone!
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Letter to the Editor: Friends of the late Raymond LeBlanc,
O-H-M Club News
By Ginny Wolfe, Club Reporter Congratulations to all of our NY Jr. members that participated in the National Convention contests and activities in Lancaster,PA the end of June. Special recognition goes to our OHM Jr. Dairy Bowl Team for winning the National Junior Contest. They were Abbie Ainslie, Carolyn Littrell & Max Pullis and coached by Carol Ainslie. And the well deserved recognition of being named a National Distinguished Jr. Member to OHM Jr. Member Laurel Littrell. We are proud of all your accomplishments. September will be a very busy month for our club, especially the members in Herkimer and Otsego County areas. Members in those two areas are scheduled for the regular HFA classification program during the month. And Ridgedale Farm, the Conard family, of Sharon Springs in Montgomery County are hosting the NY State Holstein picnic on Saturday, September 11th. And then there is also the first few days of the month when the NYS Fair will be wrapping up before several breeders are thinking of attending Eastern State Expo in Springfield, Massachusetts or the Eastern National Shows in Harrisburg, PA during the month before heading to Madison for WDE. The Conard family is busy making plans for an exciting day at their beautiful dairy farm. The Ridgedale herd is noted for its many excellent cows from very deep pedigree cow families. The “Roxy” family has many descendants in their herd as well as the Estelle cow family developed by generations of Ridgedale breeding. They have offered for the OHM Holstein Club to host a Semen Tag Sale to be held during the picnic. The plan is to offer about 25 to 30 lots of high demand semen with the final bid results to be announced the afternoon of the picnic. Any breeder interested in consigning semen should contact Doug Wolfe [315-717-2612]. The club’s directors are also planning on holding an annual dinner/meeting at the end of the year. More details with a specific date will be announced in the early fall. Any suggestions should be directed to our president Susan Menendez or secretary Linda Byma.
Ray LeBlanc was one of those rare people who touched the lives of an incredible number of people in the dairy industry. Ray, a member of the Holstein Friesian Association for over 40 years, was a man of the highest integrity with tremendous cattle knowledge and a flair for taking copious notes on virtually every animal in a sale where he served as a ring man. He would usually get to a sale a day ahead of time and review the cattle in detail. Virtually every sale manager and herd owner planning a sale requested Ray be an integral member of the sale staff. Ray received and handled bids from virtually every corner of the globe. Ray was a legend, and I can recall numerous times where he handled the bid for the top seller in many elite sales. Long before internet online bidding, Ray was the person who garnered the most bids for every sale. Ray, flat out, worked harder for obtaining bids and promoting the dairy cattle breeding business than virtually anyone. As we all know, Ray was one of the most personable, heart-warming friends anyone could ask for. No matter who you were, no matter what your age or breeding philosophy, Ray made time for you. Ray was instrumental in buying many juniors’ show heifers and always promoted getting youngsters involved in the dairy business. Our friend promoted the Registered Holstein Cow on every level and many in the breeding business today made their first purchases via Ray. In addition to Ray’s attributes as a top cow man, he was first and foremost a real family man. He was extremely proud of all his children and grandchildren and in love with his wife Suzanne of over 50 years. In honor of our friend and his legacy for years to come, we ask that you contribute to the Raymond B. LeBlanc Scholarship Fund which will be handled by Holstein Association USA’s Holstein Foundation to benefit youth that have been leaders in their communities and looking to further their education in the dairy industry. Please make checks payable to the Holstein Foundation with a notation that it is for the Raymond B. LeBlanc Scholarship Fund. You should mail to Holstein Foundation, PO Box 816, Brattleboro, VT 05302-0816. There will be a celebration of Ray’s life on Sunday, August 15 for 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the LeBlanc residence, 273 Overlook Lane, Westmore, VT 05822 and we hope you can attend. Please RSVP to Marc LeBlanc at leblanc_m@outlook.com as food and refreshments will be available. Thank you for your time and consideration of this very worthy scholarship fund that will assist our dairy youth and preserve the legacy of our dear friend, Raymond LeBlanc for years to come. Sincerely, David M. Rama NYN July-August 2021 - 9
Executive Manager’s
Report
Summer is in full swing and I don’t know about you but I have been trying to soak up the sun and enjoy the nice weather when I can! It seems like all it CHELSEA HANSELMAN did was rain for days so I sure hope by the time you’re reading this that the sun has decided to bless us with its presence again! Congratulations to those that have shown at your club shows, and good luck to those who will be showing at their county shows and the NY Holstein State Show. I enjoy the opportunity to get around the state to see so many shows- and I particularly enjoy watching all of the youth having fun and who have the opportunity to be rewarded for something they worked so hard at. For those that aren’t aware, the New York State Fair is having all their regular breed shows. The Holstein, Red and White and Milking Shorthorn Shows will be Sunday, August 29th. Premiums will remain the same as they have for years and this year there are two move-in morning options for each week of shows. Check out the fair website for more details. In regards to the summer picnic, the Conard Family has been diligently working to put together a wonderful day for you all to enjoy. The picnic will be Saturday, September 11th at Ridgedale Farm. Plans are in the works for an adult judging contest to take place with cash award to the top placing person. More details about the picnic can be found on pages 5 and 6. At the picnic we will be drawing the winner for the 2021 raffle calf contest. Thank you to Maple-Downs Farm and Mary Lou and Diana Parker for caring for and donating this special March calf! She will be at the New York Holstein State Show for those interested in seeing her! To conclude, I wanted to keep all of you updated with some things going on with the office. There was a delay in getting all county insurance invoices and membership rebate checks out; however, everyone should have those now (if you haven’t received yours, please contact me). If I still haven’t received your annual reports with updated county officers, please get those to me as soon as possible. Lastly, the office will officially be moved as of August 1st. The new office address is 2085 Dryden Road, Freeville NY 13068. It is a much smaller space that fits the needs of the Association better. We are still operating on limited office hours but between Stacie and I, one of us tries to be in the office at least 4 days a week. Thank you all for your continued patience over these last few months as we have gone through several changes- I hope that we will soon be into a new routine and that I will have time to focus on connecting more with all of our members! 10 - NYN July-August 2021
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August already! Where did our summer go? It seems like the kids just got out of school and now we are inundated with advertisements for back-to-school needs and fall fashions. I hope you were able to get away at some point during the summer, even if it were just for a day to do something fun. In late June, Holly, Maxwell, and I were able to attend the National Holstein Convention in Lancaster, PA for a few days. Max was part of the Junior division quiz bowl team representing New York at the convention and we are pleased to report that the team won the competition on the last question of the final round. Talk about nerve wracking! Congratulations to him and his teammates: Abbie Ainslie, Kayla Dunston and Carolyn Littrell for a job well done. Also deserving of congratulations are Lily Marshman who won her division in Prepared Speaking contest and to Laura Littrell and Rachel Rouland for both being selected as DJM winners. The DJM award is the highest award that a member of the National Junior Holstein Association can earn and both young ladies are incredibly deserving of the recognition. In addition to the great time with the Junior members, we were able to explore the Lancaster countryside as well as see numerous operations throughout southeast Pennsylvania. Congratulations to the Pennsylvania staff and membership on a job well done with the whole event. The annual meeting of the convention had a different look to it this year as the meeting was condensed to one full day and all delegates were spaced out at their own tables throughout the hotel ballroom. Delegates were given the opportunity to appear in person or attend the meeting via Zoom. We were very pleased to see that 90% of the New York delegates appeared in person for the meeting. Business numbers for the year 2020 seemed very encouraging, despite having most of the staff out of work for a time last spring due to the pandemic. Topics of discussion throughout the open forum portion of the meeting included the revelation that the Association’s database had been compromised (or scraped as they put it) in 2020, thus resulting in the new sign in protocol when searching for information on the Holsteinusa.com website. Congratulations to all those from Pennsylvania who were involved with all aspects of putting the Convention on through some trying and difficult times. Your determination to see the event come to fruition made all the difference and a great time was had by all. With summer show season now upon us, I hope you are planning to head to Greenwich for our second annual summer show on August 8th and 9th at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Our show committee is looking to build upon what we started last year and provide the members of New York Holstein a chance to showcase
their best cattle in a relaxing and comfortable (for cows and exhibitors) environment. Judging the event will be Callum McKinven from Quebec. If you are at the show and we haven’t met before, please reach out and say hello. Also, back on the schedule for 2021 will be the summer Holstein picnic and this year’s host will be the Conard family of Ridgedale Farm in Sharon Springs. I believe that this is a picnic you won’t want to miss. Built on cow families, they have bred over 400 Excellent animals and helped develop countless others. In addition, several building projects have been completed over the last few years, including a 40 stall addition and new feed center to their milking barn and major renovations to their bull housing facilities. Put September 11th on your calendar and plan to spend your day in the Mohawk Valley. The farm is only minutes away from the NYS Thruway in Canajoharie and I-88 in Cobleskill. A beautiful facility, a great herd and wonderful hosts seems like a recipe for a must attend event. I can’t wait! As the summer rolls on, I hope everyone is having a safe and productive harvest season. With so much going on in our lives today, please remember to stay safe and take the time to enjoy the season. See you soon.
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CONTAINER ENTHUSIASM: NY Dairy Supply Innovating in Smaller Operations By Ann Hinch
SOUTH KORTRIGHT, N.Y. — Positive association is a powerful sales tool. Coca-Cola has spent decades linking its soda to Santa and cute polar bears, while Ford touts its F-150 with farm and construction work. Don’s Dairy Supply tempts potential clients with samples of milk, cheese and yogurt made on the farms of clients using its equipment. Dan and Erin Richards began bottling cream top milk on their first-generation Cossayuna, N.Y., farm three years ago. Armed with a 100-gallon vat pasteurizer, Bunker Hill Creamery processes about 800 gallons from 200 Holsteins each week into white, chocolate and maple-flavored milk for retail. But their dream of an on-farm creamery began earlier, when in 2016 they contacted Don’s, two hours away in South Kortright. Dan Richards had seen something about a mobile goat milking parlor/processing unit that owner Don Coager and his family designed and built two years prior for a Jewish farmer who wanted to bottle smallbatch kosher milk. As of 2014, Brooke White, Coager’s daughter, explained he had been in business more than three decades fabricating, equipping and repairing for upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania dairy farms. The goat farmer, who had bought some land but wasn’t sure how long he might stay on it and didn’t want to sink money into a permanent structure, contacted Don’s for ideas. “I need something to milk them in,” Brooke recalls him saying. And then her father’s reply: “What about a shipping container?”
UPCYCLING CONTAINERS In the 1950s, shipping magnate Malcom McLean helped standardize large metal shipping containers – those ubiquitous boxcars seen crossing the country on trains or stacked on giant barges ferrying goods between countries. And as early as 1962, there are patents proposing how surplus containers could be used instead as mobile product exhibition booths. Since then, containers have been converted into housing, classrooms, offices, storefronts – even a California skatepark. Another use catching on in popularity is small-scale dairy production. Coager, his son, Kyle Coager, and Brooke designed and fabricated that first 16-stall rapid-exit milking parlor 12 - NYN July-August 2021
This is a 45 ft container with a VC Van’t Reit 105 gallon pasteurizer, a Milk Plan bulk tank for cooling and a Carriage Machine Shop bottler.
with pipeline and utility room into a COR-TEN steel container, then put it on a trailer to the goat farmer. Later he ordered a second container to be converted into a creamery. “We put the project on our website,” Brooke said, “and we started to get calls.” Seven years later, the Don’s team has kitted out 30 containers for farmers in 11 states and has orders to deliver to five more. Creating a creamery or milking parlor out of a 20-, 40- or 45-foot steel container usually takes 2-4 months and the cost runs between $50,000$120,000. Of the 30 so far, 25 have been for creameries – mostly to process cow milk, but also from goats and even one from sheep. Being smaller doesn’t make the work necessarily easier. “It’s almost like building a building from the ground up,” said Brooke, who explained Don’s has been constructing and designing for permanent on-farm dairy processing structures for decades, as well as selling equipment.
‘WE’LL FIX IT FOR YOU’ “We tell people, you give us your idea, and we’ll fix it for you,” said Debbie Coager, who manages the books for Don’s and has been married to the owner for 46 years.
Neither of them grew up on a farm, but he did fieldwork as a kid and her grandparents had a farm they sold when she and Don were still just dating. “We were heartbroken,” she said of that loss. Don’s Dairy Supply started as someone else’s business long before Coager’s cousin acquired it. The couple bought it from him and renamed it 39 years ago, and built it up while still working other jobs. Both graduates of BOCES of New York State, Debbie was a certified hairdresser who would stay up managing accounts into the wee hours and Don, whose training was in agricultural mechanics, ran a route truck while also haying and doing other work for farmers. In 1989, Jeff Laing (still one of Don’s route drivers) joined the business and formed a corporation with them. Don’s has adapted and grown over the decades, surviving a fire in 2017 that destroyed its main building. Debbie said they took advantage of the rebuilding to locate the whole of the business on the other side of the road through their property, away from the house. Don’s employs a service team and building crew in addition to the core family, and promises just about any equipment or service a dairy farmer could require “to be the most successful operation as possible.” This includes 24-hour customer service – which is sometimes Debbie answering the phone at 2 a.m. “When people call, he wants someone to answer,” she explained. “It’s kind of old-school, but that’s his way.”
way to best build a milking parlor on a flatbed trailer that could be moved between farms as needed – such as when a barn fire temporarily displaces cows. So, when the goat farmer reached out in 2014, Don was ready. There is a basic process to converting any shipping container into use for a dairy – cutting windows and doors, spraying foam insulation, putting in a concrete floor with stainless steel drainage and installing electrical and plumbing and hookups. But no two look or function the same inside, and Brooke said they enjoy problemsolving for the limited space. Richards’ 45-foot trailer, for instance, consists of a processing room with the 100-gallon vat and a 15-foot walk-in cooler. “You’re not going to do a large volume of (milk), which we don’t, but it was a way for us to get our feet wet in the retail business,” he said. A permanent building surrounds the container itself. Richards constructed it to add the lab, dry storage and office space he needed. If their operation outgrows what the converted container can handle, he could slide it out and resell it, and construct a permanent processing setup in that space. “(A buyer) could literally come pick it up with a crane and load it on a truck,” he said. Mobility and resale potential are just two of a container creamery’s charms, in addition to being more
READY FOR THE CALL Don’s way has also been to think ahead. Debbie said even before the containers, he wanted to figure out a
This 45 Container processing room has 2- 100 gallon Anco pasteurizers & a Carriage machine Shop filler.
A recent project was this 12-stall goat parlor and milk house container.
The Richards hosted a tour of their processing container.
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affordable than constructing a permanent processing structure. Brooke said a milking parlor container with generator could be taken into fields on large farms to milk cows. In several states, she said farmers on agzoned property are not taxed because containers are not considered permanent structures. Containers are rugged and often require less maintenance than a traditional building, she said – when it is delivered by truck, usually it just needs unloaded and the water, electricity and drains hooked up. Most people’s reaction at stepping into a converted container is surprise at how spacious it feels. Brooke recalled one 45-foot yogurt plant that went to Florida that the buyer considered roomy, despite the fact it had to contain a utility room, bathroom and commercial kitchen in addition to the processing space. Don, Kyle and Brooke work with each buyer to develop a workflow in accordance with state guidelines, whether the container is a small part of a big operation or the focus of a small-scale entrepreneur starting out. “It’s fun for us to really be able to help people grow that idea,” she said. “Each (converted container) is creative in its own right,” she added, noting how the equipment and other pieces inside are often put on wheels to also be moved around as needed. Demand for containers began picking up around the time dairy cooperatives reduced their milk purchases. She said over the last 17 months, too, COVID-19 supply chain shutdowns that led to shortages in grocery stores helped some on-farm producers she knows. Farmstands began to sell out of milk and other staples, and some farmers may have begun to see a way to find a niche and keep their land profitable.
MORE THAN CONTAINERS The containers are just one part of the Coagers’ broader business. “We use Don’s for everything,” Richards said – including a new milking parlor installation last year. Another satisfied customer is Kyle Clark, a fifthgeneration farmer who lives close to Don’s. While studying for his dairy science degree, he worked in the
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Kyle Clark and his dad constructed most of Clark Farms’ on-farm processing plant but hired Don’s to install the sanitary piping, as “that’s a very, very skilled job.”
on-campus creamery where he became “infatuated” with the equipment and processes – “As dairy farmers, we really don’t see much of that; we’re on the other side of that spectrum,” he noted. Once back home, Clark started collecting equipment until he started his on-farm creamery in early 2020. He and his dad constructed most of Clark Farms’ on-farm processing plant but hired Don’s to install the sanitary piping, as “that’s a very, very skilled job.” His dad and grandfather have used Don’s services for decades, and Clark noted it isn’t just equipment and fabrication. The family has had to call for emergency repairs, and whoever responds is dedicated to work for hours if need be, no matter the time of day. “They’re great people and they do good work,” he said, adding while he doesn’t use a container, he thinks it’s great for some producers. “I really commend (Don’s) for innovating – it’s smart.” Debbie noted Don is exploring non-farm uses for containers. He and son Kyle created a business called RamRod’s Bar Rental – a container bar they rent out for weddings, parties and other events. One side folds out into a deck with barstools and an awning. Debbie said another potential customer is talking about designing a mobile ice-cream parlor. Brooke said most of their container users are young people trying to modernize a generational farm to be sustainable and not rely solely on a co-op check. And if someone is already leaning toward the concept, they may be coaxed by tasting dairy products created by other container customers – including Bunker Hill’s flavors. “I swear, the milk itself sells the containers sometimes,” she chuckled, “because they taste it and go, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s so good.’” Don’s Dairy Supply is online at www.donsdairysupply. com or can be reached at 607-538-9464. You can also email them at donsdairysupply@live.com.
On-Farm Processing Discussion With John Dickinson and Blane Murray
IDEAL DAIRY FARMS John and Denise Dickinson Hudson Falls, NY John Dickinson provides the perspective on the cheese making business. Provide a profile on your operation. We are a six-generation dairy farm where we are milking 3000 cows and farming 4500 acres with my wife and three junior partners who see to the dayto-day operations. We are located in Washington County, Hudson Falls, NY.
MURANDA CHEESE Tom, Nancy, and Blane Murray Waterloo, NY Blane Murray manages the business and shares their perspective. Provide a profile on your operation. My parents Tom and Nancy Murray had a Registered Holstein herd from 1993 to 2008 when they held a dispersal sale. Muranda Cheese was born in late 2007 when the family decided it was time to direct market their products to consumers. Today Muranda Cheese utilizes local milk to make a variety of artisanal cheeses in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region. We first started doing this in 2007 with five cheeses and grew into what it is today as destination in the Finger Lakes Region where tourist can come in, taste cheese, and sample local beverages. What was the tipping point for you to try on-farm processing? John Dickinson: The farm processed milk from 1908 until 1987, selling milk to the local communities. Thirty years later I recognized the loss of community awareness of who we are and what we do. When I was growing up everyone drank our milk in area schools. Marge and Dave Randles provided us an opportunity to reestablish that connection by becoming partners in Argyle Cheese Farmer. Blane Murray: I don’t think it was a tipping point, it was an opportunity to approach a market in our region that was not available yet and we wanted to make cheese from a high-quality milk.
What was the most difficult thing for you as you ventured into this? John Dickinson: The capital investment even for a small plant is significant and it’s not necessarily true, “If you build it, they will come.” Blane Murray: This was putting all that milk into cheese, letting it sit on a shelf for 5 months to 3 years and hoping it sells. What was the most eye-opening aspect of on-farm processing? John Dickinson: The difficulty in growing sales and capturing market share quickly enough to fund the return on investment. Blane Murray: In 2007 when we started out, I can remember if we had one customer a day to buy cheese that was a success. Today, we see an average of 200-500 people daily. Its really gratifying to establish a loyal customer base in the community. How are you marketing your products? John Dickinson: We are selling 45 percent retail through our store and Farmers Markets, and 55 percent through wholesale to local retailers and distributors outside the area including New York City. Blane Murray: We are really active in the Finger Lakes business community and more specifically the wine and craft brewing agritourism industry. It’s remarkable how many customers visit our farm store from reviews given at local wineries, breweries, and other businesses. We also utilize distributors to market and deliver throughout New York State. What is the best piece of information you would give others who want to try on-farm processing? John Dickinson: It’s difficult to grow sales, start small and see how much interest you have in your community before investing significant capital. Marge and Dave were 13 years getting to a place where they felt comfortable jumping to the next step. Blane Murray: Location is key, you should have a strong understanding of who your target market is. In today’s economy it’s wise to have an e-commercebased business as well.
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Best of Luncrest and Tri-County Select Sale By Patsy Gifford
The Washington County Fairgrounds was the setting on June 5, 2021, for the Best of Luncrest and Tri-County Select Sale. Pat and Reid Lundy and Family wanted to highlight a core group from their herd along with consignments from Tri-County breeders. As Rama dropped the gavel on the final animal, it was clear that they had accomplished their goal. Tri-County is known for its diversity of breeding programs and cooperation within the Holstein community, all were showcased. A large, enthusiastic crowd showed their appreciation for this diverse group with a sale average of $4,528 on 117 full lots. Cattle sold to 15 states and three Canadian provinces with 57 head staying in New York and 44 of them staying right in the area. Animals of all ages represented deep pedigrees with many potential straight maternal line excellents up to twelve, lucrative high genomics, potential show winners including fancy reds. Twenty-five beautiful uddered cows were a sight to see. All Americans, not reserve or nominated, but All-Americans were in 24 pedigrees. Sixty-two consignments had excellent dams. The catalog was a ‘Who’s Who’ of famous cows of the breed; Roxy, Apple, Alicia, Adeen, Tony Charity, Audrey Posch, Dellia, and others. Great New York cows, Barrett Mary from Autumn Ridge, whose family corner-stoned the Luncrest herd, Triple Threat Lulu, Inez, Impact Cow of the Year MOM Halo, Tamara, the “C” cows of Kings Ransom, and more were featured. Highest genomic individuals set the fast pace for an exciting sale. Leading the way was the Cookiecutter consignment sired by Faneca with +3799 GLPI and confirmation score of +12. Her dam is a VG-87 Jedi Reason who goes back to MOM Halo. Brisk bidding took her to $45,000 with West Coast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC the new owner. Two consignments followed at $26,000. Higher- Ransom’s +2987 GTPI Top Dog from a +2814 Huey went to fellow Bacon Hill breeder Clear Echo and Clear-Echo’s IVF Session out of +2985 Highjump was the purchase of AOT Genetics. At $24,250, Kenyon Hill’s IVF Session out of the #2 King Doc in the world was fourth high. GenoSource of Blairstown, IA, made the purchase. Topping the deep pedigreed, high type animal lineup at $17,500 was the beautiful red March calf consigned by Jason Tooley and Lucy Stockwell. Steve Olt, Greensburg, KY was the buyer. This Blondin Warrior daughter, out of a 92-point ninth generation EX 18 - NYN July-August 2021
Hvezda daughter, goes right back to Roxy. The second high seller at $10,300, was the Crushabull daughter from Kings-Ransom out of 94-point Monterey Clash. This fancy young cow carries the signature udder of the “C” family at Kings-Ransom and looks likely to be the 12th generation EX in her long pedigree, also built on Roxy. The new owner is Sara Hill, Bristol, VT. Both of these high sellers will be fun to watch in the future on the tanbark. At $8,500, Derek Durkee’s very correct red Unstoppable granddaughter of Apple was the pick of David and Lou Ann King, Waddington, NY. Her dam is a VG-87 Heztry. Fourth high at $8,250 was the April Diamondback daughter of the one and only Lu consigned by Oakfield Corners. Purchased by Adam Liddle, she went home to live with Mama at Liddleholme. The large crowd was excited and appreciative of the tremendous lineup of cattle and to see Holstein friends (unmasked) that we had been isolated from for well over a year. Bidding was brisk start to finish. The sale was a showcase and testament to the Lundy family and the Tri-County area. The success and credibility of the many diverse breeding programs in the area is very unique. Lundys built a sale on this diversity and the cooperation of the breeders. Nearly all, if not all, consignors were bidders and buyers. The Tri-County area has built their enviable reputation over many years. Diverse, top-end breeding programs, worldwide respect, cooperation, and support with a healthy competitive spirit, and deep friendships describe this unique New York Holstein hotbed. The sale was managed by the Cattle Exchange with Pat Lundy and Abe Light in charge of selections. Dave Rama sold, Tim Abbott read pedigrees, Merry Rama clerked, Cowbuyer took online bids. The barn crew had every animal show ring ready. Congratulations to all involved.
Youth Members Shine at National Junior Holstein Convention BRATTLEBORO, Vt. July 1, 2021 — Junior Holstein members were recognized for their participation in a variety of activities during the Junior Awards Banquet on June 23, 2021 at the National Junior Holstein Convention in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Youth showcase their talents while developing lifelong skills through the contests and activities during convention. “We were excited to hold inperson contests for our Junior members this year,” said Kelli Dunklee, Holstein Association USA Youth Program Specialist. “It was evident with the attendance there continues to be a strong passion for the Holstein cow, youth contests, and networking among our Junior members.”
Dairy Quiz Bowl Junior Division – 1st place: New York
From left: Coach Carol Ainslie, Abbie Ainslie, Carolyn Littrell, Kayla Durst, Maxwell Pullis, Coach Judy Littrell
Prepared Public Speaking Broken into three age divisions, 35 youth members participated in the prepared public speaking competition. Following are the results from each division. Junior Division (ages 9-13 as of January 1) 1st place: Lily Marshman, NY
NHWSO Awards Scholarships Eight Junior Holstein members were awarded scholarships by the National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization (NHWSO) during the National Junior Holstein Convention. This year’s top recipient, receiving a $5,000 scholarship, was Hayley Fernandes of California. Receiving $2,500 scholarships were Bobby Marchy, California; Gregory Norris, Massachusetts; and Alexis Payne, New York. Recipients of $500 scholarships were Hannah Mancebo, California; Isaac Nelson,
Minnesota; Carly Strauss, Wisconsin; and Madison Weaver, Pennsylvania.
New Representatives Elected to Junior Advisory Committee (JAC) Five new youth area representatives were elected to the National Junior Advisory Committee during the National Junior Forum. The following youth members were appointed to the Junior Advisory
Committee: Area I – Ryan Allen, Maryland; Area II – Miriam Cook, Michigan: Area III – Brianna Meyer, Wisconsin; Area IV – Blake Wright, Missouri; and At-Large – Abby Stoltzfus, Pennsylvania. The JAC is the governing body of the Junior Association and oversees the organization’s activities. Youth committee members were elected by Junior members during the National Junior Forum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and members serve two-year terms. NYN July-August 2021 - 19
Distinguished Junior Members Recognized at National Junior Holstein Convention BRATTLEBORO, Vt.— Holstein Association USA named six National Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) finalists on June 23, 2021, during the National Junior Holstein Convention Awards Banquet in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The highest honor presented to a Junior Holstein Member, the recognition is based on the topnotch work recipients demonstrated throughout their dairy project career. The contest began in 1922 and is the longest running Holstein youth program. Applicants must be between the ages of 17 to 21, demonstrate a lifetime of commitment to the Holstein breed, and showcase involvement in a variety of activities. The 2021 DJM finalists are Hayley Fernandes, California; Josh Gerbitz, Wisconsin; Gregory Norris, Massachusetts; Benjamin Kronberg, Wisconsin; Laura Littrell, New York; and Rachel Rouland, New York. DJM judging is a two-part process. Youth members
competing put together a book highlighting their Junior Holstein work, activities and projects, breeding program, and personal views. The Junior’s entry book is worth 60 percent of the final score, and the top 12 individuals are named DJM Semifinalists based on their book score. Phase two of the contest takes place at National Junior Holstein Convention, where the semifinalists are interviewed by a committee of judges. The interview is worth 40 percent of the final score, and the six individuals with the highest combined scores are named DJM finalists. The six finalists also receive an annual renewed Holstein Association USA membership. “The judges shared that they were impressed by the talent of the contestants,” says Kelli Dunklee, Holstein Association USA Youth Program Specialist. “We are eager to see the career paths these young Holstein enthusiasts choose and the mentors they become in the future.”
Laura Littrell was presented with the DJM award from HAUSA President Corey Geiger (left) and CEO John Meyer.
Flanked by HAUSA President Corey Geiger (left) and CEO John Meyer, Rachel Rouland receives her DJM award.
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Reynolds Family Recognized with Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award BRATTLEBORO, Vt. June 17, 2021 — Holstein Association USA, Inc. is pleased to honor Mackenzie, Andy, Tyler, and his wife Kelly Reynolds of Reyncrest Farm with the 2021 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award. The Reynolds are the third generation on the farm in Corfu, New York, which is owned by their parents John and Shelley. Their 1,400-cow herd is milked three times a day and has a rolling herd average of 27,533 pounds of milk with 1,042 (3.8%) pounds of fat and 855 (3.1%) pounds of protein. The Reynolds siblings all attended Cornell University prior to returning home to farm. They started with whatever position was open before transitioning to their current jobs. Tyler has a general farm and employee management role, Mackenzie is the herd manager, and Andy is responsible for calf feeding, heifer care, and crops. Kelly runs the farm’s social media pages and engages in community outreach. Tyler and Kelly have a tenth-month old daughter, Cannyn. Reyncrest is also home to a show string, currently consisting of eight cows and 25 heifers. All four of the Reynolds, along with Andy’s fiancé Whitney Kugler, make decisions and care for the show herd. Over the years they have owned 35 AllAmerican Nominations and won over 130 All-New York Awards. In 2019 they took home the Premier
Reyncrest Farm won the Distinguished Young Breeder award at the National Holstein Convention. From left: HAUSA President Corey Geiger, Andy Reynolds, MacKenzie Reynolds, Kelly and Tyler Reynolds, HAUSA CEO John Meyer.
Breeder and Exhibitor of the heifer show at World Dairy Expo. The Reynolds family has implemented many changes that have bettered their herd and improved their profitability. They have placed an emphasis on cow comfort and efficiency, especially when building new facilities and renovating existing ones. They are also passionate about breeding, exhibiting, and marketing quality Registered Holsteins. They aim to blend both type and production into their herd and enjoy classifying several times a year. They have bred and developed 35 Excellent cows, including three
95-point cows. On their main dairy, they place an emphasis on milk, combined fat and protein, daughter pregnancy rate, and somatic cell count, while striving to breed functional type cows with good feet and legs. Tyler, Kelly, Mackenzie, and Andy were all involved in Junior Holstein activities growing up and say working with Registered Holsteins keeps them excited about the dairy industry. Now they share their talents by serving on their local Holstein club board, hosting judging team practices, and serving as official judges at shows.
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Farm School is in Session Oakfield Corners Dairy Hosts Growing Thru Showing Clinic It was a cool Friday morning at Oakfield Corners Dairy (OCD) when 143 participants enjoyed a rigorous educational day on July 2, 2021. After an introduction from Kendra Lamb, participants were split into groups to tour the new 72-robotic carousel parlor and attended the dairy promotions presentation. Alicia Lamb commented, “Our Oakfield Corners team designed it that way as we thought that everyone wanted to see the parlor in action and the dos and don’ts of dairy promotions are important for everyone to hear.” The youth then went to the programs of their choosing, “When students registered, they were able to rank other sessions that they wanted to participate in, so we attempted to include them in their top four sessions,” Alicia explained. Several professionals were on site to present to the youth. At the animal health
station, Dr. Craig Lamb with Perry Vet Clinic and Dr. Ranatta Young with Purina Animal Health allowed students to glove up and look through the insides of a bull calf. Brian Carscadden with Blondin Sires and Chris Hill with MD-Hillbrook Sales & Service talked about genetics and marketing in the genetics barn where several of the well-known OCD show cows are housed. Jeff Ainslie with Scotch Hill Solutions and Justine Kelsey with Novus talked about housing, systems, and behavior while Dr. Bill Croushoure, Shantille Kruse, and Riley Zettle, Boviteq covered reproduction. Tyler and Kelly Reynolds of Reyncrest Farm held a fitting and showing clinic while Ben Flansburg with LandPro discussed technology and careers. The GEA team that installed the new parlor were on hand to answer any questions about the function of the parlor and Bethany Hobin with Milk
for Health and Hannah Johnson with NY Animal Agriculture Coalition provided the dairy promotion presentation. All participants were treated to lunch and took home a t-shirt and a swag bag full of goodies. Alicia concluded, “It was a lot of work to pull it together, but I think that everyone on the Oakfield Corners team is happy with the result.” She added, “We had a lot of great volunteers who made the day go smoothly and we really appreciate them helping us out.” The team on-farm directly involved with planning were Jamie Black, Lexi Cashell, Dana Daigler, Adam Dresser, Keith Keberle, Kendra Lamb, Joe Nash, Drew Walton, Wayne Wratten.
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Cortland Classic Holstein Show July 3, 2021 Cortland, NY Judge: Greg Clark, Cornish Flat, NH
OPEN SHOW CHAMPIONS Junior Champion Merrillea Bitty Bug, 1st Summer Yearling, Merrillea Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion Tigerlea Alti Rosabell-Red, 1st Winter Yearling, Lily Marshman, Merrillea Holsteins Intermediate Champion McGarr Farms Solomon Zara, 1st Junior 3-Year-Old, exhibited by Norah McCarthy, owned by Black, Eaton & Conroy Reserve Intermediate Champion McGarr-Farms Ho Bountiful, 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, McGarr Farms Senior Champion MS Mac-Mara DH SM Laurawond, 1st 4-Year-Old, Kenneth McEvoy Reserve Senior Champion Windex Reginald Loyal-ET, 2nd 4-Year-Old, Joshua Douglas
Grand of Open and Junior: McGarr Farms Solomon Zara, 1st Junior 3-Year-Old, exhibited by Norah McCarthy, now owned by Black, Eaton & Conroy 24 - NYN July-August 2021
Grand Champion McGarr Farms Solomon Zara, 1st Junior 3-Year-Old, exhibited by Norah McCarthy, owned by Black, Eaton & Conroy, NY Reserve Grand Champion McGarr-Farms Ho Bountiful, 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, McGarr Farms JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS Junior Champion Rocky-Top Avalnche Mercy,1st Winter Yearling, Conor Holland Reserve Junior Champion Lick-Spring Dback Halsey-Red,1st Fall Calf, Ryan Lawton Intermediate Champion McGarr Farms Solomon Zara, 1st Junior 3-Year-Old, exhibited by Norah McCarthy, owned by Black, Eaton & Conroy Reserve Intermediate Champion Miranda Gold Chip Loppy, 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, Alexis Schultz Senior Champion Windex Reginald Loyal-ET, 1st 4-Year-Old, Joshua Douglas Reserve Senior Champion Mac-Mara Defiant Apple Pie, 1st Aged Cow, Ayden McEvoy Grand Champion McGarr Farms Solomon Zara, 1st Junior 3-Year-Old, exhibited by Norah McCarthy, owned by Black, Eaton & Conroy Reserve Grand Champion Miranda Gold Chip Loppy, 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, Alexis Schultz
Open Show Reserve Grand Champion - McGarr-Farms Ho Bountiful, 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, McGarr Farms
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Open Show Junior Champion - Merrillea Bitty Bug, 1st Summer Yearling, Merrillea Holsteins Open Show Reserve Junior Champion: Tigerlea Alti Rosabell-Red, 1st Winter Yearling, Lily Marshman, Merrillea Holsteins
Open Show Senior Champion - MS Mac-Mara DH SM Laurawond, 1st 4-Year-Old, Kenneth McEvoy
Open Show Reserve Senior Champion - Windex Reginald Loyal-ET, 2nd 4-Year-Old, Joshua Douglas
Junior Champions of Junior Show from left: Greg Clark, Junior Champion Rocky-Top Avalnche Mercy, Reserve Junior Champion & Best Bred and Owned Lick-Spring Dback Halsey-Red
Intermediate Champions of Junior Show from left: Res. Intermediate Champion - Miranda Gold Chip Loppy, 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, Alexis Schultz, Intermediate Champion: McGarr Farms Solomon Zara, 1st Junior 3-Year-Old, exhibited by Norah McCarthy, now owned by Black, Eaton & Conroy NYN July-August 2021 - 25
NY Show Reports
Grand Champions of Open Show from left: Honorable Mention MS Mac-Mara DH SM Laurawond, 1st 4-Year-Old, Kenneth McEvoy, Reserve Grand Champion McGarr-Farms Ho Bountiful, 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, McGarr Farms, Grand Champion McGarr Farms Solomon Zara, 1st Junior 3-YearOld, exhibited by Norah McCarthy, now owned by Black, Eaton & Conroy.
Grand Champions of Junior Show from left: Honorable Mention Windex Reginald Loyal-ET, 1st 4-Year-Old, Joshua Douglas, Res. Grand Champion - Miranda Gold Chip Loppy, 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, Alexis Schultz, Grand Champion: McGarr Farms Solomon Zara, 1st Junior 3-Year-Old, exhibited by Norah McCarthy, now owned by Black, Eaton & Conroy.
Madison County Holstein Show July 9, 2021 Judge: Eric Bogardus, Schoharie, NY
Grand Champion (Youth) Whittier-Farm Lotus Callie, Aged Cow, Natalie Fredericks, Little Falls, NY Reserve Grand Champion (Youth) Luivu Mogul Hart, 5-Yr-Old, Nate Rumovizc, New Berlin, NY
Grand Champion (Open) Collins-Pride Sympatico Joyable, Jr. 2-Yr-Old, Collins-Pride Holsteins, Ilion, NY Reserve Grand Champion (Open) Valley-Dell Picasso Sara-Red, 5-Yr-Old, Groelon Farms, Remsen, NY
Junior Champion (Open & Youth) Dithmarsia Addison Londyn, Winter Calf, Taylor Hodge, Norwich, NY Reserve Junior Champion (Open & Youth) Coffee-Brook Absolute Cinnamon-Rae-Red, Winter Calf, Margaret Walker, N.Brookfield, NY 26 - NYN July-August 2021
Obituaries ANN LEE LANT
Age 67 of Horseheads, NY. She was born on August 28, 1953, in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late William T and Beatrice M (Brucklacher) Seymour. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Thursday, July 1, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Walter Lant; siblings Martin Seymour, John (Kathy Cleveland) Seymour, Gary (Susan) Seymour, Keith (Marge Seamon) Seymour, Jean Seymour, Brenda (John) Rockwell, and Nancy (Rick) Stratton. And beloved in-laws Carolyn (Dave) Post, Ross (Shirley) Lant, Martin (Rhonda) Lant, as well as numerous nieces and nephews that she deeply loved and guided. The family would like to thank Judy Pierce for her unwavering support and friendship. Ann was predeceased by her sister-in-law Marge Lant, nephew Thomas Rockwell, and niece Jill Post. Ann graduated from Odessa High School 50 years ago, and after graduation, she attended Mrs. Beardsley’s Secretary School. You could usually find Ann’s name listed as the Secretary of any organization she was a part of. Ann grew up at Seymour Farm and married into Lantland Farm, spending her entire life farming; she cooked for everyone, worked in the barn and was the “gopher”. She had a deep love for cows and was active for many years in the dairy princess program, as well as the Holstein club at both the local and state level. She enjoyed her time spent at the Town of Veteran Historical Society. Ann was an excellent cook, and an avid crocheter and crafter, and a true treasure to all of her family and friends. We will miss the peanut brittle. Donations in Ann’s honor can be made to the Town of Veteran Historical Society, 777 Ridge Rd., Horseheads NY 14845 or the Junior and Senior Holstein Clubs, 382 East Sullivanville Rd., Horseheads NY 14845.
AARON A. “BUD” WIDRICK Aaron A. “Bud” Widrick, 89, of State Route 26, Lowville, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, June 14, 2021 at Lewis County General Hospital. Surviving are two sons, Aaron L. (Debbie) and Merle J. all of Lowville; and daughter Karen J. Moshier (James) of Castorland; nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Loren and Marilyn Widrick of Adams; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Lauretta; and a son, Lynn Gary Widrick.
Mr. Widrick was born May 8, 1932, in Lowville, a son of the late Aaron E. and Sarah (Swartzentruber) Widrick and graduated from Lowville Academy in 1950. He married Lauretta M. Widrick on May 2, 1951, at the Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church with Rev. Lloyd Boshart officiating. Aaron was a lifelong dairy farmer, and together with his wife they owned and operated Valmont Dairy Farm near Martinsburg for many years. Mrs. Widrick passed away on August 22, 2017. Aaron was a member of the Naumburg Mennonite Church. He faithfully served in many church functions and was a grader for Agape Bible Studies. He was also a member of board of directors at Lowville Producers Dairy Co-Op, Brookside Senior Living Community, Lewis County Holstein Club, and N.Y.S. Holstein Association. He enjoyed attending church and fellowship with his church family. He loved working on the farm with his wife and family. Most of all he was a servant of his Lord and loved his family. Memorials in Mr. Widrick’s name may be sent to: Naumburg Mennonite Church Building Fund, P.O Box 124, Castorland, NY 13620; Christian Aid Ministries P.O. Box 360 Berlin, Ohio 44610; or Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 418, Lowville, NY 13367.
Calendar of Events – SHOWS – August 3, 2021 - Cattaraugus County Holstein Club Show, 9 am, Little Valley, NY August 5, 2021- St Lawrence County Holstein Club Show, Gouverneur, NY; Judge: Doug Siedel August 5-9, 2021- New York Holstein State Show, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich NY August 16, 2021- Delaware County Holstein Show, Walton NY; Judge: Adam Liddle September 21-22, 2021 - Eastern Fall National Holstein Show, Harrisburg, Judge: Lynn Harbaugh October 1-2, 2021 - International Holstein Show, Madison, Judge: Mike Berry
– EVENTS and DEADLINES – August 13, 2021 – NYHN Ad Deadline for the September issue. August 28, 2021 -Deadline to register for the NY State Holstein Picnic September 1, 2021- NYHN Ad Deadline for the October issue. September 11, 2021 - NY State Holstein Picnic, Ridgedale Farm, Sharon Springs, NY September 11, 2021 – NY Junior Holstein Calf Raffle
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Feather, the Best Fantasia Her Dam: Roedale S Fantasia-ET (5E 95) 8-08 2x 365 37,560 3.3 1239 2.6 970 LT: 3236D 240,460 3.2 7787 2.7 6557 Fantasia is gone, but we will feel her influence here for a long time. She now has 4 EX and 8 VG daughters and one VG son.
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2nd Dam: Tri-Day Encore Fanny-ET (EX 92) 2-06 3x 365 33,410 3.9 1318 3.0 1005
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Roedale Absolute Feather-Red-ET (EX 91, EEEVE)
2-04 2x 305 20,140 2.9 591 2.9 589 3-06 2x 295 21,660 3.1 661 2.7 590 4-06 2x 159 14,100 3.0 428 3.1 432 Inc. Feather is the Absolute daughter of Fantasia and has not disappointed us yet. She was raised from VG 87 to EX 91 during a special classification in May. She has a January 2021 daughter by Warrior-Red and has been bred back to Diamondback.
3rd Dam: Bendy-Brook Odyssey Favorite (2E 92-DOM) 6-01 2x 337 22,670 3.4 770 3.1 706 A recent Facebook post counted 18 descendants of Favorite that had scored EX 95 or higher! Congratulations to Maxwell and his teammates for winning the Junior dairy bowl contest at the National Convention in June!
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At the 2021 Growing Through Showing Youth Workshop
143 youth participants from New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut & Florida
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to all of our speakers & sponsors for supporting the workshop this year!
ABS Global Allflex Livestock Intelligence Alta Genetics Armor Animal Health Attica Veterinary Associates Boehringer Ingelheim Boviteq Calf-Tel/Hampel Corp Cargill Cidec Elanco Elba FFA Farm Credit East Farmer Boy Feedworks USA First Defense GEA Genesee Feeds
Jetstream Genetics Landpro Equipment McCabe Electric Merck Animal Health Northeast Agribusiness & Feed Alliance Novus Perry Vet Phibro Animal Health Corporation Premier Select Sires Purina Animal Nutrition Semex Seneca Dairy Systems ST Genetics Tech Mix TransOva Genetics Trouw Nutrition Upstate-Niagara Cooperative, Inc. Zoetis
SPEAKERS Animal Health – Dr. Craig Lamb, Perry Vet Clinic & Dr. Ranatta Young, Purina Animal Health Dairy Promotions – Bethany Hobin, Milk for Health & Hannah Johnson NY Animal Agriculture Coalition Genetics and Marketing – Brian Carscadden, Blondin Sires & Chris Hill, MD-Hillbrook Sales & Service Housing, Systems & Behavior – Jeff Ainslie, Scotch Hill Solutions & Justine Kelsey, Novus Parlor Tour – GEA Reproduction – Dr. Bill Croushoure, Shantille Kruse & Riley Zettle, Boviteq Show Savvy – Tyler & Kelly Reynolds, Reyncrest Farms Technology & Careers – Ben Flansburg, LandPro & Courtney Baker & Brittany Noto, Cidec
Jonathan Lamb 585-704-2501 • Alicia Lamb 585-993-8026 Jamie Black 518-353-2602 • Adam Dresser 716-474-1193
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Jolly and Jools Are you ready for Round 2? Both are fresh a second time and are working to get ready for the show ring this year.
Midas-Touch Casper Jolly-ET VG-86
1-9 310 25200M 3.0 746F 3.0 773P We have daughters by King Doc, Hancock and Tropic
Embryos Exported Midas-Touch Tar Jools-ET VG-87
2-0 365 3910M1 3.5 1369F 3.4 1324P
Their Dam
The Incomparable
Midas-Touch Jedi Jangle-ET EX-92 HHM All-American Jr. 2-yr-old 2018 Reserve All-Canadian Jr. 2-yr-old 2018 Nom All-American Jr. 3-yr-old 2019
Embryos Exported
Focused on Making the Right Ones! DAVID & LOUANNE KINg 69 Halfway House Rd. – Waddington, NY 13694 315-322-4162 – 315-212-0032 (cell) – www.midastouchgenetics.com Follow us on Facebook at Midas Touch genetics.
