Executive Manager’s
Report
The days are getting darker and it’s getting chilly at night! Everywhere I go I see crops being harvested- corn being CHELSEA HANSELMAN chopped, the last grass cutting of the year being mowed, pumpkins and mums being placed in farm stands, and families going apple picking. The leaves are beginning to turn color and kids have gone back to school (whatever that may look like for your school). After the year we have had this change in season reminds me of all the changes we have had to endure and continue to experience. And, in true farmer fashion, you all continue to persevere regardless of what changes are thrown at you! The New York Holstein State Show in Greenwich NY was a change for all but it was a huge success and I thank all of you that participated and made this such a tremendous show. I recently heard someone say that the show ring isn’t about showing cattle- it’s about finding your friends and finding your family. This was so evident at the State Show, as I saw friends and family from all over New York (and neighboring states) smiling, laughing, and spending quality time with one another. I believe this show was exactly what New York exhibitors and breeders needed- to not only have an opportunity to showcase their finest cattle but to be able to see the benefits of their hard work and enjoy the time doing it alongside fellow New York members. Congratulations to all of our juniors who participated in the state show, whether it was showmanship or the open shows. Also, a huge thank you to ST Genetics and Katie Coyne for sponsoring the junior member events. Katie donated her time and expertise by providing a showmanship clinic to our youth and ST Genetics provided shirts for the juniors and also funded a pizza party before the clinic that was enjoyed by many! Looping back to my theme of change, the New York Spring Dairy Carousel will be experiencing a change. After 45 years of it being at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse NY, the location for the 2021 show is being changed to the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY. The Hamburg location offers exhibitors gorgeous facilities and the association believes it makes the most sense considering the State Show was in Eastern NY. The dates for the Carousel Show are March 29-April 3. Another change that I want you all to be aware of is the New York Breeder’s sale, formally known as the Harvest Sale. We decided to change the name of this sale to spotlight our New York Breeders and really emphasize the quality cattle bred in this state. The sale will be virtual and auctioneered by Dave Rama. All 10 - NYN October 2020
animals will remain at their home location during the sale. Consignors have the option to clip and prepare their own animals and provide the association with photos and videos to advertise or the option to contract with the Cornell dairy students to assist with this is available. We have quality cattle, high genomic tested cattle, and large groups available! There are a lot of deadlines coming up so please make sure to mark them on your calendars! The All-NY contest applications deadline was extended to November 15 2020 to give you all time to get photos taken and provide results from the shows you participated in. The 46th Futurity is due November 2, 2020 and I encourage all of you to participate in this event- it is such an accomplishment for those that participate! Lastly, the active and retired breeder recognition and outstanding young breeder recognition applications are due to the office by October 15, 2020. Each club should try and nominate someone from within their county for these awards. We are moving ahead with planning convention and will keep you all informed with what this looks like. The location is not yet determined but we have decided to move the Senior convention back to the beginning of the Junior convention to hopefully allow for a combined All-NY awards breakfast on Saturday morning. Juniors, you should be thinking about convention contests and filling out your DJM books. If you have questions about any of the contests or how to fill out your forms, please
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