February-March 2021
the Youth issue
If you build it, they will come.
Golden Global Awards Rip-It Qualifies!
99HO10770 Reg. 840003143928869 Cherry H & S Rip It-Red-ET *PC Awesome-Red x Ladd-Red x Aaron-Red aAa 342156 Open-Strong-Tall PTAT +1.60 UDC +2.23 FLC +.92 Sexed Semen Available! First batch of Sexed semen SOLD OUT overnight
Robinson
Rip-It’s Dam: Cherry-Lor Ladd Ripple-Red *PO EX-94 EEEEE 2-00 3x 233 17580M 3.9 694F 3.2 566P INC Honorable Mention Open & Reserve Jr. AllAmerican R&W Aged Cow 2020 Res. Senior Champion Mid-East Fall National R&W Show ‘20 HM Grand Champion Mid-East Fall National R&W Show ‘20 1st 5-Yr-Old, Senior & Grand Champion at South Central PA Championship Show ‘19 All-American R&W 5-Yr-Old ‘19 All-American R&W Dam & Daughter ‘19 Res. All-American R&W Jr.3-Yr-Old ‘17
♥ Getting the Job Done Right!
Gary and Janet Tubolino & Family 41 Grove St. • Adams, NY 13605-1203 Fax: 315-232-4153 • Gary’s Cell: 315-405-1588
fieldofdreams2841@gmail.com
www.fieldofdreamsgenetics.com
Fisher
Jordan
NOW AVAIL A 99HO11189 BLE! Lecture Sexed Sem en! Renegade x Modesty x Payton
His calves are unbelievable! Rip-It’s full sister is EX-94, the MAX score for a 4-Yr-Old Rip-It’s mom and full sister were All-American last year Anyone with Rip-It Calves, let us know what you think of them!
Look for Rip-It’s daughters in the ring at the Spring Carousel! If you’re at the Spring Dairy Expo in Ohio, look for Rip-It’s Dam in the ring!
Classification Highlights Ovaltop Barbwire Spark-Red Excellent-92 EEEEE
And Her 2 Year Old Daughter
Ovaltop Demand Sparklea-Red Very Good-86 @ 2-9
Consigning 2 Special Show Calves Crawford County, PA Sale – April 24th
Two New Excellents ~ And Seven New Very Goods Ovaltop Sanchez Mandy EX-90
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
Ovaltop Brokaw Lara EX-90
R&W Sept.’20 Warrior from “Alicia” family from 5 generations of VG & Ex. dams B&W Dec.’20 Undenied from “Lulu” family from 7 generations of VG & Ex. dams
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. 2
February-March 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 840 Hanshaw Rd., Suite #5 Ithaca, NY 14850 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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Subscription price in the U.S. is $25 per year; $35 first class mail Canada and overseas standard delivery; $55 overseas first class air mail. Single copies $2. Payable in U.S. funds only. The NEWS subscription list is filed geographically by town and state. When you change your address, please be sure to inform us of your new mailing address. The New York Holstein News (ISSN) (0279-8611) (USPS 382940) is published monthly except February, April, August, and November, for $25 per year by Cayuga Press, 215 South Main Street, Cortland, NY 13045. Entered as periodical matter at the post office at Ithaca, NY 14850 and other locations. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the NEW YORK HOLSTEIN NEWS, 840 Hanshaw Rd., Suite 5, Ithaca, NY 14850. Due to uncertainties in the mail, NY Holstein News cannot assume responsibility for prior delivery of issues carrying advertising of sales scheduled for less than 21 days after our issue date, which is the 1st of the month. 4 - NYN February-March 2021
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Junior Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Executive Manager’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 NYHA President’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Advertising Rate Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Features NY Holstein ET Sale Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Youth Feature: Standing Out from the Crowd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 NY Prefix Predates NY Holstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Junior Convention Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Did You Know? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 NY State Royalty Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Membership Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 2021 NYHA Annual Meeting Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
About the Cover
Inspiring us to get ready for the spring shows, Chase & Carly Snyder of Moserdale Dairy in Copenhagen, NY, show us how it’s done as the winning photo of the NY Junior Photo Contest.
From the Editor When my mom told me that in her mind, she feels like she just graduated from college I got wide-eyed and said, “Me too, mom!” She is a spunky 87-year-old farm wife and with both knees replaced she feels like a million bucks. She can outshop me and is positive she could still help me cover a show, even though she suffers from macular degeneration. MELISSA HART Is that the secret to being young at heart? A young mindset? Whatever the secret is, when you finish with this issue, maybe you will feel young as well. We have several fantastic ads highlighting youth from around the state. We also have an inspirational piece on Cassie Menendez about her journey through the ranks as a NY Holstein Junior member on page 14. And I was intrigued by the responses from four young members who willingly stepped up to answer some random questions that had nothing to do with cows! You can learn a different side of Mallory Rhodes, Natalie Capluzzi, Mason Ziemba, and Lance McClure on page 18. And of course, we say congratulations to the junior convention winners! After the smallest glimpse into the future with these young people, I am convinced New York Holstein will be in good hands for years to come. Let’s look into the future for a moment at the April-May issue. This will be our Red & White issue where we will feature the All-NY Red & White winners. If you have a touch of red in your herd, this will be the perfect opportunity to highlight those genetics in a place where the majority of readers and buyers glean their information—print media! But if you think that online consumption is where it’s at, we have you covered. Not only will this magazine be sent in print, but it will be emailed to every subscriber, posted on the NYHA website and on DairyAgendaToday.com And something we didn’t have in 2020…..Spring Dairy Carousel! Those results will also be in the April-May magazine and you will want to advertise those winners in that issue! I can’t wait to see you in Hamburg!
2021 New York Spring Dairy Carousel Showplex on the Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY • March 29 - April 3
– Schedule of Events – MONDAY, MARCH 29 8:00 am Barns open- Cattle may move in WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 10:00 am All cattle in place 10:00 am Exhibitor’s Meeting 10:30 am Check-In THURSDAY, APRIL 1 8:30 am NY Holstein Junior Show 11:30 am Youth Showmanship Contest 2:30 pm Richard Keene Memorial Judging Contest
Meet the Judges KEITH TOPP was born and raised on a Registered Holstein farm in Botkins, where he currently resides with his wife Kindra and two kids Keaton and Kinley. Keith and his brother Phillip have a herd consisting of 40 milk cows of all major breeds and exhibit their cattle at State and National Shows. They have bred the 1999 World Dairy Expo Grand Champion Brown Swiss, the 2005 World Dairy Expo Reserve Grand Champion Brown Swiss, both the Junior and Reserve Junior Champion World Dairy Expo Ayrshires in 2012, and the 2013 Junior Champion Brown Swiss. Keith has judged in major shows in 13 states and has served as a judge for the World Dairy Expo, in 2013, 2017, and 2019. Keith has a real passion for judging whether it be a national, local, or state show. He enjoys judging conformation classes but also working with youth shows and showmanship. Most significant recent judging experiences: • World Dairy Expo 2017 • World Dairy Expo 2013 • Eastern National Brown Swiss Show • Midwest Spring Holstein Show YAN JACOBS from Cap-Sante, Quebec, was born and raised on Jacobs Farm. He now owns this farm with his dad Jean Jacobs and his sister, Ysabel Jacobs. Jacobs Farm is now milking 215 cows. The herd has 60 cows classified Excellent, 145 Very Good and 42 Good Plus. The herd average is 11,000 kg, 4.4% fat and 3.24% protein.
FRIDAY, APRIL 2 8:00 am Red and Whites (Ring A) and 8:00 am Milking Shorthorns (Ring B) 11:00 am Guernsey Show (Ring B) 1:00 pm Brown Swiss Show (Ring A) 1:30 pm Ayrshire (Ring B) SATURDAY, APRIL 3 8:00 am Northeast Spring National Holstein Show (Ring A) 8:00 am Jersey Show (Ring B) *Cattle can leave after their show - please see rules for details
Nowadays Jacobs Farm has been six times Premier Breeder at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. and also six times at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. They also have 86 All-Canadian nominations and 53 All-American nominations. Judging has taken Jacobs to a few countries around the world. In the past year he has judged the Western Spring Holstein Show and the Midwest Spring Holstein Show. Also, he has judged numerous county shows in Quebec, in the past few years. In 2016, he was the associate judge for the International Holstein Show, in Madison, Wis. Besides working at the farm, he also has a full-time job raising his five marvelous children. GREG CLARK of Cornish Flat NH, owns GMC Farm with his wife Marcia and Daughter Brooke. Clark’s farm consists of registered Brown Swiss, Holsteins, and Milking Shorthorns. Their Holstein her has a BAA of 113.1, which puts them at the 17th highest in the country. Their Milking Shorthorn herd is number one for type and production combined for their herd size. Clark has shown at County, State, and National levels, including Eastern States Expo, World Dairy Expo, PA All American, and Louisville KY. Clark has been premier breeder and exhibitor at four different national shows for Milking Shorthorns and has had over 203 All-American and Junior All-American nominations Clark’s judging history consists of a number of county, State, and Regional Shows and the National Milking Shorthorn show at the NAILE Show in Louisville KY. Clark has also judged the Canadian National Milking Shorthorn show in Lindsey Ontario Canada. Recent judging experiences include the Red & White Holsteins and Milking Shorthorns at the New York State Fair in 2019 and the NE Fall Guernsey Show in 2020.
Entries can be found at: https://showman.app/shows#/new-york-spring-dairy-carousel Up-to-date information can be found at nyholsteinevents.com/carousel or on the NY Holstein Facebook page! 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: 840 Hanshaw Rd., Suite #5 Ithaca, NY 14850 Ph: 607.273.7591 • Fax: 607.273.7612 Melissa Hart - Editor 517-398-1957 Email: Farm.writer@hotmail.com NYN February-March 2021 - 5
Polled with a Pedigree! Exciting Polled Heifer from a Great Cow in the Herd! TIGER-LILY LUSTER PANDA PC +171M +61F +20P +420NM GTPI +2507 Luster-P x EX-92 Mogul x VG Bookem Pregnant to Sexed Bud-P Pregnancies by Sexed Gamday
Her Dam: Tiger-lily Mogul 5790 EX-92 2E Fresh again and confirmed Preg to: Kings Ransom C Crusin-ET First 4 tests averaged 130# 4.7%F 4-01 3x 365D 32820M 4.2 1519F 3.2 1144P 5-05 3x 365D 40080M 4.6 1839F 3.2 1294P Lifetime 1395D 137970M 4.3 5988F 3.2 4438P
3633 County Rte. 32 • Oxford, NY 13830 (607) 843-5881 e-mail: tigerlilydairy@frontiernet.net Follow us on Facebook! Visitors & inquiries always welcome!
2020 was a year to remember for Lance and Daniel. They are already hard at work developing a few animals for this year. We would like to thank all our friends who supported us at the shows and also at our sale last October – this truly is a people business! Jericho-Dairy Baracuda-ET EX-94 2019 Jr. All-American Sr. 3-Yr-Old 2020 Jr. All American 4-Yr-Old Purchased from Jim Woodmansee at the 2016 Delaware Co. Holstein Sale Now owned by John Currie Fancy April 2020 Artist Son for Sale
A special thanks to the Menendez family and the crew at Posthaven Holsteins, as well as Grandma and Grandpa Post, for taking the boys under their wings at the North American Holstein Show. We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Delaware County Holstein Sale at our farm on April 24, 2021. Maybe that is the day you find your next “good one” for your special youth!
PINEYVALE A Master Breeder Herd
Roll-N-View Jcby Emery-ET VG-88 2020 Jr. All-American Jr. 2-Yr-Old Purchased from Todd Galton at the 2018 Delaware Co. Holstein Sale Now owned by Caitlin Bennett at Granny Anne Holsteins 6 - NYN February-March 2021
Dave & Carolyn Post 3949 Townbrook Rd. Hobart, NY 13788 607.538.9056
Allen & Carolee McClure, Lance & Daniel 3830 Townbrook Rd. • Hobart, NY 13788 607.538.1938 • Al’s Cell: 607.437.5417 Email: almcclure24@yahoo.com
Spring Premier All-Breed Sale
Saturday, March 27, 2021 11:30AM – Sale to be held at Hosking Sales Facility DIRECTIONS: 6096 NYS Route 8, New Berlin, NY 13411 30 miles South of Uitca on Route 8, 6 miles North of New Berlin
We will be selling Holsteins, Brown Swiss, Jerseys & Ayrshires, Milking Shorthorns. Breeding age Reg. Holstein bulls Always a great place in the spring to find that special show age heifer or cow. As most everyone knows we have had many State and National winners come out of this sale and many that have competed on the local level just as well. Just a sample of some great one’s that will be selling: Her Daughter Sells!!
Her early Blizzard RC Winter Calf sells!
MINISTER GAIL-ET EX-93
ROCKLAN-ZBW M PARIS-RED-ET EX-92
3-11 257 17510 4.7 831 3.5 608 *ABA All-American Sr. 3 yr. old 2018 *All Canadian Sr. 3 yr. old 2018 * 1st Sr. 3 yr. old 2018 WDE & RAWF *Grand Champion 2018 All American (PA) *All American Fall Calf 2015 *Jr. Champion 2015 All American Jersey Show Potential 7th Gen. EX!- A rare chance to own her daughter sired by VIP due in Sept. to sexed Chrome – Winter Yrlg for 2021!. Gr. Dam: Budjon-Vail Sambo Glenna-ET EX92- 1st Sr. 3yr. old 2013 Ontario Summer Show, 3D: Llolyn Jude Griffin EX95- 1st Aged Cow & Res. Grand Champ. WDE 2010, ABA All American Aged Cow 2007, Grand Champ. WDE 2007, Nat’l Grand Champ 2007 All Amer. Jersey Show, 1st 4yr Old & Res. Grand Champ 2005 WDE!.,4D: Llolyn Fred’s Gold 31B,EX 2E, 5D: LLoyn Topez Gold 31X, EX, 6D: Llolyn Surville Gold 18P, EX. A show proven family you are all familiar with and a chance to own one! Ranway Farm. Don’t miss more great consignments from: B&L Dairy, Scotch View Farm, Sco-Li, Ranway, Wainwright, Schmitz-L, Fantasy-Found, Locust-Vale, Gloryland, Maplehill-NY, Runnymeade, Tiger-Lily, C-J Button, Canary Dairy, Roseland, Vintage-View, Luchsingers, Meri-Acres, Retso, Humdinger, – Plus More. Robeth Holsteins sends a load of breeding age Reg. Holstein bulls with great pedigrees. The quality is piling up! If you’re looking for that special show age heifer, nice young milking cows we will have it here as always! We will also be selling a semen tank.
View & Bid online in real time at www.cowbuyer.com. Bidders must be pre-approved.
Hosking Sales LLC
6071 State Highway 8, New Berlin NY 13411 SALE STAFF: Tom Hosking Auctioneer . . . . .607-972-1770 Dan Hosking Auctioneer . . . . .607-972-8773 Jarrod Burleigh – pedigrees . .570-772-3542 Dan Hoppaugh . . . . . . . . . . . .607-731-2023 Jeff VanPatten . . . . . . . . . . . .315-729-1072 Dan Stoltzfus . . . . . . . . . . . . .717-283-7282 Larry Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716-680-5116
Her Gr. Dtr - Fancy Fall calf sells!
TOWPATH INTEL LEGEND 2E-93
3-03 305 30836 3.6 1096 3.1 970 Nom. All-American Sr. 3 yr.old, Sr. 2yr. old & Winter Yrlg. R&W All American Winter heifer calf 2017 Selling a really fancy RC Blizzard from EX92 Paris, next Dam Ms-SRP Absolute Pro-Red-ET EX93! A chance to get into a Proven show winning family! Ziemba, Durhamville, NY
6-11 365 36775 3.6 1335 3.2 1192 Potential 11 Gen. EX & VG - Watch for this eye catching Fall calf for the 2021 Shows sired by Harts Thunder! Dam: Towpath Agenda Lark-ET 3E-90 8-06 365 35640 4.1 1471 3.7 1320, 2D: Legend 2E-93 – This calf is from 10 Gen. of VG & EX! You can’t go wrong here on this Tall – super styish heifer! Empire Farms.
MS APPLES AFFECTION-ET 2E-90
MORRILL RB RMISSY-RED-ET 2E-94
4-08 365 31630 4.4 1387 3.0 962 Her fancy fall calf sells sired by Atwood! Pictured: 2nd D: KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET 4E-96 DOM, 3D: 2E-95. Here’s your chance to get into the Apple family! Crawford, Rome, PA.
4-07 365 29020 4.6 1335 3.4 993 Selling her Stylist RED Winter Calf for 2021 sired by Unstopabull! Potential 9th Gen. EX, VG – 2D: Bressners Advt Molly-Red-ET VG88, 3D: Turtle-Rock Minnie-Red-ET 4E-93! You can not go wrong here - very well grown ready for competition in the show ring! Morrill Dairy, Penacook, NH
• Don’t miss out on the super fancy Shorthorn Winter calf sired by Motown! Her dam a fresh 2yr.old looks fantastic and milking well, next Dam GP84 w/18440m, 3D: VG85. One that will do well in the 2021 shows! • Selling a fancy RED Warrior Fall Calf for the 2021 Shows! Potential 7th Gen. EX, VG. Dam: Morrill Redburst Alexis-RED EX90, 2D: Morrill AB Anissa-ET VG88, 3D: Anya 2E-94, 4D: Tri-Day Ashlyn-ET 2E-96!! Another show winning family to get into! Morrill Dairy, Penacook, NH • A super fancy fresh Cinderdoor sells fresh again her second time – Dam Walk-Era Dundee Annelise EX95 w/4-08 365 41090 3.36 1355 2.9 1196, next dam Walk-Era Talent Augusta 2E-91, 3D: EX91! Harry Lusk, Pittsford, NY • A Fancy winter calf sired by Brenland Denver Potential 7 Gen. EX! Dam Ms Triple-T Entourage Party EX90, 2D: T-Triple-T-I Durham Poppi 2E-95, 3D: 2E-94, 4D: 4E- 96, 5D: 2E-91, 6D: 4E-95! What a deep pedigree with a lot of production to match! Retso Holsteins, Schodack Landing, NY. • 1st Choice Female from 5 due March 3rd – Sired by sexed Unstopabul from Pricestead Atwood Lila-ET 3E-94 w/7-11 305 31290 3.9 1219 3.0 939, 2D: Roycebrook Milan Laura 3E-94. DJ Glick, Howard, PA. • A Jersey Summer Yrlg sired by Casino should catch your eye – she is on service to Patrick. Dam GP82 w/ over 19,000M, 2D: VG 87, 3D: Jade Pressly-ET EX90! Peggy Bennett, Albion, NY. • Watch for the Fancy Jersey Summer Yrlg. sired by KCJF Hired Magician – Dam HHC Iatola Luellen EX90 w/6-05 365 19074 5.2 999 3.9 744, 2D: HHC Dustin Lulu EX90, 3D: HHC All Luanne EX90, 4D: Hillacres Lulu Lala EX93 – not only for the show ring but a pedigree to back her up! Hardcore Farm, New Enterprise, PA.
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New York Holstein ET Sale Averages $6,344 By Jason Pullis
The New York Holstein Association (NYHA), with the help of Cowbuyer and a dedicated sale staff, hosted a successful ET Sale on Friday, February 12. At the conclusion of the sale, 33 lots grossed $209,350 and averaged $6,344. Topping the sale at $47,000 was an IVF session to a sire of the buyer’s choice from Clear-Echo Sheldon 5881-ET. At +2987 GTPI, she is the No. 1 daughter of Denovo 2981 Sheldon-ET and boasted numbers of +2127M +87F +63P and +827NM$. Her dam by Tahiti was just fresh at sale time and was backed by a Jedi dam, followed by 11 more VG or EX cows. The extremely popular opportunity was consigned by Clear Echo Farm of Schuylerville, NY, and was purchased by De Novo Genetics of DeForest, WI. Kings Ransom Farm, also of Schuylerville, consigned the second-high seller of the day at $29,500. This was also an IVF session guaranteeing at least eight #1 or #2 embryos. The dam was Kings-Ransom Cran Duckie-ET, the No. 1 GTPI and NM$ daughter of Co-Op Aardema Drvr Crane in the world. Her Achiever dam is scored VG 85 as a just-fresh 2-year-old and is backed by a VG 88 Detour and then Kings-Ransom KB Delicate, an EX 93 Kingboy that was third in the 4-Year-Old Class at the 2019 NY Spring National. Select Sires of Plain City, OH, was the buyer. Jonathan Lamb of Oakfield Corners Dairy in Oakfield, NY, was the buyer of the third-high seller, another IVF session from La-CaDe-Le Alp Mia 8463-ET. Sired by Alphabet, she posted numbers of +2963 GTPI +1077M +110F +50P +834NM$. Her VG 85 Achiever dam made 1151 of fat as a 2-year-old and was just fresh again at sale time. The next dam was GP 84 by Denver and then was backed by nine 8 - NYN February-March 2021
more generations of VG or EX dams, tracing back to Rilara Mars Las Ravena (EX 91-GMD-DOM). This lot was consigned by Groveland, NY, breeder Keith Kimball of La Casa De Leche for $24,000. Curtis Vanden Berge of Bakersfield, CA, consigned the fourth-high seller, an IVF session from Vanden-Berge Trpc DaphneET, the No. 1 GTPI Tropic daughter in the world that was also +3.02 for Type. Her dam by the red-hot Delta Lambda bull was just fresh for the second time at 3 years old and was raised to VG 87 with an Excellent mammary. Her extended pedigree went through Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy (2E 92-GMD-DOM). Peak Genetics of Watertown, WI was the buyer. The top-selling live female of the day was AOT Reeve HaringRed-ET, an October 2020 daughter of Mr Stone-Front Reeve-Red-ET, with a +2689 GTPI. Her dam was AOT Savatore Hicup-ET, a VG 87 Mr Salvatore daughter that was nominated Global Red Cow of the Year by Holstein International in 2020. Second dam was Cookiecutter SSire Has-ET (VG 88-DOM), with two records over 1,700 pounds of fat and a ninth-generation EX mammary cow. Consigned by Tom Kugler and David King of AOT Genetics, AOT Reeve Haring-RedET was purchased by Progenesis for $9,750. For embryo lots, Oakfield Corners Dairy consigned the top three-selling groups. The highestselling group at $750 each were five #1 IVF embryos sired by Holstein Marketplace Sire, C-Haven Positive Deluxe-ET. Dam of the embryos was OCD Magnitud Geneva 54141-ET, a +2897 daughter of Magnitude, with 15 of her 16 closest maternal dams being VG or EX. Siemers Holsteins of Newton, WI, was the buyer. At $725 each, a group of four #1
Doorman embryos sold from Penlow Georgraphy Goldwyn (EX 94). She was nominated All-Canadian Production Cow in 2016 and was named the All-NY Production Cow in 2017. Brian George of Co-Vista Holsteins in Arcade, NY, placed the final bid. Also selling for $725 each was a group of five #1 Wagyu embryos backed by multiple generations of high-quality carcass dams. Keith Kimball of Groveland, NY, was the buyer. The sale was managed by the NYHA and run entirely online at www.cowbuyer.com. Pre-bidding was opened on all lots starting on Monday before the sale, with many lots having significant bids by the time the live auction started. Dave Rama pulled double duty by reading pedigrees and auctioneering the sale. Sale staff included Chelsea Hanselman from New York Holstein, Tom Harkenrider, David King, Adam Liddle, Jason Pullis and Kevin Ziemba. Aaron Ray Tompkins handled the broadcast duties for Cowbuyer. A partial buyers’ list follows. De Novo Genetics, DeForest, WI IVF Session from Clear-Echo Sheldon 5118-ET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,000 (Clear Echo Farm, Schuylerville, NY) Select Sires, Plain City, OH IVF Session from Kings-Ransom Cran Duckie-ET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,500 (Kings Ransom Farm, Schuylerville, NY) Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, NY IVF Session from La-Ca-De-Le Alph 8463-ET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,000 (La Casa De Leche, Groveland, NY) Peak Genetics, Watertown, WI IVF Session from Vanden-Berge Trpc Daphne-ET . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,000 (Curtis Vanden Berge, Bakersfield, CA) Continued on next page
Hello everyone and welcome to March! This is the youth issue of the Holstein News, and thankfully New York Danielle Herrick is full of excellent youth members who deserve all the recognition. Some of these juniors competed in a couple of the contests at our virtual convention that was held at the end of January, further proving how versatile the Jr. Holstein members can be. Going from my previous statement, I would just like to congratulate all of the juniors who competed in the virtual events that were held. I know how difficult it may be to compete over zoom, but you all did an amazing job and are even more prepared for the virtual life that we are currently living in. It is my hope that we can have a national convention so that you are all able to show off your talents at a higher level. I know you would all do great! The greatest thing about national convention is that you get to meet people from all over the country who share your passion for the dairy industry. I have friends from Washington and Wisconsin who I might not always talk to, but I see them at national 4-H and FFA events, and it is always a fun connection to have. Some of you may know people from national shows as well, though I never had that connection because my cows are definitely not nice enough to compete at a level higher than county fair. Talking about shows, as of the time that I am writing this article, the 2021 Spring Dairy Carousel Show is still set to take place from March 29 to April 3 in Hamburg. Keeping
tabs with the New York Holstein Association on Facebook or other sites may be more reliable for upto-date information, but I hope that you all take this chance to start the show season off right. Hopefully, this year will turn out a little better than last year as far as cow shows go. So, I said how amazing the New York junior members are, and I wanted to encourage you all to run for the elections of the new members on the JEC. You should all to consider running for a position as this is a great way to interact with other junior members and to help make decisions that affect all the other members. There are multiple different positions that need to be filled, so I am sure that there is something that would interest everyone. Feel free to reach out to any of the current JEC members to see what the position you are interested in would entail. I hope that you have all had a great start to 2021 thus far and that you are all able to make it to the Spring Carousel.
Wayne County Jr. News By Alysha Kuhn
In January some of our juniors decided to participate in the virtual Holstein events held in place of convention. Many of our members won the competitions! To start out with the DJM competitions, Alexis Schultz and Luke Taylor were award winners in the 11-13 age division and Gabriella Taylor in the 14-16 age division. We also had some winners in the speech competition as well! In the Senior division Sarah Lovell came in first place then Rachel Rouland came in second place! Then in the Intermediate division Gabriella Taylor came in first place! Next came the production awards where Adam Schultz,
Connor Schultz, Alexis Schultz, Luke Taylor, and Gabriella Taylor all received awards. Finally, the Junior All-NY Contest yielded one winner from Wayne County, Rachel Rouland who won the All-NY Summer Jr. 2-Year-Old contest. Congratulations to all of our winners and those who participated! In other news we have elected our new officers for our junior club. Our new president is Kailey Kuhn, our new vice president is Alaska Dunstan, our secretary is Gabriella Taylor, our new treasurer is Bennet Dunstan, and our news reporter is Alysha Kuhn. Along with electing new members we have also started dairy quiz bowl practices which are being held in person with masks and staying socially distanced! We are extremely excited to finally be practicing again and can’t wait to see what this new year will bring. Continued NY ET SALE
Progenesis, Mildmay, ONT, CAN AOT Reeve Haring-Red-ET (10/23/20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,250 S: Mr Stone-Front Reeve-Red-ET (AOT Genetics, Valley Falls, NY) Clear Echo Farm, Schuylerville, NY IVF Session from AOT Lariat Huda-ET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 (Mapleview Dairy, Madrid, NY) La Casa De Leche, Groveland, NY AOT Rggnar Hilltop-ET (9/18/20) . .$6,250 S: Aurora Ragnar-ET (AOT Genetics, Valley Falls, NY) 5 #1 Wagyu Embryos . . . . . . . . . . .$3,625 S: Mitchifuku (Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, NY) Sexing Technologies, Navasota, TX Cookiecutter Hobiwan-ET . . . . . . . .$6,200 S: Progenesis Maestro-ET (Cookiecutter Holsteins, LLC, Hudson Falls, NY) Cookiecutter Holsteins, Hudson Falls, NY Cherrypencol Zaz Luella-ET (9/26/20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,000 S: Peak AltaZazzle-ET (Hembury Farms, LLC, Muncy, PA) NYN February-March 2021 - 9
Executive Manager’s
Report
Wow, it seems like it has been such a busy start to the year! CHELSEA HANSELMAN I started the year preparing for the Annual Meeting, the Virtual Junior Convention contests, and the All-New York awards presentations. I wish we had been able to gather in person for my first convention as Executive Manager but, like most things this past year, I had to accept that life was going to be different. I believe we had a well-attended Annual Meeting and Junior Convention, despite both being in virtual format. Thank you to all who participated, and congratulations to those who won awards! After convention I switched gears and we began planning the 2021 ET Sale that was held online on February 12, with Dave Rama auctioneering. We averaged $6,343.94 on 33 lots. This sale was a huge success, and it would not have been so successful without all the time and effort Tom Harkenrider and David King put into it. All my energy has now shifted to planning and preparing for the Spring Carousel Show in Hamburg. The schedule, entry information, and judges’ biographies can be found on Page 5. All information related to the show can be found on the NY Holstein website, and the Facebook page is updated regularly with information. Please be prepared to complete a health screening at the main entrance before being allowed into the grounds. In addition, wristbands will be required at all times and face coverings are mandatory if you cannot properly socially distance from others. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to me so we can discuss a level of sponsorship. I am looking forward to this show and hope to see you all there! Looking ahead, we are still planning to meet at the Radisson in Corning, N.Y., for the in-person convention contests. We plan to do Dairy Jeopardy on Saturday, May 1, and Dairy Bowl on Sunday, May 2. I hope you all are practicing for these contests and working on your scrapbook or folding display! If you want to reserve your room, you can do so at www.radisson.com/corningny. Enter your reservation information (dates, number of people) and then select PROMOTIONAL CODE and enter NYSHA to get the discounted rate of $89 per night. In closing, I want to remind everyone of one of my goals from last month: Self-care. I know the winters in New York can be tough. The days are cold and dark, you 10 - NYN February-March 2021
have limited contact with others off the farm because not much is going on (and especially this past winter, given the pandemic), and sometimes it feels like one bad thing after another happens. There are lots of ways to take care of yourself without having to spend a lot of time or money. I find comfort in picking up the phone and chatting with someone for a bit or going for a walk to get fresh air. I hope you all take a minute to reflect on the positives in your life and do something for yourself!
Thank You, Jen! As many of you heard at the Annual Meeting in January, March 1 was be Jennifer’s last day as Office Manager with New York Holstein. The Executive Committee and I would like to thank Jen for all she has done for the Association and its members over the past 20 years, and I would like to personally thank Jen for all the time she spent with me over the past month-and-a-half, teaching me everything she knows about the bookkeeping side of NYHA. There is a lot that happens “behind the scenes” of any organization, and Jen played a huge role in making sure everything was taken care of at New York Holstein Association, without many knowing what all she really did. It goes without saying that Jen will be missed! I will be assuming the majority of Jen’s responsibilities, and Stacie will help take over certain tasks, as well. You can continue to reach Stacie or me by calling the main number, (607) 273-7591. Chelsea
Calendar of Events SALES March 17-20 - March to Mac-Mara Tag Sale (check out their Facebook page for more information!) March 27 - Premier All Breed Dairy Sale, Hosking Sales April 10 - The Spring Production Sale hosted by the Cattaraugus/ Chautauqua Co Holstein Clubs April 10 - sale held at our facility 11:30AM. 100 Head sell - Morrill Farm Partners Invitational Sale. Morrill’s will be sending 60 Outstanding head of Registered Holsteins – some R&W’s! Also consignments from Robeth Holsteins, Lantland, Den-Rein, GMC plus more. Sale Managed by Hosking Sales LLC April 17 - SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Fashions Sale hosted by SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Club April 23 - St Lawrence County Opportunity Calf Sale , Gouverneur, NY April 24 - Delaware County Club Calf Sale, Pineyvale Farm SHOWS March 29-April 3 - New York Spring Dairy Carousel in Hamburg NY July 17 - Jefferson County Holstein Show July 23 - Lewis County Holstein Show August 2 - St Lawrence County Holstein Club Show, Gouverneur, NY; Judge: Doug Siedel DEADLINES Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy Entries are due March 15 JEC Applications due by March 15 April-May Ad deadline April 15th - The Red & White Issue!
From The NYHA President By Jason Pullis
GPS…it’s not just for driving. Okay friends, it’s confession time. I really enjoy writing, but to be honest, coming up with relevant content for my President’s column every month can be quite challenging. When I first started writing these a year ago, I told myself I wasn’t going to take up space talking about the weather or milk prices. Whatever I could say about either subject really wasn’t going to help anyone else, so I just don’t do it. My column last month highlighting some past Master Breeders actually generated several positive comments, so I am going to venture down that road again, sharing memories of a few more I had the opportunity to visit and get to know over the years. As a young adult, reading the Chaseholm Farm ads in the News was always a blast for me. The thing that always got me about the Barry Chase ads were: they were very simple (always a half-page, always with one picture); they promoted a consistent theme from month to month (usually an udder photo with the caption of “The Package”); and they were always in the same spot (PAGE 9) every time. Growing up, I remember pictures of two Chaseholm foundation cows, a mother-daughter pair, Winfarm JM Ivis and Winfarm Chaseholm Tony Ithaca (both bred by the first Master Breeder, Hunt Winans). Both cows were EX 94 and multiple E, and I swear they might have been the two best-uddered cows I had ever seen! I finally got to meet the man behind the ads shortly after joining the News in 2003, when Holly and I stopped in for a visit while heading to a wedding in Poughkeepsie - and the herd did not disappoint. Shortly after that visit, I got a thick envelope in the mail from Barry, with six months of ads enclosed. Not only was he consistent, he was prompt. After leaving Chaseholm that day, we headed to another Eastern New York herd whose owners were making great strides at a quick pace, Dr. Sam and Gail Simon of Plankenhorn Farm. Sam grew up on a Holstein farm and worked his way through medical school while still managing his family’s operation. After retiring from a successful career as an orthopedic surgeon, he purchased a farm and set about breeding an impressive group of cattle. One of his early purchases (with 1986 Master Breeder Ray Vail) was a young Charles daughter, MDCarrollton BC Lizzy. Under Sam’s care, Lizzy would go on to score 3E 94 and have multiple EX daughters. Sam
and Gail would go on to become regular advertisers in the News and be regular supporters of New York Holstein sales as buyers and sellers. For his “third” career, Sam went on to help form and manage Hudson Valley Fresh, a group of dairy producers dedicated to marketing milk from “udderly” healthy cows. The third future Master Breeder we got to meet that day in Eastern New York was Fred Barringer from HillOver Holsteins in Copake. Fred’s daughter, Vanessa, and I attended SUNY-Cobleskill together and I heard a lot of stories about her dad and their herd through the years. As it turned out, the herd was even better than she had described. At the time of our visit, Hill-Over Ticket Dai (EX 95) was the absolute belle of the ball, but the undoubted Queen of the herd was Hill-Over Ticket Beetlejuice (5E 94). Both cows were sired by Millerhurst Valiant Ticket (an EX 92 Valiant son bred by 1994 Master Breeder Harold Miller, another longtime Eastern New York breeder), a bull the Barringers had used with great success. A most remarkable fact about the Hill-Over herd is that out of 1,426 animals that carried their prefix, 166 scored EX - an incredible 11.6 percent! At the time of their final dispersal in 2017, a good family friend of ours bought a nice six-year-old cow that was scored VG 86 and sent her to our farm to care for. On her pedigree in the sale catalog, he wrote “EX 92 cow!” Almost four years later, as the cow is pushing 10, she was just raised to EX 92 during our classification in February. In honor of Mr. Barringer, we call her “Fred.” Maybe a good theme of this month’s column would be “Breeders Helping Breeders.” These breeders I visited with all had tremendous success with their herds. But none of them did it on their own; they all had mentors and supporters. Supporters who were friends, neighbors, cheerleaders and maybe even an early version of a GPS unit … they helped get them where they needed to go! Do you have a GPS breeder in your life? Are you helping plot the road map for another young breeder? Perhaps that is something we can all strive to be to someone else. In reality, most of us are not going to tick the unwritten boxes of being a Master Breeder, but we can sure do our best to help support someone who needs a little extra push or encouragement. If you can be that person, you just might find that doing so will help you arrive at your destination a little easier.
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Lea Jordan photos
Lantland Molson Cheddar
Dam of Lantland Defiant Cookie who went from EX90 to 91. Cookie’s September Diamondback will be in the SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Fashions Sale on April 17!
Lantland Windbrook Hysteria
Dam: Lantland Aspen Hemley EX95
Lantland Destry Eagle
Jr. All-American Red & White 4-Yr-Old Her daughters: Lantland Awesome Eva VG86 as a 4-year-old for this year Lantland Awesome Erin VG85 at 2-00. Erin is due this Summer with an Unstopabull.
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6 NEW EXCELLENTS, including Ransom-Rail Adhere Willow@EX91 2 NEW EX94S including Hysteria & Lantland Jimmer Isabel. She has had 8 calves! Other new excellents include: Lantland Windhammer Hazlitt EX90, a barn favorite Pineyvale Crush Ammo EX90, from the Pineyvale sale Sassy, a Defiant went EX92. D-Andrews Armani Awesomeness went EX93, a 5-year-old for this year! D-Andrews Lush got her 2nd E @ EX94
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We have six EX94-point cows in our herd right now & one at EX95! 18 NEW VG 2-year-olds.
Design Topline Marketing + Design Cybil Fhisher Willow photos • Jess Boudreaux Mallory photo
Ransom Rail Adhere
EX-91 2-00 365D 26731M 4.2 1110F 2.9 794P HHM Jr. All-NY Senior 2-Yr-Old
Willow is three weeks fresh with her second calf! We purchased her as a heifer when Mallory was a freshman – now she’s Excellent!
Thank you to Lantland for housing Willow’s offspring and for being our family.
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Standing Out from the Crowd Menendez celebrates award-winning junior career By Danielle Nauman
EDMESTON, N.Y. – Great experiences and meaningful connections are two of the things that Cassie Menendez is taking from her time as a member of the New York Junior Holstein Association. “The connections I have made as a junior have been great,” she said. “Networking is so important, especially in agriculture, and it can take you so many places.” The daughter of Dan and Susan Menendez recently graduated early with a bachelor’s degree in ag business from SUNY-Cobleskill, and is completing an internship with Hudson Valley Fresh, a local milk processing company. She points to the value of the connections she made as a junior member and the part they played in helping her find her position with Hudson Valley Fresh. “I knew my boss from Holstein activities, we have both attended conventions and things like that,” Menendez explained. “That helped open that door for me, and gave us the ability to connect on a more personal level.” She recently celebrated her 21st birthday, ending her time as a junior member. While she is sad to see that chapter of her life close, she is excited what adult membership in the New York Holstein Association may hold for her. “That ability to network certainly does not end with
Rivercross Doorman Alice claimed Honorable Mention Junior AllAmerican honors for Cassie Menendez in 2019, following a third-place finish in the spring yearling class at the International Junior Holstein Show. (Photo submitted) 14 - NYN February-March 2021
Cassie Menendez recently celebrated her 21st birthday, bringing a close to her time spent as a New York Junior Holstein member. Menendez says she is grateful for the connections and network she was able to create through her involvement. (Photo submitted)
my time as a junior,” Menendez said. “I am looking forward to continuing to build on that foundation, being involved as an adult.” She is appreciative of the adults who have served as role models and mentors throughout her youth, and looks forward to the opportunity to be that person for the next generation of New York Junior Holstein members. “I have made it a priority to pay attention to what successful breeders are doing; always asking questions and finding ways to make my own breeding and feeding programs better,” Menendez said. “It is quite easy to make simple interactions great learning opportunities.” She was selected as a 2019 New York Distinguished Junior Member (DJM), a contest in which she relished competing. “I really enjoyed completing the DJM books. There are fewer kids that do it every year, and that is really too bad,” Menendez noted. “It is a great thing to have that title to be able to add to your resume, and you learn so much about yourself, completing the books. I would really encourage all juniors to do it.” During her time as a junior, Menendez enjoyed the competition and camaraderie she found in the show ring, and she is glad to have two great memories from the 2019 show season. One of these was receiving her first Junior All-American nomination in 2019 on Rivercross Doorman Alice, a spring yearling that claimed Honorable Mention honors after placing third in the International Junior Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo. Another favorite show ring highlight came earlier in 2019, as Rivercross Addict Daisy was named the Junior
Show Junior Champion at the Northeast National Spring Holstein Show in Syracuse, N.Y., after placing third in a strong class of summer yearlings. An extension of her interest in the show ring was competing in dairy judging. Menendez was a member of the 2019 SUNY-Cobleskill judging team that captured the top spot at national contests at WDE in Madison, Wis., the Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pa., and the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. She achieved individual success in those contests as well, taking the honor of High Individual at WDE and AADS; she also won the Reasons Division of the contest at both AADS and NAILE, and placed second in Reasons at WDE. While her time as a junior is completed, Menendez encourages other youth to get involved early, and to take advantage of as many opportunities as they can. “You might not like doing Dairy Bowl or filling out a DJM book at first, but you could surprise yourself and find out you are actually good at it,” Menendez said. “Regardless of the outcomes, the experiences are worthwhile.” Again she circled back to the importance of making connections and networking, and what involvement in the New York Junior Holstein Association can bring to the plate in the future. “It makes you more appealing as a young adult, to have those experiences to add to your resume. Being a Junior Holstein Member really says a lot about you. It makes you stand out in the crowd.”
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Obituaries DEAN SHARP
Dean E. Sharp passed away unexpectedly at his home in Byron, NY at the age of 61 on January 23. Dean had a passion for the registered Holstein business, originally sparked by a registered Holstein calf purchased as a 4-H project when he was 9-years-old and cultivated throughout the rest of his life. Dean’s life revolved around his family, his grandchildren and his cows. He was raised on his family’s dairy and cash crop farm. Showing and judging experiences in 4-H and Junior Holstein competitions exposed him to cattle and mentors that served to both sharpen his knowledge and interest in good cattle. He studied pedigrees and breeding philosophies and especially respected the great cow families that laid the foundation of the breed. In 1977, he took over the management of his family’s grade dairy herd, while his father and brother, Clifford, managed the 1200 crop acres. In 1980, he borrowed $10,000 to buy 12 registered Holstein cows and heifers from several respected breeders and eventually transitioned to a 100 percent registered herd. Over the years, many Very Good and Excellent cows carried the Sharpson prefix. In 1995, Dean and his wife, Carrie, were recognized as the New
York Holstein Association Distinguished Young Holstein Breeders. In 1998, they made the difficult decision to disperse the herd when Dean joined his brother in the crop operation. After the sale, Dean continued his involvement in Holstein activities and owned and showed cattle. That led him back into the industry full time in 2007 when he began a career with Semex USA as Progressive Core Account Representative in western NY. Turns out, he was an excellent salesman, surpassing budget goals, achieving recognition for top Ai24 collar sales, and totaling $6,297,434 in semen sales in his 13-year career with Semex. He would always remark that the best part of the job was visiting with dairy producers and talking cows. Dean was a member of the Nioga Holstein Club and Genesee County Farm Bureau. He judged shows and especially enjoyed judging showmanship and mentoring youth. He volunteered with the ByronBergen FFA Chapter. He and Carrie generously donated to and supported events that benefitted the NY Junior Scholarship Fund. Dean is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carrie L. Casper Sharp; children Jessica Sharp of Akron, Alicia (Dan) Brumsted of Bergen and Edward Sharp of Byron; grandchildren, Lila Sharp-Robinson and John Brumsted; his brother, Clifford L. (late Karen) Sharp of Byron; his sister, Diane (Stephen) Starowitz of Byron; his motherin-law, Peggy Casper of Batavia; along with several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Arlene Sharp. Carrie and her children extend an invitation to a celebration of life open house in Dean’s honor on June 19 and 20 at their farm, 6501 North Bergen Rd., Byron, NY 14422. Please consider memorials in Dean’s name sent to Carrie Sharp (at farm address) to be used to establish a youth dairy scholarship in his memory.
New York Prefix Predates New York Holstein Association By Carman Lamanna
With apologetic enthusiasm, I would like to make a couple corrections to the oldest prefix list that appeared in the December 2020 News. The oldest actually predates New York Holstein. Year Established Prefix 1919 Trulea 1939 Elkendale
Founder George L. True Kenneth Patchen
Town Perry, NY King Ferry, NY
2020 Contact Chris True Doug Patchen
Actual Years 101 81
Also… In true Holstein tradition Fair Meadow, established in 1928, spawned four more still-active prefixes as three sons and a daughter established their own herds. Fair Meadow was Frank Putman and went to his son, Chelson then to David who is currently on the farm. Roput was son Ross who transferred it to James and now to Eric Putman. Tora was Dale and has now been transferred to Michael Putman. Park Edge was Leslie Putman who transferred it to Frank Putman. And Hargrave was daughter Irene, and her daughter Sarah is now carrying on the family prefix. 16 - NYN February-March 2021
EDGAR ALBERT KING Edgar Albert King, born September 19, 1939, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021 with his loving family surrounding him. He was the son of William Edgar and Blanche Schoonmaker King. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn (Peck) King, his four sons and their families: son David and LouAnne King of Waddington, Sara Bull (Matthew), Kristin King(Jordan Thomas), Laurie King(Jeremy Flint), Jennifer King; son Larry and Sally King of Saratoga Springs, son Jan King and Pandora Davis of Schuylerville, Nate King, Hannah King, and son Jeff and Becky King of Schuylerville, Jonathan King, Adam King, Lauren King, a sister Barbara (and William) Wakefield of Saratoga Springs, three great-granchildren Simon, Isaac and Elaina Bull, and many nieces nephews and extended family. Edgar was more than involved in his extended community. Born, raised and self-employed as a dairy farmer, he served on many Agricultural Cooperative Boards including Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairylea, New England Dairy Promotion Board, served as the Deputy Commissioner of NYS Ag and Markets for Governors’ Hugh Carey and Mario Cuomo, served as deacon, elder and life-long member of the Bacon Hill Reformed Church, and was a lifelong Farm Bureau member. Edgar was elected the Town of Northumberland supervisor for 12 years, following in his father’s footsteps. He received many awards and recognitions during his career, too many to list. Edgar provided a constant voice for honesty, fair treatment, conviction and purpose to see things through no matter the odds. He instilled these values in his family. Edgar then cheered the successes of his children and grandchildren in their businesses, their awards, accomplishments and endeavors which are attributed to his core and unwavering principles. He was a beloved father, husband, son, grandfather, uncle and greatgrandfather and family teammate. Edgar never missed an opportunity to promote agriculture and was respected by dairymen across New York State and the U.S. In recent years, he devoted much time and effort supporting Carolyn with her bed and breakfast operations which brought both of them great joy working together and meeting new folks who visited the Saratoga area. Even more recently, he has also been the ever-cheerful greeter and tour guide for friends, guests and acquaintances at King Brothers Dairy, the newest endeavor at the present King Farm location that he and Carolyn founded in 1963. Edgar’s Christian faith was important to him, and he was deeply grateful for the support of the members of his church in the past several years. Edgar and his family will be forever grateful to the medical community for his recent care, for their praying church community and for the outpouring love of neighbors. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in memory of Edgar to the Bacon Hill Reformed Church or to a charity of your choice.
Celebrating our 2021 Junior Convention Winners DJM FINALISTS 10 & Under: Alyssa Walrath Bailee Kelsey Caleb Bush Claire Lamb 11-13 Year-Olds: Alexis Schultz Chloe Lamb Grace Alberg Kiera Walrath Luke Taylor Olivia Vanevera Wyatt Swatling Logan Mills 14-16 Year-Olds: *Abbie Ainslie** Caitlyn VanDeusen Gabrielle Taylor *Isaac Folts** Natalie Calpuzzi *Natalie Fredericks Amelia Brewer
* Top 3 finalists ** Submitting their DJM books to Nationals
SPEECH CONTEST WINNERS Novice Division 1st place- Bailee Kelsey 2nd place- Connor Doody Junior Division 1st place- Lily Marshman 2nd place- Logan Mills 3rd place- Luke Taylor Intermediate Division 1st place- Gabrielle Taylor 2nd place- Lilly Mills 3rd place- Julianna Tomcho Senior Division 1st place- Sarah Lovell 2nd place- Rachel Rouland
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Adam King Alexis Payne Anna Post Danielle Herrick Kara Reese Kyra Phelps Laura Littrell Morgan Hungerford Sarah Lovell Sophie Woodis Tori Reese NYN February-March 2021 - 17
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These four NY Youth stepped up to have some fun and to let everyone know a little bit more about them! Lance McClu re Hobart, NY
1. What is your favorite sports team? Minnesota Vik ings 2 . Queso or Sa lsa? Salsa 3. If you could do anything an d not fail, what would it be ? Play in the NB A 4. John Deere or Internationa l? International 5. What is your favorite social media platform? Snapchat 6. Would you rather live (Per manently) in a roller coaster park or a zoo? Roller Coaster Park 7. What is one food you would never give up? Hamburger w ith tomato, ho ney mustard on a bun slightly to asted. 8. What is your favorite part of the day? Lunch 9. You’re in th e circus, would you rather be the person with their head inside the Lion’s mou th or get shot out of a cannon? Get shot out of a cannon. 10. Who is your mentor? My Dad.
Mallory R hodes H orseheads,
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1. What is your favorite sports team Dallas Cow ? boys 2. Queso o r Salsa Salsa 3. If you co uld do anyth ing and not what would fail, it be? Stop the d ecrease of small farm s 4. John De er or Intern ational? John Deer 5. What is your favorite social media platform? Instagram
Mason Ziemba Durhamville, NY
1. What is your favorite sports team? Manchester United, a soccer team in England. The players do great things for their community when they aren’t on the field like providing meals to poor families. 2. Queso or Salsa? Queso! Who doesn’t love some melted cheese?! 3. If you could do anything and not fail, what would it be? Win the lottery, I would use the money for my show cows, college and donate to those in need. 4. John Deere or International? John Deere, Grandpa Ziemba had them and he was a smart fellow. Plus Green looks better in a field! 5. What is your favorite social media platform? Instagram. I often promote my animals off the platform and reach a larger audience than Snapchat and is in my opinion easier to navigate than Facebook.
6. Would y ou rather liv e (Permane a roller coast ntly) in er park or in a zoo? Zoo 7. What is the one food that you wo never give u uld p? Chicken Pa rm 8. What is your favorite part of the d Afternoon/ ay? Night 9. You’re in the circus, w ould you rath the person w er be ith their hea d inside the Lion’s mouth or get shot out of a can Get shot o non? ut of a can non. 10. Who is y our mentor? My oldest s ister, she h as had suc a tremend h ous impact o n my life a the way I h nd andle situa tions.
6. Would you rather live (Permanently) in a roller coaster park or a zoo? Definitely a zoo. Working with animals is a passion even if they are a bit exotic. 7. What is one food you would never give up? I would never give up cheese, any type you name it I will eat it. Not only does it taste good but it is a good source of nutrition as well. 8. What is your favorite part of the day? Afternoon-evening time. Time I relax from school work and get ready to go work in the barn. In addition, the sunsets are pretty good! 9. You’re in the circus, would you rather be the person with their head inside the Lion’s mouth or get shot out of a cannon? I always wonder what it is like to fly, why not get shot out of a cannon. 10. Who is your mentor? My mentors are a large group of people, many people in the dairy industry local and national it is hard to pick just one. But if I had to choose I would say my father, he is a well-respected man, allowed me to have all the opportunities I’ve had in the industry and introduced me to some of my other mentors.
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“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do” – Rumi
Listen To Me ZBW-Ziems ListenToMe-Red EX-94 MAX Unanimous Jr All-American R&W 4 Year-Old 2020 Armani x Ziems Reality LOL-Red EX-92 HM All-American R&W Jr 3 2014 8 more generations EX to Roxy! B&O by Mason
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Margo ZBW M KD Lori VG-88 HM All-American Jr 2 2020 King Doc x EX Beemer x Ms ZBW Dempsey Louanna EX-94, 2E x 92 Toystory x Stone-Rise Durham Lizzy EX-95, 3E GMD-DOM Bred by Mason and now Owned by Siemers Holsteins & Arizona Dairy In addition to these animals Mason had 1 more Holstein Nominated Jr All-American that was also Bred & Owned. And 3 Jerseys Nominated Jr All-American with 1 being his first AllAmerican Nomination! We are so proud of his accomplishments this year and hope his luck continues into 2021! Mason’s Showmanship Year: 1st Place at all 6 shows he competed at in his age division along with 1 Master Showman and 3 Reserve Master Showmans! 20 - NYN February-March 2021
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Liddleholme Avalan Margo Junior All-American Winter Heifer Calf 2020 Avalanche x Team Durham Morgan EX-96, 3E HM All-American Production Cow 2015 Owned by Mason and bred by the Liddle family
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New York State Dairy Royalty Selected To Raise Consumer Awareness, Confidence In Industry New York State Dairy Princess, Alternates Named at 58th Annual Pageant
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Shelby Benjamin from Chenango County was crowned the 2021-2022 New York State Dairy Princess on February 16, during a virtual ceremony that was livestreamed from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA, Syracuse, N.Y. Selected from among 11 county dairy princesses who have served since the spring of 2020, Benjamin will devote an additional year to promoting milk and dairy products with American Dairy Association North East. As state princess, Benjamin receives a $1,200 scholarship and will serve as a dairy industry ambassador to promote dairy to consumers by supporting ADA North East strategies with the goal of building consumer confidence in dairy farmers and dairy products. She will also play an integral role in developing and mentoring new county dairy princesses to fulfill the same mission. Holly Niefergold from Erie County was named first Alternate State Princess, and Elizabeth Hymen from Jefferson County was selected as second Alternate State Princess. They receive a $700 scholarship and $600 scholarship, respectively. Both young women will assist the New York State Dairy Princess with training, appearances and other duties. While the typical role of a dairy princess is to work with ADA North East at special events, including local dairy princess pageants, farmer meetings, state and county fairs, school visits, and sampling dairy products at grocery stories, COVID-19 altered many of those responsibilities. With an increased need for food assistance due to the pandemic, dairy princesses played an important role promoting milk distribution events organized by ADA North East and assisted in handing out milk and dairy foods at various local events. The competition included a personal interview, impromptu questions, a prepared speech geared toward adults, a product knowledge exam, writing skills test, and informal interaction with others. Judges
Shelby Benjamin of Chenango County (left) was named 2021-2022 New York State Dairy Princess, along with first Alternate Holly Niefergold from Erie County (center) and second Alternate Elizabeth Hymen from Jefferson County (left).
evaluated the contestants on their communication skills, knowledge of the dairy industry, poise and personality. Pageant judges were: Haley Groat, Lutz Feed Company; and Heidi Kovalewski, Onondaga County Dairy Promotion Coordinator. Sponsored by ADA North East, the 58th annual coronation completed the yearlong reign of Natalie Vernon of Wayne County. ADA North East Industry Promotions Specialist Dawn Houppert, who plans to retire this spring, was recognized for more than 22 years with the association. Houppert has guided thousands of young dairy promoters and committees in their promotion efforts.
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NYHA 2020 Membership Awards YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP
CLUB
NAME
Allegany-Steuben Allegany-Steuben Allegany-Steuben Allegany-Steuben Allegany-Steuben Broome-Tioga Cattaraugus Cattaraugus Cattaraugus Cattaraugus Cayuga Chautauqua Chautauqua Chemung Chemung Chemung Chemung Chemung Chemung Chemung Chemung Chemung Chenango Chenango Cortland Cortland Cortland Cortland Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Eny Eny Eny Eny Eny Eny Eny Eny Jefferson
Button, Gary C. Demun, Eileen E. Gerber, Kenneth P. Knepfler, Matthew P. Stebbins, Elwin & Linda Till-Sons Farm LLC Dewey, Linda M. Herman, John & Carolyn Richmond, Charles A., Jr. Rublee, Dana Patchen, Barbara & Kenton Crowell, Anna M. Ormond, Thomas Bush, James Bush, Scott & Lisa Demarco, Charlene Lant, Martin F. and/or Lant Inc. Lant-Amey, Maria J. Rhode, Scott A. Roe, Nancy Vandebogart, Alan H. Wheeler, Richard D. Hill, John P. Marshman, Robert Burgett, John A. E-Z Acres, LLC Fouts Farm LLC Head, William R. Char-Marie Farm LLC Deysenroth Iii, Paul & Gwen Gibbs, Gary & Sara Gray, James E. & Joyce Holdridge, Terri L.I. Huneke, Fred W. Mcclure, Allen & Carolee Rama Inc, David M. Smith, Donald T. Worden, Lawrence A. Ackerman, Harriet Beneke Main, Heidi Jo Butler, Diane B. Denniston, Roy T. Drumm, Richard H. - DVM Harry W Baldwin Farm LLC Miller, Thomas A. Perotti, Robert Shelmidine, Doug and/or Sheland Farms LLC Hurlburt, Danny Lee Murch, David W. Nuffer, Jane M. Shultz, Joseph & Susan Widrick, Carlton E. Yarina,Tracey Rosiczkowski Coyne, Gerald M. Klapper, Frederick Anderson, Christopher & Stephanie Mills, Jenny K. Oster, Becky Hilts Shoemaker, Allan R.
Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Livingston Livingston Madison Madison Madison Madison
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NAME
Madison Nioga Nioga Nioga Ohm Ohm Ohm Ohm Ohm Ohm
Waterman, Carol I. Page, Deanna Zuber, Kim J. Zuber, Michael L. Ainslie, Bradley & Carol J. Casler, Larry Warren Feagles, Robert B. Sr. Hugick, Paul M. Kennedy, Richard L. Nellis, John, Christine, Brittany & Erin Peavey, Lewis W. Settle, Michael C. Vosburgh, Charles R. Burns Brothers Cosgrove, Jerry Cosgrove, Michael J. Paddock, William L. Polczynski, Thaddeus Vanhatten, Brenda L. Vanlieshout, Steve & Cindy Hill, Robert K. Severson, Roberta Wilkinson, Lawrence J. Butler, Gary Loope, John C., Jr. Putman, David L. Putman, James R. & Family Cook, Jeffrey T. Space, Ronald II Vannederynen, L.S. & I.R. Deans, Norman E. Irwin, James W. Arnold, Richard, Cathy, Nathan & Stacey Bain, James E. Brenenstuhl, Todd D. Fox Field Stock Fm. Inc. King, Jan P. King, Rebecca A. Kugler, Thomas D. Miller, Glen J. Nolan, Donna P. Nolan, Michael C. Buckbee Sr., Wisner Henry Gibbs, Alfred Hosking, Lester E., Jr. Arnold, Gail V. Demay, Gordon R. East, Patricia R. Hill, Rebecca & Adam Taylor, Jonathan L. Wadsworth, John Wolf, Daniel, Nancy, John & David Berkemeier, Janet Faryna, Andrew J. Walton, Patricia A. Allen, Thomas R. Wood, Ann E. Wood, Warren A.
Ohm Ohm Ohm Oneida Oneida Oneida Oneida Oneida Oneida Oneida Onwego Onwego Onwego Schoharie St. Lawrence St. Lawrence St. Lawrence Tompkins Tompkins Tompkins Top Of The State Top Of The State Tri-County Tri-County Tri-County Tri-County Tri-County Tri-County Tri-County Tri-County Tri-County Tri-County Uso Uso Uso Wayne-Ontario Wayne-Ontario Wayne-Ontario Wayne-Ontario Wayne-Ontario Wayne-Ontario Wayne-Ontario Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Yates Yates Yates
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2021 Annual Meeting Minutes Jason Pullis, Beth Keene, Jason Lloyd, Tom Harkenrider, Larry Hill, Dan Crowell, Anita Menzi, Katy Kemmermen, Patsy Gifford, Devin Kuhn, Jim Perrotti, George Merrill, Cathy Littlefield-Bush, Justine Kelsey, Steve Vanlieshout, Kelly Driver, Deb Quackenbush, Alan Danforth, David King, Curtis Nolan, Hal Lusk, Cam Davis, Marvin Luders, John Marshman, Michael McCaffery, Melissa Hart, Lynnette Wright, Dick Wright, Betsey Howland-Gerber. President Jason Lamb called the meeting to order at 11:05 am. on January 15, 2021. Pullis then thanked everyone for joining the annual meeting and asked Vice President Beth Keene to lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Tom Harkenrider made a motion to dispense the secretary’s minutes of the previous meeting from November as they were published in the December issue of the New York Holstein News and accept them as written. Deb Quackenbush seconded this, motion passed. President Pullis then called on Tom Harkenrider to give the financial report for the association. Harkenrider started off by including John Marshman, NYHA financial chairman, stating that Marshman would be providing input and answering questions, if needed. On the profit and loss statements, senior income is down for the year and continues on a downward trend as it has been over the last couple years. Membership and cows are down. Harkenrider reported that by including cow numbers on the annual membership forms that the association hopes to not see such a significant loss on cow numbers next year. Harkenrider spoke to the importance of all of us going out and encouraging new members to join. He also mentioned that if you have any ideas on how to increase the membership to please let us know. Spring Show financials are showing no loss or gain as there was no Spring Show in 2020. Sale income is also down which is a result of not having a Spring Show sale; however, the Fall New York Breeder’s sale was able to generate some sale income. Harkenrider continued by reporting about the news income which is down as well due to a decrease in advertising. There is a gain in event sponsors as any sponsor that sponsored the Spring show was given the opportunity to either roll that sponsorship 24 - NYN February-March 2021
over to 2021 Spring Show or move it to Event sponsorship. Many chose to roll it over to Event sponsorship which is why you see a positive there. On the expense side of the report payroll is down which is the result of no longer having Mike McCaffery as editor. All other expenses were stable. Harkenrider moved on to the balance sheet and reported that the association applied for the PPP loan and was awarded $33,000 use towards salaries, rent, and other utility costs. Harkenrider noted the auditors will be assisting with the loan forgiveness application and it is likely the association will not have to pay the loan back. Alan Danforth asked if the association would be eligible for the second round of PPP and John Marshman answered saying that that loan will be more restrictive and it is not likely that the association will be eligible unless the financials show a significant loss in the year of 2020. Lynette Wright asked why the junior checking was showing a $28,000 decrease and John Marshman responded that it was because money was transferred from checking to the reserve funds since it was not making any money in the checking account. Alicia Lamb asked if there were plans to move any of the money from senior checking to the reserve fund to pay back the money that was taken from the reserve fund 2020 and 2019. John Marshman reported that the current surplus in the checking account is due to the timing of when membership dues come in and that this not an accurate reflection of the association’s overall financial situation. Harkenrider mentioned that the executive board is cognizant of the fact that we do need to pay back the reserve fund in the future but plan on how to formalize that will need to be discussed. Harkenrider thanked the association’s financial advisor Breanna Lundy for all that she does and noted that the accounts within Edward Jones have had a good year. Harkenrider then reported on the 2021 budget report. He reported that there is a reduction in salaries under personnel expenses and asked Pullis and Hanselman to speak more about that. Pullis reported that the executive committee has been very aware of the financial situation of the association for a few years now and are aware that changes needed to be made. The executive committee
decided to eliminate the office manager position, filled by Jennifer Ginzery, by March 1. Hanselman will take over the majority of the office manager’s duties with more oversight financially from the association’s treasurer. Pullis continued that this was not an easy decision for the executive committee but is confident that this is one that is needed for the association and its members. Hanselman reported that Stacie Sherman’s salary was increased as she will assume some additional responsibilities. Harkenrider continued with the budget, explaining that office maintenance is up a little from last year to allow for the association to explore electronic record storage options and internet/cloud storage options to improve the quality of work being done while working from home. The budget predicts a decrease in spending for rent, as the association will not be renewing their lease at the current location and will move into a smaller, less expensive space. Spring show expenses will remain the same but money will be budgeted for a 2021 State Show. Overall, the projected budget shows a positive of $1800, which puts the association in a better place financially than the previous two years. Harkenrider made a motion for the acceptance of his report and Anita Menzi seconded it, motion passed. Pullis thanked Harkenrider for reading the treasury report and for Marshman being available to the Association and for his continued guidance and support. Justine Kelsey presented the publications report. She started by thanking Ginny Wolfe for all of her time and efforts that she spent over the many years with the association as publications chair. Kelsey reviewed the financials, reporting that there were only two months in the year where the News was in the red and that overall, the News made more money this year than historically. The committee proposed only sending one News to every household as a way to cut costs for the next, which would be a savings of $2,700 a year. Kelsey provided a couple examples where advertisers had been found to cover the cost of certain content in the news and Kelsey continued by saying that this is something Melissa Hart and the executive committee will continue to do to offset some of the costs. Kelsey reported that the publications committee voted and agreed that for the next year all members who have provided the association with their
email will receive a digital copy of the News; next year members will be provided with the option to receive the digital version or the hard copy. Kelsey continued by discussing the possibility of bundled advertising which would include hardcopy advertising but also digital advertising on the website and Facebook page. Kelsey made a motion for the acceptance of her report and Harkenrider seconded it, motion passed. Lynnette Wright then gave her a membership and breed and promotion committee report. Lynette did membership awards. OHM had the most new Senior members in 2020. Senior membership goal awards for 2021: Wayne-Ontario met 86%, Madison met 76%, and Chenango and Nioga met 735%. Juniors membership awards were presented next with Tri-County having the most new members. Junior membership goal awards for 2021: Onwego met 133%, Lewis met 90% and Cortland met 74%. Wright then talked about overall membership for the year 2020 and reported that she feels the association actually did pretty good considering the times, as Seniors 94 percent of the goal while Juniors made 90 percent of their goal. As of January 2021 current membership is only slightly down (about 60 members for both groups) but Stacie still has some memberships to process and believes we are on track for where we need to be. Counties that did well on their membership goals last year were the counties that were able to have county shows. Wright continued with her report by saying all directors have their current membership lists so please make sure you are encouraging your members to renew their memberships. Wright reported that the committee proposed having a business membership but the committee believes that this needs to be looked into further before making a decision. The summer picnic location is to be determined but Wright is hopeful that it will happen for 2021. Wright finished her report by talking about the Cows of the Century book and mentioned that it is still currently available to purchase; if you are interested you can find it on the Holstein webpage. Devin Kuhn proposed removing membership awards to save association money. Beth Keene responded by saying that she thinks it is important to recognize people. Beth then asked what constitutes an active club. Hanselman reported that there are two inactive clubs currently because they have not submitted their reports in 3 years. Beth then asked what happens if you have a paid member in an inactive club. Chelsea said their club cannot vote but they have all other rewards and benefits of being a member. Lynette made a motion to accept her report, Cathy Littlefield seconded it; motion passed.
David King Was called on to do the sale report. King started out by saying the association had to make some changes this year and get creative due to the pandemic. The online breeder’s sale was able to generate some revenue and King reported that online sales seem to be a successful forum for selling cattle. King then reported that the ET sale will be on and is scheduled for February 12, 2021 and encouraged all to participate. The committee has also been looking at Spring show and is trying to put together a live sale. King reported that Adam freely is on board with auctioneering that sale, however it may be difficult to pull the sale off if we are unable to find enough help to care for the sale animals. King reported that the sale committee be looking at a budget for sales moving forward so money isn’t lost. King continued by saying that the association has a commitment to try and help members sell their cattle and promote the Holstein cow but it can’t be done at the expense of the association. King moved for the acceptance of his report and Harkenrider seconded it; motion passed. Jason Lloyd then presented the show committee report. Lloyd reviewed the 2020 show year, reporting that the Spring Show was canceled but the association was able to put on a successful State Show at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Looking ahead to 2021 show season, Lloyd explained that in July 2020 the association was informed by the state fairgrounds that the grounds would be unavailable until mid-May for the Spring Carousel Show, as they were keeping the coliseum under ice. Hanselman and Lloyd researched facilities in New York and the executive committee agreed the only facility that could handle the size of Spring Show was the Eric County Fairgrounds in Hamburg NY. Lloyd continued by saying the dates were decided on based on the fairground’s availability. The carousel committee approved this location and dates as well as judges for the show. The committee will move forward with planning a 2021 state show. Lloyd report that the committee most recently talked about what dates work for everyone, whether it will be a national show, and what location that this event will be held up; however, nothing has been confirmed. Lloyd made a motion to accept his report and Cathy Littlefield seconded it; motion passed. Melissa Hart gave a report as NY News editor. Hart mentioned that some of the themes will be changing for the monthly News’. February/March is youth issue with convention highlights, April/May combined with Carousel results and All-NY R&W issue, June is the convention issue (hopefully there
will be National convention) and picnic preview with a membership directory, July/August will include show results and will highlight farms that are processing their own products, September will be more show results and the type issue where you can highlight your high type cows, October will be the expo issue and the Harvest sale, November/December will highlight Fall shows and pre-convention stuff. Hart moved on by thanking everyone for advertising in the News and appreciates everyone that supports the News. Hart talked about the importance of supporting print and emphasized that by saying that print becomes your official record. Hart then echoed what Kelsey had said in the publications committee report, reporting that all members can receive a digital copy of the News now, which seems to be a great option considering how slow the Postal Service has been during the pandemic. Keene asked Melissa what her thoughts and plans were on reaching members given her distance from New York. Hart reports that in a normal year she believes she will be in New York several times a year attending events and visiting farms and members. Hart continued by saying she believes that personal relationships are important for her to have with the members and she is always welcome to talk to members and hear their ideas or suggestions in their stories. Lynnette Wright made a motion to accept Hart’s report, Anita Menzi seconded it; motion passed. Hanselman then gave her executive manager’s report, where she thanked everyone for being patient with her over these first several months while she learned her new role and she reported that she hopes that next year will allow her the opportunity to meet with more members in person. Hanselman went on to say that Despite the pandemic the association was able to provide opportunities for our members. Hanselman then gave a brief overview of what to expect for the virtual junior convention that takes place January 16, 2021. Hanselman finished her report by thinking the executive committee the chair people and all of the volunteers that put in time to help the association be as successful as possible. Pullis called on Marshman to give a national directors report. Marshman commented that the pandemic has impacted the office in Vermont and that the majority of the staff continue to work remotely and adhere to certain protocols under Vermont rules. Financially Holstein is down 5 to 8% in all areas, which was to be expected. Marshman commented that Holstein did a good job of cutting expenses when income began to slow. The nominating committee met and they are going forward with the NYN February-March 2021 - 25
election process. Our region is not up for re-election. Holstein is committed to having elections this year regardless of whether national convention is in person or not. Keene asked how registration numbers have looked through the pandemic. Marshman answered that registrations are behind about 5-6% and transfers are behind closer to 10% due to the decrease in sales. Mike McCaffery, Field Representative for Holstein USA, then provided his report. Mike echoed what John said mentioning that Holstein finished strong for the year despite the challenges all have faced. Registrations were only down 3% overall for New York. Holstein continues to offer a wide variety of programs to help meet the needs of its members and breeders. McCaffery briefly touched on the classification schedule for New York which will start in February and reported that Holstein will doing the annual awards for distinguished breeders again this and encouraged folks to get in applications. McCaffery finished by saying that if you know of someone or you yourself are having a hard time getting registrations completed or if you have questions about any of the programs to not be afraid to reach out to him. Presidents Pullis thanked McCaffery for
his attendance and report and then went into his President’s report. Pullis started off by saying that we started the year of 2020 looking forward to celebrating the 100th anniversary of the association. He spoke about Kelly leaving the association and Chelsea starting, as well as impacts of COVID on New York members. Pullis continued by saying that the State Show was a tremendous success and it was proof that if we all come together we can pull of an event for the greater good of everyone. Pullis also remarked on the success of the cows of the century contest and thanked the Wright family for all of their work towards this contest. He reported that great cows with great people behind them was what the contest was about.” Pullis then spoke of the changes the association will be facing and the challenges that may occur with having less help, but he reported that he believes overall these changes will be the best move for the association. He finished by saying that he hopes that the Holstein cow will continue to be the focal point of our unity and that we can overcome our differences if we keep this in mind.
that there were no 17 and over DJM’s but considering there was no convention there were good applicants in the other age groups. Hanselman continued by saying that this year would provide opportunity to evaluate the Junior Executive Committee’s responsibilities and possibly changing some of these roles. Kelsey suggested getting mentors for the JEC members to help rejuvenate this committee. Marshman commented that he thinks it would be beneficial for the association to have a plan about how to help counties restore events since some of the smaller counties may struggle getting events up and going again after a year of not having anything. Marshman continued by suggesting that a group forms and gets together during the spring show to talk about how this is going to happen and one suggestion is that maybe regions get together or multiple counties get together to plan events to get going again.
Pullis then asked about old business (none) and new business. Lynette Wright asked how many DJMs applications there were for this year and Hanselman reported
Harkenrider made a motion to end the meeting. Wright seconded it; motion passed.
Pullis then called on Beth Keene to do resolutions, where we were all provided a moment to remember those we had lost in the last year.
1 2 0 2 o t n i ' n i With a Junior All-American Roll Roll-N-View Jacoby Emery-ET VG-88
2020 Jr. All-American Jr 2-YR-Old HHM All-NY Jr 2-YR-Old Res. Junior All-NY Jr 2-YR-Old Potential 9th Generation EX! Jacoby x Budjon-JK Gld Embarrass-ET EX-92 EEEVE Emery is due in April to Cheers! She will be ready for the summer and fall shows! Owned by Caitlin Bennett
Granny-Anne Registered Holsteins 5466 Rouses Rd – Cazenovia, NY 13035 Phone: 315-761-8184 – Email: anne.merriman@yahoo.com 26 - NYN February-March 2021
We couldn’t be more proud of Miss Natalie Capluzzi! ✰ ✰
2020 NY 14-16 DJM Finalist
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Competitive Cross Country, Track, and Race Walk Team member.
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Helping at Grammy and Papa’s with chores and choosing sires to continue to improve her herd genetics. She’s even learned how to drive tractor.
Amazing big sister who helped take care of her siblings while continuing to excel in school and maintain honor roll.
2020 may have put a damper on things but she never let it get her down. Here’s to an exciting 2021 and all the amazing things she will accomplish this year!
Love, Mommy, Daddy Zach, Joel, Violet, and Aunt Jessie, Grammy & Papa
Mi-Care- Acres
Mike and Carey Houghtaling, and Family 8964 Cobb School Road - Arkport NY 14807
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What’s Up for the Next Two Issues? APRIL-MAY
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JUNE
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COOK FARM LLC. Home of high-type, true-transmitting cow families! Cattle of all ages available! Deep pedigrees, outstanding type – the foundation kind! u 1 East Hadley Rd. – Hadley, MA 01035 Gordie & Beth Cook – Cell 413-447-1461 Hank & Debra Cook and Family Cell 413-320-1017 – www.cookfarm.com
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And Now She Rests...
We’re back!!
5/15/04 – 1/27/21
ST LAWRENCE COUNTY OPPORTUNITY CALF SALE
Roedale S Fantasia-ET (5E 95 @ 16-02) 8-08 2x 365 37,560 3.3 1239 2.6 970 LT: 3236D 240,460 3.2 7787 2.7 6557 3 EX and 9 VG daughters and 1 VG son
“...A long tradition of offering show prospects to youth.”
Loosing the good ones is never easy, but after 16 years, she owed us nothing. She gave us her all and did everything we ever asked of her. Full of a feisty spirit until the very end, we can only hope to breed another as good as her.
Join us April 23, 2021 Location: Canton, NY St Lawrence County Holstein Club
Thanks for the memories lady.
Sale Chair: Jim Putman 315-528-7150
Building Something Special
56th Annual Delaware County Spring Sale April 24th @ 11am
Hosted by: Pineyvale Holsteins, Hobart, NY 60+ head will sell!! Show age calves, fancy bred heifers due right away • Red Fall Calf; Warrior x EX90 Goldwyn x EX94 Advent - Currie Holsteins • Denver Fall Calf x 2E94 from Jericho Dairy - Charlie Clark • 2 Red Show Calves from Tiger-Lily • Res. Jr All-NY Winter Yearling sells, due after sale - John Peabody • Maple-Downs sends fancy Sidekick from the “G” family • Unix December Calf out of Shadow Cliff RA Gina family, very fancy - Ovaltop • Five Show Calves from Joleanna • Show Age Calf with full pedigree - Liddleholm • Special Swiss Show Calf from Elite Dairy II
Super Show Prospects - Deep Famous Cow Families - Outstanding Bred Heifers Sale Managed by Delaware County Holstein Club Catalog requests, email ebose25@yahoo.com Derek Johnson 607-435-1478 30 - NYN February-March 2021
Dave Rama-Auctioneer 607-435-0792
Allan & Pat Pullis Jason, Holly, Max, & Owen Pullis Luke, Theresa, Adam, Lucia & Noah Pullis 626 McShane Rd., Richfield Springs, NY 13439 Luke’s Cell: 315-263-7422 Jason’s Cell: 315-794-6737
– Index of Advertisers – A.R. Timmel Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 AOT Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Calf-Tel/Kelly Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Cook Farm LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Co-Vale Holsteins LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Coyne Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Cybil Fisher Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Dairy Agenda Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Daniel Brandt Pedigrees & Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Delaware County Spring Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Field of Dreams Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Granny Anne Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Joleanna Holsteins, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Kings Ransom Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Lantland Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Mallory Rhodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Manavale Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Maple Wish Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Mi-Care-Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Michael J. McCaffrey/ aAa Weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Midas Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Mike Walker Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 New York Holstein Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Oakfield Corners Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Ovaltop Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Pineyvale Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Rivercross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Roedale Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Spring Premier All-Breed Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 St. Lawrence County Opportunity Calf Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 The Cattle Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Tigerlily Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Wideawake Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 ZiemBarbWay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Liddleholme Ava Mocha-ET
(Avalanche x Team Durham Morgan-ET) 1st Winter Calf, HM Junior Champion - NY Junior Holstein Show 3rd Winter Calf - North American Junior Show Reserve Jr. All-NY Winter Calf
Design Kristy Roose
Chloe: 11-13 division NY DJM Finalist Claire: 10 & under division NY DJM Finalist
Oakfield-Sis Al Rosebud-Red
(Altitude x Oakfield-Sis De Rose-Red) 1st Spring Calf, Reserve Junior Champion - NY Junior Red & White Show HHM Jr. All-NY Spring Calf
Junior Star Breeder Awards: ★ Oakfield-Sis Renee-Red-ET
(VG-87 Awesome x Reality Rage x Penn-Gate Rmarker Ferggy)
★ Oakfield-Sis Def Ruby-ET (VG-85 Defiant x Rage) ★ Oakfield-Sis Roslina-Red-ET (VG-85 2yr Defiant x Rage)
Jonathan Lamb 585-704-2501 • Alicia Lamb 585-993-8026 Jamie Black 518-353-2602 • Adam Dresser 716-474-1193
www.oakfieldcornersdairy.com oakfieldcorners@rochester.rr.com
Edgar King 1939-2021
We dedicate this page to a man who was proud of us. His
excitement to watch what he founded with the Kings-Ransom prefix flourish and grow can’t be measured. Later, his influence extended to Midas-Touch and AOT Genetics. All have led to the development of well-known brood cows and sires around the world. And, with a twinkle in his eye, we are pretty certain there is a big discussion up above about who owns the best Cleavage!
