June 2023 Iowa Holstein Herald

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Farnear

| Tom & Rick Simon and Family

10664 Cemetery RD, Farley, IA 52046

Farnear Holsteins is owned by Tom & Rick Simon, along with their sons, Adam and Mark. Cows are housed in a robot barn consisting of 9 Lely robots built in 2021 for exceptional cow comfort. The Simon's are currently milking 540 cows in total. Current lactation average is 29,400 pounds, 1,257 pounds, of fat, and 1,031 pounds protein. Farnear Holsteins was established in 1960. Tom and Rick breed their animals for a wide variety of traits to reach all markets within the gentic field. They have exhinited five homebred Grand Champions at the Iowa State Fair. Adler is now classified at EX-96 and has been named Unanimous All-American Production Cow. Altitude-Red and Delta-Lambda have sired numerous class winners at national shows across North America. Tom and Rick have also sold over 350 bulls that have been sold to numerous A.I. studs.

More details to come! Please watch our Facebook for additional details.

JUNE 2023 VOL. 85 NO. 2

Editor - Brianna Lucey• P.O. Box 16 • Guttenberg, Iowa 52052

Cell: 563-329-1003

iowaholsteins@gmail.com

OFFICERS

Walt Wessel, President

28547 400th Street, Greeley, IA 52040 563-590-8162 • wesselcrest@msn.com

Paul Stempfle, Vice President

16707 100th Street, Maynard, IA 50655 536-920-9495 • pstempfle94@gmail.com

Brianna Lucey, Editor

P.O. Box 127, Garnavillo, IA 52049 563-329-1003 • iowaholsteins@gmail.com

Shellie Volker, Secretary/Treasurer

12686 U Avenue, Sumner, IA 50674 319-269-0318 • shelliev@ymail.com

DISTRICT DIRECTORS

Doug Lyons, District 1 • 563-419-0275

131 Military Road, Castalia, IA 52133

Doug Brown, District 1 • 563-880-6776

39284 Skip Level Road, Colesburg, IA 52035

Dan Bolin, District 2 • 319-529-3421

30707 180th Street, Clarksville, IA 50619

Jim Vierhout, District 4 • 712-439-2932

PO Box 563, Hull, IA 51239

Jeff Hammerand, District 8 • 563-580-3908

23920 N Bankston Road, Epworth, IA 52045

Tom Holub, District 8 • 319-213-4256

4638 Linn-Jones Road, Monticello, IA 52310

Sheri Danhof, District 1 • 563-380-5945

1225 Parsley Drive, Waukon, IA 52172

DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE

Larry Landsgard • 563-419-5576

17518 Gunder Road, Postville, IA 52162

Trent Henkes • 563-783-2479

18467 165th Street, Luana, IA 52156

Blake Courtney • 563-387-7879

2564 Pole Line Road, Ridgeway, IA 52165

Heather Moore • 563-357-1611

22654 92nd Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060

Tom Simon • 563-599-9183

10644 Cemetery Road, Farley, IA 52046

Kevin Fossum • 563-380-5945

1267 Jeglum Rd, Waterville, IA 52170

Jason Volker • 563-920-8151

9161 M Ave Maynard, IA 50655

HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

1 Holstein Place, Brattleboro, VT 05301

Telephone: 802-254-4551

Toll Free Number: 800-952-5200

Fax: 802-254-8251

www.holsteinusa.com

HOLSTEIN REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Dennis Devore • 319-270-5038

Cedar

IA • ddevore@holstein.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

ABOUT THE HERALD

Subscriptions: A copy of each issue of the Iowa Holstein Herald shall be sent to each adult member of the Iowa Holstein Association and that $8.00 of each adult member's base rate annual dues of $35.00 shall be for a year's subscription to the Herald. Junior members may subscribe to the Herald for $10.00. The subscription price is $10.00 for people not residing in Iowa. Postmasters: Please send address changes to

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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE

Hello Iowa Holstein Friends,

I am honored to be voted in as your new president. For those who may not know me, I have, along with my wife, Judy, established Wesselcrest Holsteins on our Heritage Farm. We milk 275 Registered Holstein Cows with 4 Lely robots, just outside of Colesburg, Iowa. We are in partnership with our two sons: Brent and Staci, and Jason and Stephanie. We have 8 beautiful grandchildren. Cambrie is excited to serve as Little Miss Squirt for Clayton County this year.

Spring was a challenge again this year, for some more than others. Our best wishes to those impacted by tornadoes and floods.

Congratulations to all our award winners at the State Convention held at Promise Land Winery. Dan Moon did a great job as president these past two years.

We had a successful and very profitable Holstein Sale in March, chaired by Sheri Danhof and Scott Stempfle. The line up of Iowa cattle were awesome. I think we should have both, happy consignors and happy buyers. Special thanks to Scott Courtney for auctioneering the sale, and to all the volunteers who helped make the sale a success. Thanks also to Blake Courtney and Shelley Volker for handling the raffle.

Everybody had a fantastic time on our bus tour to Wisconsin. The cattle were phenominal at all 6 stops. Thank you to Jess Rediske and Sheri Danhof for helping me coordinate the tour. I have received many suggestions already, on possibilities for future tours, with varied transportation and locations. etc. Of course, this will be discussed at future board meetings.

We will be heading to Lexington, Kentucky in June for the National Convention. I look forward to being a representative for Iowa, along with Sheri Danhof and Scott Courtney, where our voices on policy are very important. Good luck to all the Jr. members in the different competitions. We are Iowa strong!

Good luck to everyone showing at your county fairs! The Holstein State Show will be held at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in early Aug. Remember, we are always looking for volunteers, so please consider lending a hand as needed.

Our state picnic will be held at Farnear Holsteins at Farley, IA in late August. This should be an exciting and must-see tour. We will be having our committee meetings that day as usual. We look forward to everyone’s participation and input.

Always remember, I am only a phone call away for suggestions and concerns. Everybody, have a safe, blessed, enjoyable and profitable summer!

Your President, Walt

Wessel

District 1 Holstein Show

The District 1 holstein show will be held in conjuction with the Winnesheik Co. Fair on July 13th. Show will begin at 8:30 am. We will start the show off with colored breed heifers first. Then cows will be shown in alphelbetical order based on breed starting at 1:30 pm.

Entries are due July 1st, $10 per head. Please send entries and a copy of registration papers to Blake Courtney. Phone: 563-387-7879 or email blake4courtney@hotmail.com

Cattle can begin to arrive anytime on Tuesday July 11th, but must be in by NOON

Wednesday July, 12th. Cattle may begin leaving after the show. Any hay or straw must be pulled away from the fronts of the stalls before leaving.

Judge: Leah James

MASTER BREEDER AWARD

Farnear Holsteins, Farley

This years Master Breeder Award winner has a long history of excellence in the Holstein breeding industry. This Family's passion for the registered Holsteins started nearly 60 years ago, and remains strong today. Farnear Holsteins has watched their breeding programgarner success on the state, national and international stages.

Within the last 30 plus years, the humble due known as Tom and Rick Simon, owners of Farnear Holsteins has been progressive with technology, shown the ability to adapt to change. Farnear Holateins has created a Holstein with global appeal.

Farnear Holsteins are located in Farley, Iowa. Tom and Rick Simon have incorporated their fathers advice by using the best bulls, by also buyin the top females from sales to produce great offspring. Their foundation started Papoose and Thor Jackie. This then led to Debbie Jo and Brocade. After this generation it led to the Apple-Red Robust Ruby snd Delcious continued the list of whos who in the Holstein breed. These cow families went on to produce Lark, Lexus, Drake, Sable abd brynn. Then soon followed by the Apple offspring. Adler, Altitude-Red, aling with Delta, Dante, Delta Lambda, and Captain. Farnear Holsteins are proud to know that breeders around the World are having success with their genetics.

Tom and Rick breed their animals for a wide variety of traits to reach all markets within the gentic field. They have exhinited five homebred Grand Champions at the Iowa State Fair. Adler is now classified at EX-96 and has been named Unanimous All-American Production Cow. Altitude-Red and Delta-Lambda have sired numerous class winners at national shows across North America. Tom and Rick have also sold over 350 bulls that have been sold to numerous A.I. studs.

Farnear has recently expanded to a 500 plus cow operation with nine Lely robots. Tom's son, Mark and Rick's son, Adam work alongside their fathers to continue thei success within the Holstein breed. Tom and his wife Shirley have 4 sons, Jeremy, Matt, Mark, and Josh along with six grandchildren. Rick and his wife Jodi have five kids, Bethany, Tyler, Adam, Noah and Ellie along with two grandchildren. They enjoy spending time with their families and friends, bowling, watching the Cyclones, Nascar, and watching the next generation develop. Congradulations to Farnear Holsteins for their success that continues to grow and congradulation on this years Master Breeder Award!

Please make sure to attend our 2023 State Picnic that will be hosted Augest 26, 2023 at Farnear Holsteins!

Outstanding Young Breeder Award Matt Zuercher, Postville

Matt and his wife Tara along with their children Braelyn, Brooks and Braxton own and operate Z-Breeze Holsteins in Postville, IA.

Growing up Matt was actively involved on the family farm and grew a great interest in the cows.

Throughout the years, he was involved with 4-H and exhibited cattle at various shows. His showing career stared at the age of 2 at the Big 4 Fair in Postville. Matt became more involved with the daily operations of the dairy farm as he was a teenager. The family often jokes that Matt is the only reason the cows did not get sold years ago.

In 2013, Matt purchased the cow herd from his parents, Joe & Linda, resulting in Matt being a 4th generation dairyman. Currently, he milks 45 cows in a tie stall barn on the family farm. He has focused on developing his herd by using high type sires with deep pedigrees.

In addition to dairy farming, Matt is involved with the daily operations of Zuercher Trucking, LLC which hauls milk to both Wapsie Valley Creamery in Independence and Prairie Farms in Luana. The trucking company also hauls grain and fertilizer. In between chores, you will typically find Matt driving milk truck or semi. He is part owner of Zuercher Ridge, LLC which is a crop farming operation owned with his brother, Chris and father, Joe. Matt is also a distributor for Blondin Sires. His wife Tara works full time as a nurse and assists on the family farm and business. The future looks to be busy as usual for their family, the farm and their other various endeavors. Matt & Tara.

Tara recently moved to the family farm and purchased the building site from his parents. They have a couple of improvement projects planned for the very near future which includes putting up a new barn and installing a robotic milker. Their children are getting started with 4-H and are growing a love for showing cattle. The kids are involved with sports, church and school activities. Matt, Tara and the rest of the Z-Breeze crew always look forward to their annual trip to the Iowa State Fair. Congradulations Matt on this years Young Breeder Award!

Tom and Rick Simon received the Master Breeder Award from Linda Pagel. This award is given in memory of Russel Pagel.

Matt Zuecher of Z-Breeze Holsteins with Sheri Danhof .

INTRODUCING OUR 2023-2024 PRINCESS

Hello Iowa Holstein Members! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Brynlee Volker. I am the 20 year old daughter of Bill & Shellie Volker of Sumner. I have 3 sisters Brylie, Brenna, and Brielle. Currently, I am studying Human Resource Management at Hawkeye Community College.

In my free time I like working with cows, golfing, spending time with friends and family, and going to my family's cabin on the Mississippi River. I’m back for another year of serving as your Princess and can’t wait for the summer ahead.

I will be staying in Cedar Falls and working for the summer and of course helping my mom whenever I have time. I am excited for the district shows and state show and connecting with more members of our association.

If there are any other events you would like me to attend please reach out!

Email: brynleev03@gmail.com Phone: (319) 240-6266 Have a great summer everyone, Brynlee Volker

2023 Iowa Holstein Association Board of Directors

Front row L to R: Vice President Paul Stempfle, Doug Lyons, Sheri Danhof, Treasurer Shellie Volker President Walt Wessel, Back row L to R: Jeff Hammerand, Tom Simon, Trent Henkes, Kevin Fossum, Herald Editor

Brianna Lucey, Dan Moon, Larry Landsgard, & Doug Brown.

The March 2023 meeting was held prior to our Iowa State Holstein Sale. Meeting was called to order by Dan Moon at 9:41 A.M. The treasure report was approved by Jeff Hammerand and seconded by Paul Stempfle. February minutes were also approved by Duane Gibbs and seconded by Sheri Danhof.

The Juniors ran our lunch stand for the sale and proceeds went back to our Juniors. The Iowa Holstein Juniors also helped the Shade of Excellence sale by running their lunch stand as well the following weekend. Thank you Iowa Holstein Juniors! We are also looking for sponsors for the Iowa State Holstein Show. Juniors have been busy practicing and getting ready for National Convention in June.

The program development committee announced that this year's State Holstein Picnic will be hosted by Tom and Rick Simon of Farnear Holstein located in Farley, Iowa. State convention update was given by Trent Henkes and it was a success! Over $1,000 in donations, $3,280.00 was raised in ticket sales, with a cost of $2900.00.

Sale committee shared new ideas that were shared the night of the convention. Some of these ideas were to make some changes with raffle calves for next year's sale. The idea was to have a larger group of calves to select from the night before, instead of having only four animals to pick from and to help draw in more interest. Once the winning ticket is drawn, let the winner choose a calf and sell the rest like normal. Looking for more insights and ideas on what others may have.

The Show committee announced to keep the State Fair rotation as is. It has been opened up that if a district would like to host the Iowa State Holstein Show the year it is to be held down at State Fair, the committee needs to know by November 1st. There will be sawdust available on the grounds for the state show in Manchester this year. An ultrasound person has been contacted and the date is confirmed for the show.

All committee reports were approved by Blake Courtney and seconded by Doug Lyons.

Dennis Devore from Holstein USA shared information about additional individuals to be added for field representatives in our area. So far they have interviewed three talented individuals. Thank you Dennis for your insight and guidance.

Bus trip was discussed and Walt had 15 people signed up this far and it was stated they needed at least 30 people to attend the trip. Iowa State and NICC students were welcome to come on the tour. The bus was a 50 passenger bus that was out of Ames.

New Business:

No new business. Meeting was adjourned at 10 by Dan Bolin and Seconded by Doug Lyons.

Submitted Respectfully,

Brianna Lucey

17518 Gunder Rd • Postville, IA 52162

Larry’s Cell: 563-419-5576

Email: lansgard@neitel.net

Northeast Iowa Community College Dairy Science Student Profile

Name: Rebecca Schumsnn

Hometown: Garber, Iowa

High School: Clayton Ridge High School

Class Size: 60

Farm Name: Schumann Dairy

Major: Dairy Science

Attention Juniors!

Summer Meeting - We will hold our summer meeting at the State show on July 31st at the Delaward Co. Farigrounds.

Why did you decide to attend NICC?

I wanted to attend NICC for their vet tech program and after a semester I realized I only wanted to work with large animals. Which is when I switched over to the Dairy Science program.

What has been your most memorable college experience?

My most memorable experience I have had during college is going to national PAS with my teammates and fellow classmates after finishing first at state. Dave couldn't drive down with us because of the annual meeting was the same day so the whole car ride down the four of us talked about our farms and cattle experience.

What has been your favorite course?

Applied Animal Health taught by Doc Harvey was my favorite class so far at NICC. During that class we got hands on experience on treating and diagnosing all large animals and it helped me gain valuable knowledge that I use everyday.

What are your future career goals?

My future career goals are to take over my family dairy and continue working part time at Kregels as calf manager.

Northeast Iowa Community College

Dairy Science Program 1527 Hwy. 150 South, Calmar, IA 52132 563-543-9957 • www.nicc.edu • lawstuen@nicc.edu

Junior Transfer Deadline - Just a reminder, starting with the 2023 show season, Holstein Association USA has changed the Junior transfer “received by” deadline to July 15 for both heifers and cows. In order to be eligible to participate in Junior Holstein Shows and qualify for Junior All-American honors, the animal must be registered in a youth’s name by July 15.

Large & Small Animal Vet Clinic

Dr. Virgil Bourek, DVM

Dr.Dan Meyer, DVM

1657 15th Ave SE • Dyersville, IA 52040 Phone: 563-875-6083

Email: animalhealth@iowatelecom.net

JUNIORS ARE HEADED TO Lexington, Kentucky

REPRESENTING

IOWA AT 2023 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN

CONVENTION

Senior Quiz Bowl: Ethan Palmer, Hannah Scott, Brynlee Volker, Naomi Scott, Lane Domeyer

Alternates:Alia Domeyer & Louis Hamlett

Junior Quiz Bowl: Noah Palmer, Bekah Gogel, Lily Holthaus, Hannah Scott

Alternates: Natalie Hamlett & Carson Rauen

Senior Jeopardy: Trenton Hammerand

Intermediate Jeopardy: Isaiah Hammerand

Junior Jeopardy: Dominic Hammerand

Speech: Ethan Palmer

Good Luck to Our Junior Members!

2023 IOWA SPRING SALE & IOWA HOLSTEIN HEIFER RAFFLE

It was a cold, but beautiful spring day in West Union for the 2023 Iowa Holstein Spring Sale with 76 head averaging $2,404. Topping the sale at $8,000 was SDG PH 7287 Magnum 7991-ET, a +3013 GTPI September ‘22 daughter out of SDG 6391 Legacy 7287ET. She was consigned by Nathan Johnson and James Vierhout of Parker, SD and was purchased by Wayne Houdek of Calendonia, MN.

Thank you to all of our consignors, buyers, and sale staff. Thank you to sale chairs Sheri Danhof and Scott Stempfle and everyone who was involved along the way. The successful event couldn’t have been pulled off without everyone’s help. We had 46 different buyers and had cattle go to 11 different states.

Thank you to all sponsors of the Raffle Heifer drawing and for being able to make the event happen again this year. Thank you to Blake Schulte for donating his services with Winthrop Vet Clinic and finally thank you to our Iowa Holstein Junior Association for managing and hosting this years sale lunch stand.

And the winners to the raffler heifer drawing are...

Grand Prize - $2000 Cash Winner; Wes Lauber

2nd Prize - $1,500 cash Winner; Matt Hendel

3rd Prize - $600 Select Sires Certificate and $600 cash Winner; Cale Baker

4th Prize - $1,000 cash Winner; Todd Kluesner

5th Prize - $500 Trans Ova Certificate and $500 cash Winner; Lincoln Gibbs

6th Prize - $700 cash Winner; Troy & Erin Meyer

7th Prize - $250 Semex Certificate and $250 cash Winner; Brianna Lucey

8th Prize - $500 cash Winner; Hannah Steiner

9th Prize - $250 ST Genetics Certificate and $250 cash Winner; Jamison & Macklin Demmer

10th Prize - $400 cash Winner; Emma O'Neil

Nathan Johnson & James Vierhout, Parker, SD

SDG PH 7287 Magnum 7991-ET................... $8,000.00

Sire - OCD Alphabet Magnum-ET

Wayne Houdek, Calendonia, MN

Select Sires, Inc. Plain City, OH

S-S-I Hadley 4565-ET..........................................$7,800.00

Sire - Larcrest Captivating-ET

Toone Dairy Farm Inc, Grace, IN

Jason & Sheri Danhof, Waukon, IA

Danhof Magnum 3740-ET..................................$5,800.00

Sire - OCD Alphabet Magnum-ET

Daivid Kulp, Manheim, PA

SDG

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for the Iowa Holstein Heifer Raffle. Also thank you to the genrosity of our donors - Reuter Dairy, Inc, Jason & Sheri Danhof, Bradley Kerndt and Jim Hammerand & Jonathan Heinsohn, Kaleb, Cole, & Carter Kruse, Kemin Industries, Farmers Union Coop, Trans Ova Genetics, Star Blends, Innovative Ag Services, Driven Embyro Services, LLC, ST Genetics, Mid America, Semex and Dairy Consulting Services.

Top Seller of the 2023 Iowa State Holstein Sale

PH 7287 Magnum 7991-ET

Thank you to all buyers and sellers for a great sale this yeaar!

Rules & Regulations for the 2023 Iowa Holstein Association Shows

A. Rules Applying to District and State Holstein Shows:

1. Each exhibitor must be a current member or junior member of the Iowa Holstein Association.

2. a. All animals must have a minimum of 87% Registered Holstein Ancestry (RHA). Ownership shall be established by the name listed on the registration certificate or by presentation of the certificate along with a signed and completed transfer and fee which is to be retained by show management to be forwarded to the national office.

b. For animals purchased shortly before a show, the transfer must be submitted with the paper prior to the show and the show chairman/clerk will take possession of the transfer to assure that the transfer is carried out. If the cow is in transfer, clarification from National must be known.However, no transfers will be accepted at the Iowa State Fair which will apply to the 2023 State Open and Junior Shows.

3. Iowa state health rules and regulations must be observed. Health papers and registration certificates must accompany the animals, and be provided to show management for checking prior to one hour before the starting time of the show.

4. The point system for determining Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Awards shall be as follows:

A: Points for Junior Animals

B: Points for Senior Animals

Placing:

8 6 4 2

5. The Premier Breeder Award is presented to the breeder of no more than 6 animals all shown in the single classes which total the most points. No entry is required and winner need not be an exhibitor at the show nor the owner of any of the point-winning animals.

a. Breeder Defined: The owner of the dam at the time of service shall be considered the breeder of the animals. Where a herd is registered in the names of different members of a family, and where the herd is one unit, and everyone is using the same prefix, all entries may be considered as exhibits of one breeder. Otherwise, when animals are bred in partnership, each unique partnership is considered a unique breeder.

6. The Premier Exhibitor Award is presented to the exhibitor of no more than 6 animals all shown in the single classes which total the most points. No entry is required.

a. Exhibitor Defined: The Exhibitor must be the owner. In case a herd is registered or bred in the names of different members of a family, residing on one farm or breeding establishment and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as a single exhibitor for all group classes. However, members of one family where cattle are not housed as one unit, will not be considered as a single exhibitor. Any partnership animal is a separate exhibitor with the exception of family partnerships.

7. Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor of the Heifer Show (State Open Show Only) - The same rules apply as listed above for Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor. Junior Heifer Calves through Senior Yearlings (not in milk) will be eligible for points for these awards. The animals may also be eligible for Overall

Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor.

8. Bred and Owned Awards will be given in classes 10-13 and 15-19 for the highest placing animal bred and owned by exhibitor as determined by the certificate of registry. Syndicated animals and partnerships other than within family do not qualify for the bred and owned class awards.

9. All exhibitors shall adhere to the Iowa Holstein Association Show Ring Policy. The agreement to adhere to this policy on the entry form must be signed to be an eligible entry.

B. Special Rules Applying to Iowa District Holstein Shows:

1. Partnership cattle may be shown in any district but in only one district show in any given season.

2. Every District Show must offer the same classes as the State Show except Class 14 (Iowa Holstein Futurity) which is on a state-wide basis only, Intermediate Champion and Top Bred & Owned by Exhibitor which are optional for District Shows. Districts with less than 50 head entered may combine classes 4 & 5, 6 & 7, 12 & 13, 15 & 16, and 18 & 19.

3. Classes at District Shows will be placed numerically.

4. Identified grade Holsteins may be shown if approved by the District.

C. Special Rules Applying to the Iowa Holstein Show When at State Fair:

1. General rules, regulations and health requirements in the Open Class Livestock Premium Book of the Iowa State Fair apply. In case general rules conflict with Dairy Cattle Department general or special rules, the latter shall govern.

2. Entries may be made online at www.iowastatefair. org/entry. Entries may also be made on forms available online at www.iowastatefair.org. Complete entry form and return it with full payment of all fees to: Iowa State Fair, Dairy Cattle Department, P.O. Box 57130, Des Moines, Iowa 50317-0003. No entries accepted without payment.

3. ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE OR POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE JULY 1. Entries submitted online or postmarked July 2 - July 8 will be charged a late fee of $10 per head in addition to regular entry fees. No entries will be accepted after July 8. Entries are accepted according to earliest postmark.

4. Each exhibitor, as a requirement for entry, will pay an entry fee of $25 per animal. Entry Fee must accompany entry or it will be returned.

5. 4-H and FFA Animals: Exhibitors entering in 4-H or FFA Classes may also enter their dairy animals in corresponding Open Classes by paying the additional $10 4-H/FFA fee and making entry on the Open Class entry form on or before July 1. Please note that this $10 fee is in addition to fees you must also pay through 4-H and/or FFA.

6. The Iowa Holstein Show will be held at the Iowa State Fair in Des, Moines.

7. Please give all information requested on the entry form. All animals must be registered with registration papers available when entries are checked. Identity enrollment cattle, VIP or grade cattle are not eligible. Animal registration information must be listed on entry form. No registration transfers will be accepted at the Iowa State Fair.

8. Grand and Reserve Grand Champions of each

breed will be escorted to the milking parlor for a complete milk out inspection following the show.

9. Ultrasounding will be required on all Grand and Reserve Grand Champion cows along with First and Second Place cows.

10. Verification of production for Class 20 is necessary. Cow page must be provided with entry and day of show. Must have official DHI testing sheets for entry.

11. An animal cannot be exhibited in any other State Show prior to the Iowa State Show.

12. All rules, regulations and health requirements of the Iowa State Fair Dairy Show will apply to animals in the Iowa Holstein Show. Please visit www.iowastatefair.org/competition for complete information.

D. Special Rules Applying to the Iowa Junior Holstein Show:

1. Each exhibitor must be a junior member of the Iowa Holstein Association and be 9 years of age as of January 1 of the current year and under the age of 21 years as of January 1 of the current year.

2. All animals exhibited must be registered by the Holstein Association in the name of the junior member or parents’ name or farm prefix or be certified as a bona fide 4-H project by the County Extension Director or as an FFA project by the FFA Advisor. Certification must be brought to the Iowa Junior Holstein Show. The animal must be in the junior’s name to be eligible for Junior All-American.

3. a. If junior members are in FFA or 4-H, entries must be entered through FFA or 4-H by July 1. Please refer to the information available online at www.iowastatefair.org for entry deadlines, fees, rules, etc.

b.However, if you are in 4-H or FFA and are exhibiting an animal which is not a 4-H or FFA project, be sure to enter those animals in the Iowa State Fair Open Class Show by July 1.

c.For junior members not in 4-H or FFA or junior members who do not meet the state fair age requirements for 4-H or FFA, enter your animals in the Iowa State Fair Open Class Show by July 1.

4. The Iowa Junior Holstein Show will be held at the Iowa State Fair on Sat., August 13 at 8:30 am.

5. Ribbons at the State Junior Holstein Show will be awarded in ribbon groups. Animals that place first and second in their class shall be named Junior All-Iowa and Reserve Junior All-Iowa.

6. Juniors must show their own animals. Excusing a member from personally exhibiting his or her animal(s) defeats one of the most important objectives of Holstein work. Hence, the Junior Advisory Committee does not approve the use of substitute showmen except in extreme cases. If a youth is injured or seriously ill at the time of the show or is involved in another activity with a non-flexible schedule at which their presence is mandatory, the youth may submit an application for a substitute showman. The substitute showman must be a Holstein junior member and approved in advance of the show by the advisory committee.

7. Production award - There will be one for top milk based on 305 day or less actual records. The award will be based on records sent in with the initial entry. If an animal is substituted or does not qualify for the 4-H or FFA show, production information must be submitted to Jeff Hammerand and will be accepted until the start

of the show.

8. For the Best Udder of Show, the judge will select one cow in each class, then the winner will be selected from that group.

9. Showmanship Age Divisions will be the same on Aug 1 with Jr. Show. The junior division is for those who have completed 5th or 6th grades. The intermediate division are juniors who have completed 7th and 8th grades. The senior division is for juniors who have completed 9th grade and older. Please note that the usual age divisions for showmanship will be used at the district shows. Showmanship will be held Tuesday Aug. 1 with Jr. Show.

10. The Novice Show is open to anyone ages 5-11. Entry must be made by 7:00 a.m. on the day of the show.. The Novice Show will be held on Tuesday, August 1.. The calf must be born after November 30, 2022. The class will be judged 25% on the calf and 75% on the showmanship of the individual exhibitor. All breeds will show together. The show will be divided into a junior and senior division. The age break will be determined at the show. Previous winners are not eligible to compete.

11. The State Holstein Junior Advisory Committee reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules of the Iowa Junior Holstein Show and will arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions or differences in regard thereto arising out of or in connection with the junior show. All possible rule infractions should be brought to the attention of the Junior Advisory Committee at least one hour before the show. Once the class is placed, all placings will stand.

12. Rules, regulations and health requirements of the Iowa State Fair 4-H and/or FFA Dairy Shows will apply to animals in the Iowa Junior Holstein Show. Please visit www. iowastatefair.org/competition for complete information.

E. Special Rules Applying to District Junior Holstein Shows:

1. Showmanship classes will be held at the completion of the show with the following order: seniors, intermediates, then juniors. The Showmanship classes will be divided into three classes. The junior division will be for exhibitors 9-12 years of age as of January 1 of the current year. Intermediate exhibitors will be 13-16 years of age as of January 1 of the current year. Senior exhibitors will be 17-21 years of age as of January 1 of the current year. The award can be won by an exhibitor only once in each division. They must have shown this animal in a previous class.

2. A Novice Class will be held for junior members younger than the age of 9 years as of January 1 of the current year. The animal can be another junior member’s project. The class will be judged 100% on the showmanship of the individual exhibitor.

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Class # Class

Classes for the 2023 District & State Holstein Shows

1 Spring Heifer Calf

2 Winter Heifer Calf

3 Fall Heifer Calf

4 Summer Yearling Heifer

5 Spring Yearling Heifer

6 Winter Yearling Heifer

7 Fall Yearling Heifer

Birth Dates

March 1 - May 31, 2023

December 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023

September 1 - November 30, 2022

June 1 - August 31, 2022

March 1 - May 31, 2022

December 1, 2021 - February 29, 2022

September 1 - November 30, 2021

8 Champion and Reserve Champion Junior Female

9 * Junior Best Three Females - 100% bred by exhibitor (all must carry the exhibitor’s prefix, regardless of percentage owned)

10 Milking Yearling

11 Summer Junior Two-Year-Old Cow

12 Junior Two-Year-Old Cow

13 Senior Two-Year-Old Cow

Born after August 31, 2021

June 1 - August 31, 2021

March 1 - August 31, 2021

September 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021

14 * Iowa Holstein Futurity (For prior entries, subject to special Futurity Rules held at the State Show.)

15 Junior Three-Year-Old Cow

March 1 - August 31, 2020

16 Senior Three-Year-Old Cow September 1, 2019 - February 28, 2020

Champion and Reserve Champion Intermediate Female

17 Four-Year-Old Cow

18 Five-Year-Old Cow

September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019

September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018

19 Six-Years-Old & Older Cow Born before September 1, 2017

20

Refer to Rule D. 12

29 § Novice (7 & 8 Years Old as of January 1) Refer to Rule D. 12

30 § Dairy Herd

* These classes will not be included in the Junior Show.

§ These are classes for the Junior Show only.

3 females shown in any of the individual classes by one exhibitor

2023 District Shows

The District 1 show will be held in conjunction with the Winneshiek Co. Dairy Show. Entries are $10/head and are due by July 1st to Blake Courtney at blake4courtney@hotmail.com. Please include a copy of he registration form of every animal entered in the shows. Entry fees should be made payable to Winneshiek County Holstein Association and mailed to Blake Courtney, 2564 Pole Line Road, Ridgeway, IA 52165. Exhibitors please be in by noon Wednesday, July12th.

For entry information, please contact Charlotte Rollefson, 5815 200th St, Sibley, IA 51249; 712-461-1558 or richrollefson@yahoo.com Entry deadline: June 13.

The District 8 Shows will be held in conjunction with State Show. Entries must be made through the Delaware County Fair www.delawarecofair.com Show Chair: Jeff Hammerand 563-580-3908 or 24heavenlee@gmail.com

2023 Iowa Holstein Shows

This years State Holstein show will be held in conjuction to the District 8 Holstein show. We will kick off the show starting with the Junior show on the 1st and the open show on the 2nd. Cattle may start coming in on 8 a.m. Sunday. Watch for more details to come in the future for times. Entries will be due July 14th with entries at $20 per head and $25 after deadline.

Iowa Holstein Association Show Ring Policy

The Iowa Holstein Association endorses the National Show Ring Policy and is the basis on which the Iowa Holstein Association Show Ring Policy and its rules and regulations are formed. from the Holstein Association USA, Inc. Show Ring Policy

The showing of Registered Holstein cattle is an important part of the promotion, merchandising and breeding program of many breeders. Additionally, it is an important part of Holstein Association USA to stimulate and sustain interest in breeding Registered Holstein cattle. This relates to both spectators and exhibitors. In this connection, the board of directors of Holstein Association USA believes it is in the best interest of the breeders of Registered Holstein cattle to maintain a reputation of integrity and to present a wholesome and progressive image of their cattle in the show ring.

The Show Ring Policy provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in violation of this Show Ring Policy. Dairy cattle exhibitors shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship.

It is recognized that there are certain practices in the proper care and management of dairy cattle which are necessary in the course of moving dairy cattle to and between shows that are advisable to keep them in a sound, healthy condition so they might be presented in the show ring in a natural, normal appearance and condition.

At all times, Registered Holsteins shall be treated in a humane manner and in accordance with dairy quality assurance practices so as to protect the health, safety and welfare of the livestock and the consuming public. No person shall present for exhibition or exhibit an animal which he or she knows, or has reason to suspect, is affected with or has been exposed to a dangerously contagious or infectious disease, illness, or illegal or non-approved use of drugs, medication and/or prohibited substance, or residue.

The position of Holstein Association USA, Inc. is that all animals presented for exhibition shall be in their natural conformation and structure, free of any alteration or modification by injection or internal or external administration of any substance or by involvement in unethical fitting.

It is recognized that certain practices in the cataloging, handling and presentation of cattle in the show ring are unacceptable.

THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES ARE A VIOLATION OF IOWA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION SHOW RING POLICY

1. Misrepresenting the age and/or milking status of the animal for the class in which it is shown.

2. Treating the animal, particularly the udder, internally or externally:

a. with and irritant or counter-irritant,

b. using a device to artificially create or enhance the udder crease, i.e. “roping”

c. using other substances that cause changes in the udder to artificially improve the conformation (allowable practices/substances include sealing and setting teats, icing of an udder will be allowed if ice is placed in a plastic bag)

3. Surgical or unethical insertion of any matter under the skin or into body cavities, performed to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal’s body, though not to preclude practices required or involved in normal management. Examples of violations are, but not limited to: a. administration of fluid via a stomach tube or other

similar apparatus to fill the rumen.

b. insertion of CIDRs or other devices or matter into a body cavity for the sole purpose of straightening an animal’s topline.

4. Balancing the udder by any means other than leaving naturally produced milk in any or all quarters

5. Administering epidural anesthesia (blocking tails)

6. Excessive manipulation of hair or use of false hair/ substitutes on an animal’s topline. Hair length is not to exceed 1.5 inches.

7. Animals should remain in public view while at a show. Animals taken off to a secluded area or to a cattle trailer will be deemed in violation of show ring ethics.

8. Physical or verbal abuse of show management or those assisting show management will be deemed a violation.

MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES FOR IOWA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION (IHA) SHOW RING POLICY

District Shows

1. For district shows, the Iowa Holstein Association encourages the adoption of the IHA Show Ring Policy by show management. The show management should monitor any violations. The district board will receive any reports of violations and recommendations from the show management and determine if any penalties are warranted.

State Shows held with the Iowa State Fair

1. The district that is to host the State Show should have the following responsibilities. When held at the Iowa State Fair, they should provide 5-6 people to work with the State Fair Superintendent to aid her/him in checking in cattle, working the show ring, clerking the show and enforcing the show ring code of ethics. The district is to provide the State Fair Superintendent with a list of names of the people aiding her/him.

2. When our State Show is held with the Iowa State Fair, any suspected violations should be reported in a timely matter to the State Fair Superintendent. The Iowa Holstein Association will follow the final decisions made by the Superintendent and follow the penalties laid out in the State Fairbook and by the State Fair Board. However the Iowa Holstein Association also reserves the right to impose any additional penalties on violators as they see necessary.

State Shows not held with the Iowa State Fair

1. When hosting the State Show not held with the Iowa State Fair, the district is responsible for all management of the show including working with the Ethics Committee to enforce the IHA Show Ring Policy.

2. An Ethics Committee will be formed for the State Show. It shall consist of three people. One person will be from the IHA Show Committee and the other two will be from the host district.

3. The Ethics Committee will observe activities prior to and during the show and along with show management, receive complaints of alleged violations.

4. Any complaints of suspected violations must be made before the conclusion of the show.

5. The Ethics Committee or it’s designates has the authority to perform and review results of the following:

a. An ultrasound examination of the udder prior to milk out

b. Milk out of any individual cow

c. Collection and testing of any of the animal’s body fluids

d. Use of any other non lethal technology that may be useful in determining violations

e. Delivery for the purpose of inspection or laboratory analysis, at any time, of any hypodermic needles, syringes, swabs, cloths, other devices, dispensers, samples of

medicines, or other preparations in any form, in possession or control of the exhibitor, fitter, agents or persons acting on behalf of the exhibitor.

f. Animals may be checked for false hair on toplines and for length over 1.5 inches.

6. If it is suspected that a violation will occur if an animal is shown, the exhibitor will be informed by the Show Chairman or Ethics Committee, that showing of that animal will result in violation of Iowa Holstein Association Show Ring Policy. If the exhibitor decides not to show that animal, no violation will have occurred.

7. The owner is responsible for the representation of his/ her animals, regardless of who is caring for or fitting his/ her animals.

8. Within seven days of the conclusion of the show, the Ethics Committee must report to the IHA Show Committee Chairman. If any violations or suspected violations have occurred, they must be reported in writing to the IHA Show Committee. All findings and determinations of the Ethics Committee will be turned over to the IHA Show Committee.

9. The IHA Show Committee will have 21 days to review the Ethics Committee’s report and make a decision on any violations with a recommendation for disciplinary action against the accused exhibitor/individual. The IHA Show Committee will then make their recommendation to the IHA Executive Committee for final determination.

10. Upon receiving the Show Committee report of violations, the State President will notify the alleged violator of said report and share all supporting evidence with them.

11. The IHA Executive Committee after receiving the report of violations will have 30 days to meet and issue any penalties. The accused violator will be able to be present and speak at this meeting, as long as they notify the IHA Executive Committee of this intention 3 days prior to the meeting.

12. If the alleged violator is found in violation of the IHA Show Ring Policy, the Iowa Holstein Association Board of Directors may pass along the costs associated with the violations, enforcement and review of these violations. These costs must be paid in full by the violator or they will be considered “not in good standing” with the IHA and therefore be denied membership privileges.

13. The Iowa Holstein Association may consider previous violations of an exhibitor when making their decision on penalties.

14. An animal found in violation of the IHA Show Ring Policy will receive no premium monies, awards or placing.

15. During the monitoring and enforcement of the IHA Show Ring Policy, the Ethics Committee, Show Committee, and the Iowa Holstein Association will make all reasonable effort to maintain confidentiality, but no obligation of confidentiality shall exist for directors, staff or committees of the IHA.

16. Under the Rules of the Show, the exhibitor agrees as final and to abide by any decisions of IHA in regards to violations of the IHA Show Ring Policy and resulting penalties.

Penalties for Violations of IHA Show Ring Policy

1. 1st Offense - minimum of receiving a letter of reprimand to a maximum of one year suspension for the animal(s), owner(s), fitter(s), and/or other representatives, either individually or combination thereof from all IHA state sponsored shows.

2. Subsequent offenses - minimum of one year suspension to maximum of barred for life for the animal(s), owner(s), fitter(s), and/or other representatives, either individually or combination thereof from all IHA state sponsored shows.

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X-Brenda Broghamer 2801 Nordic Hills Rd Decorah,IA 52101 563) 382-3877

X-Michelle Buddenberg 1380 State Hwy Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 419-2902

X- Julie Buddenberg 1340 State Hwy 9 Decorah,IA 52101 563) 382-4263

X- Andrea Carroll 3255 180th Ave Ryan,IA 52330

X- Pat Courtney 2615 Pole Line Rd Ridgeway,IA 52165 (563) 382-5594

X- Heidi DeGier PO Box 552 Strawberry Point,IA 52076 (563) 822-0247

X- Kathy Demmer 6222 Sundown Rd Peosta,IA 52068 (563) 876-3120 rkleola@yousq.net

X- Kolette Eggink 1856 Silver Ave Sibley,IA 51249 (712) 758-3643

X- Kelly Eick 1105 Ivory Ave Plainfield,IA 50666

X- Marie Fober 3158 132nd St. Sumner, IA 50674 (563) 578-8851

X- Marlys Foster 1494 Dakota Ave Waverly,IA 50677 (319)-276-3270

X- Carlena Gallagher 3718 258th Ave Decorah,IA (563) 419-3644

X- Jennifer Hamlett 4113 H Ave Aurora, IA 50607 (319)-634-3383

2023 Iowa Holstein Association Membership Directory

X- LisaHanson 1689 182nd St

Decorah,IA 52101

X- Amanda Hunt 2614 230th Ave Delhi,IA 52223 (563) 219-5247

X- Janet Joachim 1188 230th St Waverly,IA 50677 319-352-2844

X- Kristina Johnson 27534 Hwy 52 Guttenberg, IA 52052 (563) 252-1100

X- Staci Jones/Wessel 28547 400th St Greeley,IA 52050 (563) 856-5805

X- Emma Kruse 14214 Christoph Rd Dyersville,IA 52040

X- Sara Kruse 1507 300th Ave Dyersville,IA 52040 (563) 920-6084

X- Jenny Leerhoff 13492 Spring Ave Clarksville,IA 50619

X- Diane Lovstuen 2396 355th St Decorah,IA 52101 319-735-5763

X- Lynnette Lyons 131 Military Rd Castalia,IA 52133 (563) 419-1256

X- Megan Moellers 206 Louisiana Ave Sw Orange City,IA 51041 (563) 590-8774

X- Nancy Moon 19475 155th St Monona,IA 52159 (563) 539-4562

X- Bev Moon PO Box 0733 Monona,IA 52159 (563) 539-4566

X- Karina Opperman 22 10th Ave NW, Waukon,IA

X- Linda Pagel 21181 170th Street Sumner,IA 50674 (563) 920-0861

X- Janessa Pries 1665 Bishop Ave Plainfield,IA 50666

X- Molly Rauen 302 Okoboji Dr Farley,IA 52046 (563) 607-0694

X- Jessica Rediske 3171 Scenic River Road Decorah,IA 52101

X- Sheri Regan - Danhof 1225 Parsley Drive Waukon,IA 52172 (563) 380-5945

X- Elaine Reuter 19757 Pilot Grove Rd Peosta,IA 52068 (563) 599-9602

X- Shirley Simon 10644 Cenetery Rd Farley,IA 52046 (563) 744-3134

X- Jodi Simon 10476 Cemetery Rd Farley, IA 52046 (563) 744-3541

X- Lana Strein 30929 Eastern Rd Castalia,IA 52133 (563) 423-7362

X- Nicole Techen 2638 Kennedy Ave George,IA 51237

X- Shellie Volker 12686 U Ave Sumner,IA 50674 (319) 269-0318

X- Judy Wessel 28547 400th St Greeley,IA 52050 (563) 856-5805

X- Stephanie Wessel 28547 400th St Greeley,IA 52050 563) 856-5805

X- Linda Zuercher 12587 Apricot Rd Postville,IA 52162 (563) 864-7835

S- Carly Ann(Lyons)Steere 3035 Timber Ave Nashua,IA 50658 (563) 419-2808

S- Cindy Achen 19201 Iris Rd Little Falls,MN 56345 (320) 429-0359

S- Scott Adams 30457 Vine Rd, Waucoma,IA 52171 (563) 776-6371

S- Anderegg Farms LLC 38753 Nickel Road Guttenberg,IA 52052 (563) 853-4385

S- Bruce K Anderson 1579 Elon Dr, Waterville,IA 52170 (563) 535-7726

S- Curtis Anderson 614 West St SW, Waukon,IA 52172 (563) 568-9056

S- Alden Arthur 20373 130th St ,Sumner,IA 50674 (563) 578-5342

S-Brad Arthur 20316 140th St,Sumner, IA 50674 (563) 920-5666

S-Nathan Arthur 20373 130th St, Sumner,IA 50674 (563) 578-3340

S- David J. & Rhonda Bahr 1230 Teeple Creek Rd Waukon,IA 52172-9703 (563) 568-4304

S- Robin & Roger Baker N152 Ter Maat Rd Cedar Grove,WI 53013 (920) 946-5243

S- Cary Bierschenk 6845 25th Ave, Van Horne,IA 52346 (319) 310-6107

S- Roger Blake 12585 Liberty Rd Davenport,IA 52806-9381 (563) 468-1629

S- Daniel Bolin 31000 175th St Clarksville,IA 50619 (515) 460-3773

S- Pamela Bolin 30707 180th St Clarksville,IA 50619-9628 319-278-4288

S- Robert Breitsprecher 9296 D Ave, Arlington,IA, 50606 (563) 633-4955

S- Dave Broghamer 2801 Nordic Hills Rd Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 382-3877

S-Douglas Brown 39284 Skip Level Road Colesburg,IA 52035 (563) 880-6776

S- Mervin Brubaker 13482 240th St, Milton,IA 52570 (319) 397-2221

S- Bruce Buddenberg 1340 State Hwy 9 Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 382-4263

S-Chanse & Michelle Buddenberg 1380 State Hwy 9, Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 419-2902

S- Butler Holsteins LLC 4238 Nuthatch Ave, Kensett,IA 50448 (641) 324-2201

S- Matt & Michelle Byrnes 460 Orchid Drive Dorchester,IA 52140 (563) 568-3746

S- Lowell Cannell 216 Country Hts Dr, Sumner,IA 50674 (563) 578-8615

S- Scott Cannon 24482 J Ave, West Union,IA 52175 (563) 380-0921

S-Michael Carroll 3225 180th Ave, Ryan,IA 52330 (563) 608-3321

B- Central Vet Clinic 898 1st Ave NW Sioux Center,IA 51250-2035 712-722-1087

S- Dave & Lisa Chapman 3881 350th St, Ruthven, IA 51358 712-837-4410

S- Louis Christen 18292 D Ave, Elgin,IA 52141 (563) 426-5230

B- Citizens Savings Bank Box 7, Spillville,IA 52168 (563) 562-3674

S- Jeff Clawson 1553 Y Ave, Ames.IA 50014 (641) 847-2384

S- Coonridge Holstein 19054 Linn Jones Rd Monticello,IA 52310 (319) 721-1833

S- Tim & Sharon Corkery 1480 175th St, Independence,IA 50644 (319) 827-3140

S- Timothy Costello 708 73rd St NE Cedar Rapids,IA 52402 (319) 590-0084

B- Louis Courtney 2615 Pole Line Rd,Ridgeway,IA,52165 (563) 382-5594

S- Shane Courtney 2615 Pole Line Rd Ridgeway,IA, 52165 (563) 382-2708

S- Scott & Amy Courtney 2564 Pole Line Rd Ridgeway,IA 52165 (563) 387-0035

B- Blake Courtney 2564 Pole Line Road Ridgeway,IA 52165 (563) 387-0035

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S- Jason Danhof 1225 Parsley Dr, Waukon,IA 52172 (715) 305-0522

S- Jason Decker 7781 U Ave Oelwein,IA 50662 (563) 920-8402 jcdecker@netins.net

S- Delicious Futures, LLC 302 Okoboji Dr, Farley,IA 52046

S- Rick & Kathy Demmer 6222 Sundown Rd, Peosta,IA 52068 (563) 876-3120

S-Royce Demmer 6222 Sundown Rd,Peosta,IA 52068 (563) 876-3120

S- Regan Demmer 6222 Sundown Rd, Peosta,IA 52068 (563) 876-3120

S- DeNovo Genetics 1525 River Rd, DeForest, WI 53532 (608) 846-6235

S- Dennis Devore 648 Zika Ave NW Cedar Rapids,IA 52405 (319) 270-5038

S- Cassidy Dietz 1112 300th St, Nashua,IA 50658 (641) 435-4681

S- Ted Domeer 26862 Thunder Road Holy Cross,IA 52053 (563) 543-8191

S- Bradd Dreessen 110 5th St W, Sibley,IA 51249-1014 712-754-3803

S- Austin Dreessen 110 W 5th St, Sibley,IA 51249 (712) 461-1017

S- Boeck Farms/Dwight Boeck 2269 K Ave, Denison,IA 51442 (712) 269-4441

S- Alan Dykshorn PO Box 111, Sioux Center,IA 51250 (712) 441-0686

S- Dykshorn Holsteins, Inc. 4149 Elmwood Ave, Ireton,IA 51027 (712)-722-0884

S- Larry Dykstra 3372 450th St, Orange City,IA 51041 (712) 737-8232

S- Darin Dykstra 34450 C 12, Maurice,IA 51036 (712) 305-0075

S-Jeremy & Sara Ebaugh 2391 Killdeer Ave, Waverly,IA 50677 (319) 230-2387

S- Leroy Eggink 1856 Silver Ave, Sibley,IA 51249 (712)-758-3643

S- Allen Ehrman 2193 75th St, Blairstown,IA 52209 (319) 454-6578

S- Terry Eick 1105 Ivory Ave, Plainfield,IA 50666 (319)-275-4719

S- Elsbernd Dairy Farms, LLC 2383 175th St Calmar,IA 52132 (563) 380-6692

S- Nicole Engelken 2085 260th Ave, Earlville,IA 52041 (563) 923-5375

S- Amanda Engelken 2085 260th Ave, Earlville,IA 52041 (563) 923-5375

S- Tom & Cherrie Engelken 2085 260th Ave Earlville,IA52041

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S-Douglas & Jody Fairbanks 20755 90th St , Anamosa,IA 52205 (319) 480-2484

S-Joshua & Samantha Fairbanks 8954 Forest Chapel Rd

Anamosa,IA 52205 (319) 480-3692

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S- Mary Fliehler 8482 T Ave, Maynard,IA, 50655 (563) 920-2586

S- Luke & Kristen Fober 2473 500th St, Ireton,IA 51027

S- Bradley Fober 3158 132nd St, Sumner,IA 50674-0314 (319) 240-4929

S-Arlyn Fossum 1528 Elon Drive, Waterville,IA 52170 (319)-535-7522

S- Kevin Fossum 1267 Jeglum Rd, Waterville, IA 52170 (563) 535-7783

S- Brad Fossum 126 Grand Ave, Lodi, WI 53555-1412 (608)-592-7040

S- Jeff Fossum 1262 Maud Road, Waukon,IA 52172

S- Wesley & Marlys Foster 1494 Dakota Ave, Waverly,IA 50677 (319)-276-3270

S- Kaylee Fritz 1436 Antler Dr. Monona,IA 52159 (563) 605-0002

S- Grayson Gahring 2141 Y Ave, Homestead,IA 52236 (319) 631-3299

S- Patrick & Carlena Gallagher 3718 258th Ave, Decorah,IA 52101

S-Christopher Garris 3421 Jay Ave, Boyden,IA 51234 (712) 441-1793

S-Amanda Gaul 26946 Dyersville East Road Farley,IA 52046 (563) 599-1403

S- Pat, Mike and Tom Gavin 2448 Sunnyview Dr, Lansing,IA 52151 (563) 586-2526

S- Geise Dairy 3253 235th St, DeWitt,IA 52742 (563) 659-3906

S- GenoSource LLC 2188 78th Street, Blairstown,IA 52209

S- Mike Gerdts 1215 440th St, St Ansgar,IA 50472 (641) 736-4668

S- Joe Gibbs 9482 Bierman Rd, Epworth,IA 52045 (563) 543-0113

S- Allison Gibbs 1191 Iron Mine Dr NE Waukon,IA 52172 (319) 239-7675

S-Chris Gibbs 1790 Gronna Drive Waterville, IA 52170 (563) 535-3085

S- Duane Gibbs 302 Lake St, Delhi,IA 52223 (563) 590-4012

S-Calvin Gibbs Gibbs Hooftrimming 201 WildonSt, Delhi,IA 52223 (563) 920-8357

S-Allen Goeke 408 3rd Ave NW, Waukon,IA 52172 (563) 568-3554

S-John Hager 1212 Woodside Ln, Waukon,IA 52172 (563) 568-4765

S- Fred Hall 4924 Jackson, Alton, IA 51103 (641) 257-9508

S- Mark Hamlett 4113 H Ave, Aurora,IA 50607-9629 (319)-634-3383

S- Matthew Hamlett 3669 B Ave, Arlington,IA 50606 (563) 933-4323

S- Cynthia Hamlett 4113 H Ave, Aurora,IA 50607 (319) 634-3973

S- Albert Hanson 13946 Agate Rd, Elgin,IA 52141 (563) 426-5227

S- Randy & Lisa Hanson 1689 182nd St, Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-8571

S- Hanson Hilltop Farms LLC 1148 Round Prairie Dr Waukon, IA 52172 (563) 535-7741

S- Brian & Koral Harbaugh 16710 Gunder Rd, Postville,IA 52162 (563) 423-7160

S- Kevin Harbaugh 30390 290th St,Guttenberg,IA 52052 (563) 329-0352

S- Ray Haupt 22478 D Ave,Eldora,IA 50627 515-869-3602

S- Hazelbrush Farms 3080 270th St Marshalltown,IA 50158 (319) 551-6572

S- Mark & Rhonda Hefel 8065 Dutch Lane Rd Epworth,IA 52045-9793 (563) 876-3310

S- Rachel Hefel 8065 Dutch Lane Road Epworth,IA 52045 (563) 543-4760

S-Justin Helgerson 6828 Great River Rd Clermont,IA 52135 (563) 380-0912

S-Rick Henderson 420 2nd St S, Coggon,IA 52218 (319) 435-2062

S- Steve Henderson 19558 144th Ave, Monticello,IA 52310 (319) 480-0147

S- Glenda Henkes PO Box 932, Monona,IA 52159 (563) 539-4301

S- Leslie & Trent Henkes 18467 165th St, Luana,IA 52156 (563) 783-2479

S-Matthew Henkes 17061 165th St Luana,IA 52156 (563) 880-8614 henkesen91@gmail.com

B- Matt Hensley 30228 Unicorn Rd Waucoma,IA 52171 (563) 920-4571

S- Katie Hensley 30228 Unicorn Rd,Waucoma,IA 52171 (563) 920-4571

S- Leslie High 14179 300th St,Cantril,IA 52542 (319) 288-0711

S- Scott Hilgerson 22484 Hwy 128, Elkader,IA 52043 (563) 245-2781

S- Bruce Hoeft N6827 34th Ave, Fremont,WI 54940 (715) 851-3105

S- Molly Holthaus 101 Lincoln Ct West Union,IA 52175 (563) 422-7913 ryanmolly.holthaus5@gmail.com

S- Blaine Holub 4638 Linn-Jones Rd Monticello,IA 52310 (319) 480-7481

S-Thomas Holub 4638 Linn-Jones Rd Monticello,IA 52310 (319) 213-4256

S- Daniel Hotvedt 3813 US Hwy 52 Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 735-5535

S- Daniel Hovden 1504 Laurel Drive Decorah,IA 52101-9671 563) 379-1090

S- Brent Hulstein 3868 Indian Ave,Orange City, IA 51041 (712) 722-4614

S- Chad & Erin Hunt 23863 Cannon Rd,Elkader,IA 52043 (563) 245-2340

S- Jordan & Amanda Hunt 2614 230th Ave Delhi,IA 52223 (563) 219-5247

S- Blake Hansen/J & J Dairy, Inc 8617 Lincoln RdHudson,IA 50643 (319) 610-1530

S-Carl Jardon 1170 360th Ave,Randolph,IA 51649 (712) 370-6015

S-Riverdivide-Jeremy&Melanie Junk 15832 Holy Cross Rd Epworth,IA 52045 (563) 599-8823

S- Olan Jessee 18635 580th St, Fonda.IA 50540-8634 (712) 358-2917

S- David & Janet Joachim 1188 230th St, Waverly,IA 50677 (319)-352-2844

S- Gerald Johnson 1898 185th Ave, Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 382-3206

S- Todd Johnson 27534 Hwy 52, Guttenberg,IA 52052 (563) 252-1100

S- Stefanie Kappes 14392 Hwy 18, Luana,IA 52156 (563) 203-0869

S-Kyle Kass 13229 Holy Cross Rd, Farley,IA 52046 (563) 552-6005

S- Jake & Kaitlin Kempel 1684 182nd St,Decorah,IA 52101

S- Bradley Kerndt 1224 Hwy 9, Lansing,IA 52151 (563) 568-2830

S-Mark Kerndt 1318 W Main St, Waukon,IA 52172 (563) 568-1727

S- Haden Kleiss 2619 Pembroke Ave Fredericksburg,IA 50630 (319) 240-6198

B- Tim Klinkner 813 West Salem Ave Indianola, IA 50125 (507) 458-6504

S- Kevin Knapp 2227 120th St, Larchwood, IA 51241 (507) 227-1507

S- Mark Knudtson 313 Hwy 9, Waukon,IA 52172 (563) 568-3790

S- Philip Knuth 18751 Hwy 64, Anamosa,IA 52205 (319) 480-3933

S-Gary & Angie Koppes 15066 19th Ave, Monmouth,IA 52309 (563) 652-6476

S- Bradley Korver 4245 Kiwi Ave,Alton,IA 51003 (712) 253-2239

S- Donley Korver 508 E Heritage Ct SE Orange City,IA 51041 (712) 737-9006

S- Dr.Edwin Kreykes 609 Sunrise Ave, Sanborn,IA 51248 (712-729-3315)

S-Dieter Krieg Box 219 Brownstown, PA 17508

S-Kris-Del Farms Corp 12987 New Liberty Rd Davenport,IA 52804 (563) 468-1629

S- Nick Krogman 5262 240th St, Ashton,IA 51232 (712) 330-4030

S-Ryan Krull 1949 Jay Ave,George,IA 51237 (712) 348-1802

S- Tom Kruse 1507 300th Ave,Dyersville,IA 52040 (563) 920-6084

S- Kaleb Kruse 1507 300th Ave, Dyersville,IA 52040 563) 920-6084

S- Cole Kruse 1507 300th Ave, Dyersville,IA, 52040 (563) 920-6084

S- Alan Kruse 14214 Christoph Rd Dyersville,IA 52040 (563) 451-9952

S-Jim Kuennen 12201 P Ave, Maynard,IA 50655 (563) 920-8241

S- Monty Kuhn 8476 Echo Valley Rd West Union,IA 52175 (563) 422-5651

S- Larry Landsgard 17518 Gunder Rd, Postville,IA 52162 (563) 783-2489

S-Lang's Dairy Equipment, Inc PO Box 140, Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 382-8722

S- Leah Ann Lange 18657 King Road, Garnavillo,IA 52049 (563) 880-8114

S- Daniel Langreck 28195 Oak Rd, West Union,IA 52175 (563) 419-6296

S-Mary Langreck 28195 Oak Rd, West Union,IA 52175 (563) 380-2145

S- William Langreck 28195 Oak Rd, West Union,IA 52175 (563) 419-1305

S- Kurt Leerhoff 13492 Spring Ave, Clarksville,IA 50619 (641) 330-3573

S- Ron Lenth 822 8th Ave NE, Oelwein,IA 50662 (319)-283-1301

S- Gary Lien 2148 187th St Calmar,IA 52132 (563) 419-4616

S- Dennis & Eileen Linderbaum 1303 185th Ave, Ossian,IA 52161 (563) 532-9847

S Norbert L Lovstuen 2394 355th St, Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 735-5763

S-Mark Ludwig 11397 Ivy Ave, Breda,IA 51436 (712) 210-0177

S-David Lyons 31005 Jelly Rd, West Union,IA 52175 (563) 380-5956

S Douglas Lyons 131 Military Road, Castalia,IA52133 (563) 419-0275

S- Michael Lyons 131 Military Road, Castalia,IA 52133 (563) 419-5482

S- Scott Lyons PO Box 458, Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 382-4271

S-Stanley Lyons PO Box 177, Ossian,IA 52161 (563) 532-9637

S- Kent Madison 3209 50th Ave, Lone Rock,IA 50559 (515) 925-3526

S- Larry & Jane Madren 13589 255th Street, Redfield,IA 50233 (641) 744-2409

S-Anthony Malven 22745 135th St, Cresco, IA 52136 (563) 547-5142

S-John Marshall 7287 SE 6th Ave Pleasant Hill,IA (515) 240-6264

S- Jason Menne 248 Sunrise Rd, Postville,IA 52162 (563) 380-6131

S-Carl & Lisa Mensen 21958 Ungs Rd Guttenberg,IA (563) 853-2402

S- Dean & Sue Meyer 1286 Oriole Dr, New Albin,IA 52160 (319)-544-4476

S- Donald Meyer 5579 R Ave Oelwein,IA 50662 563) 380-2556

S- Darin Meyer 1286 Oriole Drive, New Albin,IA 52160 (563) 544-4476

S- Nathan Meyer 26009 Lincoln Rd, West Union,IA (563) 380-8698

S- Meyer Dairy Farms Inc 3207 220th St. Sumner,IA 50674 (319) 269-3056

S- Dean Miller 2717 520th St SW, Kalona,IA 52247 (319) 683-2566

B- Warren Dene Miller 5708 Sharon Center Rd SW Kalona,IA 52247-9340

S- Jay Mills 15476 330th St Strawberry Point,IA 52076 (563) 933-4966

B- Jake & Rachel Mills 17195 45th St, Oelwein,IA 50662 (563) 920-7636

S- Megan & Tony Moellers 206 Louisiana Ave SW Orange City,IA 51041 (563) 590-8774 mmrauen95@gmail.com

S- Dale Monroe 10396 Great River Rd West Union,IA 52175 (563) 379-8224

B-Ryan Moon 19475 155th St, Monona,IA 52159-

S-Dan Moon 19475 155th St, Monona,IA 52159 (563) 539-4562

S- Vernice Moon PO Box 0733, Monona,IA 52159 (563) 539-4566

S-Heather Moore 22654 92nd St, Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563) 357-1611

S- Trever Mortenson 2625 Starling Ave,Melvin,IA 51350 (712) 260-6105

S- James Musser 13259 230th St, Milton,IA 52570 (641) 208-5667

S- Reuben Nolt 1632 200th St ,Alta Vista,IA 50603 (641) 393-2337

S- Kati Nolting 1288 Old Stage Rd,Waukon IA (563) 568-7365

S -Caleb Norton 1614 290th St Tipton,IA 52772 (563) 260-0638

S-William Norton 1614 290th St Tipton,IA 52772 (563) 260-0631

S- Nathan & Jody Nus 9345 Dogwood Road Arlington,IA (563) 633-5097

S- Tyler O'Neill 15 4th Ave SE, Waukon,IA 52172 (563) 419-1564

S-Glen Ohloff 1210 Moneek Rd, Castalia,IA (563) 419-8859

S- Caleb Opperman 22 10th Ave NW,Waukon,IA 52172 (563) 568-7018

S- Chance Opperman 2451 Winnamakee Road Waukon,IA 52172

S-James Ostwinkle 8451 Rte 136 North Worthington,IA 52078 (563) 855-3255

S-John & Meghan Palmer 835 McCabe Dr, Waukon,52172 (563) 568-7992

S- Keith Pedley 6520 130th St, Ocheyedan,IA 51354 (712)-758-3203

S- David Petersen 1410 Yancy Ave Blue Grass,IA 52726 (563) 381-1030

S-Jay Phillips 22571 493rd St, Centerville,IA 52544 (641) 436-7544

S- Greg Piggott 529 North Line Dr, Waukon,IA 52172 (563) 568-2093

S- Christopher Pries 1665 Bishop Ave Plainfield,IA 50666 (319) 352-4188

S- Quass Farms LLC 1111 180th Ave Ossian,IA 52161 (563) 532-9633

S- Marcia Rahe 4326Linn Jones RdAnamosa,IA 52205 (563) 880-5001

S- Robert Rahe 15378 Rt 52 Dyersville,IA 52040 (563) 921-3745

S-Dave Rapson 15197 230th St Hawkeye,IA 52147 (563) 422-5659

S-Bill Rauen

302 Okoboji Dr, Farley,IA 52046 (563) 607-0694

S-Eric & Jessica Rediske

3171 Scenic River Road Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 380-5772

S- Myron & Joyce Rediske 3735 258th Ave, Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 419-5162

S- Brian Regan 1095 Hwy 9, Waukon,IA 52172 (563) 568-2055

S-Frank Regan 1095 Hwy 9, Waukon,IA 52172 (563) 380-6047

S-Sean Regan 1095 Hwy 9, Waukon,IA52172 (563) 380-1382

S- William Regan 1121 Hwy 9 Lansing,IA 52151 (563) 380-1079

S- Regancrest Holsteins LLC 1095 Hwy 9, Waukon,IA 52172 (563) 568-2055

S-Rick & Elaine Reuter 19757 Pilot Grove Rd,Peosta,IA 52068 (563) 599-9602

S- Reuter Dairy Inc 9434 Dutch Lane Rd,Peosta,IA 52068 (563) 876-3034

S- Mikel & Cassandra Richards 2368 Yukon Ave, Fairbank,IA 50629 (319) 638-4771

S-Megan Rochleau 238 Pleasant Ridge Rd McGregor, IA 52157 (563) 880-6853

S- Charlotte Rollefson 5815 200th St, Sibley,IA 51249-7070 (712) 461-1558

S-Bruce Sacquitne 1948 Highland Dr, Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 379-5684

S- Gary & Nancy Sacquitne 2710 College Dr Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 382-8550

S Amanda Sadler 5501 E Donald St, Waterloo,IA 50703 (319) 939-6276

S-Karen Schantz 17226 318th St Strawberry Point,IA 52076 (563) 933-2232

S-Steve & Connie Schmitt 16906 242nd St, Hawkeye,IA 52147 (563) 427-3448

S-Evan Schnadt W10790 County Road J Lodi, WI 53555 (563) 578-8834

S- Joe Schott 416 16th St, Sheldon,IA 51201 (712) 720-7404

S-David Schwinefus 805 2nd Ave SW, Waukon ,IA 52172 (563) 880-8727

S- Select Sires Mid America 41 W 394 US Hwy 20 Hampshire,IL 60140 847-464-5281

S- Kenneth Shatek 20298 Saint Ave, Cresco.IA 52136 (641) 330-0749

S- Steven Shonka 2458 Brandon Diag Blvd SW Independence,IA 50644 (319) 327-4010

S- Sibley Vet Clinic 1654 Northwest Blvd, Sibley, IA 51249

S- Tom Sickles PO Box 176, Readlyn,IA 50668 (319) 239-7081

S- Leon Sigwarth 23311 James Road Holy Cross,IA 52053 (563) 552-2843

B- Mark Simon 10644 Cemetery Rd, Farley,IA 52046 (563) 542-1297

S- Matt Simon 30640 Nuthatch Ct Dyersville, IA 52040 (563) 599-9137

S- Rick Simon 10476 Cemetery Rd, Farley,IA 52046 (563) 744-3541

S-Tom & Shirley Simon 10644 Cemetery Rd. Farley,IA 52046 563) 599-9183

S- Adam Simon 10476 Cemetery Rd. Farley, IA 52046 (563) 744-3541

S-Charles Sloniger Box 273 Cambridge,IA 50046 (515)-383-2261

S-Mark Sollien 3771 Locust Road, Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 735-5970

S- John & Peggy Sparrgrove 29832 Granite Rd, Castalia,IA 52133 (563) 567-8233

S- Joshua Sparrgrove 37800 150th Ave Forest City, IA 50436

S- Ryan & Brianne Sparrgrove 437 Great River Rd, West Union,IA (563) 562-9033

S- Amanda Sparrgrove 318 Pine St, Washburn, IA 50702 (563) 567-8233

S- Stardell Farms, Inc 2644 260th St, Fredericksburg,IA (563) 237-5989

S-Mark Steffens 1410 185th St Decorah,IA 52101 (563) 382-5648

S- Scott Stempfle 16707 100th St, Maynard,IA (563) 637-2471

S- William & Lana Strein 30929 Eastern Rd, Castalia,IA 52133 (563) 423-7362

S- Larry Svendsen 29475 Iris Rd, Ossian,IA 52161 (563) 532-9665

S-Travis Techen 2638 Kennedy Ave, George,IA 51237 (712) 324-1118

S-Eldon Techen 4410 260th St,Sheldon,IA 51201 (712-738-2411)

S- Larry & Liane Thompson 21562 145th St, Monona,IA 52159 (563) 539-2253

S-Dale Thoreson 821 Spruce St, Allison,IA 50602 (319-267-2472)

S- Robert Tigner PO Box 287, McCook, NE, 69001

S- TJR Genetics 9750 TJR LN, Epworth IA, 52045 (563) 451-5866

S- James Tompkins 1576 I Ave, Marengo,IA 52301 (319)-642-3507

S- Le & Jeanne Tonn 2079 Gentry Ave Independence,IA 50644

S- Tri-Vet Assoc Inc 902 1st St NW ,P.O.Box 147 Farley, IA 52046 (563) 744-3341

S-Chadd Tuecke 31949 Leaf Rd, Guttenberg,IA 52052 608) 412-3149

S-Mark Vagts 27304 L Ave, West Union,IA 52175 (563) 422-6160

S- Valley Ag Inc Box 6, New Albin,IA 52160 (563) 544-4242

S- Maurice Van Note 2119 72nd St, Van Horne, IA 52346 (319)-851-4040

S- James Vierhout Box 563, Hull, IA 51239 (712)-439-2932

S- Norman Voelker 2763 170th Ave, Ryan,IA 52330 (563) 932-2850

S-Nicholas Volker 21734 130th St, Sumner,IA 50674

S- Jason Volker 9161 M Ave, Maynard,IA 50655 (563) 920-8151

S- Bill & Shellie Volker 12686 U Ave,Sumner,IA 50674 (319) 269-4558

S- Codey Waller 21303 400th St, LaMotte, IA 52054 (563) 542-5227

S-Jeff & Melinda Walz 10870 King Road West Union, IA,52175 (563) 380-8589

S-Dan Weigel 11134 East CD Ave Richland MI, 49083 (269) 629-0212

S-Eric Wemark 3023 225th St,Ridgeway,IA 52165 (563) 737-2463

S-Eugene & Dixie Wenthold 1961 325th Ave, Dyersville,IA 52040 (563) 543-2253

S-Katie Wernimont 19988 215th St, Monticello, IA, 52310 (641) 858-6606

S-Brent Wessel 28547 400th St Greeley,IA 52050 (563) 856-5805

S- Jason Wessel 28547 400th St,Greeley,IA 52050 (563) 599-4325

S- Johnny Westra 5564 390th St, Primghar, IA 51245 (712) 363-3663

S- Justin Wiebe 26979 280th St, Bloomfield,IA 52537 (641) 675-3999

S- Mark Wilcox 5033 G Ave, Marcus,IA 51035 (712) 436-2221

S- Loren & Bruce Woelber 3636 250th St, George,IA 51237 (712) 348-2471

S- Allan Yearous 11557 Hilldale Rd Lancaster, WI 53813

S-Eagle-View Dairy LLC 1176 300th St,Nashua,IA 50658 (641) 435-4681

S- Chris Zuercher 14392 Hwy 18 Luana,IA 52156 (563) 920-8480

S- Joe & Linda Zuercher 12587 Apricot Rd,Postville,IA 52162 (563) 864-7835

S- Matt & Tara Zuercher 12587 Apricot Rd, Postville,IA 52162 (563) 380-0955

The Iowa Holstein Association is proud to support the candidacy of Trent Henkes for an at-large position on the Holstein Association USA Board of Directors. We know that Trent would be a well versed, honest representative for the entire membership.

Trent’s strong leadership skills are evidenced by the positions he has held in the Iowa Holstein Association, as well as other dairy related organizations. He served the Iowa Association as president, vice president, board member, committee chair and vice-chair of the National Holstein Convention held in Dubuque, Iowa in 2014. Trent has been elected numerous times as a delegate to the Holstein Association USA National Convention. Locally Trent has been very active within his county and district Holstein Associations and dairy promotion. He and his family are responsible for inspiring many youth to get involved in dairy activities in Clayton County and beyond through the county Share-aHeifer program. Trent has been a positive advocate for 4-Hers, serving as dairy judging coach for several years and has officiated many contests. His teams are always respected, not only for their winnings but also for their sportsmanship.

Trent and son, Matt, milk 65 registered Holsteins and 10 Registered Milking Shorthorns on their family farm in northeast Iowa. The all registered, 95% homebred herd currently boosts the highest BAA in Iowa in 2022 at 111.7% with 29 EX 25 VG 2 GP. Over the years, Trent has bred 177 Excellents, 23 DOM, 21 GMD and has been a PBR herd for 22 years and a PGA herd for 18 years.

Henkeseen Holsteins was a pilot herd for the Complete Program and feels that it has helped develop quality animals for the herd and for merchandising, resulting in being able to consign high quality animals for auctions, as well as doing very well in the local, district, state, and national shows. Trent has sold over 50 bulls into AI and has marketed embryos worldwide, along with selling females and bulls to other dairymen. He has taken advantage of Marketplace Sires and has had daughters calve from these bulls.

Trent is a very futuristic open-minded individual who will work diligently to ensure that Holstein USA continues to provide viable and innovative services and programs for all of its members whether it’s the 50 cow, 500 cow or 10,000 cow dairy. He will work to ensure all voices are heard and new ideas and concepts are pursued to benefit all members regardless of herd size. We are confident that if elected, Trent would serve with integrity, give the necessary time and be an asset to the Holstein Association USA Board of Directors.

The Iowa Holstein Association

NATIONAL HOLSTEIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT-LARGE CANDIDATE LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY