Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Hall of Fame Award

Hard-working, passionate for the dairy industry, mentors for the next generation, and lovers of the Holstein cow are just a few phrases that describe the recipients of this year’s Hall of Fame Award. Jeff grew up on a dairy farm and enjoyed showing cattle, dairy judging, and studying cow magazines on the way to and occasionally even during school. Tammy on the other hand was a city girl, but Jeff’s love and passion for the Holstein cow quickly rubbed off on her. It didn’t take them long to realize they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together and they married shortly after high school. Tammy served at the local hospital, Jeff traveled the county breeding dairy cattle, and together they managed a dairy herd. However, their dream to build a Holstein herd on a farm of their very own ran deep. Their dreams came true when they purchased their farm in 1995. Over the years, they have bred and developed a quality herd of Registered Holsteins. Jeff and Tammy spend countless hours each year giving back to the next generation of dairy

2021 Board of Directors

Front L to R: Jenna Chapman, Mark Knudston, Walt Wessel, Dan Moon, Shellie Volker Back row L to R: Dan Bolin, Kevin Fossum, Tom Simon, Paul Stempfle, Trent Henkes, Doug Lyons, Heather Moore, Shari Danhof, Jeff Hammerand. Not pictured: Doug Brown, Tom Holub, Jim Vierhout and Jason Volker. enthusiasts. Tammy is a past 4-H leader, and they are both members of the 4-H Dairy Committee. Jeff has been coaching the 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl and Judging teams for several years. Under his guidance, Dubuque County has had several victories at both the state and national level. However, his coaching doesn’t stop at that organization or even species for that matter. He has helped coach several FFA Dairy Judging and Horse Judging teams as well. Although Jeff may be the one traveling to these contests to coach the kids, Tammy is the one behind the scenes. Whether it be organizing lunch stands, collecting supplies for junior conventions, or holding down the fort at home running the farm, she helps make it all possible. The Hammerand’s are actively involved in Holstein at the district, state, and national level. Jeff has held various offices including President of District 8, Tammy is the secretary of the Iowa Holstein Auxiliary, and together they are co-chairs of the Junior Advisory Committee. As advisors, they assist juniors in planning their state sale lunch stands, running junior shows, organizing junior conventions, and much more. In addition to being advisors, he coaches the Iowa Holstein Jeopardy and Quiz Bowl teams. For them, it is not all about how many championships Iowa Juniors can bring home, even though they have brought home several under their direction, but instead it is about fostering skills such as leadership, knowledge, decision making, determination, and passion that will stick with these juniors for the rest of their lives. Their commitment to Holstein does not end there. In 2014, this year’s recipients ran the dairy bar when Iowa hosted the National Convention. Several attendees described it as one of the best National Convention dairy bars of all time and they still get compliments on it to this day. They have instilled their passion for the dairy industry and desire to give back into their daughter, Jessie. Jessie is a Research Scientist at ABS Global where she works on gene editing in bovine and porcine. She remains actively involved in dairy organizations and activities including helping Home of Terrick Holsteins her parents coach. Terry & Kelly Eick 1105 Ivory Ave. • Plainfield, IA 50666 It truly is a family Phone: 319-275-4719 affair. Fax: 319-275-4501 Email: terrick@butler-bremer.com