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April 2018 Volume 114 Issue 2
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36 | Calendar of Events
8 | It's a Story of Success
6 | Editorial
Multple Arenas of Sucess at Co-Vale Holsteins, LLC
37 | Index to Advertisers 29 | Holstein News Briefs 32 | Holstein Assoc. USA - National Conv.
10 | Driving Their Ambition The Next Generation at Campbell-Run Farms
31 | News Briefs - Sales 37 | Obituaries
On the Cover: Durham Meyer, 14 month old son of Tyler and Kelsay Meyer of Mt. Victory, Ohio, helps ensure Kit Kat gets fed. Kit Kat is a Jacoby out of Vale-O-Skene Lauthority Kitty, the Jr. All-American Sr. 2-Year-Old. Photo by Cheri Oechsle
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Going Forward... belief in the future Cheri Oechsle Managing Editor
Conversations lately have been a bit dismal with folks and so have lots of social media posts. But before you think I’m going all Negative Nellie on you, read on… It is a daily struggle as each of you face slim milk checks, low livestock prices and everincreasing bills. We understand and are right there with you as many of us at Purebred are also breeders. As you must determine where to cut, where to become more efficient, what to do without, we are doing the same. As folks cut back to bare necessities, advertising is not usually on the list of “keeps.” That affects us as we continue to bring quality family and dairy farm stories to you in these printed pages along with stories of great cows and events. And we want to continue to offer opportunities for folks who have genetics to sell and farm brands to promote. Sometimes it’s a
struggle trying to keep a positive spin on this whirlwind! I’m not complaining, just letting you know we get it. On the flip side, you do enjoy reading these stories and you look forward to the magazine. We know it because we are seeing the renewals come in, we see the lost subscribers coming back, we enjoy the notes, conversations and the comments you provide, and we greatly appreciate it! We aren’t going anywhere, we’ll adapt and change and continue to bring you a magazine you are proud to call "Your Holstein World.” So, keep us in mind as you plan your marketing strategies for this summer and fall – whether it’s on holsteinworld.com or in the print magazine. If you have something to sell, or a brand to develop, we can help you promote it! Despite what some say, print isn’t dead, it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. People still love to read print magazines, they love to savor and return to the printed piece. That’s not something to forget – the Holstein World is still read and enjoyed by thousands and the readership is growing daily. Regardless of the daily struggles we all
face, this month’s cover brings a smile to my face. Durham is already all boy and loves his cows. His laugh is contagious, and he is all business when it comes to helping carrying calf bottles. His friend, Kit Kat is the daughter of a Junior All-American. Getting to capture their antics on camera was a very enjoyable afternoon for me. I saw the future that afternoon. And it’s for these exact reasons that I, like many of you out there, continue to push through with confidence that we’ll get through these tough times. This little boy and heifer calf are proof positive that we must continue to have the faith that there will be a tomorrow for our industry, even as we will adapt and change as we maneuver through the future. As always – we continue the quest for excellence. - Cheri
Meet Our Staff Marjorie Rida - Advertising Sales I grew up on my family's 400-acre Ayrshire farm in Farmington, Maine, and was very involved in numerous 4-H programs. I gained experience over the years doing part-time work at shows, clipping for classifications and picturing cows with Brigeen Farm and Androscoggin Holsteins. I attended the University of Connecticut - Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture where I graduated with an Associate's degree in Animal Science, and was very active in the UCONN Dairy Club and Block and Bridle clubs, along with competing in Dairy Judging. Before joining Purebred Publishing in January of 2016 I was herd manager and social media director for Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company in South Woodstock, Vermont. Along with my full-time work in advertising, marketing and client relations, my husband Ryan and I own and operate Ridale Genetics; a small herd of elite Ayrshires and Milking Shorthorns on 130 acres in Cummington, Massachusetts. In 2017 alone we exhibited nine AllAmerican Nominations with four of those moving on to win titles in their respective contests. Holstein World | April 2018 | 6
Ashley Shaffer - Creative Director I grew up in southern Ohio, on the edge of the Hocking Hills region. My grandpa milked Holsteins on the family farm until the early 2000s when he retired. Now my uncles operate a crop farm and have some beef cows along with various chickens and hogs. I have always been interested in adventure and anything that got me outdoors. I grew up hunting and fishing, and enjoy hiking and camping. I also enjoy playing sports. In school I played soccer and softball. Recently I have been studying Bazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and self defense based martial arts. I was always very involved in art programs and especially excelled at photography. I was also placed in advanced English classes and have always loved reading. It's safe to say I use these skills in my daily work at Purebred Publishing! I attended the Ohio State University and graduated with a degree in Agricultural Communication with a minor in Natural Resources. I interned with Purebred Publishing my senior year, and ended up returning to work for them soon after graduation.
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DINA! Photo by Randy Blodgett, Blodgett Communications
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estled in a valley in central New York is a 600-cow registered Holstein herd that is topping the charts for elite and champion cows. Bradley and Sarah Cates and Brad’s mom Georgia are the owners of Co-Vale Holsteins, LLC. The fourthgeneration owned and operated dairy is located in Preble, New York. The Cates don’t just milk high producers they milk outstanding type cows as well. The rolling herd average is 32,007M 1,254F and 1,002P and the BAA is 108.1, making them the highest ranking large herd in the U.S. Their recent classification resulted in an 85-point average on 466 head. Co-Vale currently has three National Elite Performers on the Holstein Association USA list and most notably, bred the Grand Champion of the 2017 Royal Winter Fair and Reserve Grand Champion of the 2017 World Dairy Expo. Co-Vale Dempsy Dina 4270-ET is an EX-95 Dempsey daughter from a VG-87 Jasper owned and exhibited by Milk Source, LLC and Ransom Rail Farms, Inc. of Wisconsin. At 2-09 365 days on 3X milking she made over 28,950M 1,060F and 920P. She was the first-place Four-Year-Old Holstein World | April 2018 | 8
at both the World Dairy Expo and Royal this past year as well as the Unanimous All-American FourYear-Old Cow. “We are extremely proud of our Co-Vale show program,” Brad said, “which includes cattle that we have either bred or purchased, such as Dina, who was Grand Champion at the Royal Winter Fair and Reserve Grand Champion at the World Dairy Expo. We’ve also had Jr. Champion at the Royal Winter Fair, Reserve Jr. Champion at the World Dairy Expo, Grand Champion twice at the New York State Fair, Grand Champion at Eastern States and Jr. Champion at the Eastern National. We have owned or bred over 50 All-American nominations and well over 100 All-New York winners or nominations. We’ve also been named Premier Breeder at the New York State Fair and the New York Spring Show.” Co-Vale Fever Camila-ET, now EX-92, is owned by Hailee Liddle of New York. She was the Unanimous All-American and All-Canadian Summer Yearling in 2012. She is sired by Fever and out of a Very Good Carisma. Another cow that they have bred is Co-Vale Zenith Darla EX-95, owned by Andrew Reynolds of New York. She is also an Elite Performer for
Region 1 with a record of 6-05 365D 3X 45,570M 1,640F 1,288P. “It really makes us proud to have bred and to sell these cows and have them do even better for their new owners,” said Brad. Darla and Dina exemplify the goals that Brad breeds for. Sires he is currently using are Rager, Kian, Montrose, Delta-Lambda and Gold Chip. “Our concentration in the past has been on type and show cows. Our future goal is to learn more about the genomic opportunities and to breed cows that are more suitable for the future. We feel that we will see 50,000-pound herd averages in our lifetime,” he said. Along with the high type, though, is sound production. Co-Vale has three National Elite Performers. For a cow to qualify for the Elite Performer award, she must meet the criteria of completing at least three lactations in a herd participating in the Holstein Association USA’s TriStar program, be 87% RHA or higher and scored VG-85 or higher. All eligible cows are ranked across the country based on pounds of combined fat and protein per day in milk. The top one percent are named National Elite Performers, removed from the list and the remaining top one percent are named Regional Elite Performers.
Success in Multiple Arenas Ranking in that top one percent as a National Elite Performer is Co-Vale Avery Jacklyn 4053, an EX-90 Avery daughter with 37,030M 1,541F 1,203P with an 83-point Grafeeti daughter in the herd and a promising Numero Uno daughter in the yearling pen. Co-Vale Bolton Kaitlyn 3907 is a VG-85 Bolton backed by a Very Good Atlanta dam. She has a 4-02 305D 3X record of 36,870M 1,789F and 1,185P. She has an 87-point Shottle daughter with over 35,600M in the herd with Davinci and Gold Chip daughters. The third National Elite Performer is Co-Vale Dashawn Starr 4025. A VG-87 Dashawn out of an 83-point Planet, Starr made 5-01 305D 3X 32,530M 1,634F 1,079P. She has an 82-point Madron daughter in the herd. The Cates have 10 additional Region 1 Elite Performers in the herd as well. Brad attributes the success of their program to cow care. “Cow care, cow care, cow care! Cows like consistency,” he said. “We feed BMR corn silage (Brown midrib corn silage). We breed for strength and type, and feed for milk, so we are very particular on forage quality. We also feel feeder accuracy is extremely important and we measure that using
the Digi-Star program (moisture tracker and measuring tool for performance). We feel that the keys to high production start when the calf is first fed colostrum and then carried through the rest of her life.” The herd is housed in a six-row free stall barn with sand bedding and milked three-times a day. Brad attributes much of their success to “the best herdsman in the US” and long-time employee Brian Dunham. Brian has been with Co-Vale for 26 years and is in charge of cow care, mating and supervision of all people involved with the dairy. Another long-time employee of 21 years is Carl Darrow who Brad counts on to handle the feeding program and help with crops. Melvin Gilbert has headed up the crop crew for nine years. He oversees forage quality and equipment maintenance and care. The newest key member of the team is David Randall who has the role of bringing all the different departments together as a team and managing an additional six full-time employees. Brad relies heavily on his team at all times but especially during challenging times. “I feel it's very important that we pay great attention to detail. I think it is very important that all members of
the team pull together in these hard times, know the goals, and are given the right tools to achieve them. Above all, it is time to make sure that everything we are doing is profitable and eliminate the waste. I think it’s time that we all start doing a better job of promoting our product.” He also depends on his team to keep things going smoothly when he is on the road judging. “My number one passion with any breed is judging cows. It has always been a pleasure to work with the future of agriculture. I have been very fortunate to have judged in many states at all levels of competition. I have always felt that having our own dairy and having our own show herd has helped me understand what the industry needs.” The Cates legacy as fourth-generation dairy farmers, along with their employee team, will continue to impact the Holstein breed in the show and production arenas. “I believe that the future for registered Holsteins is to keep track of inbreeding and record keeping. I feel we need to change the show ring to meet the demands of the commercial industry,” said Brad.
Written by Cheri Oechsle
"Our concentration in the past has been on type and show cows. Our future goal is to learn more about the genomic opportunities and to breed cows that are more suitable for the future."
Brad Cates, owner of Co-Vale Holsteins LLC has a passion for judging and working with the youth at the shows. Holstein World | April 2018 | 9
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ocated in the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, Campbell-Run Farms is owned by Mark and Dave Campbell and their families. In 1967, their parents, Mark H. and Helen Campbell, began dairying with registered Holsteins in the Ford City, Pennsylvania, area on the farm Mark’s parents established. When Mark passed away in 1985, his two sons, Mark and Dave took over and carried on the tradition of registered cattle. Today the farm is operated by their families as the fourth generation returns to the farm. Mark and Dave’s mother Helen still lives on the farm, keeping an eye on all of it. The workforce consists of the two brothers and their families. Mark and his wife Donna have three children, Mark Steven, Rachel and Sarah, along with two grandchildren, Morgan and Brooke. Dave and his wife Audrey have two daughters, Alyssa and Jessica. Campbell-Run is home to 150 head of Holsteins with 62 milking females in a tie-stall and pack pen facility. The pack pen holds 15 cows on a sawdust pack which is scraped and bedded daily. The tie stalls hold 47 cows and they are bedded daily with sand. The herd is on a TMR ration along with being pastured in the evenings during the summer months. Weather permitting, they do get turned out during the winter twice a week to the exercise lot and run through a foot bath for hoof care. “Good feed is very important for our production we think,” Sarah said. “We know mother nature can be very difficult when it comes to your crops and feed quality. But you try and do the best you can with what you have. We focus on cow health and cow comfort as well, because we believe if you take care of those two things the production will take care of itself.” The herd has a rolling herd average of 23,502M 987F and 752P. The Campbells also farm 700 acres of corn, beans and hay as well as operate a profitable hay business.
The Hands that Make It Happen
Photo by Randy Blodgett, Blodgett Communications
Mark takes care of the nutrition part of the herd, mixing feed and feeding as well as assisting with breeding, herd health and keeping a watchful eye on the barn. Mark and Dave handle the crops and the hay business as well as being the mechanics and fabricators for the farm. Sarah and Alyssa work alongside their fathers every day. Together the girls handle the general
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barn chores and milkings. Sarah oversees herd health, breeding decisions, heifer and cow care and, with the help of her boyfriend Evan Creek, they manage the show animals. Alyssa is in charge of the baby calves and dry cows as well as the advertising and marketing for the farm. Her boyfriend Aaron Chromiak helps with milking, general maintenance and crop work. The other family members work off the farm but help as needed and all hands help when hay season rolls around. Sarah states that their biggest cost saver is not hiring outside help. Other than a neighbor boy, all work is managed by the family. They outsource very little as Mark and Dave are skilled mechanics and fabricators. “They can fix or build a lot of things we need, which saves money not having to buy those things. All the tractor and equipment rebuilds or repairs they are able to do and they can fabricate anything from gates to skid loader attachments,” she said. The other area that helps them survive the ups and downs of the industry is their hay business. “The hay business helps us survive in the dairy industry with the way the milk price is. That second income is a must for us. We offer high-quality hay for horses and cattle. We make 3x3x8 large rectangular square bales. We specialize in dry and wrapped hay. In 2017, we made roughly 4000 dry bales and 900 individually wrapped wet bales. We also offer custom delivery.”
Using the Past to Influence the Future Although Mark spent time on the road in the 80s and 90s fitting, in 2000, the brothers decided to concentrate more of their energy on the farming aspect of dairying and expand the crop side for extra income. At that time, they discontinued registering. The cattle remained on the farm and continued to produce, but when Sarah graduated from high school and decided to remain on the farm as part of the operation, her desire was to
return to showing and make the herd a registered one again. That’s when the family began buying into notable cow families such as Elegance, Ashlyn, Barbie, Durham Dawn, Treasure and Sanchez Kristina. “We have been trying to build the registered herd back up with those cow families ever since. Alyssa shared this same dream and returned home to the family farm when she graduated from college in 2015,” said Sarah. The girls weren’t strangers to good cows as the brothers had bred, owned, developed and housed many outstanding animals in previous years. Campbell-Run Valiant Joyce was an EX-92 Gold Medal Dam. She was an S-W-D Valiant daughter out of an Excellent Ultimate from an 88-point Senator. Lyn-Haven Leadman Lilly EX-94 GMD was also a leader at the farm. Sired by Rothrock Tradition Leadman, Lilly was out of a 91-point daughter of Campbell bred sire, Campbell-Run Tar Magdy. Wind-Drift A-J Natema EX-93 was a three-time Grand Champion at the Pennsylvania Fall Championship Show and sired by Astro Jet. Holsteins weren’t the only breed the brothers excelled with. CampSwiss Supreme Faith 4E-94 was the Grand Champion Brown Swiss of the 1998 World Dairy Expo and a multiple All-American. Today the herd has transitioned to 40% registered and includes representatives from those cow families. Several of the Campbells' favorites are Oakfield Gold Chip Dare-ET, Regancrest Jasper Clara and Gretz Sanchez Avatra-ET. Oakfield Gold Chip Dare-ET, EX-91, is a daughter of Markwell Durham Dawn-ET EX-94. Dare was nominated All-American Junior Two-Year-Old in 2016 along with Arb-Flo-Spr Reality Libby-Red who was the Reserve AllAmerican Red & White Spring Calf in 2016. Libby-Red was owned with Chris and Jennifer Hill of Maryland, and is now owned by Richard Sharer of Pennsylvania. She is a Reality-Red daughter of a Scientific SS Dusk-ET dam Continued to page 12
...you try and do the best you can with what you have. Pictured Front Row Left To Right: Carmen Anderson; holding Brooke Campbell, Sarah Campbell, Rachel Campbell, Morgan Campbell, Helen Campbell, Jessica Campbell, Alyssa Campbell Back Row Left To Right: Mark Steven Campbell, Evan Creek, Kenny Grafton, Dona Campbell, Mark Campbell, Dave Campbell, Audrey Campbell, Eric Householder, Aaron Chromiak And Charlie the dog Holstein World | April 2018 | 11
A thriving hay business is vital as a secondary revenue stream during low milk prices for the Campbells
Continued fr0m page 11 backed by a Very Good Fradon Redliner-Red-ET granddam. In 2015, Alta-View Sanchez Kat EX-92 was named the Intermediate Champion of the Pennsylvania Spring Show while Mases-Manor Ross Quincy EX-90 was Reserve Intermediate Champion at the Pennsylvania Fall Championship Show. Regancrest Jasper Clara EX-93 was the Reserve Grand Champion at the Western Pennsylvania Championship show in 2014. She is a Jasper out of an 88-point Stormatic out of the 92-point Regencrest Cinderella. This year, Campbell-Run GChip Amelia, a daughter of the 90-point Gretz Sanchez Avatra-ET bred by Sarah was named the All-American Spring Yearling. She was owned by the partnership of Blair Weeks, Matt Hawbacker, Frank and Diane Borba, Chris and Jennifer Hill and Parabel Genetics. She recently topped the March Madness Sale at $41,000 to West Coast Holsteins. This is just a small sampling of their show ring awards, but it helps solidify their current 110.6 BAA on 25 head placing them 87th on the BAA list and 11th in their region for BAA. This also exemplifies Sarah’s choices for sires, concentrating on type. They currently use Gold Chip, Solomon, Doorman, Crush, Sid, Seaver and Jacoby for high-type results. “When picking sires, I like to see calves that are already on the ground before purchasing a new bull; whether they are at a sale, a show, social media, or in someone's barn. I like to
analyze the calves and decide if that is a bull I think will work in our herd,” Sarah stated. Sarah, Evan, Alyssa and Aaron plan on continuing the legacy that Mark and Dave and their grandparents set for them. Sarah said, “They worked very hard over the years in good times, and in very hard times struggling to keep this place going, and they built it to what it is today. We want to continue to carry on that tradition. Farming and dairying is in our blood. It’s what our family has always known.” “We look forward to having a 100% registered herd again someday,” she continued. “It'll take time and hard work but that is something we are willing to keep doing to accomplish that goal. We are anxious to watch the Holstein breed, and the show cattle progress over the years ahead. The cattle are so extreme now we can’t wait to see what the future has in store. We will keep flushing some of our better cows to help increase the registered herd at a faster rate. And we will hope that every embryo that's put in, or every animal that's bred, will produce the next ‘great one!’”
Written by Cheri Oechsle
The pack pen where cow care and comfort is key for Campbell-Run cattle. Holstein World | April 2018 | 12
News Briefs
Pine-Tree Dairy of Ohio, and purchased by Sexing Technologies, Texas. This September heifer is one of the highest net merit females to sell at public auction with +1057NM. This consigment also set a new Futures Sale record for top-seller. Saturday morning included a panel discussion on robotic milking. Attendees heard from Randy Nigh, Viroqua and Larry Meyer, Chilton on their experiences as dairy farmers who are using robotic milking systems. The panel also included Kevin Coffeen, a banker and Wisconsin Holstein member who spoke about financing robotic milking facilities. The annual WHA business meeting was held and included committee reports from board members who head the various WHA committees and a report on the financial status of the Association. Two new board members were elected to serve a three-year term: Ryan Weigel, Platteville and Robert Cramer, Jr., Juda. Pam Selz-Pralle, Humbird, and Craig Carncross, Lodi, were re-elected to serve another three-year term. Retiring board members included Kevin Jorgensen, Waupun and Bill Calvert, Cuba City. Following the awards luncheon, the afternoon was highlighted by farm tours to So-Fine Bovines, LLC, Westfield, and Walk-Era Farms, Wisconsin Dells.
award winners. This year's Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder award recognized Joe & Sarah Sarbacker, Fischerdale Holsteins, Belleville. This year’s Marlowe Nelson Distinguished Service award honored Dr. David Selner of the National Dairy Shrine. The 2018 Wisconsin Holstein Distinguished Breeder was awarded to Don and Liz Mayer of Mayerlane Holsteins, Bloomer. IOWA STATE MEETING From Paula Smith The 2017 Iowa Holstein Convention was held February 24 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Manchester. Officers elected for 2018 are Trent Henkes, President; Carl Mensen, Vice-President; and Kevin Fossum, Joe Gibbs, Mark Knudtson, Dan Moon, Tom Simon, Katie Stoll and Walt Wessel as Directors-at-Large. Following the annual meeting, the standing committees met followed by the board reorganization meeting. Dan Moon, Paul Stempfle and Walt Wessel were elected to serve on the Executive Committee. A 2018 Holstein Association USA Member Update Meeting was held prior to the banquet. A part of it was an Iowa Holstein Breeder Panel discussion addressing Holstein genetics moderated by Lindsey Worden with panel members Leroy Eggink, Blake Hansen, Jason Danhof and Tom Schmitt. The Friday evening banquet was attended by approximately 100 people. Jenna Chapman, the 2017 Iowa Holstein Princess crowned Amanda Engelken the 2018 Iowa Holstein Princess and Cynthia Hamlett as the 2018 Alternate Iowa Holstein Princess. Kathy Demmer presented the Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Scholarship to Kaleb Kruse and Jenna Chapman. The Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Hall of Fame Award recipient was Tom Simon.
Pictured (L-R) WI Holstein Distinguished Breeders, Don & Elizabeth Mayer
Pictured (L-R) WI Holstein Distinguished Young Breeders, Joe & Sarah Sarbaker
Pictured Mary Scott, recpieint of the Laura Pagel Scholarship and the IA Distinguished Junior Member Award
The ninth annual Wisconsin Convention Futures Sale, held Friday evening , averaged $4,500 on 31 lots. High seller at $49,000 was lot 5, Pine-Tree 5976 Achi 7691-ET, consigned by
Honored at the Saturday evening banquet was this year's Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Marlowe Nelson Disting uished Service, and Distinguished Holstein Breeder
Jeff Hammerand presented the Distinguished Junior Member Award to Mary Scott. Junior member Nathan Arthur was presented with seven
| State News WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN CONVENTION From Wisconsin Holstein Association The District 5 Holstein Breeders, in coordination with the Wisconsin Holstein Association, hosted the annual Adult Holstein Convention at the Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center in the Wisconsin Dells February 16 -17. Nearly 200 Holstein breeders from across the state were in attendance for meetings and to receive recognition for outstanding accomplishments in 2017. The convention kicked off Friday afternoon with a national delegate meeting and a Holstein USA town hall forum. Boyd Schaufelberger, Holstein Association USA President, and John Meyer, CEO of Holstein Association USA, kicked off the forum with updates from national. Following the update, attendees were able to ask questions of those from the national association. Attendees headed to WHA committee meetings following the forum. At the Friday evening meal, the 2017 Wisconsin Top Performer cows were announced. Recognized were cows owned by Selz-Pralle Dairy, Humbrid and Tom Kestell of Waldo. Receiving the overall Top Performer was Pam Selz-Pralle and Scott Pralle’s five-year-old cow, Selz-Pralle Aftershock 3918 VG-88, with a record of 64,930 pounds milk, 3,918 pounds of fat and 1,943 pounds of protein. Aftershock 3918 is also the nation’s record holder for milk yield. Also recognized were owners of cows that have produced 300,000 pounds of lifetime milk. There were 48 new 300,000 pound cows in 2017 that were recognized at this year’s convention.
Pictured is the WI Distinguished Service Award winner David Selner
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News Briefs continued from page 34 25,000-Pound Cow Awards and his second and third Progressive Breeder Awards. Leslie Henkes presented the Linda Pagel Scholarship to Mary Scott. Kaleb Kruse was the recipient of the Iowa Holstein Association scholarship. Pictured receiving the PA Holstein Pioneer Award Winner – Elwood Ohlinger Front: Connie Troutman, Ruth Ohlinger, Kelly Waack, Kelly Troutman Back: Scott Troutman, Jason Troutman, Eric Troutman, Doug Troutman
Pictured L-R: Julie Renner, Ted Renner, recipient of the OH Distinguished Service Award, Penny Renner; in back; Matt & Rachel Budd, Tyler Renner, Jennifer & Dave Reynolds
Brent & Staci Wessel received the IA Outstanding Young Breeder Award
Pictured is the OH Buckeye Breed Builder Senior Award winner Dave Klingensmith and his wife. Pictured receiving the PA Holstein Hall of Fame – Wagner Family Chris Wagner (holding Lillian), Nathan Wagner, Vincent Wagner, Anna Wagner
Dr. Lee Klimer received the IA Distinguished Service Award
Pictured is Charlie Henry and family, winners of the OH Buckeye Breed Builder Junior Award. Pictured: PA Holstein Hall of Fame-Mel Peifer Family K: Mandy Reed, Hunter Reed, Hadley Reed, Stella Peifer, Brogan Peifer, Justin Peifer, Hollis Reed M: Jeff Peifer, Candy Peifer, Tara Peifer, Arlene Peifer, Mel Peifer, Steven Peifer, Linda Peifer, Mike Peifer B: Kristin Peifer, Jamie Peifer, Chelsea Peifer, Lance Peifer, Chad Reed, Jeremy Peifer
Leroy Eggink was the recipient of the IA Master Breeder Award
Brent and Staci Wessel were presented with the Outstanding Young Holstein Breeder Award. Linda Pagel presented the Master Breeder Award given in memory of Russel Pagel to Leroy Eggink. Dr. Lee Kilmer received the Distinguished Service Award from Trent Henkes. P E N N Y S L VA N I A H O L S T E I N CONVENTION From Pennsylvania Holstein Association The Pennsylvania Holstein Association and South-Central Convention District hosted the Pennsylvania Holstein Convention Sale on March 3 in Quarryville. The sale averaged $2,237 on 100 live lots. A fresh Senior Two-Year-Old Doorman consigned by Anna Ruffaner of Worthington, topped the sale at $7,000. Backed by a 2E-92 Holstein World | April 2018 | 30 14
Shottle dam, she was purchased by Sweet-Peas Holsteins of Susquehanna. During the Annua l Convention in Lancaster, Morrissey Insurance was presented the Distinguished Supporter Award. The Hall of Fame Award was presented to Melvin G. Peifer of Lancaster. Elwood Ohlinger was awarded the Pioneer Memorial Award posthumously. From Berks County, he and his wife Ruth began dairy farming at Reu-Hel Farms. Vincent and Julie Wagner, Ju-Vindale Holsteins in Lebanon County were inducted into the Hall of Fame as well. OHIO HOLSTEIN CONVENTION By Cheri Oechsle The Ohio Holstein Association held their state convention March 9-10 in Sidney, Ohio, located in the western region of Ohio. On Friday, the Ohio Convention Sale was
Pictured is the OH Holstein Woman of the year, Kristy Ackley and husband Jay.
held. Topping the sale at $25,000 was Lot 1, Ten-Penny Modesty Markit, the highest genomic heifer offered in an Ohio Holstein sale at +2868 GTPI. Consigned by Peter Spike of Delaware, Ohio, she was purchased by Pine-Tree Farms of Ohio. The unofficial average was $2,347. Three tours were offered of farms in Western Ohio: Buscher Dairy, home of Plain-Knoll Registered Holsteins, New Weston; Wabash Way Holsteins, New Weston and Indian Stone Holsteins, Versailles. The annual meeting of the Ohio Holstein Women, Ohio Holstein Juniors and Ohio Holstein Associations were all held in Sidney.
Pictured L-R are OH Jr. production winners Aaron & Colin Berg & Korey Oechsle. Colin Berg was also the recipient of the OH Women's Scholarship & Korey Oechsle won the OH Memorial Award Scholarship
Pictured are the MD Outstanding Holstein Dairyman Award winners, Barney & Debbie Stambaugh of Pleasant Echo's Farm
time, which boosted the state treasury. Remsburg served as a delegate to the national Holstein convention as well as a state director and president of the Frederick County Holstein Association. Today, he emcees many programs and assists as ring announcer at several shows. Three Holstein juniors received $1,000 scholarships. Todd Allen, son of Jim and Lisa Allen of Jefferson, attends Frederick Community College and plans to transfer to Virginia Tech. Shelby Iager of Frederick, the daughter of Mike and Heather Iager, is a freshman at Virginia Tech. Catherine Savage of Dickerson and the daughter of Kevin and Laurie Savage is also a freshman at Virginia Tech.
News Briefs Pictured is the MD Distinguished Service Award winner Dennis Remsburg
Allison McComuns was crowned OH Holstein Queen with her court Meghan McCoy and Courtney Lund
After the business meetings and luncheon, various members and juniors were honored for their achievements in 2017. Winner of the Ohio Distinguished Service Award was Ted Renner, a distinguished breeder and well-known pedigree reader from Dalton. Dave Klingensmith of Klingendale Farm, Lefittsburg, received the Senior Buckeye Breed Builder award while Charlie Henry of IndianStone Holsteins of Versailles, received the Junior Buckeye Breed Builder award. Kristy Ackley of Ack-Lee Holsteins, East Liberty, was honored as the Ohio Woman of the Year. Juniors receiving recognition were production award winners, Aaron and Colin Berg, Bellville and Korey Oechsle, Van Wert. Allison McCumons, of Anna, was named the 2018 Ohio Holstein Queen. Three scholarships were awarded. Victoria Deam, Sugarcreek received the Joanne Bickel Memorial Scholarship; Colin Berg received the Ohio Holstein Women Scholarship and Korey Oechsle received the Ohio Memorial Award and Scholarship. M A R Y L A N D H O L S T E I N A N N UA L MEETING By Laurie Savage Holstein enthusiasts from across the state attended the Maryland Holstein Convention held Friday, March 9, in New Windsor. Breeders,
supporters and youth were honored during the day business meeting and evening banquet hosted by the Carroll County Holstein Club. Outgoing Maryland Holstein President Dr. Matt Iager shared that the earlier version of the association, the Maryland Holstein-Friesian Breeders’ Club, held the first annual meeting in 1912. “And 106 years later, we are still here,” he said. This longevity is due to the strong commitment of members and their families, even in challenging economic times. The highlight of the event was the naming of the organization’s two major award winners. Pheasant Echo’s Farm, the Stambaugh family of Westminster, was honored with the Outstanding Holstein Dairyman Award. Barney and Debbie, along with their children Bud and Kenny Stambaugh, Tanya Miller and Crystal Edwards, are all active on the 140-cow operation. The family started the operation in 1991 with 30 cows and over the years bred 40 excellent cows. The highlight of their breeding program was the naming of Pheasant Echo’s Turvy-Red-ET as Grand Champion Red and White Holstein at World Dairy Expo in 2016. She was also named the National Red and White cow of the year. The Distinguished Service Award went to A. Dennis Remsburg of Jefferson. He grew up on a Frederick County dairy farm, and his career following graduation from Virginia Tech began at Virginia-North Carolina Select Sires. From there, he joined the family business, Remsburg Sale Service, which managed many state Holstein sales and the national Holstein sale in 1981. This national sale was the highest averaging sale at the
| Sales PURPLE RIBBON CLASSIC SALE Submitted The 30th Purple Ribbon Classic is in the books! What a year. The excitement and enthusiasm started with selecting cattle from our wonderful repeat consignors and new ones as well. We fielded bids from and sold to cattle to some of the biggest names in the industry and everywhere from across our dairy state to Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Ontario, and EVEN SCOTLAND! The official sale average on 39 live lots was $2,282! Lot 9, the big Doorman hailing from Gold Chip Skydome and the Supras, was our top lot. Commanding $6,300, she was purchased by TY-Breuggen Holsteins. Marshfield, WI. Our second- and third-high sellers both went home with Rollyn Aberle. An Outlast sister to a bull that we will be hearing a lot more about from Sandy Valley Farms named Batman was our second high seller at $5,300. We can't say thank you enough to all the people involved to make this sale happen. Thank you to the Juniors and their parents for all the help. To all of our buyers and consignors, you are as much of this sale as we are and we thank you so much for your continued support. See you all in March of 2019 for the 31st edition!
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Registration & Ticket Order Form 2018 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION Acme, Michigan • June 29 – July 3, 2018 Registration Deadline: June 1, 2018 • Tickets are non-refundable $50 late fee for registrations postmarked after June 1, 2018 TICKET SALES CLOSE JUNE 9 ADULT AND JUNIOR CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610 TOLL FREE: 800.236.1577 • Hotel room - $149; Tower room - $179; 1-Bedroom condominium - $219;
Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport is located just six miles from the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. For guests flying in, complimentary Airport Shuttle service to and from the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is available. Coordinate your reservation with the hotel should you need this service.
Rates plus 11% tax and Resort Fee of $9.95 per night Ask for Holstein Association Room Rate - promocode NHC0618 Online reservations: www.grandtraverseresort.com/promocode?promocode=NHC0618 Rates are available until June 1, 2018 - Subject to availability
Other Michigan airports include Grand Rapids (2.5 hours), Lansing (3 hours) or Detroit (4 hours). Lake Michigan ferries from Wisconsin dock in Muskegon (3 hours) or Ludington (2 hours).
For overflow hotels visit our website, www.michiganholstein.com
ADULT REGISTRATION FORM Registrant Name(s) (please print)
l Special needs: ___________________ ___________________
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________State ___________ Zip _______________________________ Phone ___________________________________ Email __________________________________________________
JUNIOR REGISTRATION FORM Registrant Name (please print)
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Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Age _____________ Address ____________________________________ City ___________________ State ______ Zip ______________
Phone ___________________________________ Email __________________________________________________ Chaperone On-site Chaperone ____________________________________ Cell phone # ____________________________ Official Junior Convention T-Shirts, please indicate adult size: Small Medium Large XL XXL
All youth under the age of 22 attending the National Junior Holstein Convention must complete the following forms: CONVENTION PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR JUNIORS
MEDICAL CONSENT FORM FOR JUNIORS
To be eligible to participate at the National Holstein Convention and in any Convention-sponsored or related activities, all Junior registrants must sign this Agreement and abide by the forms and rules included in this agreement. Failure to honor any one of these rules may subject registrant to immediate revocation of Convention participation and of the opportunity to participate in Convention-related or sponsored activities and events. The following rules apply to all Junior participants: 1. Participants must demonstrate good citizenship and adhere to the highest standards of conduct at all times. 2. No participant shall engage in any behavior prohibited by national, state or local laws. 3. At all Convention-related activities and events, including the time in transit, the rules of conduct specified by adult chaperones and advisors must be observed. 4. All participants acknowledge and accept the right of the host state Junior Program Committee and the board of directors of the host state and Holstein Association USA, Inc. and their staff, adult advisors and chaperones to establish and enforce rules for Convention participation and for all Convention-related activities and events. 5. For purposes of this Agreement, the Chairman of the host state Junior Program Committee shall have responsibility, with other representatives appointed by him/her or by the host State Association, to oversee the fair application and enforcement of the rules for Junior participants, in accordance with these procedures: a. Explain the alleged violation and present evidence of the violation to the reported violator. b. Provide the reported violator an opportunity to respond to the allegations. c. Therefore, it shall be the sole discretion of the representative group to decide if the allegations are substantiated and determine an appropriate penalty, which may include revocation of Convention participation privileges and a report of the violations to the National and State Associations. 6. Participant and his/her parents/guardians accept financial responsibility for the cost of the enforcement of the agreement and of any damage to persons or property caused by the participant. 7. The use or possession of any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. 8. I have read and understand the rules and agreement above, and agree to accept and faithfully abide by them. ________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Junior
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____________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian (signature of Coach or Chaperone not acceptable)
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I give permission for emergency care to be sought for _______________________________________________________________________ at a physician’s office, clinic or hospital if the parent or guardian cannot be reached in the event of illness or injury. I hereby release the hospital, its medical staff, nursing staff and physician from any liability that may arise out of any medical procedure performed pursuant to this consent form that is necessary for proper treatment of medical emergency. I understand that I am financially responsible for charges and hereby guarantee full payment to the attending physician and/or health care unit. Birthdate: _____________________________________________________________ Please list any food or drugs to which the above named is allergic: _______________________________________________________________________ Please list any other information, medical or physical that should be known: ______________________________________________________________________ I further give my permission for the above named to participate in activities planned for Junior members at the National Holstein Convention and agree to release the Holstein Association USA, Inc., the host state, and any others assisting in hosting this convention from any claim for injuries or damage of any nature sustained while participating in such activities. _____________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian
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_______________________________________________________________________ Telephone number(s) to contact in case of emergency, include area code
CONVENTION CONTACTS: STATE & NATIONAL Beth Letts, Registration Chair • 269.317.3999 • bethenie.letts@yahoo.com Darwin & Kathy Sneller, Convention Chairs • 989.977.3718 • dk.sneller@gmail.com Renee McCauley, Junior Chair • 616.283.6411 • tumbleweedcows@comcast.net Kelli Dunklee, Holstein Association USA • 802.451.4124 • kdunklee@holstein.com Holstein World | April 2018 | 32 16
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: “Michigan Holstein Association” and send check with completed form to: Michigan Holstein Association ATTN: Beth Letts, 18207 19 Mile Rd., Marshall MI 49068 REGISTER ONLINE: https://michiganholstein.com/register/
2018 National Holstein Convention ADULT & JUNIOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & TICKET ORDER FORM Acme, Michigan • June 29 – July 3, 2018 Visit www.michiganholstein.com for up-to-date National Convention information. * All times are subject to change and all tours subject to cancellation. Tickets are non-refundable
Name(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Monday, July 2
Friday, June 29 5:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (space limited)
6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Lake Michigan Sportfishing Chartered Fishing Trip (Ludington) No. ____ @$175 pp __________ Dairy Jeopardy Orientation Welcome Ashore Juniors (chicken) No. ____ @$10.00 pp __________
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 30 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (space limited)
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 5:10 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Dairy Jeopardy Contest Mackinac Island Tour No. ____@ $150 pp __________ NHWSO Interviews DJM Interviews Prepared Public Speaking Contest DJM Luncheon (Invitation only) Luncheon Buffet for Juniors & Adults No. ____@$20 pp __________ NHWSO Silent Auction Dairy Knowledge Exam Dairy Bowl Coaches’ Meeting Junior Highlight Your State Mixer & Dance (taco bar)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 1
(space limited)
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (space limited)
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Worship Service Leelanau Peninsula and Catamaran Cruise No. ____@$60 pp __________ Leelanau Peninsula Tour and Tall Ship Excursion No. ____@$60 pp __________ Sleeping Bear Dunes Sightseeing and Activities Tour No. ____@$35 pp __________ Float the Platte River and Experience Sleeping Bear Dunes Tour No. ____@$35 pp __________ Farm Tours No. ____@$35 pp __________ Trade Show Set-up Trade Show Holstein Block Party - A family fun event (Burgers & Hot Dogs)
Dairy Bowl Contest Trade Show NHWSO Silent Auction Non-Delegate Tour - Lighthouse and Brys Estate Tour No. ____@$30 pp __________ Non-Delegate Tour - Lavender Farm and Chateau Chantal Tour No. ____@$30 pp __________ Adult Luncheon Buffet No. ____@ $20 pp __________ Cows 2 Careers Luncheon Buffet No. ____@ $20 pp __________ Cows 2 Careers Trade Show Pre-Sale Buffet Meal (Beef and Fish) No. ____@ $25 pp __________ National Convention Sale Junior Treasure Island Poolside Party
Tuesday, July 3 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
No. ____@$20 pp __________
6:45 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Junior Events
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dairy Bowl Finals & National Junior Forum Trade Show NHWSO Silent Auction Junior Awards Luncheon (Beef) No. ____@ $20 pp __________ Kids Plate (8 yrs and under) No. ____@ $10 pp __________ Adult Social Hour Adult Banquet Filet Mignon No. ____@ $50 pp __________ Salmon No. ____@ $50 pp __________ Kids (12 yrs and under) - Chicken Tenders No. ____@ $20 pp __________ Junior Sunset Farewell (Chicken & Burgers) No. ____@ $25 pp __________
TOTAL ENCLOSED: EVENT TICKET SALES CLOSE JUNE 10 Late Registration Fee: Postmarked after June 1, 2018
Event Subtotal
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Late Fee $50.00
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Total Enclosed $ ___________ Please make check payable to “Michigan Holstein Association” and send check with completed form to: Michigan Holstein Association ATTN: Beth Letts, 18207 19 Mile Rd., Marshall MI 49068 REGISTER ONLINE: https://michiganholstein.com/register/
No. ____@$25 pp __________
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2018 National Holstein Convention EVENT & TOUR INFORMATION
For more information visit www.michiganholstein.com FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Lake Michigan Sportfishing Chartered Fishing Trip (Ludington) $175 per person • 5:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. (space limited) Join other Holstein breeders in a half day of salmon fishing. Leaving from the premier salmon fishing port on the Michigan side of Lake Michigan aboard Coast Guard inspected boats captained by licensed crews, you will likely experience the thrill of battling one or all of the five cold water species of fish (King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout or Brown Trout), that keep the sportfishing industry alive and vibrant in Ludington. Upon returning to the dock, you will enjoy a shore lunch featuring the catch of the day.
Welcome Ashore Juniors $10 per person • 7:30 — 11:00 p.m. Set your sails for adventure as we kick off the 2018 Junior Holstein Convention with a fun evening of games and dancing at the Grand Traverse Resort! The convention treasure hunt will also be introduced. Feast on chicken kabobs and let DJ Mikey help you cap off the night with a dance!
SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Mackinac Island Tour $150 per person • depart 7:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. (space limited) Board your bus and enjoy the 100-mile trip through beautiful northern Michigan to the Straits of Mackinac and the five-mile long Mackinac bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. After crossing the bridge that joins the two peninsulas of Michigan, you will board a passenger ferry at St. Ignace for the ride to Mackinac Island. Upon arrival on the island, a horse drawn carriage (there are no motorized vehicles on the island) will give you and your tour mates a 90-minute tour of the island ending at the historic Grand Hotel for a lunch buffet. After lunch, and perhaps a stroll down the porch of the hotel, a horse drawn taxi will take you to Fort Mackinac, founded in 1780. After a tour of the fort, it’s a short walk to downtown for some fudge tasting that the island is famous for or shopping for souvenirs. A ferry ride back to your bus completes the fun filled day.
Junior Highlight Your State Mixer & Dance $20 per person • 7:00 — 11:00 p.m. Mix, mingle, and highlight your state! Juniors will get a t-shirt and highlighter with the mission to sign as many shirts as they can. States will present their banners and share their giveaway items. Dinner will be provided as well as a fun line dance instructor and DJ Mikey for an energy packed night!
SUNDAY, JULY 1 Farm Tours $35 per person • depart 9:30 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Enjoy an hour-long ride through the rolling woods to the heart of northern Michigan’s Holsteins. Farm stops include Ber-Sher Farms where they currently farm 450 acres of corn and hay and milk 220 Registered Holsteins in a double 8 parlor. They have a 30,000-pound RHA and have bred 11 Excellent cows. The Brunink family of Hidden Hills Dairy welcomes you to see their new parlor built in 2016 for their 950-cow dairy. Hidden Hills Dairy has bred several bulls for AI and several high genomic females. Bosscher Dairy is home to 275 Holsteins and farms 1,200 acres. They have a herd average of 26,900 pounds of milk and a double-12 Herringbone parlor. Lunch will also be hosted at Bosscher Dairy with an additional showcase of outstanding cows from breeders around the state. Rounding out the tour will be a visit to
Yonkman Dairy to see their 40-cow carousel parlor with a robotic post milking-teat sprayer. Their herd consists of 750 Registered Holsteins with a herd average of 28,320 pounds of milk.
Leelanau Peninsula and Tall Ship Excursion $60 per person • depart 8:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. (space limited) The first stop will be to the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Station. This 100-acre center sits in the five-county northwestern region that produces nearly half of the U.S. supply of tart cherries. It is the premier research site for integrated pest management, horticultural production, value-added processing, marketing and farm management for sweet and tart cherries, wine grapes, apples, plumbs and hops. Lunch will be at the Cathedral Barn, a newly restored venue that historically served as a dairy farm for the former Traverse City State Hospital. Replicating the 1800’s ‘coasting’ cargo schooner, the Tall Ship Manitou is similar to those that sailed the Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean. Her hull was constructed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1983 and finished by Vermont carpenters on Lake Champlain. With a 59-passenger capacity, there is plenty of space to move around, sit back and enjoy as we set sail on Lake Michigan. Then taste some of the most sought after and awarded Michigan wines and spirits at Black Star Farms. Black Star Farms is a unique wine and culinary destination in the heart of Traverse City’s wine country that features two winery production facilities with tasting rooms on both the Old Mission and Leelanau Wine Trails.
Leelanau Peninsula and Catamaran Cruise $60 per person • depart 7:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. (space limited) For all things cherry and all things delicious, Cherry Republic is the place to be. You will tour the cherry processing facilities and learn about cherry growing and the harvesting process of one of nature’s most delicious fruits. Lunch will be at the Cathedral Barn, a newly restored venue that historically served as a dairy farm for the former Traverse City State Hospital. Enjoy a cruise on the beautiful Nauti-Cat. Built in Houston in 1988 and proven seaworthy in the Gulf of Mexico, the Nauti-Cat now sails on West Grand Traverse Bay taking passengers on a smooth ride in the fresh waters of Lake Michigan. Since the Nauti-Cat is a catamaran, the ship slices through the water with great stability, providing a soothing atmosphere. The final stop will be to Brengman Brothers where you will be able to learn about the finest of Michigan and Italian wines. They offer wines made from grapes grown in their own vineyards and other contracted Michigan growers and fine imported wines from Italy.
Sleeping Bear Dunes Sightseeing and Activities Tour $35 per person • depart 8:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. A National Park, Sleeping Bear Dunes is noted as one of the most beautiful areas in America. This tour will take you on a motorcoach tour of the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, a 7.4-mile trail through the Beech-Maple Forest and sand dunes providing a historic perspective of the area with breathtaking views of Glen Lakes, the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan. This tour will also visit the Maritime Museum which provides a look back at the U.S. Life-Saving Service, U.S. Coast Guard and Great Lakes Shipping. Walk through the boathouse next to the museum and see the life-saving equipment used during the early 1900s. Step back in time to visit Glen Haven, a small village on the Lake Michigan shoreline where the best-preserved cord wood station lies on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Glen Haven was a company town and eventually diversified into farming, fruit canning and tourism. What goes up, must come down and coming down the dunes is a blast! Enjoy climbing the sand dunes or just watching your kids climb the dunes and catch a unique glimpse of Glen Lake. Enjoy a well-earned lunch at the Dune Center. (continued on next page)
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Float the Platte River and Experience Sleeping Bear Dunes Tour $35 per person • depart 8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Soak in the beauty of Grand Traverse Bay landscape as we travel an hour west through the winding country side. Kick off this tour by enjoying an inner tube float down the Platte River that will wind your way to Lake Michigan, at the base of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. Lunch will be enjoyed lakeside before heading for the famous Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive to see the glorious views from the top of the dunes. The final stop on this tour concludes with a visit to the infamous Dune Climb hill for fun and adventurous Dune exploration.
Holstein Block Party – A Family Fun Event $25 per person • 5:00 — 10:00 p.m. The Holstein Block Party is a fun family event that will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort. This event features dueling pianos, outdoor inflatables and games. Midwest Dueling Pianos offers interactive, wildly entertaining music and a comedy dueling piano show. Have fun in the bouncy house, climb the rock wall, get stuck to the Velcro wall or make your way through the obstacle course. Or join in the games bubble soccer or cornhole tournament to name a few. There is something for everybody and most importantly a chance to enjoy a reunion with our Holstein friends.
MONDAY, JULY 2 NON-DELEGATE TOUR
Cows 2 Careers Junior Luncheon $20 per person • Noon — 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a high energy, talk show style program covering the hot button issues for the millennial population heading into the workforce, all while enjoying a delicious lunch. Listen to dynamic discussion amongst professional hiring managers and dairy business operators about how they search for, interview, and train the right candidates for the job. Information will be shared about schooling options, entrepreneurial resources, and more to help passionate dairy youth find their path from the dairy cow to a dairy career. The event will be complete with a career fair style mini trade show following lunch, from 1 to 3 p.m. Schools and agribusinesses will be eager to critique resumes, share internship information, and answer questions from youth.
Pre-Sale Meal $25 per person • 5:00 — 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a buffet of beef and fish. Both the dinner and sale take place in the Governors’ Grand Hall at the convention headquarters. Presale meal tickets will not be sold on site.
Junior Treasure Island Poolside Party No ticket required 7:00 — 10:00 p.m. Juniors can freestyle their time between this open house style pirate pool party, the sale, snacks and games at the Dairy Bar. Dance the night away with DJ Mikey, play in the pool, and collect loot when the Treasure Chests crack throughout the evening!
TUESDAY, JULY 3
Lighthouse and Brys Estate Tour
Junior Awards Banquet
$30 per person • depart 9:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
$20 per person • 12:30 — 3:30 p.m.
A Traverse City icon, the Mission Point Lighthouse is located at the north end of a picturesque drive through cherry orchards and vineyards. It’s a classic piece of Michigan history and while it is no longer active, it now offers visitors a peek into what life was like around the turn of the century for lighthouse keepers. Next you will enjoy a private wine tasting and a short tour of how wine is produced while you are at the Brys Estate. The final stop allows time to explore charming downtown Traverse City. Choose to enjoy lunch on your own or shop, or both! Lunch is on your own. NON-DELEGATE TOUR
Lavender Farm and Chateau Chantal Tour $30 per person • depart 9:00 a.m. — return 3:30 p.m. You will learn everything lavender when you take a tour through the Harbor View Nursery and Lavender Farm. You will learn about the different varieties of lavender and their uses as well as walking the sweet-smelling fields. Next stop is at Chateau Chantal, which is beautifully located on Old Mission Peninsula to offer scenic views of both bays. You will be able to sample different wines during a walking tour at this family owned vineyard. Plus enjoy a sneak peek in the cellar where the public isn’t allowed. The final stop will allow time to explore charming downtown Traverse City. You can choose to enjoy lunch on your own or shop, or both! Lunch is on your own.
The Junior Awards Banquet will honor and recognize junior members and their accomplishments. As the program of this banquet sets sail, there will be many moments and opportunities for all juniors to treasure.
Adult Social Hour and Adult Banquet $50 per person • Social Hour begins at 5:00 p.m., Banquet at 6:00 p.m. Join fellow Holstein breeders as we close the National Convention with a social hour and banquet. Dinner will be your choice of a filet mignon or salmon, followed by the presentation of the Holstein Association USA Distinguished Young Breeder, Elite Breeder and Distinguished Leadership Awards.
Junior Sunset Farewell $25 per person • 6:00 — 10:00 p.m. Bid farewell to your fellow Juniors with a party on Grand Traverse Resort’s private beach. Challenge your friends to a game of beach volleyball or swim in the outdoor pool. Enjoy grilled dinner and bonfires in the sand. Wind down your week of fun in Michigan with a final dance at the beach, as the sun kisses the day away!
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Mar. 29 | Buckeye Dairy Club Holstein Sale, Columbus, OH, Sale mngr: Buckeye Dairy Club Mar. 29 | The Best of Triple T & Heath Jerseys 2nd Edition, Columbus, OH. Sale mngr: Triple T & Heath Managing Editor | Cheri Oechsle 614.339.5393 purebred.editor@gmail.com Creative Director | Ashley Shaffer ashaffer@usguernsey.com Advertising Sales | Marjorie Rida 614.339.5394 purebred.sales@gmail.com Social Media, Subscriptions & Advertising | Emily Shaw emshaw13@gmail.com Intern & Data | Kayla King purebred.associate@gmail.com Bookkeeping | Rita Rittgers accounting@usguernsey.com Proofreader | Junia Isiminger Writer | Robin Alden ralden@usguernsey.com Chief Executive Officer | Doug Granitz 509.301.1394 dlgranitz@usguernsey.com
Mar. 30 | Pennsylvania Holstein Spring Show Farm Show Building, Harrisburg, PA Mar. 30-31 | Mid-East Spring National Show, Columbus, OH. Lynn Harbaugh, judge Apr. 5 | The Exclusive Opportunity Sale, Syracuse, NY. Sale mngr: Eaton Holsteins & Opportunity Genetics Apr. 6 | Spring Selections at the Northern, Fond du Lac, WI. Sale mngr: Great Northern Land & Cattle Co. Apr. 7 | Milk Source Select Sale, Kaukauna, WI Apr. 7 | Boilermaker Legacy Sale, Lafayette, IN. Sale mngr: Purdue Dairy Club Apr. 7 | Delaware Valley Green & Gold Sale, Doylestown, PA Apr. 7 | Illinios PDCA Sale, Urbana, IL. Champaign County Fairgrounds Apr. 9 | Northeast Spring National Show, Syracuse, NY. Chad Ryan, judge Apr. 13 | Madson Farms Sale, Oconto, WI Apr. 13 | Oklahoma State Sale, Stillwater, OK April 14 | Bradford County Holstein Calf and Bred Heifer Sale, Alparon Park, Troy, PA Apr. 14 | Springhill Encore Sale, Wooster, OH. Sale mngr: Kiko Auction Service & Guernsey Marketing Service Apr. 14 | Southern Spring National Show, Stillwater, OK. Brian Kelroy, judge Apr. 14 | Triple Oak Farms LLC Complete Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal, Eden, NY. Owners: John & Ken Kappus. Sale mngr: The Cattle Exchange Apr. 14 | Alfred State College Spring Fling Dairy Consignment Sale, Alfred, NY Apr. 14 | Oneeda Farm Paird Selections Sale, Syracuse, IN. Oneeda Farm Apr. 15 | Minnesota Spring Sale, Rochester, MN. Olmsted Co. Fairgrounds. Sale mngr: Tracy Schaefer, MN Apr. 17 | The Girls of Gorwood-D Holsteins Milking Herd Dispersal & Select Heifer Sale, Mansfield, PA. Owner: Ron Wood. Sale mngr: The Cattle Exchange
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Apr. 21 | 37th Cobleskill Dairy Fashions Sale, Cobleskill, NY. Cobleskill Fairgrounds. Sale mngr: SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Cattle Club Apr. 21 | The Progress of Pen-Col Sale, Millville, PA. Sale mngr: The Cattle Exchange Apr. 21 | Illinois State Sale, Belvidere, IL Apr. 25 | Rocklan Holsteins Complete Dispersal, Chateaugay, NY Apr. 27 | Car J Holsteins Complete Dispersal, Graham, NC Apr. 28 | Midwest Spring National Show, Madison, WI. Yan Jacobs, judge
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Apr. 28 | The Equal Opportunity Sale at Haven Farms, East Montpelier, VT. Sale mngr: The Cattle Exchange Apr. 28 | The Favorites of Fairmont, East Montpelier, VT Apr. 30 | Elite Spring Selections III, Fond du Lac, WI May 5 | Celebration at Silver Mist Sale, Ashville, OH May 5 | Crest-View Complete Herd Dispersal, Westby, WI May 17-18 |Western Spring National Show, Richmond, UT. Yan Jacobs, judge May 18 | OurWay Real Cows For Real Breeders Sale, Edgerton, WI at Sherona-Hill Farm. Sale mngr: OurWay, Sherona-Hill & The Cattle Exchange May 19 | Define Your Destiny Sale, Lomira, WI June 7-9 | Badger Dairy Camp, Madison, WI Send your events to purebred.editor@gmail.com to be listed here and on holsteinworld.com!
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Index 37 | Beiler Campbell Real Estate 3 | Co-Vale Holsteins 37 | Cybil Fisher Photography 39 | Generations 40 | Select Sires 5 | Silver Mist Celebration Sale 2 | ST Genetics 7 | SUNY Cobleskill Sale 37 | Udder Comfort
New England Index 11 | Brigeen Farms, Inc. 14 | Carpsview Genetics 9 | Conant Acres, Inc. 7 | Eastern States Exposition 10 | Grafton County Farm 6 | Rocky Acres Farm 16 | Select Sire Power
Janet Elaine Thorbahn, 91, of Vickery, died at Valleyview Nursing Facility in Fremont, Ohio, on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Mrs. Thorbahn was born December 17, 1926, to Wilbur and Martha (Birr) Brockman. She was a 1944 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Following graduation, she attended the former Toledo Hospital School of Nursing in the Army Cadet program, completing her RN in 1947. Janet then worked in Cincinnati for her internship. She worked for Drs. Kuns, Yost and Miller, before retiring in the late 1960's. Mrs. Thorbahn was a charter member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Vickery; the Women's Bible Study; and an active member of the sewing circle. She was also a member of the Riley Reepers Farm Women's Club. Janet was always a farmer's wife, along with her husband Lewis at Crimson Lane Holsteins, a position in which she was very happy but foremost, she was a mother.
On November 20, 1948, she married Lewis R. Thorbahn. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2013. Survivors include their four sons, Thomas (Linda) Thorbahn of Vickery; Lewis Thorbahn II of Vickery; Fred (Sandra) Thorbahn of Vickery and David (Nancy) Thorbahn of Plain City, Ohio. Six grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents along with her brother, Charles Brockman and an infant brother, James. Funeral services were held Friday, March 2, 2018. Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Stein Hospice or Townsend Township Fire Dept.
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“Udder Comfort™ gives us an edge, used for fresh cow edema and hard quarters. At home, we like the blue, to know our milkers use it,” say Pat and Steve Maddox, Riverdale, Calif. Together, their RuAnn and Maddox Dairies milk 5000, all registered Holsteins. Breeders of elite Holsteins, including over 700 EX and 7000 VG, RuAnn Genetics sell worldwide, building on the record of their late father Doug, a Dairy Shrine Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder. At the 2017 World Dairy Expo, homebred Ruann Doorman Jean was 2nd fall yearling, and 4-yr-old Claquato-RH Eve-ET was 8th of 33. She was reserve grand in Louisville. “Our show cows get Udder Comfort after bagging. It’s all about blood flow and supporting the cow. We use it on fresh cows at home under the same principle.
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“Udder Comfort quickly eliminates swelling to bring quality back to the udders, and it helps with milk quality,” adds herdsman Graisson Schmidt. “I’ve been using it forever, choosing it over other brands because it gives us the right combination: tough on swelling, tender on skin.”
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