Wisconsin Holstein Updates

From the desk of... Mara Budde

We had a great sale on December 1. It was great to see everyone supporting their fellow members. We had some exceptional animals come throught the sale barn and we wish the buyers the best of luck with their new animals.

WHA is looking forward to heading to International Dairy Week this January. Laura will be in attendance promoting Wisconsin Holsteins with hopes to expand international export opportunities for members. This venture is only possible thanks to a partnership with International Protein Sires and a grant provided by WI DATCP. We are offering special rates for ads geared toward promoting your dairy at the event in the January/February issue of $400. Extras of your ad will then be printed and shared at our booth at IDW. We would like to have these ads finalized by Dec. 15 so we have time to get reprints made.. If you want to take part, just email or call me ASAP.

As we enter the winter season, now is a great time to start thinking of your 2023 marketing plan for your herd. The schedule for the 2023 Wisconsin Holstein News is online complete with ad deadlines and mail dates so you know when to plan to advertise based on when the News will hit everyone’s mailboxes.

The Midwest Holsteins issues continue to be our most popular advertising opportunities! These issues get distributed to our partnering Midwest states giving us a circulation between 3800 and 5000, depending on states that participate, Registered Holstein breeders and enthusiasts.

Thank you to everyone who advertised with us this past year. Your support of the Wisconsin Holstein News is very important to me and everyone in the office. The News continues to be one of the strongest state publications and that is possible thanks to our advertisers. I’d also like to thank everyone who use Wisconsin Holstein Services for their marketing projects and those who host websites with us. If you are interested in any of these marketing opportunities, send me a message.

Take care and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Upcoming Issues & Advertising Deadlines

January/February ads needed by January 5

Featured District: District 8; Roundtable: DJMs; Distinguished Junior Members; Junior Breeder Feature Planned mailing date: January 25

March ads needed by February 9

Featured District: Districts 1 and 2, Midwest Holsteins, Junior Convention Results, Treasure Quest calves, International Dairy Week wrap up Planned mailing date: March 1

Those with questions regarding upcoming issues and advertising can contact Mara, marab@wisholsteins.com or 800-223-4269 ext. 2.

WHA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Your 2023 Membership renewal has arrived! • All WHA members should have received a renewal postcard by mail. If you are a member and haven’t gotten a postcard, please call us at the number below. • You will be able to renew online through our website. You will need the email address that is connected to your WHA membership. If you don’t know what this email is or you need to update it, you can call the office, 1-800-223-4269, and we will get this changed for you. • To pay by credit card, please call 1-800-223-4269. • Lastly, you can pay the old fashioned way, by check. Please mail your renewal along with any account updates you have to: Wisconsin Holstein Association 902 8th Ave. Baraboo, WI 53913 • Know someone who should be a member? They can become a member by calling us or by visiting wisholsteins.com for a form.