Annual Meeting Day 1

The first day of the Holstein Association USA’s Annual Meeting was full of excitement and energy for the Holstein breed. One of the more enjoyable activities that occur during the National Convention is the various recognitions given to members with notable accomplishments. Presentations were made during the Annual Meeting recognizing the Herds of Excellence and acknowledging 138 40-year members.

40-year members

Herds of Excellence

2018 Herds of Excellence

Large Herd Division:

-       The Siemers Family, Siemers Holstein Farms Inc, Newton, Wis.

ME Production Averages – 35,750M 1,389F 1,070P

-       The Migliazzo Family, Dinomi Holsteins, Atwater, Calif.

ME Production Averages – 35,344M 1,331F 1,129P

-       Bradley Cates, Co-Vale Holsteins, Preble, N.Y.

ME Production Averages – 31,164M 1,256F 970P

Medium Herd Division:

-       Jeffrey A. and Kate Hendrickson, Jeffrey-Way Holsteins, Belleville, Wis.

ME Production Averages – 33,695M 1,256F 1,061P

-       Joseph A. Brantmeier, Hilrose Holsteins, Sherwood, Wis.

ME Production Averages – 33,420M 1,254F 1,001P

-       The Koepke Family, Koepke Farms Inc., Oconomowoc, Wis.

ME Production Averages – 34,719M 1,430F 1,042P

-       The Koester Family, Koester Dairy Inc., Dakota, Ill.

ME Production Averages – 33,856M 1,343F 1,059P

-       Daniel J. and Nancy Pagenkopf, Paradise-D Holsteins, Lancaster, Wis.

ME Production Averages – 32,694M 1,359F 1,003P

-       Charles M. Maurer, Maurer Farm, Chilton, Wis.

ME Production Averages – 32,734M 1,251F 998P

Small Herd Division:

-       S. Scott & April D. Cooper, Appealing Holsteins, Delta, Pa.

ME Production Averages – 37,484M 1,395F 1,127P

-       George Malkemus & Anthony Yurgaitis, Arethusa Farm LLC, Litchfield, Conn.

ME Production Averages – 37,110M 1,349F 1,158P

-       Bruce, Brenda & Bret Long, B-Long Holsteins, New London, Wis.

ME Production Averages – 35,341M 1,332F 1,092P

-       Daniel L. Vandertie, Doorco Holsteins, Brussels, Wis.

ME Production Averages – 34,194M 1,322F 1,042P

-       Thomas J. Kestell, Ever-Green-View Holsteins, LLC, Waldo, Wis.

ME Production Averages – 40,015M 1,592F 1,219P

-       Grafton County Farm, Grafco Holsteins, North Haverhill, N.H.

ME Production Averages – 33,970M 1,347F 1,051P

-       John W. and Evelyn A. Hamilton, Hill-Ton Holsteins, Cuba City, Wis.

ME Production Averages – 35,181M 1,322F 1,082P 

-       Darell and Bonita Richard, Darita Holsteins, Goshen Ind.

ME Production Averages – 34,402M 1,565F 1,067P

While Holstein Association USA’s Annual Business Meeting was underway, Junior members battled for a chance at the National Holstein Dairy Bowl championship! Twenty-eight teams competed in both the Junior and Senior divisions of the Dairy Bowl competition. Finals will be held tomorrow morning, prior to the National Junior Forum. In the Junior division, teams from New York and Pennsylvania advanced to the finals! In the Senior division, the team from California and they will battle it out with Virginia for a Dairy Bowl championship victory!

California

Virginia

New York

Pennsylvania

Tomorrow will be an exciting day for Juniors all around, as results from many of the week's contests, including the coveted Distinguished Junior Member Finalists, will be announced.

On the adult side, new officer and director candidates will be elected during tomorrow's continuation of the Annual Meeting. Keep up to date by following us on Facebook or check the blog for complete results!