January 16, 2023

2023 Holstein Cow of the Year Contest

Do you have a special registered Holstein that is a favorite in your herd? Maybe she is an up-and-coming genomic all-star, or maybe she has an outstanding production record.  How about a cow that is sure to excel in the show ring? This is your chance to promote her! You could win a free full…

January 15, 2023

Frericks Hired As Minnesota Holstein Association Marketing Manager

Hailey Frericks has been hired to join the Minnesota Holstein Association as their Marketing Manager. Responsibilities of this position include: designing and publishing the Minnesota Holstein News, advertisement designs, publishing of the sale catalog, provide event coverage for Minnesota Holstein events, and maintain their website and social media accounts. Hailey is currently a student at…

January 15, 2023

MHA Seeks 2023 Summer Intern

MHA is excited to offer a 2023 Internship for the summer of 2023! The internship will provide a multi-faceted learning experience for a college student interested in dairy breed association work, marketing, communications, event planning and public relations. The intern will provide the Minnesota Holstein Association (MHA) with assistance in planning and the Minnesota State…

January 10, 2023

Holstein USA Announces 2022 Top 200 BAA Herds; 19 from MN and SD

Holstein USA has published their complete list of top BAA herds. 19 herds from MN were recognized amongst the top 200. A complete list can be viewed by visiting www.holsteinusa.com.  

January 2, 2023

1/1/2023 Minnesota’s First Time Excellents and High Scoring 2 Year Olds

December 29, 2022

2023 MHA Spring Online Sale

The MHA is excited to announce that the 2023 Spring Sale will be held on April 22, 2023, it will once again be held online via Cowbuyer. To consign a lot to our sale or if you would like someone to look at potential consignments please contact our sale committee: Nate Donnay (320) 510-3381, Trevor…

December 22, 2022

Minnesota Holstein Association Opens Applications for their New Award – Minnesota’s Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder.

NEW TO THE MHA THIS YEAR – The Minnesota Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award! Below you will find the complete details for this award. Please note that this may sound similar to the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award, but we would specifically like to recognize an individual or group on individuals on a state wide…

December 12, 2022

Nominations Open for Person of the Year and Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Awards

Nominations Due for Person of the Year and Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Awards Applications for the MHA Person of the Year and 2023 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Awards are due to the MHA Office by January 14, 2023. Please consider nominating one of your fellow Holstein enthusiasts for these awards! MHA Person of the Year…

March 24, 2022

Successful Online Spring Sale for MHA in 2022

The 2022 Minnesota Holstein Online Spring Special Sale took place from March 12-13, 2022. Fourteen cattle lots, 4 different embryo lots and 3 genetic lots were offered in the sale. The sale topped our online fall sale, which had been our most successful online sale yet. This spring sale grossed over $67,000 across the six animal…

March 24, 2022

MHA Elects New Leaders to Board of Directors; Honors Award Recipients

The 2022 Minnesota All Breeds Convention took place March 11-12, 2022, and was hosted by the Kandiyohi Holstein Association at the Willmar Conference Center. The event welcomed dairy cattle enthusiasts for a weekend itinerary featuring Minnesota Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (PDCA) meetings, respective breed association meetings, award presentations and networking after a two-year hiatus from…