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July 6, 2016

Distinguished Junior Member Finalists Recognized at 2016 National Holstein Convention

Brattleboro, Vt. (July 5, 2016)…Holstein Association USA announced six finalists in the 2016 Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) competition, held June 27 through July 1 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., during the National Holstein Convention. The Distinguished Junior Member recognition is the highest honor a Holstein Association USA Junior member can receive. The finalists receive annual renewed…

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July 6, 2016

Holstein Youth Compete at 2016 National Junior Holstein Convention

Brattleboro, Vt. (July 6, 2016)…The 2016 National Holstein Convention was held June 27 through July 1 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Over 400 Holstein Junior members competed in contests and participated in various other activities. Contests are designed to showcase talents and develop skills that will be useful for these young Holstein breeders’ future endeavors. Prepared…

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Minnesota Junior Holstein Show 2016

June 23, 2016

Minnesota Junior Holstein Show 2016

The 2016 Minnesota State Junior Holstein Show was held on June 23, 2016 in Rochester, Minnesota at the Olmstead County Fairgrounds. Judge Lynn Harbaugh placed 72 heifers and 34 cows for a grand total of 106 head in the junior show. Junior Champion of the show was awarded to the first place Summer Yearling, Butlerview…

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Princess Kay Finalists Named in St. Cloud

May 27, 2016

Princess Kay Finalists Named in St. Cloud

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Twelve county dairy princesses have been named finalists for Minnesota’s 63rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way, an icon for the state’s dairy community best known for the Minnesota State Fair butter sculptures associated with it. The 12 women, who come from dairy farm families or work on dairy farms, were…

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April 19, 2016

2016 Holstein Association USA Distinguished Junior Member Semifinalists Announced

Brattleboro, Vt. (April 18, 2016)…Holstein Association USA has named six semifinalists for the 2016 Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) awards. The Distinguished Junior Member recognition is the highest honor given to members of the National Junior Association ages 17 to 21 who demonstrate a lifetime of commitment to the Holstein breed and involvement in a variety…

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April 19, 2016

Holstein Association USA Recognizes 2016 Young Distinguished Junior Member Finalists

Brattleboro, Vt. (April 18, 2016) …Holstein Association USA has announced the finalists in the 2016 Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) competition. The YDJM award is the highest honor a Holstein Association Junior member between the ages of 9 and 16 can achieve. The eight finalists in the 2016 YDJM competition are: Todd Allen, Jefferson, Md.;…

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March 24, 2016

Minnesota Junior All-Breeds Convention 2016

by Kayla Leiding The 2016 Minnesota Junior All Breeds Convention took place in Willmar, Minnesota. Youth from all over the state of Minnesota gathered on Friday March 20th for the beginning of convention.

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2015 Minnesota Junior Holstein Show

April 18, 2015

2015 Minnesota Junior Holstein Show

The 2015 Minnesota State Junior Holstein Show was held on June 18th, 2015 in Worthington, Minn. at the Nobles County Fairgrounds. Judge Roger Turner placed over 100 head of Holsteins exhibited by Junior Holstein members from across the state. Junior Champion of the show was awarded to the first place fall heifer calf, Ms Stranshome…

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