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About the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association (MJHA)

The Minnesota Junior Holstein Association is an organization for juniors under the age of 21 and of all breeds who are passionate about the dairy community and the dairy cow. Some of the activities the juniors participate in throughout the year include fitting workshops, attending State and National Junior Holstein Conventions, showing at the Minnesota State Junior Holstein Show, District Shows, and International Junior Holstein Show, attending sales, and networking with business professionals involved in the dairy community.

Questions about MJHA?

Tyler Ratka, MJHA President: 320-407-3857 | tylerratka@gmail.com

Jacob Pehrson, MJHA Advisor: 507-340-6538 | jr.pehrson@gmail.com

Kari Swanson, MJHA Advisor: 320-583-3978 | 3sistersdairy@gmail.com

MHA Office: 320-259-0637 | minnesotaholstein@gmail.com

2025-2026 MJHA Board

President: Tyler Ratka
Vice President: Shelby Swanson
Secretary: Blake Siewert
Treasurer: Dan Frericks
Reporter: Alexis Woeste
Historian: Haddie Walter
All Breeds Liaison: Kamrie Mauer

Directors: Henry Salzl, Jayden Schmitt, Lanna Walter