In This Issue : Minnesota Distinguished Junior Member Features National Holstein Convention Souvenir Book 2022 District Show Information Annual Meeting Recap & Award Winners Midwest Holsteins Issue JASENKO GAVRANOVIC ASHLEY GRUENES Congratulations to our
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: MAY 31: MN State Holstein Show Registration Deadline JUNE 1: National Holstein Convention Registration Deadline 13-18: Minnesota State Holstein Show | Perham, MN June 16: Red & White Show, 9:00 a.m. start June 17: Junior Show, 8:00 a.m. start June 18: Holstein Show, 8:00 a.m. start 11:00 a.m. Futurity XLVI Class 27 - July 1: National Holstein Convention, hosted by MHA | Sioux Falls, SD JULY 2: District VI Show | Cannon Falls Fairgrounds 27: District I Show | Olmsted County Fairgrounds 27: District VIII Show | Stearns County Fairgrounds AUGUST 6: District X Show | Clearwater County Fairgrounds 8: District IV Show | Pipestone County Fairgrounds 10: Zumbrota Youth Show | Goodhue County 20:FairgroundsDistrictII Show | Steele County Fairgrounds 20: District V Holstein Show | McLeod County 31:FairgroundsMidwest Fall National Holstein Show | MN State Fairgrounds SEPTEMBER 2: Fall Minnesota Holstein News Advertising Deadline OCTOBER 2-7: World Dairy Expo | Madison, WI NOVEMBER 19: MHA Fall Online Sale DECEMBER 1: Golden Gopher Futurity XLVIII Entry Deadline
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KRIS GRUENES Vice President, Executive Chair, Junior Activities Term expires 2024 17565 County Road 43, Richmond, MN 56368 (320)-493-9704 | krisarn@meltel.net
Randy Gross, MHA President
Jasenko Gavranovic and Ashley Gruenes, our two National Distinguished Junior Member applicants from Minnesota.
MHA has a busy summer ahead, and it will be good to see as many members as possible. State Show, hosted by the West Central club, will be held June 1318 in Perham, MN. Please check the MHA website for details! Also, many members and our dedicated MHA staff have been involved in planning and preparing for the National Holstein Convention “Progress on the Plains” June 27th – July 1st hosted by MHA in Sioux Falls, SD. This will be a magnificent opportunity for us to showcase what our area and our Holstein breeders have to offer.
LUKE OLSON Junior Activities, Nominations/Legislative 15479 County Road 7 Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320)-583-9339 | olso2139@gmail.com
TERMS EXPIRE 2025 DARREL RENNICH National Convention Chair & Executive Committee 46679 204th St., Bruce, SD 57220 (605)-695-3676 | drennich@diamondv.com ASHLEY SWENSON Finance Chair, Executive Committee, Nominations/Legislative 45711 380th St., Nicollet, MN 56074 (507)-241-0544 | aekswenson@gmail.com ERIC SONNEK Marketing & Communications, Junior Activities 15439 150th Ave., Foreston, MN 56330 320-266-1510 | ensonnek@gmail.com STAFF AMANDA BEDTKE Business Manager minnesotaholstein@gmail.com(320)-259-0637 BROOKE BOBENDRIER Marketing Manager (920)-901-5165mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com NATIONAL DIRECTORS SPENCER HACKETT 17011 Aspen Rd. NE, Rice, MN 56367 (320)-393-3056 | spenett@jetup.net HOLSTEIN USA REGIONAL REPS DENNIS DEVORE ddevore@holstein.com(319)-270-5038
TERMS EXPIRE 2023
RANDY GROSS President & Nominations/Legislative Term expires 2025 1771 130th Ave., Lake Benton, MN 56149 (605)-864-1422 | randy-ashgrove@itctel.com
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ERIC HOUDEK Sale/Raffle, & Show/Futurity 12858 Malay Rd, Caledonia, MN 55921 (507)-459-0103 | erichoudek28@gmail.com
CHRISTOPHER SCHULZE Breed Activities/YAC , History 1963 150th Ave, Holland, MN 56139 christopher.schulze@jacks.sdstate.edu(507)-820-0452
Thank you all,
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The Kandiyohi Club’s efforts paid off with a veryorganized and well-attended All-Breeds Convention in Willmar in early March. At “Prisms of Possibilities,” attendees enjoyed productive committee meetings, good fellowship, and saw very deserving winners recognized with various awards. Our association’s sale committee also put on a very successful online sale at the same time. Updates were also provided regarding planning for the upcoming National Holstein Convention this June.
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On the Cover : Greetings fellow members, I would like to begin my inaugural message with sharing just how humbling it is to serve as president of the Minnesota Holstein Association. This association has a rich history of contributions to the progress of the Holstein breed, through many outstanding registered Holstein breeders, cows, bulls and many members serving as leaders in a variety of capacities.
The juniors also had their convention in March and were happy to have excellent attendance as well, including many first-time attendees. Junior members participated in Dairy Jeopardy, Quiz Bowl, educational farm tours and lots of socializing.
NATHAN DONNAY Executive Committee, Sale/Raffle, Marketing & Communications 6245 120th Street, Glencoe ,MN 55336 (320)-510-3381 | donna035@umn.edu
TREVOR EKKEL Sale/Raffle, Show/Futurity 633 130th Avenue, Pipestone, MN 56164 (507)-215-7521 | viewcrestholsteins@gmail.com
Lastly, if you ever have questions or concerns regarding MHA, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (605) 864-1422 or randy-ashgrove@itctel.com.
LUCAS PLAMANN Breed Activities/YAC, Membership, History 2213 Lake Hook Rd, Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320)-583-1784 | plamannlucas@gmail.com TRACY SCHAEFER Sale/Raffle, Show/Futurity 251 6th Street Apt #1, Lafayette, MN 56054 (320)-360-5188 | tracyschaefer@hotmail.com
TERMS EXPIRE 2024 REBECCA GROOS Marketing & Communications, Membership 8062 Cty Rd 6, Howard Lake, MN 55349 (320)-290-9555 | rgroos24@gmail.com
I would like to offer a sincere “Thank You” to our MHA board members who retired at the All-Breeds Convention; Karen Gorentz, Dale Rupprecht and Tim Stender. They have all served several years on the board and given significant time for the betterment of our association. Also, I would like to welcome newlyelected board member Luke Olson.
-Amanda and Brooke, MHA StaffBrooke Bobendrier Marketing Manager the Minnesota Holstein Sta Bedtke Business Manager
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Meet Brenna: My name is Brenna Connelly, and I am from Byron, Minnesota. This fall, I will be a senior at the University of Minnesota studying Animal Science and Agricultural Communication and Marketing. On campus, I am involved in Beta of Clovia Sorority, Gopher Dairy Club, AECM Club, Block and Bridle, and the MN Royal Executive Team. Growing up, I was active in 4-H and FFA. I grew up showing my family’s Registered Holsteins and working on their farm. I also participated in dairy quiz bowl and dairy judging. Last year, I had the opportunity to represent Minnesota dairy farmers in my role as the 67th Princess Kay of the Milky Way. This summer, I am looking forward to gaining new skills for a future in agricultural communications. I am also excited to help with National Holstein Convention and attend shows across the state!
Brenna Connelly MHA Summer Intern
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Full state show schedule and information can be found on our website under the “State Show” tab.
Just two weeks after state show we will welcome hundreds of Holstein enthusiasts from all across the country to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as we host the 2022 National Holstein Convention from June 27-July 1 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Make plans to join us for an incredible week of activities, contests, networking and events - all made possible by hours of volunteer work and the support of our generous sponsors! Please also remember to continue sending in your memberships or paying your membership dues online, and we look forward to seeing many of you in the coming months!
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Meet Hailey: My name is Hailey Frericks from Albany, MN. I am going to be a sophomore at South Dakota State University studying Ag Business and Agribusiness Marketing. My involvement in the dairy community started at a young age as I grew up showing dairy at the county and state fair, and have gotten the chance to show some at the World Dairy Expo. I am also involved in the dairy princess program, SDSU Dairy Club, Sigma Alpha, and 4-H. This summer I am looking forward to getting insight on how things work behind the scenes within the organization, and being a part of the National Holstein Convention planning!
If you see Brenna and Hailey around this summer, please be sure to introduce yourself and thank them for spending their summers with us here at the Minnesota Holstein Association, planning and executing a busy schedule of events and serving our membership.
Hailey Frericks MHA Summer Intern
4 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS JUNE 2022 Greetings from the MHA office!
We are beyond excited to have two exceptionally talented interns joining our Minnesota Holstein Association team thisBrennasummer!Connelly and Hailey Frericks have been selected as our two MHA Marketing and Events Interns, and they will play a crucical role in executing a successful Minnesota State Holstein Show, National Holstein Convention and district shows across the state. They also possess strong marketing and communications skills and will assist in managing MHA and National Holstein Convention Facebook pages; photographing summer events; writing and taking photographs for future publication feature stories; updating our website; and much more!
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Amanda can be reached at minnesotaholstein@gmail.com or by phone at (320)-259-0637. Brooke can be reached at mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com or by phone at (920)-901-5165.
Entries are open now for state show on FairEntry. The entry deadline is May 31, 2022, for all state show entries (open, junior and red and white).
Welcome to the team, Brenna and Hailey!
The grass is green, the sun is shining, and we are rolling full steam ahead toward a busy summer of Minnesota Holstein Association activities! In March, we enjoyed an exceptional All-Breeds Convention in Willmar, Minnesota, and enjoyed recognizing and socializing with members at our first in-person convention in over two years. The following weekend, the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association welcomed over 110 youth for their “Red, White & Moo” themed convention in St. WeCloud.arenow gearing up for the 2022 Minnesota State Holstein Show hosted by the West Central Holstein Club in Perham from June 13-18, 2022.
Q: What do you believe are the biggest challenges facing the Holstein Association USA today, and how do you think they should be most effectively addressed?
Q: Describe your operation and which of the Association’s programs you are currently using:
A: The biggest challenges facing the Holstein Association USA and more importantly, its members, are providing economically beneficial services and genetic information to members while trying to remain profitable. International and commercial dairymen continue to buy and utilize registered genetics from US Holstein breeders through semen, embryos, and live animals. While non-members claim no value to HAUSA registration, the additional data points that can be officially collected and verified from their herd does directly impact availability and reliability of future genetics. Moreover, providing official data points from a greater population of cows allows HAUSA to make proactive decisions about genetics indices as opposed to reacting to market sales. Restructuring the Basic ID program would help find a balance between new herd education and HAUSA service revenue.
A: David and I are the 6th generation to own and operate Forest-Lawn Holsteins. Alongside my parents (Paul and Cindy Swenson) we milk 260 cows - 240 Holsteins, all of which are registered, and an additional few Registered Brown Swiss and Ayrshires. Since 2013, cows have been milked with Lely 4-A4 robots, averaging 2.7 milkings. We raise our own forage for the dairy - alfalfa (baleage) and corn sileage. We utilize Holstein COMPLETE including whole herd classification, EASY ID and ENLIGHT programs. Since joining the family operation, we have increasingly utilized genomics to help manage heifer replacements for both breeding and sale decisions. Through our future farm projects, our goal is to improve labor efficiency and cow comfort to improve overall profitability.
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Ashley serves on the Holstein Association USA International Marketing committee and is Sponsorship Chair for the 2022 National Holstein Convention to be hosted in Sioux Falls, S.D. She is Minnesota Holstein Association Treasurer and Nicollet County Club President.
Ashley is a church choir member, wedding soloist, pianist, and snowmobiler. She and her husband, David Hanson, enjoy showing at state and national shows and reuniting with friends at World Dairy Expo.
Ashley is an adjunct professor for the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine advanced bovine reproduction course. She chairs the American Embryo Transfer Association Government Liaison Committee and serves on the International Embryo Technology Society Health and Safety Advisory Committee, Forms and Certificates Subcommittee. She is also a member of American Association of Bovine Practitioners and the Minnesota and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Associations.
Ashley Swenson, Nicollet, Minnesota, grew up on Forest Lawn Farm, where they milk 240 Registered Holsteins, with a rolling herd average of over 27,094 pounds of milk. Ashley is now the 6th generation to own and operate the farm. She earned Animal Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from the University of Minnesota and purchased Midwest Embryo Transfer Service in 2016.
Q: How do you personally help increase the value of registered Holsteins?
A: As an embryo transfer veterinarian, I work with Registered Holstein breeders to expand the marketability of their genetics. Embryos we produce are sold domestically but also internationally. Through my work with the American Embryo Transfer Association, I work directly with USDA to open new markets and modify existing protocols to expand markets for U.S. Registered Holstein genetics. As a Registered Holstein breeder, I understand first-hand the importance of maintaining U.S. genetic export markets. If elected, I will bring to the board changes within the global market and will work to ensure HAUSA members have a voice in global policy. Lastly, the domestic and international marketability and profitability of Registered Holsteins has provided for our family for sixgenerations - I believe in ensuring the same opportunity remains available for future generations.
“There is enough information and data that should allow everyone to find a market, whether their goal is showing or genomics. I believe Holstein Association USA should maintain the reliability of our data and the integrity of the markets to support any path, whether that be genomics, type, production, etc.”
-Ashley Swenson Elections will be held June 30, 2022, at the 136th Annual Meeting of Holstein Association USA in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 5
The Minnesota Holstein Association would like to announce our support of Ashley Swenson, candidate for Holstein USA At-Large Director.
Showing is where I have bloomed. It was the one thing I looked forward to when I got home from school. Not only did I get to do what I love to do, but I got to work with cows and heifers. Growing up with the responsibility of balancing school and cows helped me so much with time management. It has helped me figure out how to become a better team player and leader. During my final year in 4-H last year, I took every opportunity to show anyone who wanted to learn about showing cattle my tips and tricks that I learned or was taught when I was new at showing.
Career Journey Growing up, I wanted to go to school to become a vet for the farm. My plans changed, and in Spring 2021, I graduated from Ridgewater College with a degree in Dairy Management. As I have gone through school, I have had the unique experience of watching the farm grow larger. This past summer in 2021, we finished the remodel at our second site in Perham, Minnesota. With construction, we
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Ashley Gruenes
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Iwas born and raised on our family farm where we milk 3,000 cows on two different sites. We have Holsteins, Red and White Holsteins, and a handful of Jerseys. We run about 2,500 acres with alfalfa and corn. Our two parlors are double 24 parallel rapid exit. Most of our barns are tunnel ventilated and one that is cross-ventilated. When I was growing up, our herd was about 300 milking cows. I would help my mom feed the calves until we sent them to a calf raiser. However, I enjoyed helping our herdsman much more than feeding the calves. If he would let me, I would follow him all day long. If I saw the vet truck pull into the yard, I would quickly put on my boots to find out what was going on. I was about ten years old when my family started to get into showing. Through showing, I grew a stronger passion for the cows. My family become very involved in 4-H, FFA, and the National and State Holstein Associations. You would probably never guess that I was shy when I was little if you met me today. My parents will tell you that I would barely say a word whenever I was brought to a new place. I believe being involved in 4-H, FFA, and the Holstein Associations has brought me out of my shell.Ihave learned I have a strong passion for Holsteins over the years from working with all our show heifers. Every summer, I take care of the show heifers and get them ready for the shows. We have a stanchion barn with a great ventilation system to help the heifers stay cool for great hair growth and get used to what it is like at a show. I take care of the clipping, washing, walking, registration, and making sure everything we need is ready for the next show.
ABOVE: Ashley Gruenes and her cow, Kress Hill Siren Red, winning the Red & White Milking Yearling Class at World Dairy Expo in 2021.
We also enjoy sharing our farm and animals by having school tours or hosting an open house after our expansion. This past summer, at our newly remodeled dairy, we hosted Breakfast on the Farm. Last year, we also were the showcase herd at the Minnesota State Fair.
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7JUNE 2022 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS put in a new parlor. When we were able to fill one barn up with cows in the fall of 2021, it allowed me to use my internships in the fall and spring along with my winter break up in Perham to be with the cows. Once I had graduated from college, I returned home on the Richmond farm site and began working in the barn with the herdsman. I help with the fresh cows and herd checks when they need an extra hand. I also work in the farm’s office helping with the day-to-day duties when I am not in the barn or working with the show heifers. My future plan is for my brothers and I to be partners in the family business.When
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we had just moved into the second location, my dad get extremely ill and was in the hospital for a while. I was grateful I was just finishing up with midterms and had a month’s break from school. I took my last midterm before the fall internship and left immediately for the farm in Perham for a month. Dad did get better and eventually was able to come back up and help out. However, for about two and half weeks, I was managing the whole site. With construction and about 300 head, I had a lot on my plate for a 19-year-old. With help from the south farm herdsman, we took care of the cows with the breeding program and drying off cows. I was also in charge of the milkers. If someone did not show up or quit, I had to fill in for them. I also had to milk the hospital cows in their parlor every day twice a day. If the construction crew needed something, I was the person they called. When my brothers showed up for the last hay harvest, it helped knowing they could help with some of the projects on my plate.
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Over the years through my organization experience, working with my family, showing animals, working with the staff at the shows, and working with our employees, I have learned that teamwork is essential to a smoothrunning operation. My parents have often said, “Build a great team, and it is always fun to go to work.”
At the beginning of this year, I began helping with planning the 2022 National Junior Holstein Convention. I am the assistant co-chair. I was never on the Minnesota Junior Holstein Board, but I still help out a lot wherever help is needed throughout the year. My mom is the Junior Advisor for Minnesota, so I always lend a hand where help is needed. Whether it’s at a sale, a show, the breeders’ seminar, or the junior convention, I always enjoy helping out.
I have a true passion for the dairy industry, and I love to share my passion with other people. Talking to people not directly involved in dairy is fun. I enjoy sharing my dairy story and helping people understand where their food comes from, which is important to me. I also really enjoy mentoring other people that want to show their animals in a cattle show. There is a lot of reward in helping someone to achieve their goals with their animal because it is not always about winning.
Over the whole experience of managing the farm by myself for a while, I learned that even though I am a young female trying to run a farm, if you treat your employees with respect, they will have your back. Some good advice my dad left me with one day was, no matter how mad you are, you should never yell or raise your voice at your employees. I was very close one time, because someone forgot to move a gate and cows got piled up, but we all worked as a team to get through it. I learned so much about what it takes to do it all and gained a whole new level of respect for my parents and our employees who work with the cows every day. It does not matter if you are working in a construction zone or a fully functioning farm, it takes a great team to make it all go smooth.
Jasenko
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There are many other tasks I am involved in on the farm. I assist the veterinarian with reproductive exams, including flush work, horn breeding cows, and sexing. I breed everything else on the farm and monitor heats, administer shots when needed, insert ear tags for identification, and register calves. One of my favorite things is when the milk tester comes once a month. I enjoy seeing progress on the cows and updating records with DHIA. Another way I like to see progress on my farm is by scoring some of our Clippingcows.cattle is one of my favorite things to do. I clip everything on the farm at least once, normally when heifers freshen. The most important time to clip in my opinion is when heifers freshen. It prevents pneumonia and keeps them clean in the barn. I also clip off the dry cows winter coats before they calve and keep our heifers heads, tails, and flanks clipped year-round.
Adiamond in the rough - the perfect phrase to describe my journey within the dairy community. It not only describes my personality but shows how my dairy projects have grown to the point they are at now. With support from my grandpa and other mentors, my road to success has been both fast and furious. On the Farm Growing up I didn’t have a choice but to fall in love with the Holstein cow. Throughout my life I have spent countless hours in the barn, and those hours in the barn turned into two decades of listening and learning from my grandpa, Tom, who had an eye for good cattle and enjoyed the bull-showing business. He traveled the nation, and filled me in on his stories of working with All-American cows and impactful herds. Time has gone by, and the farm has aged. From broken stalls to poor ventilation, I am working on improving our farm while amplifying our current heifer raising facilities. Currently, our cattle are housed in a 40-cow tie stall barn built over 100 years ago. We keep the cattle in the barn during the winter, and turn them onto pasture in the warm months. In the morning, I scrape the manure down behind all the cows and deeply bed them with chopped straw. Next, I feed the cows corn silage and add in their mineral and protein. After feeding, I prepare the milk house for milking with my grandpa. I then start filling the gutter with some water to help tone the barn cleaner and tidy up other parts of the barn. The show heifers are separated in a large pen in the shed, and I use the skidloader to feed them large bales of alfalfa-grass mix in their feeder. I also bed them and clean out the pen.
One of the early dairy events was the Gopher Dairy Camp through 4-H. This was where I blew up one of my first toplines. One counselor, Nate Donnay, saw potential in me. We were separated into groups of three to share a heifer for showmanship and group fitting. In my group, none of us had done a topline so I took the lead and gave it a try. It
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My favorite part of showing is preparing my animals for the show ring. In the middle of the day at our farm, you would find me clipping cows and perfecting my skills for when I clip for others at shows. After clipping for a few smaller fairs or shows, I craved clipping even more, and competed in the fitting contest at the big stage – World Dairy Expo. I placed second in 2017 and fourth in 2019. After thinking 2020 was going to be my year, the contest was canceled along with the rest of World Dairy Expo. I kept getting more jobs and getting better for next time. In 2021, I fulfilled my goal of winning the Senior Division along with garnering Overall Fitter. It was an honor to have Jason Danhof, a well-known fitter, compliment me on my work. Fitting is also a consideration in showmanship. In showmanship, it is important to not only prepare your cattle for the ring, but also behave well in the ring. Every time I am walking a heifer, I treat it as showmanship because you never know who is watching. As a caretaker I feel that showmanship explains how well you took care of your cattle, and this is something I value.
Up until the time I was 9 years old, I showed in the Little Britches class at the Nicollet County Fair. That was the only dairy activity I did off the farm. In March of 2011, I attended my first Minnesota Junior Holstein All-Breeds Convention with our determined county group. Since that first convention, I have been involved in the dairy bowl contest and participated in other activities. One year, my team made it to the national contest and had the opportunity to go to Illinois. But Junior Convention isn’t all about the competition! I love to meet new people with the same interests as me, and convention is the best place for that. I have found it very beneficial for me to share laughs with my Holstein friends and other youth from around the state. It has also allowed me to network with dairy leaders that are role models for me. As I got older, I tried becoming more of a leader and role model towards the younger kids and I ran for the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association board a few times. After years of trying, I didn’t get enough votes to serve on the board, so I took this with a grain of salt and didn’t stop participating in activities put on by the Junior Holstein Association.
9JUNE 2022 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS actually ended up pretty nice, and that is where my love of clipping began.
The Show Ring Like most dairy youth, I love the show ring. Whether it’s the thrill of a blue ribbon, staying up all night to get a heifer filled or a cow bagged, spending hours helping out other kids with their dairy projects, or getting a nomination at the end of the year, I enjoy it all. My story didn’t begin in the show ring, but I have been blessed with some amazing opportunities. I have shown at the Minnesota State Show, the Nicollet County Fair, the Midwest Fall National, World Dairy Expo, and the Mid-East Fall National.
In the future, I would like to continue to breed and grow my own herd of Holsteins and Jerseys. I also would like to give back to younger youth just as those who have helped me become who I am today.
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In the end, I ultimately hope to become the fourth generation to operate Win-Top and help make our herd of Holsteins and Jerseys a household name.
I’ve also been asked to work for other farms at shows, but started as the night guy for Stadview and Sheeknoll. You can now find me clipping and fitting their animals. The biggest thrill that ignited a huge spark in me to keep working was in 2016 when I was the night guy, and I got a call that a cow in our 3-animal string was just named Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show. I was sleeping but I jumped up and was ready to celebrate. As a 15-year-old this was a highlight that I will always remember and can’t believe I could ever be part of.
I’m very focused on my lease program at the local level. Through the years, I’ve chosen to lease more of my animals and only show one per year at the county level. I want to give other kids the opportunity to be involved and have the same experiences I do. My leasee’s are involved in preparation at the farm and at the fair. Over the years, I have learned more at different levels to help improve their knowledge. I think this is unique for someone my age to say.
MHA extends their congratulations to both Ashley and Jasenko for exceptional youth involvement and submitting their applications for national Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) consideration. We wish the best of luck to Jasenko as he competes as a DJM finalist during the 2022 National Holstein Convention this summer!
The Future
Currently, I am a full-time fitter traveling around the United States clipping and fitting cattle. I plan on clipping for about five more years so I can save up the money to take over my family’s farm. A lot of people ask me about secondary education and when I really start to think about it, I think there are some great options for me. I want to be educated in many different aspects that will benefit me and my goals in the future. Some future educational experiences I want to partake in are auctioneering school, embryo transfer school, and hoof trimming school.
Location: McLeod Co. Fairgrounds, Hutchinson Time: 8:30 a.m. Judge: David Hanson Show Contact: Nate Donnay · 320-510-3381
July 27: District I Holstein Show
Location: Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna Time: 6:00 p.m. Judge: Tom Foss Show Contact: Daria Stransky · daria.stransky@gmail.com
Watch the MHA Facebook page for the latest show updates, results and coverage throughout the summer!
2022-2023 MHA BOARD MEMBERS:
Front, left to right: Nate Donnay, Glencoe, MN; Darrel Rennich, Bruce, SD; Randy Gross, Lake Benton, MN; Kris Gruenes, Richmond, MN; Eric Sonnek, Foreston, MN; Ashley Swenson, Nicollet, MN. Back row, left to right: Rebecca Groos, Howard Lake, MN; Lucas Plamann, Hutchinson, MN; Eric Houdek, Caledonia, MN; Trevor Ekkel, Pipestone, MN; Tracy Schaefer, Fairfax, MN; Luke Olson, Hutchinson, MN; Chris Schulze, Holland, MN.
2022-2023 BOARD MEMBERS
Location: Pipestone County Fairgrounds, Pipestone Time: 11:00 a.m. Judge: TBD Show Contact: Matt Timmer · 507-360-8199
At the 2022 All-Breeds Convention in Willmar, Minnesota, MHA hosted their annual meeting on Saturday, March 12. During the annual meeting, board member elections took place to determine leadership for the Minnesota Holstein Association in the coming year. Four active board members were running for reelection: Randy Gross, Darrel Rennich, Eric Sonnek and Ashley Swenson. Additionally, Luke Olson was a new individual on the ballot. With four 3-year terms and a 1-year term up for appointment, the board discussed transitioning to 14 members, and voted to do so. All five members on the ballot were elected to fill serve on the board. Serving 3-year terms are Ashley Swenson, Eric Sonnek, Darrel Rennich and Randy Gross. Luke Olson will be serving a 1-year term. Tim Stender, Karen Gorentz and Dale Rupprecht all finished terms on the board, and MHA would like to extend our thanks to them for their years of service and dedication to our association and the Holstein breed.
10 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS JUNE 2022 Dates have been set for district shows all across the state for the summer of 2022. Check out the information below for details and dates of upcoming district Holstein shows!
Location: Stearns County Fairgrounds, Sauk Centre Time: 9:00 a.m. Judge: TBD Show Contact: Mary Swart · rmswart@tds.net
July 2: District VI Holstein Show
2022 DISTRICT SHOW SCHEDULE mark your calendar for this year’s district shows!
The 2022-2023 Executive Committee: President: Randy Gross, Lake Benton, MN Vice President: Kris Gruenes, Richmond, MN Finance Chair: Ashley Swenson, Nicollet, MN Nate Donnay, Glencoe, MN; Eric Sonnek, Foreston, MN; and Darrel Rennich, Bruce, SD.
July 27: District VIII Holstein Show
August 20: District V Holstein Show
August 20: District II Holstein Show
Location: Goodhue County Fairgrounds, Zumbrota Time: 9:30 a.m. Judge: TBD Show Contact: Shelby shelbymahoney137@hotmail.comMahoney
August 6: District X Holstein Show
August 10: Zumbrota Youth Show
Location: Cannon Falls Fairgrounds, Cannon Falls Time: 11:00 a.m. Judge: Vince Migliazzo Show Contact: Jim Brown · 651-226-3619
August 8: District IV Holstein Show
Location: Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Rochester Time: 6:30 p.m. Judge: Steve Searles Show Contact: Holly Thompson · 507-251-2928
Location: Clearwater County Fairgrounds, Bagley Time: 11:00 a.m. Judge: Steve Searles Show Contact: Mark Titera · 218-694-2413
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To our office staff, all the committee chairs and volunteers, I would like to extend a HUGE thank you for everything you have done over the past two years to make this event come together! Your passion and dedication to the Holstein Association is greatly appreciated. Finally, I would like to thank everyone for taking time away from their operations to attend this year’s convention. We look forward to welcoming you to Sioux Falls as we join in celebrating “Progress on the Plains”.
The Minnesota and South Dakota Holstein breeders would like to welcome everyone to the 2022 National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We are thrilled to have you join us for a packed agenda that will be sure to offer something for everyone to enjoy. The week kicks off with a Midwest Welcome Reception. Enjoy a night of socializing with other attendees while participating in a fun night of casino games for adults and interactive games for juniors. Throughout the week, many young, enthusiastic junior members will participate in dairy jeopardy, speech, and quiz bowl contests.
If you enjoy deep-pedigreed cows, dairy products processed on the farm, or are looking for the next level of technology to bring your farm into the future, the Host Day Tours are something you and your family will want to attend. We extend our thanks to all the Host Day farms for opening their operations to share their Progress on the Plains. If an enjoyable day of tours isn’t enough to get you excited, join us for an evening event for both adults and juniors as we hear from Chris Koch, a farm boy turned world traveler, who has set out on his latest adventure bringing his “If I Can” message globally. We are excited to see all the attendees interact and enjoy a motivating message from Chris.
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The National Holstein Convention Sale offers a tremendous lineup of cattle being offered for your consideration on Thursday evening at the Military Heritage Alliance. We would like to thank all the sale consignors, and we eagerly anticipate a great sale. The South Dakota Cattlemen’s organization will be grilling local ribeyes for everyone to enjoy before the sale. Juniors can also just sit back and relax at the waterpark that evening with other attendees before the finals in the Quiz Bowl competition kick-off on Friday morning.
Welcome from South Dakota Secretary of Ag ..................................................................................................8 Welcome from MHA President, Randy Gross ...................................................................................................9 National Holstein Convention Full Schedule ...............................................................................................10-11 Host Day Farm Introductions .......................................................................................................................20-23 National Holstein Convention Sale Ad .......................................................................................................26-27 2022 Convention Chairs and Committees .....................................................................................................30 Things to Do in the Sioux Falls Area ................................................................................................................34 Minnesota/South Dakota Breeder Map .....................................................................................................42-43 Minnesota/South Dakota Breeder Features .............................................................................................54-55 Data and Innovations Summit (DIS) Sponsor Ads ...................................................................................56-64 Past DJM and YDJM Finalists from Minnesota and South Dakota .......................................................68-69 MHA Award Recipient Listings .....................................................................................................................73-74 State Holstein Association Information ...........................................................................................................84 Advertiser’s Index ................................................................................................................................................85 Welcome to the 2022 National Holstein Convention! - Darrel Rennich 2022 Convention Chair T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
The Holstein breed and the dairy industry are progressing faster than ever. The Data and Innovations Summit will offer you the opportunity to engage with industry-leading experts and companies and hear about future dairy data and technologies that can help farms of all sizes excel into the future. We have numerous booths to visit, speakers that will share ways to interpret the data and panelists who will share their stories on utilizing data to help you build success in your herd. Bonus educational technology sessions will also take place later in the afternoon. Thank you to all the sponsors that have helped make this event possible - we look forward to visiting with you at your booths.
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Also, the University of Minnesota has placed 1st or 2nd overall in 22 of the 36 contests across the past 12 held at these 3 locations. No other university comes close to this incredible record of success. In 2021, the University of Minnesota was 1st overall in both the Vernon County (Viroqua, WI) and the NAILE (Louisville, KY) collegiate contests. If you want a career in the dairy industry, consider the University of Minnesota. In addition to participating in our highly successful dairy judging and dairy challenge programs, you can join the Gopher Dairy Club, whose student members gain experience and industry contacts through many activities such as an all-expense-paid 10-day senior trip to California in January. Both inside and outside the classroom, our dairy professors make teaching and working with students their top priority. Learn more today at ansci.umn.edu GO FOR THE www.umn.edu 612.624.2277 www.ansci.umn.edu
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As a fifth-generation farmer and rancher and Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, I am honored to welcome you to South Dakota for the 2022 National Holstein Convention.
South Dakota is excited to host the Holstein Association’s National Convention and proud of the organization’s dedication to the development of the Holstein breed. This event is the perfect forum for leaders in our dairy community to come together, giving members, delegates, and directors the opportunity to discuss advances in technology and maximize efficiency and profitability.
In South Dakota, agriculture is our number one industry and dairy plays a major role in our success. Dairy farms continue to move their operations to our state because of our common-sense regulatory framework, and processors continue to choose South Dakota to invest in and expand their facilities. In the past 12 months alone, milk production has increased by a staggering 20% here. This growth is exciting for the entire industry.
At the 2022 convention, dairy industry leaders will highlight how the many innovations used on today’s dairy farms can maximize efficiency and profitability. I am continually impressed by the technological advances in the industry and the efforts of the Holstein Association.
Thank you to the sponsors for supporting the Holstein Association. This event is not possible without you. Thank you to our participants for attending the convention and your desire to learn and be active in the dairy industry. I’m grateful to the Holstein Association for choosing South Dakota and while you are here, I hope you have a chance to see our beautiful state. Have a great convention!
Welcome from the South Dakota Dept. of Ag!
While I’m proud of our state’s contributions to the dairy industry, it wouldn’t be possible without organizations such as the Holstein Association, the world’s largest dairy breed Association.
Sincerely, Secretary Hunter Roberts Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Friends,
Minnesota and South Dakota have hosted successful conventions in the past; Minnesota hosted in 1989 and 2010, while South Dakota hosted in 1991 and 2006. Now, with another group of incredibly dedicated convention volunteers, we look forward to hosting our Holstein friends once again for what promises to be an exceptional convention.
Welcome to South Dakota and the city of Sioux Falls for the 2022 National Holstein Convention, “Progress on the Plains!” The Minnesota Holstein Association, comprised of members from both Minnesota and South Dakota, are excited to show you what our area and membership have to offer.
I would like to acknowledge those allied businesses that have generously supported this convention. Their support has helped shape this event into an exciting, educational week. Their committment to our industry not only helps to make an event like this possible but is also key to making this area the fastest growing dairy region in the United States.
Welcome from the Minnesota Holstein Association!
At this year’s National Holstein Convention, we will not only conduct the business of Holstein Association USA, but we will also provide opportunities to see a variety of registered Holstein breeders and dairy operations on Host Day Tours, as well as take a look at what the future holds for the Holstein cow and dairy technology with the Data and Innovation Summit. In addition, junior competitions take place and top-notch cattle sell in the National Convention Sale on Thursday Weevening.aredairying and living in uncertain times with incredible upward price fluctuations for farm inputs and the wholesome products we produce. Depending upon where you call home, pressure from labor markets, regulatory infrastructure, weather and milk markets can make what we love to do a demanding vocation at times. Even so, I believe you will find a genuine sense of optimism within the Holstein breeders of Minnesota and South Dakota. Whether striving to improve the next generation of registered Holsteins, developing local markets for artisanal products, or employing technology to advance sustainability initiatives, you will find the members of our association at the forefront.
Dear fellow Holstein enthusiasts,
It is my expectation that your time at “Progress on the Plains” will present you with a chance to bring home some profitable new ideas, reacquaint with friends old and new, and provide a time of education and camaraderie that will be remembered fondly for years to come. Sincerely, Randy K. Gross Minnesota Holstein Association President
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
3:00 p.m. - 7:00p.m. Convention Registration | Convention Center (CC) Concourse
All Day Youth Display Area | CC Concourse
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dairy Bar* | Arena Lobby, Convention Center 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dairy Knowledge Exam | Ballroom B, Convention Center 4:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dairy Bowl Coaches’ Meeting | Meeting Room 12, Convention Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Welcome Reception | Exhibit Hall 1 & 2
All Day Holstein Publications | CC Concourse All Day Banner, Displays, Scrapbooks & DJM Books | CC Concourse 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Convention Registration | CC Concourse 6:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dairy Jeopardy Holding Room | Meeting Room 6, Convention Center 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Dairy Jeopardy Contest | Ballroom A, Convention Center 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Interview Holding Room | Cataract, Sheraton
All Day NHWSO Silent Auction | Meeting Room 1 & 2 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Convention Registration | CC Concourse 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Junior Welcome & Dance | Galley Ballroom, Ramada Hotel
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
MONDAY, JUNE 27
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
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7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NHWSO Interview Room | Montrose, Sheraton 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. DJM Interview Room | Carpenter, Sheraton 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Speech Judges’ Orientation | Meeting Room 8, Convention Center 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Speech Holding Room | Meeting Room 7, Convention Center 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Junior Speech Contest | Meeting Room 8, Convention Center 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Intermediate Speech Contest | Meeting Room 9, Convention Center 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Senior Speech Contest | Meeting Room 10, Convention Center 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Adult & Junior Luncheon | Exhibit Hall 1, Convention Center 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. NHWSO Silent Auction | Meeting Room 1 & 2, Convention Center
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All Day Holstein Publications | CC Concourse All Day Banner, Displays, Scrapbooks & DJM Books | CC Concourse 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Convention Registration | CC Concourse 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Dairy Bar* | Arena Lobby, Convention Center 6:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Western Ways Host Day Farm Tour | Off Site 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Great Northern Host Day Farm Tour | Off Site 7:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Southern Scenes Host Day Farm Tour | Off Site 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ‘Make a Genetic Splash’ Junior Fun Day | Off Site 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. NHWSO Silent Auction | Meeting Room 1 & 2, Convention Center 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Convention Registration | Convention Center Concourse 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. NHWSO Meeting | Meeting Room 1, Convention Center 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. “If I Can” Junior and Adult Event featuring Chris Koch | Exhibit Hall 2, Convention Center
7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Convention Registration | Convention Center Concourse 7:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Data & Innovations Summit and Luncheon | Exhibit Hall 2, Convention Center 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dairy Bowl Holding Room | Ballroom B, Convention Center 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dairy Bowl Contest #1 | Meeting Room 10, Convention Center 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dairy Bowl Contest #2 | Meeting Room 12, Convention Center 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dairy Bowl Contest #3 | Meeting Room 13, Convention Center 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dairy Bowl Contest #4 | Meeting Room 14, Convention Center 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. NHWSO Silent Auction | Meeting Room 1 & 2, Convention Center 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Non-Delegate Tour | Off Site 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Junior Data & Innovations Panel and Luncheon | Exhibit Hall 1, Convention Center 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon (Non-Data and Innovations Summit Attendees) | Veteran’s Concourse, Premier Center 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Holstein Association USA Annual Meeting | Ballroom A, Convention Center 3:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. Sponsored Educational Seminars | Meeting Rooms 6-9, Convention Center 5:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. Pre-Sale Social & Steak Sandwich Meal | Military Heritage Alliance 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. National Convention Sale | Military Heritage Alliance 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
All Day Holstein Publications | Convention Center Concourse All Day Banner, Displays, Scrapbooks & DJM Books | CC Concourse 6:00 a.m. - Noon Dairy Bar* | Arena Lobby, Convention Center 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Convention Registration | Convention Center Concourse 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Trade Show | Hallway, Convention Center 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m. Delegate Information Breakfast | Ballroom B, Convention Center
Junior Pizza in the Waterpark Fun Night | Ramada Hotel 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. National Junior Roundtable | Ramada Hotel, Gallery Ballroom
7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Dairy Bowl Finals Holding Room | Meeting Room 10, Convention Center 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Dairy Bowl Finals & National Junior Forum | Exhibit Hall 2, Convention Center 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Delegate Annual Meeting | Ballroom A, Convention Center 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NHWSO Silent Auction | Meeting Room 1 & 2, Convention Center 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Progress on the Plains Celebration Adult Luncheon | Ballroom B, Convention Center 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Junior Awards Banquet | Exhibit Hall 1, Convention Center
All Day Holstein Publications | CC Concourse All Day Banner, Displays, Scrapbooks & DJM Books | CC Concourse
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THURSDAY, JUNE 30
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6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dairy Bar* | Arena Lobby, Convention Center 7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Trade Show | Hallway, Convention Center
FRIDAY, JULY 1
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Offering choice of our two premier cows in the 2022 National Convention Sale! Due 7-15 to sexed Moovin 3-1 365d 33657 4.1 1383 2.9 985 Reserve Jr. All MN, 2019 and 2021 Reserve All MN, 2021 Honorable Mention Grand, Midwest Fall National Junior Show 2021 She’s an 11th generation VG & EX! Fresh in June! 2-10 272d 23,235 4.5 1035 3.0 687 Grand MN State Red & White Show, 2021 // 1st Jr. 3, Res. Intermediate Champion, MNSS, 2021 Nom. AA R&W Summer Jr. 2 // Nom. Jr. All American, 2020 // HM R&W Jr. All American, 2020 KARLA SMIEJA, QUENTIN SCOTT AND JACOB SCHAEFER 15241 50th Avenue Little Falls, Minnesota 56345 USA +1 320 339 5684 | slacres.mn@gmail.com SL ACRES D-BACK- -RED EX-90 EX-90 RC TJ-POLLEMA DMNBAK © Photos: Cybil Fisher © Photos: Cybil Fisher
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Shannon Dairy
Owned by the Shannon Hutterite Colony in Winfred, South Dakota, the Shannon Dairy features a robotic milking facility for 240 cows and a robotic calf barn along with 5,000 acres of crop land, where corn, beans, wheat and alfalfa commodities are raised. The dairy works hard to market top-end animals and flushes 2-3 heifers every four weeks.
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Farm Life Creamery
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Dabru Dairy
As the value-added product producer for Gee-Aye Registered Holsteins, Farm Life Creamery produces cheese, bottled milk, yogurt and ice cream on-site in Ethan, South Dakota. Operated by Chad Blase and Laura Klock, the creamery is supplied milk by the 100 cows at Gee-Aye that are milked in two Lely robots. Cheese, bottled milk, yogurt and ice cream are made on-site; which also features an 18-hole mini golf course, petting zoo and playground.
Host Day Farm Tours our farm tour
Farm Life Creamery hosts many tours and teaches guests about their production practices and how their milk travels just 3 miles from the family’s Holstein herd to the processing facility.
The Haase family raises 6,000 acres of corn, soybeans, alfalfa and wheat and milks a herd of 550 cows at Dabru Dairy in southeast South Dakota. Embryo technology is utilized in their breeding program, where they focus on high genomic cow families. Cows are milked in a double 7 herringbone parlor with automatic identification and milk meters, and the dairy is a several-time recipient of the low SCC award from DFA.
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Davis Dairy Plant
The South Dakota State University (SDSU) Dairy Farm and Dairy Plant are primarily operated by SDSU undergraduate students in Dairy Production and Dairy Manufacturing/ Food Science. Research at the Dairy Farm focuses on dairy nutrition, genetics and sustainability; while the research at the Dairy Plant focuses on ingredient creation, ingredient utilization and microbial safety of dairy products. The SDSU Dairy Plant is state-inspected and produces ice cream and cheese for sale on campus and local retail locations. Fun fact - two students and a supervisor of the Dairy Plant invented cookies and cream ice cream in 1979!
Situated on a 55-acre site, 1,300 milking and dry cows call Ash Grove dairy home. Featuring a cross-ventilated free stall barn and double 20 GEA parlor, the main barn was built with opportunities for additions on the east and west sides. Calves are raised on site with Calf-Star auto feeders and go to a custom grower at 4 months of age, returning to the dairy at 6-7 months pregnant. The farm features automatic calf feeders, a methane digester, and members of the Dabble, Paradise, Sheen, Shot Mindy and many more cow families. Ash Grove Dairy is owned by Emerlan, LLC, which consists of Randy K. and Jennifer Gross, and Randy E. and Susan Gross, and Lansdowne, LLC, which is the Michael and Patricia Crinion family. While all the owners reside in South Dakota, the dairy is located just across the state line in Lake Benton, Minnesota.
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Homesteaded in 1874 and grown generation-by-generation into the modern dairy it is today, Boadwine Farms is home to over 2,700 cows. Located in Baltic, South Dakota, cows are milked in a double 30 parallel parlor and reside in stateof-the-art tunnel ventilated barns. Functioning methane digesters can also be found on-site at Boadwine Farms.
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Fifth and sixth generations of Ode family members operate the over 1,000 tillable acres and manage the 475 cows that call Royalwood Farms home. Located just 12 miles from the convention center, the dairy features a double 8 Blue Diamond parallel parlor and a six-row sand-bedded freestall barn with misters and fans for cow comfort. Exciting cow families at Royalwood include: Royalwood Supersire 1957 EX 90, Royalwood Bradnick 2298 EX 91, Iland-Acre Hitest Bretta VG 86 and Royalwood Monterey 2137-ET GP 80. For the past 15 years, Royalwood has hosted “Breakfast on the Farm” during June Dairy Monthan event that draws between 1200-1400 guests and provides an opportunity to educate their Sioux Falls area neighbors and consumers.
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Newalta Dairy, LLC
Owned by the VanderWal and Ekkel families, Newalta Dairy has 4,000 milking and dry cows, they run over 1,200 acres of commodities, and milk three times a day in double 40 and double 12 parallel milking parlors. Commodities raised include: alfalfa, sorghum, rye, corn, soybean meal, distiller’s, beet pulp, corn silage and cotton seed. The dairy is currently working with MS Lockets Crshabl Lauri, a VG 87 2-year-old.
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The Timmer family operates Mat-Ar-Dor Holsteins in southwest Minnesota, where their 135 cows are milked in a double-eight herringbone parlor. Home of over 30 EX cows, Mat-Ar-Dor Holsteins has a BAA of 109.5 and heavily focuses on type while working with the Lila Z, Donna, Finesse, Mandy, Talley-Red and Grace-Red cow families, to name a few. The dairy also features recent upgrades to the parlor and a lean-to and pack pen addition.
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Stensland Family Farm
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This family-owned farm and creamery utilizes milk from their 200-cow dairy to produce freshly-bottled milk, ice cream, aged cheese and cheese curds. Located just outside of Larchwood, Iowa, farm-fresh products are available at the Stensland Family Farm store as well as their Sioux Falls location and other local grocers. The store in Sioux Falls sells all of their products in addition to freshly hand-dipped ice cream and ice cream treats.
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HydroGreen Tour attendees will learn about hydroponic technology for sustainably growing livestock feed when they visit HydroGreen in Sioux Falls. High-yielding forage is produced in vertically stacked shelves without the need for cultivated land in this sustainable production system.
Trans Ova Genetics
Founded in 1980, Trans Ova Genetics offers advanced reproductive technologies to help breeders multiply the success of their elite cattle. These technologies include embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization, sex-sorted semen, genetic preservation, and cloning. Headquartered in Sioux Center, Iowa, Trans Ova Genetics has regional centers in Missouri, Maryland, California, Washington, Wisconsin, and Texas and several satellite stations throughout the United States. Tour attendees will see Trans Ova headquarters which includes beef and dairy housing, young dairy calf housing and housing of the 2,000+ recipient herd on site. They will also get to see Trans Ova’s first IVF lab and cloning lab.
24 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK ·· LUCAS PLAMANN ·· 22213 Lake Hook Rd, Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-583-1784 ·· plamannlucas@gmail.com LU-MANNAerobel EX92 2E DUE IN DECEMBER TO ARROW LU-MANN SEEGER Aerobel’s dam, Floralawn Shottle Annell-ET VG 86, was purchased off the last national convention sale hosted by MN in 2010 Aerowyn DUE EARLY JUNE TO SEXED DOORMAN Lu-Mann Genetics is excited to welcome everyone to convention! Atalaya Show and State Fair. 651-235-0639 Highlights OWNED BY: CHAD BUEHRING: 763-464-2333 JIM PENZENSTADLER: 651-248-2354 GARY RYDEEN: 651-235-0639 We also purchased Anna’s summer yearling daughter by Redlight: HILROSE REDLINE AFRO! Pregnancies coming by Analyst out of Ayalaya All 3 heifers will be IVF’d soon! INQUIRIES WELCOME ON REASONABLY PRICED EMBRYOS!HILROSE ALTITUDE AWARD-RED-ET 4th Fall Calf, Midwest National R&W Spring Show GAHM-OZROYAL ATALAYA-RED ET 4th Spring Yearling, Midwest National R&W Spring Show GAHM-OZROYAL ATALAYA-RED ET © CYBIL FISHER © SHOW PHOTOS: COWSMOPOLITAN
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Larry quietly established himself as an outstanding Holstein Breeder. As his two children were growing up in 4-H, Larry and Carolyn turned their acreage near Medford into a bit of a hobby dairy farm. The barn could hold up to 7 milk cows, which the family cared for daily. At one point, those cows included 2 Very Good 89 point 2 year olds. Eventually Larry would lease a 50 cow barn near Owatonna that would house his registered herd. The classification BAA for his herd was among the top 25 in the nation. From that small herd, Larry bred right at 100 cows that have scored Excellent. He’s bred and developed not one, not 2, not 3, not 4, but 5 cows that have scored Excellent at 94 points. For good measure, another 7 have scored EX-93 points and another 13 at EX-92. Among them have been All-Minnesota winners, Minnesota State Fair class winners and even a Reserve All-American. His awards and recognitions are too numerous to mention. They deservedly include service awards from the many groups and organizations he has so positively touched. Perhaps a couple that meant the most to Larry might include induction into the National Dairy Shrine Pioneer Award, Induction into the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame and the Gopher Dairy Club Golden Graduate Award.
Larry was married for 57 years to wife Carolyn. Daughter Tara lives in Washington and works in the travel industry and son Thane owns and operated a marina in Prior Lake. Larry enjoyed spoiling 7 grandchildren.
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Few, if any, Minnesota Dairy Leaders have had as positive impact on the Holstein industry as Larry Tande.
Larry is one of the very few who have been voted by breeders to be the national judge for not one but three breeds in Madison – Milking Shorthorns and Brown Swiss and Holsteins (Junior Show). Along with this, he has judged dairy shows in more than a dozen foreign countries. His keen eye for the good ones and his uncanny ability to verbally defend his choices have made him a popular choice for facilitating dairy judging conferenced as well. He’s taught his skills at several regional, national and even international type conferences for all breeds of dairy cattle.
Larry served as the Minnesota State Fair Dairy Cattle Superintendent for several years. This show became the Midwest National Show for Holsteins. He lead those show the only way he knew – with precision management and extreme integrity – a reputation that brought record numbers of exhibitors from Minnesota and neighboring states.
Simply put – if you share Larry’s passion for quality dairy cattle, you have likely seen him judge -more than once. His skills in the center of the ring and on the mic are legendary. In Minnesota, Larry judged most county fairs and Dairy Days. He’s judged countless State Fairs. Few have ever judged on the colored shavings in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Larry passed away in May after a 15 year courageous battle with cancer.
In terms of leadership, Larry’s pedigree reads like a Whose Who in the dairy industry. His illustrious career as a dairy leader began in Minnesota when he was elected to the Minnesota Holstein Board of Directors. Quite a feat for an Extension person. His leadership skills were recognized and sought after, such that Minnesota Holstein breeders selected him to chair the National Holstein Convention Minnesota hosted back in 1989. Perhaps this was the pinnacle event that prepared Larry for a bid to be elected to the National Holstein Board of Directors. From there, Larry rose through the leadership ranks to serve a President of the National Holstein Association. It was Larry’s vision that created not only the presents judge’s certification process used at national dairy shows, but also the creation of the present Holstein true type model male and female.
LARRY TANDE
A life well-lived. A legacy left behind. Loving Memory of
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We are offering genetic opportunities for everyone from high genomics to outstanding type and groups of milking fresh cows. We will be hosting this live auction sale with all animals selling in absentee. 2022 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION SALE THURSDAY, June 30th • 7 PM SALE • South Dakota Military History Alliance • Sioux Falls, SD ~ Pre-Sale Meal starting at 5:00 PM • ribeye sandwiches, sides, pie and ice cream ~ STRANS-JEN-D TEQUILA-RED 2E-96 2X Unamimous R&W All-American Selling from this tanbark favorite, an IVF session. Siemers 920-693-3600 FLOWER BROOK CORAL-RED EX-93 Selling her stylish Warrior Summer Yearling. Brian Woker: 618-367-0263 ERBACRES SNAPPLE SHAKIRA 2E-97 Supreme Champion WDE 2021 Selling a ch of 3 Tatto dtrs due 12/22 dam a Hanas x Shakira’s EX-92 Diamondback. Mystic Valley: 608-643-6818 & Jorgensen: 920-210-3992 HOLBRIC SPA JOLLY-RED 2E-94 Jr All-American R&W Aged Cow 2021 Jolly’s choice of 5 Advancer calves due in September. Kara Kesh Holsteins: 507-269-4640 MISS APPLE SNAPPLE EX-96 Selling a Chief March calf out of Snapple’s Jacot dtr. Milksource: 715-299-4651 MS ABBA AMAZING 2319 EX-93 All-American Jr 2 Yr Old 2020 Her March Thunderstruck sells! Amazing’s dam is 2E-95 Abba Dabba! Oakfield Corners: 585-704-2501 BLONDIN GOLDWYN SUBLIMINAL 4E-97 All-American 150,000 lb cow 2017 Her March King Doc sells! Budjon & Vail: 920-488-4129 SONNEL DAMION CHARLIE 2 opportunities here: an IVF session and her Lambda March calf. Dam of Corvette. Eric Sonnek: 320-266-1510 BLEXYS CRUSH BUDWESIER VG-88 Selling Budweiser’s March King Doc. Budwesier is from 3E-97 Blexy! John Cunningham: 707-974-8700 TJ-POLLEMA DMNBCK BROOKLYN *RC EX-90 Reserve All-MN 2020 Due in July to Moovin (sexed). FLOWER BROOK ATWOOD GEE EX-92 Selling her fancy Dec calf by King Doc Andrew Stuewe 651-353-2275 SL ACRES D BACK FELIZ RED EX-90 HM Jr All-Am R&W Summer Jr 2 Yr Old 2020. Feliz is due in June. She is a 11th gen VG/EX. Selling! Your pick out of 500+ 2 yr olds 27,900 RHA 1044F 870P Sired by Duplo, Discjokey, Apps, Denver, Coffee, Crushabull, Victor, Oxygen, Tropic 200 heifers to freshen in May and June • They are also a tour stop on convention tours Newalta Dairy Pipestone, MN Trevor Ekkel 507-215-7521 John Vanderwal 507-215-0339 Pre-approval required. AARON RAY TOMPKINS 336-363-4639BID ONLINE! Choice of these 2 EX-90 Diamondbacks sell! SL-Acres: 320-339-5684
PINE-TREE ERA ACHIE 7593 From the #1 GTPI Tribute +3151G and also Top 50 of the breed, an IVF session from a prolific producer. Outcross sires, HUGE production traits and nice Type traits! Nathan Johnson & James Vierhout: 605-695-7144 WILRA LIONEL 1910-ET SHE SELLS! The most valuable female to sell this year! #125 on the GTPI list and the dam of #1 and #4 GTPI females in the breed. Sells open and ready for all markets! +3123G +1552M +140F +71P +1146NM Wilra Farms Inc.: 618-314-0690 PEN-COL LEGACY BEST VG-86 HUGE IVF session sells from the #15 GTPI female, a Gameday at +3171G, +1165 NM$ from Legacy Best above! Dennis C. Wolff: 570-380-3456 Endco Yoder L7933 9839 An IVF session from her #2 gTPI Taos granddaughter and Top 40 gTPI heifer. +3149 gTPI, +1089NM Twin-Spruce Farm: 320-453-7322 TTM RUBICON ALABAMA IVF session from Alabama’s # 5 gTPI Parfect granddaughter, Top 150 in the breed. +3112 gTPI, +1050NM Thomas T. Mercuro: 804-306-8925 VATLAND DRIVE MONA 5736 She sells! +3010 gTPI, +1050NM. Her 5th dam, Vatland Mogul Mocha 3665, is pictured above! Hendel Farms: 507-450-9137 GENOSOURCE ZZ TOP 71131-ET #2 gTPI & NM$ ZZ Top Dtr. She sells! +3031 gTPI, +1024NM. Her 4th dam, Triplecrown Tango, is pictured above! Genosource: 319-454-6332 SCENERY-VIEW CAYMAN-ET # 9 RC/PC in breed, she sells! +2866 gTPI, +745NM. Her 4th Dam, Scenery View Celia-Red-ET EX-91 is pictured above. Benjamin Casey Jones: 570-744-2595 COOKIECUTTER A HAWAIKI IVF session from her granddaughter, a #1 gTPI & NM$ Highjump, Top 50 PTAF in the breed. +3055 gTPI, +1110NM Cookiecutter Holsteins LLC: 518-858-6156 TERRA-LINDA HGHJMP 11322-ET #3 gTPI & NM$ Highjump, an IVF session. +3031 gTPI, +1060NM. Her 4th dam, Bryhill Ransom Marquisse-ET is pictured above. Terra Linda Dairy: 559-358-5345 We are offering genetic opportunities for everyone from high genomics to outstanding type and groups of milking fresh cows. We will be hosting this live auction sale with all animals selling in absentee. 2022 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION SALE THURSDAY, June 30th • 7 PM SALE • South Dakota Military History Alliance • Sioux Falls, SD ~ Pre-Sale Meal starting at 5:00 PM • ribeye sandwiches, sides, pie and ice cream ~ Sales Staff Scott Courtney, auctioneer 563-380-1318 Kevin Jorgensen, pedigrees 920-210-3992 Scott Culbertson 507-923-1881 David Lentz 717-329-9202 Chad R yan 920-960-1449 Rick Verbeek 614-580-8662 Jim Vierhout 712-470-1202 Sale Co-Chairs Spencer Hackett 320-267-3180 Andy Steinhagen 612-581-7523 Pre-approval required. AARON RAY TOMPKINS 336-363-4639BID ONLINE!
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Ashley Swenson (507) 241-0544 Trade Show Co-Chairs
Monica Nussbaum (605) 321-4149
Scott & Nikki Culbertson (507) 923-1881 Dairy Bar Chair Jenn Landman (507) 215-0611 Data & Innovations Summit Chair Cheryl Marti (608) 206-0635
Kari Swanson (320) 583-3978 Host Day Tours Randy Gross (605) 864-1422
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Patti Schaefer (320) 221-0381 Welcome Night Tri-Chairs
Jacob Bierstedt (507) 227-8642 Sarah Bierstedt (507) 215-7620 Transportation Chair Heidi Zwinger (605) 359-9418
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COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Adminstration Chair Patti Schaefer (320) 221-0381 Adult Luncheon Banquet Chair
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Trudy Lickfelt (320) 224-7311
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Pam Hendel (507) 725-2112
Publicty/PR Chair Michele Schroeder (507) 276-4810 Registration Chair Deb Kraus (507) 363-1677 Sponsorship Chair
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Andy Steinhagen (612) 581-7523 | mnsteiny@yahoo.com
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Kris (320)Gruenes493-9704 | krisarn@meltel.net Ashley Swenson (507) 241-0544 | aekswenson@gmail.com Amanda Bedtke, MHA Business Manager (320) 259-0637 | minnesotaholstein@gmail.com
Ashley Gruenes (320) 345-0126 National Sale Chair Andy Steinhagen (612) 581-7523
Decorations Chair Karen Gorentz (218) 234-3716 Farm Promotions Chairs Megan Herberg (507) 380-1832 Annie Lauber (507) 208-3076
Brooke Bobendrier, MHA Marketing Manager (920) 901-5165 | mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com
Pre-Convention Tours Chair Randy Schweer (605) 880-1528
Junior Holstein Convention Chair Kris Gruenes (320) 493-9704
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Lisa Hoefs (507) 382-5188
CHAIR: Darrel Rennich (605) drennich@diamondv.com695-3676
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KRICKET SHELBY LEE PHIREY Luck-E Jordy Kricket-Red-ET EX-91: 5th 4-Yr-Old, MW National Spring R&W Show & 7th 4-Yr-Old, MW National Spring Holstein Show 2022 Schluter Shelby Lee-Red EX-94: 1st Jr. and 3rd Aged Cow, MW National Spring R&W Show 2022, 4th 5-Yr-Old Int. R&W Show 2021 Windy-Knoll-View Phirey-Red EX-92: Reserve Grand Champion, Northeast All-Breeds R&W Show2021 Big Time Event Sale and Open House at Excelerant Genetics! Hot ShowFisherCybil©Photos NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK32
Cows, calves, choices and embryos from some of the best families in the breed. Lots from Redhot, Shelby Lee, Lucky Rose, Fire, Adeline and King Doc Lori sell. 40-plus lots will sell! SALE HIGHLIGHT! Ms Fannys Firewall-Red-ET. A Warrior out of Meadow Green Abso Fanny-RedET spring yearling and sells with lots of embryo interest. Schedule of Events 8 AM: Open House with refreshmentas 11 AM: Sale Starts in person and at CattleClub.com Held at: 6575 Tower Drive Rd., Lena, WI 54139 EXCELERANT GENETICS Daniel Olson & Sons | olson.dan99@yahoo.com | 920-676-2516 GODIVA ASAP FIREWALL Siemers Jy Godiva 29205-Red EX-91: 8th Junior 3-Yr-Old, International Red and White Show 2021 Hillpine Doorman ASAP-ET EX-94: 5th 5-Yr-Old, MW National Spring Holstein Show 2022, owned with Linehan, Holtzinger, Espindula & Wood Ms Fannys Firewall-Red-ET: Warrior x Meadow Green Abso Fanny-Red-ET EX-96 Results Premier Exhibitor at the 2022 Midwest National Spring Red and White Show 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 33
34 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK VisitSiouxFalls.com CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Location: Junction of I-90 and I-29 Population: 183,200+ Hotel Rooms: 5,100+ MSA: 261,400+ Weather Averages 34-59°F 62-84°F 36-60°F 10-29°F Jay Kaltenbach, Services Manager jkaltenbach@siouxfalls.com or 605.373.2034 Scenic Falls Park encompasses 123 acres along the Big Sioux River and is located in historic Downtown Sioux Falls. The triple waterfall anchors the park and is home to historic ruins, a visitor information center, five-story viewing tower, gift shop, and café. Welcome to Sioux Falls!
36 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK Feed Your Forages with Confidence Pro Sile® is a forage inoculant formulated for all silages and high moisture ensiled corn to improve fiber digestibility, provide a fast, efficient fermentation, and faster pH decline, and improve dry matter retention and lactic acid production. Pro Sile contains multiple strains of bacteria proven to be effective throughout all stages of fermentation. Forage Inoculant Learn more! Scan the code with your smartphone or visit www.formafeed.com Or call 800-422-3649! Maintain cooler, fresher feed in the summer heat! TMR Stabilizer is a unique blend of four organic acids formulated to control fungal & secondary microbial growth and extend the bunk life of TMRs. TMR Stabilizer will reduce heating and nutrient degradation in TMRs by retarding mold and yeast growth. Use TMR Stabilizer to minimize reduced feed intake during summer weather by maintaining cooler, fresher feed. Form-A-Feed is proud to sponsor the 2022 National Holstein Convention! www.formafeed.com | 800-422-3649
WINRIGHT DOORMAN ESHANTI-ET Doorman x VG-88-2Y-CAN Gold Chip x VG-89-CAN Windbrook x Rolling Spring G Escence-ET EX-95 2nd & 2nd Jr. Fall Calf, MW National Spring Holstein Show 2022 owned with Brooke Hammann Gypsie EshantiChancel PERRO VALIDATION GYPSIE EX-93 Validation x VG-85-2Y-CAN Avenue x VG-87-2Y-CAN Laser Senior & Grand Champion, MW National Spring Jersey Jr. Show 2022 Senior & Grand Champion, MW National Spring Jersey Jr. Show 2021 4th Junior, International Jersey Show 2021 DRENTEX GETAWAY CHANCEL Getaway x EX-90 Reagan x EX-90 Stone Cold x EX-92 Amedeo 3rd & 2nd Jr. Spring Yearling, MW National Spring Jersey Show 2022 owned with Brooke Hammann FisherCybilChancelandEshantiGypie,© DEJONG FAMILY DAIRY LLC Marcus, Nikki, Morgan, Noah, Brooklyn, Kennedy & Brynley 3398 Draper Rd., Dorchester, WI 54425 Marcus 715-613-2385 • Nikki 715-379-6861 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 37
392022 SOUVENIR BOOK NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION Like us on Facebook: Sunkist Acres & Willvue Genetics! SALE: MARCH 21, 2023 HEIFERS ALWAYS AVAILABLE AVAILABLE GENETICS - INQUIRIES ALWAYS WELCOME! who continue to trust in our genetics! BAA 111.6 21 EX 23 VG 5 GP NOM. RW WINTER CALF ‘21 · 5TH PLACE CALF WDE ‘21 · HM JC MN STATE FAIR ‘21 2ND WINTER CALF MN STATE FAIR ‘21 Embryos by Showtime and Altitude-Red! Owned by Ben Donnay and Blaize Dankers Tande Warrior Kara-Red ALL-MN 5 YR OLD ‘21 Durham Arrow EX-96, ‘16 WDE Champion Lambda, Master, Devour, Unix! Doorman Aspire GENETICS ALWAYS AVAILABLE! THE HOUDEK FAMILY 12858 MALAY RD. CALEDONIA, MN 55921 PHONE: 507-459-3455 EMAIL: houdekdairy@hotmail.com NOW FLUSHING: WAKE-UP TD SHEA 5132-ET 2985 GTPI, 1043 NM$ Maternal sister to 14HO16259 SPY at Select Sires WAKE-UP RELIANT MOCHA 5148-ET 2975 GTPI, 972 NM$ WAKE-UP ACURA IDELL 5098 2884 GTPI, 1034 NM$ SDG 833 CONWAY 6118-ET 2965 GTPI, 954 NM$ MILKING DAUGHTERS BY AVALANCHE, JORDY-RED & GOLDWYN 1ST & BEST BRED AND OWNED 5-YEAR-OLD MIDWEST FALL NATIONAL 2018 GRAND CHAMPION DISTRICT 1 SHOW 2018 Raine is on a flush program, inquirers welcome! WAKE-UP AFTERSHOCK RAINE-ET *RC EX-94 © PHOTO: CYBIL FISHER
Dairy Cattle Show & Sales | Trade Show | Education | Networking | Youth Contests WORLD® DAIRY EXPO WHERE THE GLOBAL DAIRY INDUSTRY MEETS! photo credit: Cowsmo. Scan for OCT. 2-7, 2022 | MADISON, WI, USA | Be there when the dairy world reunites this fall in Madison! Don’t forget to catch the International Red & White Show on Wednesday and Thursday or the International Holstein Show on Thursday and Friday before the naming of the 2022 World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion. Explore Expo beyond the Showring Tuesday through Friday with Virtual Farm Tours, Expo Seminars, Tanbark Talks, Expo en Español, Dairy Forage Seminars, and of course, the Trade Show. There is something for everyone on your dairy team at World Dairy Expo! Learn more about WDE 2022 and the new six-day event schedule - featuring a five-day Dairy Cattle Show and four-day Trade Show - by scanning this QR code or by visiting www.worlddairyexpo.com. more details
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Minnesota & South Dakota Breeder Map BREEDER MAP PINS 1. Hendel Farms 1413 Gap Caledonia,DriveMN 55921 Matt Hendel: 507-458-7860 Facebook: Hendel Farms 2. Kara-Kesh Holsteins 19436 220th St NE Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Ryan Griffin: 507-269-4640 Facebook: Kara-Kesh Holsteins Website: www.karakeshholsteins.com 3. Olmar Farms 25894 US Hwy 14 Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 Jill Nelson: 507-220-0730 Facebook: Olmar Farms Website: www.olmarfarms.com 4. Sheeknoll Farms 4428 County Road 16 SE Rochester, MN 55904 Bob Sheehan: 507-259-3477 Facebook: Sheeknoll Farms 5. Melarry Farms 17010 Aspen Road Rice, MN 56367 Spencer Hackett: 320-267-3180 TOUR HOST FARMS 6. Royalwood Farms Brandon, SD | Southern Scenes 7. Trans Ova Genetics Sioux Center, IA | Southern Scenes 8. Mat-Ar-Dor Holsteins Ellsworth, MN | Southern Scenes 9. Ash Grove Dairy, LLP Lake Benton, MN | Great Northern 10. SDSU Davis Dairy Plant Brookings, SD | Great Northern 11. Farm Life Creamery Ethan, SD | Western Ways 12. Shannon Dairy Winfred, SD | Western Ways 13. Dabru Dairy Parker, SD | Western Ways 14. Newalta Dairy LLC Pipestone, MN | Great Northern 15. Boadwine Farms Baltic, SD | Great Northern 16. HydroGreen Sioux Falls, SD | All Tours Photo: Rachel Kurth
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Cow-Palace Defiant Lakita EX-92 EEEEE 2-01 2x 536 42,150 1371 1423 3-10 2x 322 29,590 1085 965 4-10 2x 249 26,502 945 875 RIP S: Scientific B Defiant-ET D: Goldfawn Ladd Lashes-Red-TW EX-90 2D: Mer-Gold Son Lotti-Red VG-85 3D: Mer-Gold Adv Leona-Red-ET VG-86 4D: Wilstar-RS Rub Lazer-Red-TW EX-91 A big thank you to San-Ron Holsteins, Ron Roskopf and crew for a great group of cows offered on their dispersal. We are excited to have been able to purchase Lakita and will have IVF pregnancies by Farnear Architect for early spring 2023 calves. ROKWILD PARTNERS - Passion for Success Robert & Kena Strack, Wil Strack, Leah Haas and Linda Lee DeBuse housed at New-Day Dairy - 108936 Fence Rd. Athens, WI 54411 © Andrew Hetke 13th Generation Excellent or Very Good TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022 Winneshiek County Fairgounrds Decorah, Iowa Coverage by Cowsmopolitan Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Awarded and open ALL! Entries will be open June 1. Show Committee: Entries- Jess Rediske | 563-380-5772 Dan Hovden | 563-379-1090 Dave Lyons | 563-380-5956 Mark Steffens | 563-380-4017 Fred Williams | 507-923-0016 Follow our event on Facebook for more details. Questions contact Dan Hovden 563-379-1090 or Jess Rediske 563-380-5772 SAVE THE DATE! OPEN HOLSTEIN SHOW NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK48
BRIAN + JILL NELSON · US HWY 14 SLEEPY EYE, MN 56085 · (507) 220-0730 WWW.OLMARFARMS.COM · OLMARFARMS@SLEEPYEYETEL.NET PBR HERD 51 YEARS · PGH HERD 26 YEARS · BAA 110.0 OLMAR DURHAM Bella has left a legacy at Olmar Farms that few cows will equal. From the heart of the family are two fancy young 2 year olds due in early June. Olmar Doorman Belladia: Jr. 2 Yr. Old · Potential 10th Gen. EX Olmar Charisma Bella Nora: Summer 2 Yr. Old · VG 86 dam then 9 Gen. EX (Pictured below) A tale of Two Bella’s 4E 93Bella OLMAR CHARISMA BELLA NORA 2022 NATIONAL CONVENTION SALE CONSIGNMENT - SELLS AS CHOICE We couldn’t decide which one we liked more, so we are offering your choice in June at the National Convention Sale! The Bella’s have put sons in AI and cows in the winner’s circle. Generation after generation, they quickly become herd favorites. Take your choice and watch her become your herd favorite. Check out www.olmarfarms.com for many more photos of multiple generations of Bella’s, including Bella’s daughter, Olmar Roy Beauty EX 93 - Res. Champion Midwest Fall National.
Stop by Olmar Farms on your way to convention to see these beauties in person. We will be available before and during convention just a short 2 hr drive from Sioux Falls and along the route for most convention goers coming from the east.
Marathon County holstein Breeders Wayne, Samantha and Justin Giese F1761 Huckleberry Rd. Edgar, WI 54426 Home: 715-352-2972 Cell: samwaydairy@yahoo.com715-965-7147 SYNERGY BRASS PIPER-ET VG-87 Son at CRV: Fustsyn Parker-ET with +1330 Milk +61 Protein +88 Fat + 3043 GTPI +2.42 UDC +2.78 Type +1.79 FLC His sisters: Synergy-Fust Pfct Pillow-ET +3037 GTPI Fustsyn Gameday Powwow-ET +3027 GTPI Fustsyn Gameday Playbook-ET +3025 GTPI Synergy-Fust Gd Pia-ET +2997 GTPI Owned with and bred by Synergy Family Dairy, Pulaski FUSTEAD HOLSTEINS Wausau, Wis. Brian & Wendy Fust Phone: 715-842-5868 Fax: 715-848-0465 Tyler, Shannon, Sarah, Tanner and Savannah Adam, Jennifer, Aiden, Bailey & Connor L-L-M Dairy Zamboni Psalm L-L-M-DAIRY J STREAM PROCKY VG-87 DOM Psalm is Prockey’s great granddaughter and is transmitting great to her calves. She has one Gameday heifer over 2900 GTPI and three Conway heifers with the higher calf over 3000 GTPI. We are looking forward to classifying Psalm in July! Stats: 100 cows 300 26,735 3.7 998 3.0 827 • 17 Excellent Cows Leon & Lytle Matthie 231056 Hwy Q, Ringle, WI 54471 Leon: 715-297-8485 | Lyle: 715-297-8483 www.llmdairy.com Visitors welcome! Marathon County holstein assoCiation 2021 Calf Raffle Prizes 1st Place: Registered Holstein Calf (Sept./Dec.) or $1000 Cash 2nd Place: Mixed ¼ Beef 3rd Place: $250 NASCO Gift Card 4th Place: $250 Fleet Farm Gift Card 5th Place: Mixed ¼ Beef 6th Place: Packer Tickets or $250 Cash 7th Place: 1 Pie a Month for a Year 8th Place: $250 Athens IGA Gift Card 9th Place: $100 Texas Roadhouse Gift Card 10th Place: Pedal Tractor 11th-14th Places: $100 Cash 15th-17th Places: $75 Cash 18th-20th Places: $50 Cash Drawing to be held August 21 at the Athens Fair (After the Little Britches Dairy Show) $20 per ticket | $100 for 6 tickets Need not be present to win Contact Doug Dittmar 715-571-0843 or Mike Borchardt 715-352-2448 Denver x Siemers Wood Ashlynn EX-94 x Tri-Day Ashlyn EX-96 • 2nd Jr. Winter Yrlng, MW National Spring Holstein Show 2022 • Nom. Junior All-American Winter Calf in 2021 Alexa’s future is bright and we can’t wait to see where she goes this show season! SAMWAY ASW DENVER ALEXA-ET Alexa! NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK50
Well the season has started with cropping, tractor pulling, barrel racing and showing cattle. It’s getting closer to wedding time in October for Brodie and Kayla. We have a good joke because who doesn’t need a laugh now days It is hard to find a joke today without a dirty word or two in it but here is one: Two tall trees, a birch and a beech are growing in the woods. A small tree begins to grow between them, and the beech says to the birch, “Is that a son of a beech or a son of a birch?
Owned by: Tom & Florine Bunkelman Brooke, Brent and Brodie
The birch says he cannot tell but just then a woodpecker lands on the sapling. The birch says, “Woodpecker, you are a tree expert. Can you tell if that is a son of a beech or son of a birch?”
John & Tineke Boschma 118470 Chesak Road Edgar, WI 54426 John Cell: 715-721-0916 Tineke Cell: 715-316-3918
Marathon County holstein Breeders BOSSIDE RED EYE AXEL *RC *P A polled, maternal brother to Rebel at Select! +2811 GTPI +660 NM +564 Milk +72 Fat +35 Protein 2.2 CE +2.21 Type +0.95 FLC +2.17 UDC +0.2 DPR +4.3 PL 2.1 LW 2.76 SCC 4.5 Mastitis Resistance A2A2 BB He has a red and polled full sister with slightly lower TPI and Net Merit but has solid type and style! She will enter a flush program very soon. For Sale!
The woodpecker takes a taste of the small tree and replies, “It is neither a son of a beech nor a son of a birch. It is however, the best piece of ash I’ve ever poked my pecker into.” Now wipe that smile off your face and pass it on…. 227080 Pinenut Road, Edgar, WI 54426 715-581-6460 | tomkinsfarm@yahool.com
Nor-Way-Pete Farms, INc. 1751 Cherry Drive, Eland, WI 54427 RHA: 264 cows 2x 25,616 4.2 1072 3.1 792 Average: 91.4 pounds 110 SCC Chad and Andy Peterson, owners 715-302-0482 Visitors always welcome New Excellents Hunter-Hill Beemer Charo now EX-90 at 3-05 Out last classification was a success! We have 6 new Excellent cows and 27 Very Good cows with 8 of them being 2 year-olds. Charo is a Beemer x VG-87 Chelios x VG-87 Braxton Alexa Chaney with Charo WISCONSIN VALLEY FAIR HEIFER PROJECT SALE Fair - August 2-7, 2022 Sale - August 6, 2022, 7:30 PM Judging Pavilion at Marathon Park, Wausau, WI Features: • Fustead Helix Maggie from the Dellia family • Hahncrest Beemer Cameo from the Apple Family • Gargen Integral Christmas from Indianhead Rubens Ruby-Red • Windleway Zamboni Shay • Windleway Rager Azalea-Red from the Apple family Plus others to come! Check them out at the Fair! Contact 715-571-0843 with questions. 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 51
Marathon County holstein Breeders Ded-Dit Holsteins Ded-Dit Doctor Clown Doctor x Huey x Modesty Entered in the Marathon County Calf Raffle! Doug Dittmar 6006 - 3 Birch Street, Schofield, WI 54476 | 715-571-0843 Visit the Marathon County Cheese Curd Truck Call Milkyhill Cattle Sale for rates CONTACT ED MIELKE - 715-574-2931 Gary’s Dairy Good-Time Registered Holsteins Gary Stankowski, Owner Home: 3860 Sugar Bush Rd. Mosinee, WI 715-693-319754455 Farm: 543 Hwy S Mosinee, WI 715-693-079954455 Mike, Barb, Madison and Abigail Borchardt W4370 Wien Drive, Edgar, WI 53325 715-352-2448 Moo-dy Acres Athens Fair, Athens - August 17-21, 2022 Edgar Steam Show - August 26-28, 2022 Smilaire Jill EX-94 | Gold Chip x EX-91 Bradnick 2nd Jr, 5th Aged Cow, MW Nat’l Spring Holstein Show 2022 HM Senior Champ., MW Nat’l Spring Jr. Holstein Show 2022 Smilaire Bliss EX-92 | Corvette x VG-85 Atwood 1st Jr., 7th Sr. 3-Yr-Old, MW Nat’l Spring Holstein Show 2022 Int. Champ. & HM Grand Champ., MW Nat’l Spring Jr. Holstein Show 2022 PureBliss Jill, Bliss and Smilaire Teal, EX-92, made up the winning Best 3 Females at the Midwest National Spring Holstein Show. Thank you to everyone who helped make this spring show an incredible success for our family! Smilaire Registered Holsteins - Est. 1983 39 years of homebred breeding Scott & Paulette Ditter & Girls | Plymouth, WI Scott Ditter: 920-946-3461 Paulette Ditter: 920-838-0302 CowsmopolitanCandidFisher;CybilBlissandJill©Best3© NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK52
HENDEL FARMS
Caledonia, Minnesota
Hendel Farms is a fourth generation dairy owned and operated by Karl, Matt & Pam and family. The brothers purchased the farm and first group of Holsteins in 1991 and upgraded the herd from the original 35 Brown Swiss cows to the current 400-cow milking herd composed of registered Holsteins and Brown Swiss. Our goal is to produce long-lasting, healthy, and efficient cattle with the assistance of the TPI and Net Merit formulas. We work to progress the genetics of our own herd and the breed as a whole through our embryo program. We strive to develop bulls that will sire daughters who compete well in the modern, large-scale commercial environment while maintaining good health, longevity, and functional type. We are surrounded by a great team of employees at our farm, including Josh Vatland, who has been an integral part of our genomic breeding program and is the owner of Vatland Holsteins. We enjoy hosting international guests at our farm and have developed an embryo export program through these established connections. We have worked with Japan and the E.U. for embryo exports and look forward to continuing this program along with our A.I. bull sales in the future. Hendel Plt Marilyn 3021-ET EX-90 3E Lifetime record: 351,500m 14,260f She’s10,530paveraged 92 lbs a day since she was 2 yrs old. She has sent 7 sons to AI and Embryos to Japan and Germany. CONTACT: 14913 Gap Drive, Caledonia, MN 55921 Matt Hendel +1 (507) facebook.com/hendelfarms458-7860
Breeder Bio also know, if you know the problem, you’ll know how to fix it.
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Learn from industry-leading speakers and panelists who will share ideas on how to better utilize today’s dairy data technologies and systems to maximize efficiency, profitability and results. An in-person, producer-focused Summit for herds of ALL sizes, breeds, and types being held during the National Holstein Convention.
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64 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK D A T A A N D I N N O V A T I O N S S U M M I T S P O N S O R S www.delaval.com is a registered trademark of Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A. and “DeLaval” is a registered trade/servicemark of DeLaval Holding AB © 2022 DeLaval Inc. DeLaval, 11100 North Congress Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64153-1296. Nothing in this document shall constitute a warranty or guaranty of performance. www.delaval.com The DeLaval VMS™ V300 is focused on helping dairy farmers deliver more, better quality milk from healthier cows. @DeLavalUS @delaval_na @DeLavalUS DeLaval lms DeLaval VMS™ milking system V300 Scan to learn more Excellent service by certified technicians Indexing allows multi-breed herd Access data from anywhere Selflearning teat positions TriStar AMR is a Holstein Association USA production records program that allows herds with robotic and metering systems, who are not participating in traditional DHIA programs, to keep their production information flowing into the HAUSA database while providing traditional herd metrics often missing from electronic systems. Milk Recording of the Future - is here today! An Innovative and Cost-Effective Program for Robotic and Electronic Meter Herds Holstein Association USA, Inc. www.holsteinusa.com 800.952.5200 AgriTech Analytics www.agritech.com 559.738.5300
Daughters of Arriel EX-92 2E Hypnotic Eve RC EX-90 Loyola Asia RC EX-90 Crush Always RC VG-87 1/20 Rubels 7/20 Moovin Amara RC 9/21 Latenites - RED and POLLED 9/21 Fitters Choice Arriel has 6 Rubels Red daughters, 2 Analyst daughters Daughters of Hypnotic Eve RC EX-90 3/19 Exceed RC GP-84-2Y -sired by Unstopadull Potential EX Junior 3-Yr-Old - Sold to Canada! 3/21 Admiral Excel RC +3.90T 1/21 Admiral Eve +3.1T 3/21 Admiral Exlove +2.6T 12/21 Latenite Elude-Red PO +2.8T 3/19 Excellence – sired by Unstopabull Has a 1/22 Warrior daughter 3/19 Jordy Alexia RC GP-83-2Y Has 4 daughters by Luxor Daughters of Crush Always VG-87 12/20 Jordy Allmacic-Red – owned by Kaleb Strine 3/20 Warrior Trish Just fresh and looking great! Junior Champion of Walworth County Fair Trish has 3 polled daughters by Latenite-Red and 8 pregnancies by Latenite due in 2022 Thanks to Crave Brothers Farms for consigning their best, Crave Sidekick Genesis-ET. Genesis is a September calf backed by a number of EX dams. Come take a look and add Sugar-C genetics to your breeding program! Visit www.sugarcreekdairy.com for more! SUGAR-C DESCENDANTSBRED OF ARRIEL Golden Oaks O Arriel-Red-ET EX-92 2E | Olympian x Aria EX-92 x Apple EX-96 3-2 340 31,800 1200F, 1008P | Ltd: 128,000 Arriel was purchased as part of flush lot from the National RW Sale. She has Latenite embryos exported to Europe and Canada. She’s a ninth generation EX back to Apple, sister to Farnear Tbr Aria Adler EX-96 and has nearly 50 descendants. Always VG-87 Rick and Marleen Adams N5633 Hwy O, Elkhorn, WI 53121 | Phone: 262-728-0702 Cell: 262-374-0793 | Email: marleenkayadams@gmail.com RHA: 640 cows, 32,500 4.1 1320 3.3 1050 BAA: 107.2 2017 Herd of Excellence | 17 years PBR and 14 years PGH © Andrew Hetke © Andrew Hetke 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 65
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Past National Winners Marcella Keefe Eyota, Minnesota Percy Engle Stewartville, Minnesota 1925 Harvey Kuchenbecker Owatonna, Minnesota Irma Reineke Morristown, Minnesota 1934 Vernon Ullman Brookings, South Dakota Lyle Hohenstein Vernon Center, Minnesota 1948 Mary Jean Wolter Fairmont, Minnesota 1967 Ruth Ann Klossner New Ulm, Minnesota 1977 Kathleen Mary Zeman Owatonna, Minnesota 1979 Terri Brown Hastings, Minnesota 1981 Bonnie L. Bianchi Gibbon, Minnesota 1982 Joan M. Olson Faribault, Minnesota 1984 Cheryl Ann Schwanke Grey Eagle, Minnesota 1988 Theresa Rose Hoen Norwood, Minnesota 1990 Daniel J. Carroll Dodge Center, Minnesota 1991 Shane Boettcher Insanti, Minnesota 1995 Jason Sheehan Rochester, Minnesota 1998 Eric Sonnek Foreston, Minnesota 2001 Kelly Sheehan Rochester, Minnesota 2002 Kyle Sonnek Foreston, Minnesota 2004 Sarah Olson Hutchinson, Minnesota Andrew Sheehan Rochester, Minnesota 2005 Tracy Nelson Winthrop, Minnesota 2006 Casey Rickeman Hutchinson, Minnesota Krista Sheehan Rochester, Minnesota 2008 Lucas Sjostrom Lafayette, Minnesota 2010 Megan Herberg St. Peter, Minnesota 2011 Elizabeth Olson Hutchinson, Minnesota 2012 Jacob Achen St. Paul, Minnesota 2013 Michael Schmitt Rice, Minnesota 2016 Lucas Plamann Hutchinson, Minnesota 2017 Austin Schmitt Rice, Minnesota 2018 Kayla Leiding Fountain, Minnesota South Dakota
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John B. Irwin 1914-1917, Minnesota E. C. Schroeder 1919-1923, Minnesota W.S. Moscrip 1922-1938, Minnesota
692022 SOUVENIR BOOK NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION Past National Award Winners YOUNG DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR FINALISTSMEMBER Past Young Distinguished Junior Member Finalists from Minnesota and South Dakota 2005 Emily Achen Sauk Centre, Minnesota 2007 Amanda Mohr Glencoe, Minnesota Elizabeth Olson Hutchinson, Minnesota 2008 Jacob Achen Sauk Centre, Minnesota 2009 Rachel Achen Sauk Centre, Minnesota 2011 Anna Culbertson Pine Island, Minnesota 2013 Austin Schmitt Rice, Minnesota 2014 Haely Leiding Fountain, Minnesota Sierra Swanson Hutchinson, Minnesota 2015 Nicholas Achen South Aberdeen, South Dakota 2017 Isaac Nelson Sleepy Eye, Minnesota 2022 SEMI-FINALISTS We are very excited to have semi-finalists from the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association (MJHA) for both the Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) and the Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) awards this year! We wish them and the rest of our MJHA members participating in competitions at this year’s national convention the very best of luck! Jasenko Gavranovic Shelby Swanson 2022 DJM Semi-Finalist 2022 YDJM Semi-Finalist PAST NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS
Dakota
Herbert G. Miller 1947-1954, Minnesota
Larry A. Tande 2001-2007, Minnesota John F. Bierbaum 2002-2008, Minnesota Spencer Hackett 2019-Present, Minnesota
Past from Minnesota and South
A.J. Lashbrook 1938-1946, Minnesota
David C. Pierson 1993-2001, Minnesota
Holstein USA Board Members
A. H. Jergens 1953-1962, Minnesota Herbert W. Filk 1962-1970, Minnesota
Arnold A. Cotton 1974-1982, South Dakota
Randolph E. Gross 1996-2003, South Dakota
John C. Gross 1997-2001, South Dakota
Hilrose Altitude Audi-Red 1st Junior 2-Yr-Old & Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion, Midwest National Spring Red & White Show 2022 Hilrose Redlight Aria-Red 2nd Spring Yearling & Reserve Junior Champion, Midwest National Spring Red & White Show 2022 Hilrose Redlight Amy-Red 3rd Spring Yearling, Midwest National Spring Red & White Show 2022 Res All-American & Jr All-American Spring Calf 2021 Hilrose Jordy Ablaze-Red 2nd Summer Yearling, Midwest National Spring Red & White Show 2022 Hilrose Altitude Award-Red 4th Fall Calf , Midwest National Spring Red & White Show 2022 Owned by Buehring Farms, G. Rydeen & J. Penzenstadler OTHER ANNA DAUGHTERS A Reflection of Anna Hilrose Advent Anna EX-95 4E GMD Wisconsin Cow of the Year 2018 WDE Nasco Type & Production Winner 2018 Nominated All-American Productino Cow 2018 Nominated All-American Dam/Daughter 2017/2018 Reserve All-American R&W 125,000-pound Cow 2017 Reserve All-American R&W Aged Cow 2016 Nominated All-American 5-Year-Old 2015 Next 9 Dams Excellent! RHA: 32,154 BAA: 111.8% The Brantmeier Family Joe and Chris | Andy, Ashley and Kylie Jeff, Bonnie, Bentley, Blake and Brodie N426 Military Rd., Sherwood, WI 54169 Jeff: 920-205-4976 | Andy: 920-450-3047 jjbrantmeier@yahoo.com FisherCybilPhotos© Premier Exhibitor R&W Heifer Show WDE 2021
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Past State Award Winners
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DISTINGUISHED YOUNG BREEDER 1984: Harold & Jean Jennissen 1985: Dennis & Jeannette Schrupp 1986: Dan & Elaine Paulson 1987: Mike & Rosie Zeig 1988: Pat & Karen Brodeen 1989: Larry & Judy Manner 1990: Donald & Penny Redalen 1991: Mark & Natalie Schmitt 1992: Dennis & Karen Reisneo 1993: Wayne & Donna Lexvold 1994: Dale Schmidt 1995: Ron & Ave Christianson 1996: Duane & Mary Nelson 1997: Scott & Jackie Rickeman 1998: Dan & Megan Brinkman 1999: David Hallberg & Stephanie Larson 2000: John & Bonnie Mohr 2001: Paul & Cindy Swenson 2002: Scott Culbertson & James McFarland 2003: Jan & Jolene Zuidema 2004: Matt & Pam Hendel 2005: Warren & Stacy Johnson 2006: Spencer & Stacey Hackett 2007: No Award 2008: Brian & Jill Nelson 2009: Russ & Heather Thyen 2010: Andrew & Jodene Stuewe 2011: Dan & Kevin Lindahl 2012: Jason & Katy Lang 2013: Chad, Blake & Brandon Buehring 2015: Matt & Polly Timmer 2016: Elwin, Norma & Adam Brands 2017: Greg and Dawn Johnson 2019: Eric Sonnek 2022: Bill and Leah Kurth
PERSON OF THE YEAR 1976: Elmer CliffordSimonMesche 1977: Conrad Kvamme 1978: Ralph W. Wayne 1979: Michael Hutjens 1980: Roger Olson, Lloyd Kasprick 1981: Richard Larson 1982: Clem Mackenthun 1983: Larry Tande 1984: Richard Johnson 1985: George Marx 1986: Robert Slater 1987: Dave Joos, Jr. Family 1988: Dick BruceJohnneckCottington 1990: David Pierson 1991: Harriet Brown 1993: Lory Pramann 1994: Florence Volkert 1995: Gerald & Jan Albrecht 1996: Glen PaulineKurthBratt 1997: Ardell Johnson 1998: Donald Glamm Bob Sheehan 1999: Dan Brinkman 2000: Steve Peterson 2001: John Bierbaum 2002: Scott & Jackie Rickeman 2003: Norbert Jr. & Judy Sonnek 2004: Mary Swart 2005: Loren Olson 2006: Jan NormanAlbrechtGrams 2007: Jennifer Dingbaum 2008: Eugene Roller, Jr. 2009: Chuck Will 2010: Laura Olson
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2011: Michael Sheehan 2012: Madge Alberts 2013: Jill Schlueter 2014: Andrew Steinhagen 2015: Kris Gruenes 2016: SW MN Holstein Club 2018: Jenn Landman 2019: Karen Gorentz 2020: Deb Heuer 2021: Sibley County Holstein Club 2022: Ruth AmandaKlossnerBedtke
LONGTIME MERITORIOUS SERVICE 1977: Don Jergens 1978: George Lopez Paul Pierson 1979: Herb Filk 1980: Oliver Marti 1981: Pete VirgilRaymondMilinkovichOlsonOlson 1982: John MyrtleRahbekHimrum 1983: Matt Jennissen 1984: Paul Oel e 1985: Edward Heuer 1986: Ralph Wayne 1987: Arnold Hackett 1988: Harold Cleveland J. William Mudge 1989: Joe VirgilCrabbBelter 1990: Alfred Mueller 1991: Donald Schroeder 1992: Lloyd HowardKasprick&Marion Heins 1993: Wilford Fredlund James R. Muzzy 1994: Roger K. Olson 1995: Ray Sallstrom 1996: Karl FlorenceMuellerVolkert 1997: Robert Slater 1998: Conrad H. Kvamme 1999: Arne & Adeline Agrimson 2000: Gerald & Jan Albrecht Mark & Elaine Buesgens Dave Joos, Jr. 2001: Normen & Doris Peterson Melvin & Darlene Hackett 2002: Donald Glamm 2003: Harriet Brown 2004: Ardell Johnson 2005: David BerniePierson&Aggie Schmitz 2006: Larry Tande 2007: Joe & Ev Stransky 2008: Roger & Floyd Marti 2009: Cliff LorenLowellMeschePetersonOlson 2010: Russ MarryWirtSwart 2011: Howard Swenson John MarvinBierbaum&Peggy Pearson 2012: Dale Mackenthun 2013: Deb Kraus 2014: Glen Kurth 2015: Steve Peterson 2016: Norbert Jr. & Judy Sonnek Douglas Dickmann 2017: Robert Sheehan 2018: Michael Sheehan 2019: Chuck Will 2020: Michael & Karen Schiller 2022: Jill Nelson
Past State Award Winners
Willow MARINEX DIAMONDBACK Willow MIDWEST SPRING NATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW 2022 1st Junior & 6th Open 4 Year Old Reserve Senior Champion - Junior Show Reserve Grand Champion - Junior Show WISCONSIN SUMMER CHAMIONSHIP SHOW 2021 WISCONSIN JUNIOR STATE FAIR 2021 2nd Senior 3 Year O ld - Junior Show Honorable Mention Grand Champion 2nd Senior 3 Year Old FROM grade,reserve grand!TO © Cybil Fisher © Cowsmopolitain © Cowsmopolitain Rolf, Jean & Matthias Annexstad Mike Annnexstad 38171 403rd Ave, St Peter, MN 56082 (507)-479-3365 Matthew & Elizabeth Gunst W914 Buchanan Rd, Hartford, WI 53027 (262)-229-7795 facebook.com/ladinodaleholsteins Thank you to Smith-Crest on Willow’s exceptional daily care at home and at Spring Show!
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“Each of you has your own unique story to tell - but we all share in a proud UW tradition that binds us together. And that is seeing a need in the world around us, and then working to find a solution. UW–Madison has always believed - as I dothat we should benefit and learn from the past, and think and train for the future.”
Sabrina Servais - Stoddard, WI Brandon Strupp - Hartford, WI
Jared Baudhuin - Brussels, WI Gaelan Combs - Verona, WI Ryan Gehin - Baraboo, WI
Joshua Gerbitz - Milton, WI Jackson Gille - DePere, WI Kyra Kubehl - Marshall, WI
Colin Uecker - Watertown, WI Austin Vandertie - Brussels, WI Matthew Verhasselt - Kaukauna, WI
UW System Regent Mike Jones
Contacts: Dr. Kent Weigel/ Ted Halbach 1675 Observatory Drive, Room 266 Madison, WI 53706-1205
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATING DAIRY SCIENCE MAJORS
Kelsey Maurer - Newton, WI Jasmine Miller - Cross Plains, WI Jenna Mugan - Cascade, WI
MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 475 Plainview, MN 55964 (320)-259-0637 Email: minnesotaholstein@gmail.com WWW.MNHOLSTEIN.COM OFFICERS Randy Gross, President 605-864-1422 | 1771 130th Ave., Lake Benton, MN 56149 Kris Gruenes, Vice President 320-493-9704 · 17565 CTY RD 43, Richmond, MN 56368 DIRECTORS Rebecca Groos: 320-290-9555 · 8082 County Rd 6 SW Howard Lake, MN 55349 Luke Olson: 320-583-9339 · 15479 County Rd 9 Hutchinson, MN 55350 Eric Houdek: 507-459-0103 · 12858 Malay Rd., Caledonia, MN 55921 Lucas Plamann: 320-583-1784 · 2213 Lake Hook Rd. Hutchinson, MN 55350 Darrel Rennich: 605-695-3676 · 46679 204th St., Bruce, SD 57220 Tracy Schaefer: 320-360-5188 | 251 6th Street Apt #1 Lafayette, MN 56054 Christopher Schulze: 507-820-0452 · 1963 150th Ave, Holland, MN 56139 Ashley Swenson: 507-241-0544 · 45711 380th St., Nicollet, MN 56074 Eric Sonnek: 320-266-1510 · 15439 150th Ave., Foreston, MN 56330 Nathan Donnay: 218-234-3716 · 6245 120th Street, Glencoe, MN 55336 Trevor Ekkel: 507-215-7521 · 633 130th Avenue, Pipestone, MN 56164 NATIONAL DIRECTORS Spencer Hackett: 320-393-3056 | 17011 Aspen Rd. NE, Rice, MN 56367 HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION USA REGIONAL REP Dennis Devore: 319-270-5038 STAFF Amanda Bedtke, Business Manager: 320-259-0637 | minnesotaholstein@gmail.com Brooke Bobendrier, Marketing Mgr.: 920-901-5165 | mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com IOWA Holstein HERALD www.iowaholsteins.org OFFICERS Dan Moon, President • 563-880-4562 19475 155th St, Monona, IA 52159 • moondalefarm@neitel.net Walt Wessel, Vice-President • 563-590-8162 28547 400th St, Greeley, IA 52040 • wesselcrest@msn.com Shellie Volker, Secretary/Treasurer • 319-269-0318 20252 130th St, Sumner, IA 50674 • shelliev@ymail.com Jenna Chapman Editor • 712-480-0741 PO Box 262 Fayette, IA 52142 • iowaholsteins@gmail.com DISTRICT DIRECTORS Doug Lyons • 563-419-0275 • 131 Military Rd, Castalia, IA 52133 Paul Stempfle • 536-920-9495 • 16707 100th St, Maynard, IA 50655 Doug Brown • 563-880-6776 • 39284 Skip Level Rd, Colesburg, IA 52035 Dan Bolin • 319-278-4288 • 30707 180th St, Clarksville, IA 50619 Jim Vierhout • 712-439-2932 • Box 563, Hull, IA 51239 Jeff Hammerand • 563-744-3611 • 23920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045 Tom Holub • 319-213-4256 • 4638 Linn-Jones Rd, Monticello, IA 52310 DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE Blake Courtney • 563-387-7879 • 2564 Pole Line Rd Ridgeway, IA 52165 Trent Henkes • 563-783-2479 • 18467 165th St, Luana, IA 52156 Larry Landsgard • 563-419-5576 • 17518 Gunder Rd, Postville, IA 52162 Heather Moore • 563-357-1611 • 22654 92nd St, Maquoketa, IA 52060 Tom Simon • 563-599-9183 • 10644 Cemetery Rd, Farley, IA 52046 Sheri Danhof • 563-380-5945 • 1225 Parsley Dr, Waukon, IA 52172 Jason Volker • 563-920-8151• 9161 M Ave Maynard, IA 50655 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK84 Wisconsin Holstein Association 902 8th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913 Phone (608) 356-2114 • Fax (608) 356-6312 wisholsteins@gmail.com1-800-223-4269 www.wisholsteins.com WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION STAFF: Laura Wackershauser, Executive Director Mara Budde, Director of Communications Charitee Seebecker, Director of Sales & Membership BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Steve Endres, President 608-279-5952 Ryan Weigel, Vice President 608-434-4109 Erica Ullom, Secretary 715-933-0477 Sara Feldmann, Exec. Committee 920-980-9704 Kurt Loehr, Exec. Committee - 920-602-0101 Rick Adams 262-374-0793 Joseta Halbur 715-821-9672 Ty Hildebrandt - 920-253-7797 Craig Krohlow 920-639-5388 Krista Luedtke 920-779-0332 Nicole Miller-Speich 608-289-0411 Ralph Petersheim 608-675-3893 NATIONAL DIRECTORS: Corey Geiger, President 920-650-0294 Tony Brey 920-495-2555 Bob Webb 920-377-1079
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86 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 2022 SOUVENIR BOOK Charlie CHARLIE’S MOST NOTABLE DAUGHTERS! ATWOOD KATELYN-ET EX 94 6-01 365 31960 4.5 1440 3.5 1120 ATWOOD KATHLEEN-ET EX 93 5-04 365 31060 4.5 1397 3.5 1094 BEEMER KAT-ET EX92 5-04 365 27430 4.5 1227 36 1000 ALTACHAIRMAN GEORGIA EX91 6-08 352 30590 4.2 1298 3.5 1063 GOLDWYN ELPHABA EX 91 4-08 365 31230 4.0 1264 3.3 1037 Many Exciting Young Daughters in the Herd as well ! ERIC SONNEK & JON HACKETT ERIC CELL: 320-266-1510 · FORESTON, MN CHARLIE CONSIGNMENTS TO THE NATIONAL SALE: IVF SESSION: YOU PICK THE BULL! MARCH DELTA-LAMBDA CALF FROM CHARLIE HERSELF! SONNEK DAMION CHARLIE-ET EX 94 4E 10-01 365 32980 3.6 1179 3.3 1101 Life: 3613 264700 3.9 10418 3.4 9119 PHOTO: ANDREW HETKE THANK YOU Representing Farmers Across the Country for over 30 Years Areas of Practice: Agricultural Claims Stray Voltage Defective Farm Equipment Product Liability Claims Adulterated or Bad Feed Claims Denied Insurance Claims Herbicide or Pesticide Claims Breach of Contract www.bsbjustice.com 507-282-1503 ON BEHALF OF THE MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION, to all the convention attendees, volunteers, staff and Holstein enthusiasts who have been involed with this year’s convention. We are beyond excited to spend the week with all of you in South Dakota!
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12 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS JUNE 2022 HelloMyeveryone!nameisTaylor Fester, and I am the newly elected MJHA Board Preisdent. I am so excited to have this role and look forward to the great things the entire MJHA Board will accomplish. We have been working very hard to put on a great state show for the juniors and have a lot of fun things at the show this year for juniors, including a dance and ag olympics again. June will be a busy month for us with the National Holstein Convention happening this year. I want to congratulate all of our MN delegates and those representing us in contests or other areas. This will be a great opportunity for us all to be a part of. The 2022 MJHA All-Breeds Convention went off with a bang. It was held in Waite Park , Minnesota, with 116 juniors attending. Throughout the weekend, we did a lot of fun things including contests, farm tours (RedHead Creamery and Molitor’s Organic Dairy), banquet, dance, and our annual business meeting. We were excited to finally have an in-person convention and are looking forward to next year’s convention on March 17-19, 2023, in Rochester, Minnesota. This summer will sure be busy, but I hope to see you all at the events put on throughout the summer because these are some opportunities that you do not want to miss.
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14 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS JUNE 2022 ANNUAL MEETING: AWARD WINNERS BERNIE SCHMITZ PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD Ruth Klossner, Lafayette, MN MHA PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD Amanda Bedtke, MHA Business Manager, Plainview, MN MINNESOTA DISTINGUISHED YOUNG HOLSTEIN BREEDER AWARD Kurth-Kine Holsteins, Bill and Leah Kurth LONGTIME MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Jill Nelson, Olmar Farms MINNESOTA DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR MEMBERS Ashley Gruenes and Jasenko Gavranovic MINNESOTA YOUNG DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR MEMBERS Shelby Swanson and Tyler Rakta Congratulations to all of our award allwinners!
Michael’s sister, Kari, and nieces, Sierra, McKenzie, and Shelby, all work on the farm as well. The whole extended family are members of the McLeod County Holstein Association, Minnesota Holstein Association, and National Holstein Association. The kids have all been active in Junior Holstein activities at the state and national levels.
KURTHHAVEN FARMS
The MN Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (MNPDCA) announced the 2022 recipients of the MN PDCA Distinguished Breed Award. MHA members from Sunkist Acres and KurthHaven Farms were recipients.
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Currently, 90 Registered Holsteins are milked in a tiestall barn at KurthHaven. The rolling herd average is 26,550 pounds, with cows producing a herd average of 88 pounds per cow, per day. The herd average is 1,023 pounds of fat and 840 protein. At KurthHaven, cows are bred to be functional, put milk in the tank, and look good doing it. As a standard, the bulls used on KurthHaven cows are positive on milk and above 2.5 on type. All calves and heifers are raised on the farm, and steers are raised until three months of age and are then sold. They operate 1,000 acres of cropland that includes alfalfa, corn, soybeans and oats. Cows are fed a total mixed ration that includes hay and corn silage.
KurthHaven Farms is 100 percent family owned and operated by Michael and Kacie Kurth and their kids: Chandler and his wife, Rachel, Christian, and Brianna. The farm was founded in 1969 by Leroy and Sue Kurth, Michael’s parents, and they owned it until Michael and Kacie purchased the farm in 2016. Michael and Kacie run the day to day operations of the farm, and Leroy still helps out on the farm, feeding cows and conducting field work.
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“We are focused on making the type of show heifer that someone wants to come and pick out of our herd and make into a successful show project for them,” Nate said.
The Kurth’s can be found in the show ring at numerous shows across the state and country. The Kurths are especially proud of the progress they have made in the last few years, especially as they watch successful heifers turn into profitable, high scoring cows. They have also begun consigning heifers in sales and offering their genetics to other breeders. KurthHaven Farms has bred 31 excellent cows since 1999, when they first began classifying consistently.
With numerous show ring achievements under their belt, those who follow Minnesota Holstein breeders have become familiar with the Sunkist prefix and expect to see quality and eye-catching females in the show ring. However, some may not be familiar with the hardworking family and humble beginnings behind this prefix. Sunkist Acres is located just two miles outside of Glencoe, Minn. John and Connie Donnay took over the operation from John’s father in 1988. It is on this century farm that they raised five children: Alex, Nate, Mitchell, Ben, and Nicole.Today, the operation consists of 50 Registered Holsteins who are milked in a tie-stall barn. In addition, they farm 280 acres of corn and soybeans. Connie noted that having four boys over a span of seven years while also managing a dairy farm kept John and Connie extremely busy when the boys were young. However, now the Donnays are blessed with five children who have an interest in farming and pitch in to help. “I am lucky to have four boys interested in the farm,” John explained. “Fortunately two of the boys are more interested in the crop side of the farm and two of the boys are more interested in the cows.” Alex works full-time for Kubota and is married to Alyssa, and together they have two children - Thomas and Mackenzie. Mitch works full time for ADM Nutrition in Glencoe, and he and Alex remain involved with the crop side of the operation. Nate currently works on the dairy, and Ben, recently engaged to his fiance Blaize, have an interest in the cow side of the operation. Nicole also enjoys many aspects of the farm. The Donnays continue to set goals that will take them to the next level in the show ring. Nate and Ben have also both worked to promote Sunkist genetics through social media to reach a wider audience. The sires that they are currently using in the Sunkist breeding program include: Lambda, Sidekick, Chief, Tattoo, Doc, Dice-Red, Analyst-Red and Warrior.
March 12, 2022
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The membership of the Minnesota Holstein Association met on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Willmar Conference Center in Willmar, MN. Committee meetings took place on Friday from 2 PM to 5 PM.
The annual meeting was called to order at 8:15 AM by president, Tracy Schaefer. MHA business manager, Amanda Bedtke, read the minutes from the 2021 annual meeting. Andrew Steinhagen made a motion to approve the minutes as presented; seconded by Eric Sonnek. No discussion was held. Motion passedAshleyunanimously.Swensonpresented
Jodi Hoynoski, executive director of Holstein Identification and Member Services, has been with Holstein USA for nearly 20 years. She shared her role with the organization. Jodi also coordinates the Young Dairy Leaders Institute, and encouraged future participation from the membership.SpencerHackett, director with Holstein USA, shared that a few classifiers have moved on and Holstein USA is in the process of hiring. He shared statistics regarding Holstein Complete, Tri-Star, and registrations. He also shared that Alan Graves has resigned from Holstein USA, and they will work to replace his position.
President’s Address Tracy shared his appreciation to the membership and fellow board members to allow him the opportunity to serve as president. He encouraged others to consider a board position, and shared that the opportunity is truly a blessing.
Annual Membership Meeting
Past President’s Address No report. Staff Update Brooke Bobendrier shared that she started in November of 2021. Since then, she has worked on two publications. She has been managing social media and the website in addition to preparing the sale catalogs and completing National Convention related tasks. The marketing and communications committee had a productive meeting the day prior.Amanda shared that office staff typically work from 8 AM to noon Monday through Friday. Amanda shared appreciation to the Bernie Schmitz family for sponsoring the Person of the Year award and to Glen Kurth for sponsoring the Distinguished Young Breeder Award. Amanda also shared section 8 of the bylaws pertaining to an audit of the books. It was explained that the current protocol is honoring that article at this time.
a financial report based on the current fiscal year. She commended the reading to each member and asked for any clarification requested. Membership was congratulated for continuing to pay their annual dues. The Breeders Seminars were offered with no formal charge to the membership in 2022; instead, a free-will donation was accepted. A new computer was purchased.Randy Gross made a motion to approve the financial report as presented; seconded by Chris Schulze. No discussion was held, and the motion was passed unanimously.JohnBierbaum asked if the bylaws request an audit of the financials each year. Andy offered explanation that in the past a sub-group was formed to review them. Awards Dale Rupprecht was honored for serving nine years on the board of directors for the Minnesota Holstein Association. Tracy Schaefer was recognized for serving as the president for the past two years.
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Dennis Devore, regional field representative with Holstein USA, shared that there are 48 Progressive Genetics Herd Award winners in the state for 2021. He also recognized Progressive Breeder Registry, Dam of Merit, and Gold Metal Dam owners.
Holstein Association USA Report Emily Annexstad, Marketing and Communications Manager with Holstein USA, shared information about the SmartHolstein Lab. She also shared congratulations to Andy Steuwe for Star of the Breed with Eastriver Goldwyn Deb 176. The communications program remains strong with Holstein USA.
MJHA Report Kris Gruenes shared that the junior organization is hosting the 2022 Junior All-Breeds Convention on March 18-20, 2022, in Waite Park, MN with nearly 120 adults and youth; many are new to convention this year. State show planning is underway.
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Nominations Committee Report Randy Gross brought forward the nominees for the available director positions. He shared that four incumbents are on the ballot – Randy Gross, Darrel Rennich, Eric Sonnek, and Ashley Swenson. Additionally, one new individual; Luke Olson. Randy Gross asked for further nominations from the floor. Andrew Steinhagen made a motion to cease nominations; seconded by Chris Schulze. No discussion was held, and the motion carried unanimously. Randy shared that Tim Stender has submitted his resignation from the board with one year left of his term. There are four 3-year terms available and one 1-year term up for appointment. The board is transitioning to 14
Tracy Schaefer noted that committee reports have been printed in the convention booklet and commended them to everyone’s reading. No additional old business was presented. No additional new business was presented.
Proposed resolution 37 was read. Resolution 37: Staff and Director Whereas,ThanksMinnesota Holstein business programs and events experienced a successful year, and; Whereas, Minnesota Holstein human resources are the wealth of our organization,Therefore, be it resolved that the membership of the Minnesota Holstein Association (MHA), friends and guests present express our thanks to Amanda Bedtke, business manager; and Brooke Bobendrier, marketing manager; the MHA Board of Directors, committee members, volunteers and hosts who directed and assisted in the success of any aspect of the Minnesota Holstein Association, with special recognition for the production of the Midwest Holstein News.A motion was made by Rebecca Groos to approve resolution 38 as presented; seconded by Eric Sonnek. No discussion was held. Motion passed unanimously.
RespectfullyAmandaSubmitted,Bedtke MHA Business Manager
Resolutions Committee Report Randy Gross shared that there were no proposed changes to resolutions 1-36. A motion was made by Lucas Plamann to accept resolutions 1-36 as presented with no changes; seconded by Trevor Ekkel. No discussion was held, and the motion passed unanimously.
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Proposed resolution 38 was read. Resolution 38: Thanks to our Volunteers and Event Hosts Be it resolved that the members of the Minnesota Holstein Association (MHA), friends and guests present express our thanks to the hosts of the 2021 MN Holstein Field Day, the Randy and Jennifer Gross Family, and to the staff, volunteers, the Southwest Minnesota Holstein club for the success of the 2021 MN State Show, and the Kandiyohi Holstein club for successfully hosting the 2022 annual meeting.Amotion was made by Rebecca Groos to approve resolution 39 as presented; seconded by Ashley Swenson. No discussion was held. Motion passed unanimously.
ANNUAL MEETING: MINUTES members during this election, allowable through by-laws. Ballots were distributed. Kris Gruenes and Debbie Kraus collected the ballots and counted them.
Proposed resolution 39 was read. Resolution 39: In Respect to our departed Holstein friends Be it resolved that the convention here join in a moment of silence in respect to our departed Holstein friends. A moment of silence was observed by the group. Clarification was given regarding where to send resolutions. Resolution 28 will be submitted to Minnesota Milk, Holstein USA, Farmers Union, Midwest Dairy, and Farm Bureau. Resolution 35 will be submitted to Holstein USA and the Minnesota State Fair competitions department.TracySchaefer shared the election results. Three-year terms will be issued to Ashley Swenson, Eric Sonnek, Darrel Rennich, and Randy Gross. A one-year term will be served by Luke Olson. A motion was made by Eric Sonnek to destroy the ballots; seconded by Randy Gross. No discussion was held, and the motion passed unanimously.
OBITUARY: LARRY TANDE
Larry Tande, of rural Medford, always referred to life as a JOURNEY. Now at 83 years of age and 15 challenging years of multiple myeloma, his journey on earth has come to an end. Larry passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at his home. Oh, what a journey Larry has traveled! Larry Anton Tande was born December 19, 1938, to Leslie and Gertrude (Hennis) Tande of rural Madelia, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Rosendale Lutheran Church, resulting in a strong Christian faith his entire life. His formal education began in country school, followed by Madelia High School where he was active in FFA. After graduating with honors in 1956, he continued his education at the U of M where he majored in Ag Education. After student teaching in Mountain Lake, he felt the classroom form of teaching was too confining and was not for him, and that Extension would be a better fit. He was hired by the U of M Extension Service in 1960 as Assistant Ag Agent working with the 4-H program in Steele County. This was a great fit for Larry as he had been an active 4-Her in Watonwan County, winning a trip to National 4-H Club Congress representing Minnesota as the 4-H Dairy Project winner and two years later to the National 4-H Dairy Conference. His final 4-H Dairy Show at the Minnesota State Fair, showing “Flash”, his purebred Holstein cow, resulted in a champion ribbon and silver coffee service.
A motion was made by Chris Schulze to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Trevor Ekkel. The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 AM.
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Larry was a well-known and sought-after dairy cattle judge. He judged over 620 dairy cattle shows--most of the Minnesota county fairs, many district shows, many state fairs, 3 times at World Dairy Expo and several foreign dairy shows including Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Dominican Republic, Spain, Columbia and Ecuador as well as many US National shows. He was well known for his descriptive and easy to understand reasons and sharp eye. He taught several state, regional and national judging conferences for all breeds. He was known for his work, teaching and supporting kids from beginning 4-H members to college judging teams--helping them learn to evaluate and select good cattle. He loved working with the youth and was well respected. He always offered a kind and encouraging word of support. When asked during an interview if he ever received a negative remark about a placing, he replied, “Very few. I simply agree with them. They had the right to their opinion, but that day I was the judge and I got paid for mine.” Integrity and kindness were important to him. With his leadership skills appreciated by so many, he humbly accepted numerous awards: Steele County Livestock Hall of Fame; Minnesota Holstein Association President’s Award, Person of the Year Award, Longtime Meritorious Service Award; Minnesota PDCA Distinguished Breeder Award, Distinguished Service Award; Minnesota Livestock Hall of Fame; U of M Gopher Dairy Club Distinguished Service Award, Golden Graduate Award: National Association of Ag Extension Agents Distinguished Service Award; National Pedigree Livestock Council Distinguished Service Award; Steele County ADA Livestock Achievement Award; and the National Dairy Shrine Pioneer Award. The list goes on--Larry has now begun a different journey, his Heavenly Journey. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of over 57 years, Carolyn. His children, Tara and Thane, will always have peace remembering his unconditional love and pride in them. His grandson, Dakin, and granddaughters, Tatum, Tana, Poppy, Dahvi, Sage, and Dassi will carry on the fun as they remember Grandpa’s yummy caramel rolls, abundant tomatoes from his garden, and the many corners of his farm to explore. Larry is also survived by his brothers Gerald (Arla) and Paul and brotherin-law Luther (Martha) Opjorden as well as by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of colleagues and friends around the world.Larry shared his final words to be shared with all----”I’ve had a good life. Don’t cry for me. I have been so blessed with my family and career. I couldn’t have asked for more!”
MHA would also like to extend a sincere thank you to all the family and friends who donated funds to MHA in memory of their beloved Minnesota Holstein enthusiasts who have recently passed. Your generosity and thoughtfulness has supported many Holstein scholarships and events!
The Steele County 4-H program flourished under his leadership with 1250+ members in 32 clubs. Larry also went on to earn his Master’s degree in Dairy Science and Horticulture at the U of M during this time. Larry left Steele County in 1973 and joined the State 4-H Staff as State 4-H Livestock Specialist. During this time ID’s were started as well as the rate of gain program for the meat animal projects and genetic awards for dairy. He also rewrote/updated all the 4-H livestock manuals/ bulletins. When Russ Gute, Steele County Ag Agent, retired, Larry was lured back to Steele County as Steele County Ag Agent and County Extension Director. This was followed by serving as Extension Regional Director supervising staff in South Central and Southeast Minnesota until his retirement after 42 years with the Minnesota Extension Service. At a Southeast District Extension Conference, Larry met Carolyn Opjorden, the Rice County Extension Home Agent. A few months later, Larry was strongly encouraged by a co-worker of his to invite Carolyn to attend a movie with him that was playing in Owatonna. He was sure she wouldn’t go, but finally called. She said, “Yes”, but it would have to be the second show because she had choir practice earlier. (The movie was “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”.) As they say, “The rest is history”. Larry and Carolyn were married October 11, 1964, at Kviteseid Lutheran Church in Milan, MN. They have been blessed with two children: Tara (Mountlake Terrace, WA) is a German Tour Guide and Emergency and Incident Coordinator for Rick Steves’ Europe and Thane (Prior Lake, MN) owns the Knotty Oar Marina in Prior Lake. Seven grandchildren are special blessings: Tatum, Tana, Dakin, Dahvi, and Dassi Tande and Poppy and Sage Swenson. Along with his career in Extension, Larry bred Registered Holsteins beginning with two that were 4-H projects for Tara and Thane. The herd continued to grow and under the Tande prefix, 98% of the herd was home bred. You could often see them in the ring at the Steele County Fair as well as at the Minnesota State Fair. He bred his cattle for production and type and his classification BAA for his herd was among the top 25 in the nation. The Progressive Breeders Registry Award was awarded several years. The highlight was seeing Tara’s Holstein heifer, “Ajax”, win Reserve Junior Champion at the 1980 World Dairy Expo. The herd was dispersed in 2013. Larry considered his membership in organizations to be leadership opportunities. He served on several committees at First English Lutheran Church including church council, President of church council, chair of a call committee, and member of the LEAD team. Of course, helping during the annual lefse making days at Christmas time was much fun! He served on the Minnesota Holstein Board of Directors, was President, and in 1989 was the chair of the National Holstein Convention held in Minnesota. In 2001 he was elected to the Holstein Association USA Board of Directors serving for 6 years, followed by 2 years as Vice-President and 2 years as President. During this time, he was involved in developing training conferences for those who wished to be judges of dairy cattle. This approved list is now used for shows at all levels. He also led the work for updating the illustrations of the true type Holstein cow and bull, setting the standards for Holstein type around the world. He was Open Class Dairy Superintendent of the Minnesota State Fair for several years. He had leadership roles in numerous other organizations including: Minnesota PDCA Board of Directors, Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association Board of Directors, National PDCA Board of Directors, World Dairy Expo Board of Directors, Holstein Foundation Board of Trustees, President of Minnesota Association of Extension Agents, to name a few.
OBITUARY: LARRY TANDE (CONT.)
The Minnesota Holstein Association (MHA) was organized in 1910 for the purpose of improving and promoting the Holstein breed of dairy cattle. The MHA consists of 700 members and is open to all people interested in the dairy industry. The mission of the Minnesota Holstein Association is, "To enhance the lives and profitability of all dairy producers and enthusiasts by providing opportunities for education, marketing, recognition and socialization."
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MHA Corporate Sponsorship Program
As dedicated supporters of local registered Holstein dairy farmers, businesses have the opportunity to join and support the Minnesota Holstein Association through our Corporate Sponsor Program. This program has five levels of sponsorship: Grand Supreme Champion, Supreme Champion, Grand Champion and Honorable Mention. Each level includes recognition as a dedicated sponsor of the Minnesota Holstein Association. As a corporate sponsor for our association, businesses help the Minnesota Holstein Association provide opportunities for dairy producers across the state. If you and your business are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor or if you do business with a company you feel would benefit from becoming a corporate sponsor please visit the Minnesota Holstein website and print off a corporate sponsorship program agreement and flyer. Once completed the agreement and payment can be sent to the MHA office. A percentage of the sponsorship is given back to the local clubs along with their rebates in May.
If you have questions or would like to know more about the program, please contact a MHA board member or the MHA office. Your assistance in helping our organization grow is greatly appreciated. Thank you! THANK YOU!
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