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President & Nominations/Legislative
Term expires 2025
1771 130th Ave., Lake Benton, MN 56149 (605)-864-1422 | randy-ashgrove@itctel.com
Vice President, Executive Chair, Junior Activities
Term expires 2024
17565 County Road 43, Richmond, MN 56368 (320)-493-9704 | krisarn@meltel.net
Breed Activities/YAC , History
1963 150th Ave, Holland, MN 56139 (507)-820-0452 christopher.schulze@jacks.sdstate.edu
Junior Activities, Nominations/Legislative 15479 County Road 7 Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320)-583-9339 | olso2139@gmail.com
Sale/Ra e, & Show/Futurity 12858 Malay Rd, Caledonia, MN 55921 (507)-459-0103 | erichoudek28@gmail.com
Executive Committee, Sale/Ra e, Marketing & Communications 6245 120th Street, Glencoe ,MN 55336 (320)-510-3381 | donna035@umn.edu
TREVOR EKKEL
Sale/Ra e, Show/Futurity 633 130th Avenue, Pipestone, MN 56164 (507)-215-7521 | viewcrestholsteins@gmail.com
Marketing & Communications, Membership 8062 Cty Rd 6, Howard Lake, MN 55349 (320)-290-9555 | rgroos24@gmail.com
LUCAS PLAMANN
Breed Activities/YAC, Membership, History 2213 Lake Hook Rd, Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320)-583-1784 | plamannlucas@gmail.com
TRACY SCHAEFER
Sale/Ra e, Show/Futurity 251 6th Street Apt #1, Lafayette, MN 56054 (320)-360-5188 | tracyschaefer@hotmail.com
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
AMANDA BEDTKE Business Manager (320)-259-0637 minnesotaholstein@gmail.com
BROOKE BOBENDRIER Marketing Manager (920)-901-5165 mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com
SPENCER HACKETT
17011 Aspen Rd. NE, Rice, MN 56367 (320)-393-3056 | spenett@jetup.net
DENNIS DEVORE (319)-270-5038 ddevore@holstein.com
MHA member Rachel Kurth embraces Liddleholme Diamnd Lust-ET, the Grand Champion of the 2022 Midwest Fall National Holstein Show.
As we move into autumn, it’s a good time to re ect on an eventful summer with a lot of Holstein activity occurringsince the last MHA publication. I hope through the busyness of the season you were able to participate in some of the association’s happenings.
June saw both a successful state show held by the West Central Holstein Club, and a fantastic National Convention hosted by MHA. e many hours of e ort and dedication by convention chair Darrel Rennich, our excellent MHA sta and interns, along with the numerous committee chairs paid o with what will be remembered by those that attended as a tremendous convention in every respect. Along with this, the sale committee put together a highly memorable convention sale, and the data and innovation summit was unique for a Holstein convention and very well received. Along with this was a well-organized and attended junior convention full of competitions and comradery. My heartfelt thanks to all who took time from their already full schedules to help make “Progress on the Plains” the success it was.
roughout the summer, show enthusiasts were able to participate in our district shows, the Minnesota State Fair and Midwest Fall National, and the South Dakota State Fair. ank you to our two talented MHA summer interns, Brenna Connelly and Hailey Frericks, who not only helped with national convention, but also played key roles in the success of state and the district shows. Congratulations to all Minnesota and South Dakota exhibitors and breeders who participated, and best of luck to those competing on the “colored shavings” at World Dairy Expo in October.
With fall harvest well underway throughout our membership area, I would like to wish everyone a very safe and bountiful harvest. As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding MHA, please feel free to contact me at (605) 864-1422 or randy-ashgrove@itctel.com .
Sincerely,
Randy Gross, MHA PresidentFall greetings from the MHA o ce! is summer was certainly one for the record books! We kicked o our busy calendar of events with the 2022 Minnesota State Holstein Show hosted by the West Central Holstein Club in Perham, Minnesota. We would like to congratulate all of the breeders and exhibitors and thank the sponsors and volunteers who helped make the show a success.
Minnesota State Fair. e quality of the show was exceptional, and we would like to congratulate all of the Midwest breeders who exhibited. We would like to give a special thank you to Lauren Hendel and Brenna Connelly for their help during this year’s show!
Amanda Bedtke Business Manager
e last week of June brought the 2022 National Holstein Convention hosted by MHA at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. anks to the incredible dedication of both MHA and MJHA volunteers, the event went o smoothly and garnered positive reviews from attendees across the country. A full National Holstein Convention recap can be found on pages 18 through 20 of this publication.
Be sure to check out the Midwest Holsteins issue that is found inside this publication. We are always excited to have Minnesota and South Dakota breeders represented in this issue, and we thank those who choose to advertise with us.
We will soon be preparing for our 2023 membership drive, sending out corporate sponsor letters and club packets. Watch your mailbox for those items to arrive this winter!
Brooke Bobendrier Marketing ManagerOurtremendoussummerinterns,Brenna Connelly and Hailey Frericks, spent most of the months of July and August traveling to district shows across the state. ey also published district show results, created social media content, wrote feature stories for future publications, and assisted in national convention wrap-up e orts. We were incredibly fortunate to have Brenna and Hailey as part of our MHA sta this summer!
Summero cially came to aclose with the Midwest Fall National Show during the
Finally, please note that the deadline for the Golden Gopher Futurity XLVIII has been moved ahead to December 1! Entry form and information can be found on pages 22 and 23 of this publication.
We wish everyone asuccessful andsafe harvest. 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.
-Amanda and Brooke, MHA Sta
Since transitioning away from in-person sales, MHA has been working to grow a regular schedule of online sale o erings. Now that the National Holstein Convention Sale has passed, we look forward to o ering our membership the opportunity to market their cattle and genetics once again in a fall online sale.
Consigning to the MHA online sales is a fantastic marketing opportunity for Holstein breeders in Minnesota and South Dakota. Our experienced sale committee members are willing to discuss pricing and marketability of consignments, your consignments are promoted on the MHA Facebook page and in a sale catalog, and our sale committee handles all bidding and questions from interested bidders and buyers.
Entry fees are $100 per lot, and a sliding commission percentage is taken by MHA for each lot sold. e consignment deadline for the fall sale is October 28, 2022. e phone bid-o for the sale will take place on November 19, 2022. Simply contact one of our MHA sale chairs, listed on the right, if you have any questions or would like to start a discussion about consigning to the sale.
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e 9th annual Minnesota Holstein Association ra e took place on Saturday, June 18, 2022, during the Minnesota State Holstein Show in Perham, MN.
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
Grand Prize (Choice calf or $2,000 cash): Lucas Plamann
2nd Place ($1,500 cash): Bobby Kipf
3rd Place ($1,000 credit o retail price, Minnesota Select Sires): Jason Prins
4th Place ($1,000 cash): Newalta Dairy
5th Place ($750 certi cate for Midwest Holstein News advertisements): John Marchand
6th Place (Canvas Giclee “Babe” by Bonnie Mohr): Darrell Rennich
7th Place ($500 cash): Leroy Kurth
8th Place (1 night stay & 2 banquet tickets to MN All-Breeds Convention): Viewcrest Farms
9th Place ($300 cash): Doug Lain
10th Place ($250 cash): Cory Schmidt
TO OUR 6 MJHA MEMBERS THAT WERE SELECTED AS PRINCESS KAY OF THE MILKY WAY FINALISTS!
Hailey Frericks, Kallie Frericks, Kiley Lickfelt, Aly Dieball, Briana Maus and Allison Wright - thank you for representing the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association, your home counties, and the dairy industry so incredibly well!
Brenna Connelly and Hailey Frericks, 2022 MHA Summer Interns
is summer was an incredible opportunity that allowed me to grow professionally in many di erent ways. I loved the wide array of experiences it provided, and I am very grateful to have many new skills that I can use in my future career. I am so glad I was able to travel across Minnesota to meet people with a passion for the Holstein breed while gaining new knowledge along the way.
I grew up showing my cousin’s registered Holsteins, so I have always been familiar with the Minnesota Holstein Association. e past two summers I have been an intern for Minnesota 4-H and wanted to gain insight into another type of agricultural career avenue. is summer, I was looking for an internship at an agricultural company or organization that would allow me to expand my skills in communication and marketing. When this internship was posted, I knew it would be a perfect t for me and a chance to work in a dairy-related position. I applied for this internship because it aligned with what I was seeking and I thought it would be a unique opportunity to gain insight into breed association work.
is summer, I was given a wide range of experiences that provided me with a meaningful and educational internship. Some of the internship highlights included Minnesota State Holstein Show, National Holstein Convention, district shows, and publication work.
My internship began with our preparation work for the Minnesota State Holstein Show in mid-June. is included verifying entries through FairEntry, posting on social media, and assisting with the show program. I enjoyed spending the week in Perham where we helped with checkin, took results, photographed the show, and more. It was a great opportunity to gather with everyone and enjoy a great week of cattle shows!
Although the 2022 National Holstein Convention was a very busy week, it was a very enjoyable and valuable experience. In the weeks leading up to convention, we were able to acquire new design skills. It was very valuable to help with the souvenir book and learn the ins and outs of seeing
a publication come to life. In addition to design work, it was also bene cial to gain event planning experience and see the several years of hard work from all of the committee members come to fruition. During convention, we were able to capture photos of the week’s events, help on tours, assist with the setup and running of events, and connect with Holstein enthusiasts from across the country. National Holstein Convention provided a multitude of learning experiences and professional networking opportunities. is week was de nitely one of my summer highlights! roughout the rest of the summer, Hailey and I traveled to district shows across the state. During these shows, we helped with clerking and posting results to Facebook. It was so fun traveling to di erent parts of the state to see old friends, meet new people, and celebrate great cattle. is summer, we also gained experience with social media. In addition to our Minnesota Holstein Association page, we helped manage the National Holstein Convention page. We were able to share trivia questions, state show champion features, district show updates, and more!
We wrapped up our internship with feature articles for future publications. I loved the creative freedom these
BELOW: Brenna (left) and Hailey (right) pose for a quick photo before the start of the Goodhue County Junior Holstein Show.
stories allowed us to have. To start, we browsed other dairy and agricultural publications to gather ideas and nd di erent strengths and weaknesses of articles. Next, we pitched ten feature story ideas that we thought would be exciting articles for the Minnesota Holstein publications. I am excited to see my rst feature article in the December issue, a feature sharing how dairy farmers are connecting with consumers on social media. I am passionate about sharing agriculture with consumers, so it was so fun to interview dairy farmers who are telling their stories in fun and creative ways. I am so excited to share this article!
As for skills, this summer has provided me with numerous opportunities to acquire new skills to add to my resume. I have always been interested in photography and it was one of the skills I was interested in developing further during this internship. During state show and national convention, I had the chance to practice using di erent cameras, lenses, and settings. It was fun to capture all of the excitement at these events. I especially enjoyed the chance to help picture the shows at state show and learn how to capture shots that made cows look their best.
Prior to the internship, I had a basic knowledge of Adobe Indesign and Illustrator. In addition to photography skills, I was able to greatly improve my skills in these so ware programs through di erent design projects.
e opportunity to explore my creativity and gain a deeper knowledge of this so ware will be advantageous
in my future career. In addition, I was able to advance my communication and writing skills throughout the internship.
is fall I will be a senior at the University of Minnesota. I have many leadership roles that I am excited to work in on-campus this upcoming semester. ese include president of Beta of Clovia Sorority, secretary of the Gopher Dairy Club, secretary of the Agricultural Education, Communication and Marketing Club, and communications chair for Minnesota Royal. I will graduate in the spring with degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Communication & Marketing. Upon graduation, I hope to nd a career working to promote agriculture in the agricultural communication and marketing eld.
I could not have asked for a better summer internship going into my senior year of college. is well-rounded and diverse position will help me immensely as I obtain a fulltime position in the near future. It was so much fun to learn under Brooke and Amanda as they shared their expertise and provided constructive feedback along the way, as well as, getting to work and learn alongside Hailey! I know the connections we made throughout this summer will extend far into the future. I want to thank the Minnesota Holstein Association for providing me with this opportunity to cultivate new skills and foster personal growth. ank you all for helping make this a meaningful experience and supporting the work of this organization!
Wow! What a summer. I want to preface this by thanking everyone for giving me the opportunity to learn and grow my skill set through this internship. When accepting the position as a freshman sitting in my dorm room, I truly didn’t understand the opportunities that awaited me. All of the MHA Board, sta , and members were always so welcoming and encouraging throughout the whole summer, making this experience one I will not forget!
To start the summer, I dove head rst into learning what was all on the agenda for our jam-packed calendar, with state show and national convention just around the corner. I began by learning about marketing so ware and applications that would help me with projects and tasks throughout the summer. I was also able to meet some of the MHA board members and national convention volunteers.
As June grew closer I started completing tasks for these two big events. Starting with the preparation for state show, I was able to use PhotoShop to cut out a cow and design several pages for the program. I also navigated and entered entries in FairEntry, and made posts for our Facebook page. In mid-June, I headed up to Perham for my rst state
show as an intern. I had a lot of fun checking exhibitors in with the sta and learning about Holstein registration and ID’s with the one-and-only Dennis Devore. During the three shows you could nd me recording and posting live results on our social media pages. It was a really fun week spent with a great group of girls and a pretty great group of Minnesota’s dairy cattle.
I think we can all agree that the national convention went o with a bang. It was a complete success. I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to work alongside those executing the event. Prior to convention I was tasked with creating social media posts such as countdowns, farm videos, and sale consignments, working with committee chairs to help them with various tasks they needed, and designing most of the signage that was used at convention like poster boards, oor decals, and presentations. During my time at convention I helped with all the in-between things needed to make the event run smoothly. It was a great week celebrating the hard work that was put into running a great convention!
A er a whirlwind of June, it was nice to settle down and work on some new content for the rest of the summer. is included getting things ready for district shows, wrapping up national convention, and writing some content for future publications. I also got to attend three district shows, and prepare for the Midwest Fall National Holstein Show!
Lastly, I would like to sincerely thank the Minnesota Holstein Association and its members for o ering an internship like this. e experience taught me to be self-driven, well rounded, and grew my appreciation for the organization itself - not to mention the marketing, communication, and organization skills that I also accumulated along the way. ank you all again!
RIGHT: Hailey and MHA Marketing Manager, Brooke Bobendrier, take in the Minnesota State Holstein Show between posting and sharing show results on the MHA website and Facebook pages.
FAR RIGHT: Holstein USA rep, Dennis Devore, teaches Hailey about Holstein identification during check-in at the Minnesota State Holstein Show.
What a crazy summer we have had as an organization! e season kicked o at the state show in Perham, where the juniors exhibited a total of 108 animals. As a board, we put on a junior dance and organized games for the Ag Olympics.
A er the state show, we headed to the National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, where our juniors de nitely found some success. roughout the week, juniors were able to enjoy a variety of di erent events, including a Junior. Mixer and Dance, Junior Fun Tour, the National Sale, and
much more.
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Treasurer: Kiley Lickfelt
place in contests, and we won the award for the most new memberships within the past year. Be sure to mark your calendars for the 2023 MJHA All-Breeds Convention, which will be held on March 17-19th, 2023, in Rochester, Minnesota. e board is already working on details to make this an event you do not want to miss. Finally, I want to wish all of our Minnesota and South Dakota juniors the best of luck exhibiting cattle and participating in contests during this year’s World Dairy Expo in Madison!
Sincerely,
Taylor Fester, MJHA President
All-Breeds Liason: Jacob Schaefer
Directors: Ella Bauer, Alexis Hoefs, Tyler Ratka
Grand Champion, Senior Champion, Champion Bred & Owned, Best Udder: Gracres Solomon Ivanka | Ethan & Mason Grams Reserve Grand Champion & Res. Senior Champion: Nik-K Defiant Phoenix | Kamrie Mauer & Bentley Brasch HM Grand Champion & Intermediate Champion Stranshome Blake Sparky | Jerome Stransky: Reserve Intermediate Champion: Sunkist Ammo Merceded-Red | Ashley & Andy Gruenes Junior Champion: Betley Unstop London-Red-ET | Brea, Ava & Bryson Kie er Reserve Junior Champion: Ms Tang Alligator Akita-ET | Brea, Ava & Bryson Kie
Senior Showmanship Division
Kiley Lickfelt
Reserve Champion: Kayla Earnhart
Showmanship Division Champion: Ava Kie er
Champion: Alexis Hoefs Junior Showmanship Division Champion: Neil Haase Reserve Champion: Molly Albers
LOCATION: CANNON FALLS, MN · JUDGE: VINCE MIGLIAZZO
Grand Champion & Senior Champion: SDDOTTE Jordy Stella-RED, 2 Year Old in Milk | Square Deal Dairy
Reserve Grand Champion & Reserve Senior Champion: Jacobs Goldwyn Buckl Up-ET, 6 Year Old and Older in Milk | Taylor Jerde
Junior Champion: Vogue Mirand Sunbeam, Fall Calf | Kandy-Kreek Holsteins
Reserve Junior Champion: Hilrose Altude Award-RED-ET, 2nd Fall Calf | Gary Rydeen
Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Square Deal Dairy
LOCATION: ROCHESTER, MN · JUDGE: STEVE SEARLES
Grand Champion & Intermediate Champion: Gil-Gar Casper Meredith | Sophie Stelling Reserve Grand Champion & Res. Intermediate Champion: Errolea Jacot Belle RC | Brea, Ava, & Bryson Kie er Senior Champion: Sheeknoll Bourbon 2699 Joy | Sheeknoll Farms Res. Sr. Champion: Wake-Up Avalanche Raleigh-ET | Andy & Aaron Houdek Junior Champion: Golden-Oaks Denver 9419 | Megan Meyer Res. Jr. Champion: Kei and Dempsey Legacy | Brea, Ava, & Bryson Kie er Premier Breeder & Exhibitor:
LOCATION: SAUK CENTRE, MN · JUDGE: TONY KOHLS
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Dairy cattle judging is strong at the University of Minnesota, so strong that its teams have placed 1st overall in 9 of the 18 contests across the past 6 contests held at the All-American Dairy Show (Harrisburg, PA), the North American International Livestock Exposition (Louisville, KY), and World Dairy Expo (Madison, WI).
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.
HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 475 Plainview, MN 55964
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
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
Spencer Hackett: 320-393-3056 | 17011 Aspen Rd. NE, Rice, MN 56367
HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION USA REGIONAL REP
Dennis Devore: 319-270-5038
Amanda Bedtke, Business Manager: 320-259-0637 | minnesotaholstein@gmail.com
We had a very talented and determined group of youth attend National Holstein convention this year in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
This is the best showing a Missouri dairy bowl team has had in many years! All of the team members answered questions and they advanced through several rounds. The contest helped to show them the information that they need to study for next year and gave them the confidence to continue! Well done!
SUGAR-CREEK DENVER FINALE +2533 GTPI
2E-91 EE+EV 6-06
5-08 305 43,110 2.9 1264 3.1 1331
Life to date: 182,090 3.0 5483 3.2 5768 Currently milking 112 pounds per day.
SIRED BY DENVER, her dam is an EX McCutchen EX-MS with 212,190 3.7%F 7776F 3.2%P 6815P. Next dam VG-87 by Armitage with 113,600 4.4%F 5014F 3.4%P 3842P. The next 6 dams are EX or VG with GMD and DOM, trace back to Juror Faith.
Finale has daughters by Charl, Finesse +2806 GTPI and Fudge +2706 GTPI
SUGAR-C GRANITE FIREFLY-ET +2664 GTPI VG-88 EEEE+ 4-09 3-03 354 30,890 4.7 1450 3.5 1091 SIRED BY GRANITE, her dam is Finale, above.
From Firefly’s Challenger daughter with +2654 GTPI: 712H1015 SUGAR-C CAPTIVATING FABIO +2874G Check him out in the Holstein Marketplace from Holstein USA. Semen is available.
SUGAR-C EINSTEIN SHAWNA-ET +2769 GTPI
EX-90 at 3Y EEEVE
2-10 278 27,820 5.1 1497 3.6 1023
SIRED BY EINSTEIN, her dam is a VG-86 31,750 5.0%F 1582F 3.6%P 1145P. Next dam EX-90 EX-MS with 152,360 4.9%F 7416F 3.5%P 5274P sired by PETY. The next five dams are EX or VG and they go back to the Eroys.
Her two Captivating daughters are Silver +2895 GTPI and Serene +2782 GTPI.
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, 31,800 4.2 1338 3.3 1050 BAA: 106.9 2017 Herd of Excellence | 2x PBR and 9x PGH awards
At Olmar Farms we have cows, heifers, calves and bulls to fit your breeding program. We are currently flushing three exciting cows!
If you are looking for that special cow or calf to upgrade your herd, we are ready to help you find the right fit.
VG 88 2 YEAR OLD
2-01 365d 31,865 3.8% 1208 3.4% 1094
Fresh mid-summer with twins, Daisi took off and peaked over 165 on 2x milking. She traces back to Olmar Elevation Dazzling Star 4E 94, Grand Champion MN State Fair. Twelve of the nearest 13 dams are all scored EX or VG with many high producing cows.
BRIAN + JILL NELSON US HWY 14
EYE, MN 56085
220-0730
5-03 365 32,498 3.9% 1281 3.2% 1026
Baby Ann is an 8th generation EX or VG granddaughter of Olmar Lynch Baby Bumble 2E 93. Baby Bumble’s line continues to shine in both the show ring and the genetic arena. Baby Ann and her Dragon daughter will both be flushed soon.
VG 88 EX MAM
1-11 365 34,296 4.0% 1383 3.2% 1144
Baby Shann has the Baby Bumble stamp. She is a high producing, beautiful young cow with the signature width from end to end and tremendous balance of dairy strength.
PBR HERD 51 YEARS · PGH HERD 26 YEARS · BAA 110.0
R-Homestead Holsteins began in 1955 with the purchase of an open heifer as a 4-H project for the eldest son of Orlo and Beulah Ruppert, David. Before this time, the dairy consisted of a herd of Milking Shorthorn cows. Beulah’s family had a herd of Holstein cows and she herself had shown Holsteins as a youth.
With this background and the encouragement of Beulah’s brother Earl “Hubcap” Moeller, their journey with the beloved Black and White cows began. From the beginning, developing a herd of mostly homebred cattle with a “balance of type and production” has been the goal for the farm and this motto has remained for three generations.
The farm last hosted the Illinois State Holstein Picnic in 1979. That year, the herd boasted a BAA of 104.4, through a dedicated breeding philosophy, this has increased to its current level of 109.7. Currently, they have 11 EX, 42 VG, 16 GP and 2 G for the entire classi ed herd. Their highest classi ed cow at this time is R-Homestead AS Charlotte-ET EX-94, with a 99 point rump, which is their highest ever. The rolling herd average in ‘79 was an impressive 18,000 lbs. milk with a 3.8% butterfat. Current rolling herd average is 22,000 lbs. milk with a 4.0% butterfat and 3.2% protein. The cows are not pushed hard for milk; longevity and components are the greater focus.
R-Homestead is truly a family a air as all labor is provided by family with no outside employees. Dave and Lenore have four children, all of whom were active showing and helping on the farm growing up, and still are active today. Tonya and her husband Lloyd Garrelts live four miles from the farm at Lenore’s childhood home and ll in whenever Marc and Lora may be away. Lance and his wife Amy, and their three kids, Shae, Paige and Chase live in Heyworth and have a small herd of Holsteins that are primarily housed at R-Homestead with a few show calves at their home. They use the pre x R-Way and have garnered several Illinois State Fair winners over the years, having the Junior Champion of the Junior Show in 2021. Jenè and her husband Nathan Clementz have ve girls, Noelle, Brenley, Kenna, Hadley and Maebry. The older girls are all active showing and are a big help whenever extra hands are needed on the farm. Lora and Marc Hilgendorf made the move to Nokomis in the spring of 2007 and so became the fth generation to milk cows at the original Ruppert family farm. Their three children, Landon, Kaylee and Logan are an essential part of the farm’s day to day operations helping with calf chores and anything else asked of them.
Thank you for hosting this year’s Illinois State Holstein Picnic!
LarryKleinerhasbeen involvedinthedairy industry in a variety of ways for a long, long, time earning a variety of nicknames in the process. Many of you may know him as Kooz. He earned the name in high school. He was a talented basketball player himself, and a popular pro basketball player for the Boston Celtics in the late 50’s and early 60’s was Bob Cousy – hence the name.
In the late 60’s, the style for young men was long hair and whisker. Larry, along with Scott Bunyard, helped show cattle on the summer fair circuit. They earned the nicknames Wooly Bugger #1 and Wooly Bugger #2. No one remembers which was #1 and which was #2.
Larryattendedcollege for two years, and then settled with his wife, Sharon on the family dairy farm in Greenville. He farmed with his Dad, Lester under the Clovervale pre x. In 1979, Larry purchased a dairy farm with a rotary parlor – the “new” technology of the day – in the Fillmore Bingham area. They lived and dairy farmed there for 20+ years.
Larry served on the Board of Directors of Prairie State Select Sires in its formative years. During that time, Lee Oltmanns remembers that he acquired the nickname “iron jaw.” If you don’t know the details, you’ll have to ask Lee.
LarryhasservedinvariouscapacitiesintheIllinoisHolstein
Association – working with the shows, the sales and helping to plan numerous state conventions to name a few. He has worked sales including the Clinton County Classic, Illinois State Sale and PDCA Calf Sale. There, he shares his talents as expert pedigree man using his knowledge of deep pedigrees on cow families. And many times, he
has moved up in the ranks to auctioneer.
In the late 1990’s, he milked cows and served as a National Holstein Association Representative covering the Midwest. After demonstrating his positive attitude towards the Holstein industry, he had been involved with for so many years, a new nickname arose – Warm and Fuzzy. It was quickly shortened to Fuzzy.
His son, Shad along with wife, Liz and their three children Ella, Lila and Silas live in the old homestead where Larry grew up. His Dad, Lester also grew up there, so it’s been in the family for a long time. They recently restored the 100-yearold barn on the property. His second son, Cody along with wife, Robin and their three children Clayton, Taylor and Rynn live just outside of Marine. To the grandkids, Larry is known as Popo. They enjoy fun family time on Greenville Lake where they own some property.
As the airport manager at the Greenville airport, Ron Debatin describes Larry’s duties as: 1) unlock the door, 2) turn on the light, 3) make co ee, 4) answer the phone, 5) sell fuel, if needed, 6) unplug the co ee pot, 7) turn o the light and 8) lock the door. It might involve a little more that that!
Many of you may not know Larry is also known locally as the “Beaver Creek Balladeer” due to his talents as the long time Sunday night DJ on the Greenville radio station – a job he just retired from about a year ago.
Larry still enjoys owning animals in partnerships, merchandizing internationallyandrecentlysellingananimalintheNational Convention Sale. He is truly a multi-talented, dedicated family man, who has served the dairy industry well.
Congratulations Larry!
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e summer of 2022 has proven to be an incredibly busy one for the Minnesota Holstein Association! Our membership kicked o our calendar of summer activities with the Minnesota State Holstein Show, held June 13-18, 2022, in Perham, Minnesota. Callum McKinven sorted 138 head in the open show and Derrek Kamphuis placed 108 head in the junior show. e Minnesota Red & White State Show and a tting and showmanship clinic from Katie Coyne also took place during the week.
Shortly a er the conclusion of our state show, years of planning came to fruition as the MHA hosted the 2022 National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
e convention featured host day farm tours to several of our MHA members’ farms, the rst ever Data and
Innovations Summit, a video format for the National Sale and so much more!
e week would not have been possible without the support of our many MHA members who volunteered hours of time before and during the convention, and our incredibly generous sponsors. Midwest companies operating in all sectors of the dairy industry came together to support our event, and our membership could not be more grateful for their contributions.
e Midwest Fall National took place on August 31 during the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, Minnesota, where MHA members took home champion honors across the board. We look forward to seeing all of you soon at World Dairy Expo in Madison!
Grand Champion & Senior Champion: Wirtland Atwood Rya | Maple Leaf Farm and Raylore Farm Reserve Grand Champion & Reserve Senior Champion: Sunkist Airlif Lexus Livley | Sunkist Acres Intermediate Champion: Budjon-Vail Crush Seashell | Jake Tiede and Jared Ripp Reserve Intermediate Champion: Andrew Warrior Ecstacy | Roger & Mary Swart Junior Champion: Liddleholme Daphne | Jerome Stransky Reserve Junior Champion: Coyne-McGarr Luster Lacy-TW | Superstition Cattle Company
Grand Champion, Sr. Champion, Champion Bred & Owned, Best Udder: Gracres Solomon Ivanka | Ethan & Mason Grams Reserve Grand Champion & Reserve Senior Champion: Nik-K Defiant Phoenix | Kamrie Mauer & Bentley Brasch
HM Grand Champion & Intermediate Champion: Stranshome Blake Sparky | Jerome Stransky Reserve Intermediate Champion: Sunkist Ammo Merceded-Red | Ashley & Andy Gruenes Junior Champion: Betley Unstop London-Red-ET | Brea, Ava & Bryson Kie er Reserve Junior Champion: Ms Tang Alligator Akita-ET | Brea, Ava & Bryson Kie er
Grand Champion & Senior Champion: Liddleholme Diamnd Lust-ET | Sierra Swanson and Rachel Coyne Reserve Grand Champion, Intermediate Champion, Champion Bred & Owned: Macland Emilio Button | Scott Culbertson and James McFarland HM Grand Champion & Reserve Intermediate Champion: Ziems Tatoo Erica-ET | Blackjack, T Dickerhoof and G & M Schmidt Reserve Senior Champion: Sunkist Airlif Lexus Livley | Benjamin Donnay Junior Champion: Duckett Doc Bree | Blackjack Holsteins and T & L Cattle Ltd Reserve Junior Champion: Sunkist-Edonk War Blackout | Benjamin & Nicholas Donnay & Eric Wachtendonk
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YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2022 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION SPONSORS!
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We didn’t show any cattle this year but we kept plenty busy. The big day is coming up for Kayla and Brodie! On Oct. 1 they will be Mr. and Mrs. Bunkelman. Welcome to the family Kayla! Brodie finished in second place for Mid-State Pullers. Congrats! Brooke is going strong with her barrel racing horse. Her PR so far is 15:7.
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e 2022 Minnesota State Holstein Show was held on June 16, 2022, in Perham, Minnesota. Judge Josh Fairbanks of Iowa sorted the show. A special thank you to Golden Link Microbial, RWDCA, Midwest Embryo Transfer and Form-AFeed for their sponsorship of Cowsmopolitan show coverage. Premier Breeder was Mat-Ar-Dor, and Premier Exhibitor was Starlight Acres. Congratulations to all exhibitors!
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Aer several years of diligent planning, e National Holstein Convention Planning Committee saw their work come to fruition at the 2022 National Holstein Convention. e Minnesota Holstein Association hosted “Progress on the Plains” from June 27 to July 1 at the Sheraton Sioux Falls and Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Nearly 1,000 attendees, including over 300 junior members, gathered for a week of celebration and good camaraderie. Attendees traveled from across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico to attend the event. It was a busy week of junior competitions, farm tours, delicious food, and new connections.
e planning of the 2022 National Holstein Convention required the help of numerous dedicated Minnesota Holstein Association members. e work began in 2018 when members volunteered to share their expertise and serve on various committees.
Darrel Rennich served as the National Convention chair. He shares his remarks on the experience, “ is year’s National Holstein Convention’s success was due solely to the commitment and passion of all the committee chairs and volunteers that have donated countless hours of their time to celebrate the Holstein cow.”
In addition to a busy week of events for adult attendees, junior activities and events were needed. Kris Gruenes served as the Junior Holstein Convention Committee Chair. Kris was responsible for nding fun and engaging activities for junior members to participate in throughout the week. Junior events included a welcome dance, junior fun day,
junior data and innovations summit, and a fun night in the waterpark at the hotel.
Kris shares, “I am very pleased with how the National Junior Holstein Convention came together. It was a great event. ere was great attendance and fun was had by all juniors and their families. My highlight always is watching the juniors connect with others who share their passion for the dairy industry. ank you to everyone who made the National Junior Holstein Convention a success.”
e week began on Monday night with the Junior Welcome & Dance, which included a meal, dance, and goodies from each state’s associations. Junior competitions hosted by Holstein USA began Tuesday morning with the speech and jeopardy contests. at a ernoon, attendees had the chance to meet and interact at the Adult & Junior Luncheon. e day concluded with a fun evening at the Welcome Reception. Adults enjoyed drinks and appetizers while trying their luck at casino-style entertainment for a chance to win a grand prize. Juniors enjoyed a night of mini-golf, several in atables, and door prizes throughout the night.
Wednesday was a busy day for Holstein enthusiasts as they headed on tours highlighting the Minnesota and South Dakota dairy industries.
e Western Ways tour traveled to Dabru Dairy, Farm Life Creamery, Shannon Dairy, and HydroGreen. e Great Northern tour started its day at HydroGreen followed by stops at Boadwine Farms, South Dakota University Davis Dairy Plant, Ash Grove Dairy, and Newalta Dairy.
Juniors traveled to TransOva Genetics and the Wild Water West Waterpark. We are very grateful to our farm tour hosts for sharing their facilities with attendees and giving them a chance to discover new ideas, see innovations, and network with others. A er a busy day of tours, the night concluded with attendees listening to motivational speaker
Chris Koch. A farm boy turned world traveler, born with no arms and legs, shared his “If I Can” inspirational message.
On ursday morning, we hosted the rst-of-its-kind Data and Innovations Summit (DIS). e event included a variety of speakers and panelists that introduced new technology and ideas to attendees. It also featured dairy industry leaders who shared new innovations that can be utilized to help maximize e ciency, results, and pro tability on the farm. ere was also a Junior Data & Innovations Panel that featured a trio of dairy industry leaders who shared their knowledge on data, technology, and dairy cattle production. Panelists included Alicia Lamb of Lamb Farms, Dan Carroll with ST Genetics, and Tim Ziemba with smaXtec.
During the day, juniors tested their knowledge during the Quiz Bowl competition hosted by Holstein USA. A NonDelegate Tour explored the area and made stops at Prairie Farms, Stockyard Ag Experience, Falls Park, Stensland Creamery, Washington Pavillion, and Kirby Science Center. In the a ernoon, the 136th Annual Holstein Association USA Meeting was held. ere were a total of 95 delegates from 40 districts in attendance to hear reports, engage with panelists, and learn about progress of the Holstein breed. e National Holstein Convention Sale took place on ursday at the Military Heritage Alliance Center. A great location that combined things the Minnesota Holstein Association values – those who made the ultimate sacri ce, great people, and fellowship. A er a South Dakota steak dinner and great fellowship, the sale started with a donation to the Military Heritage Alliance for $2,500 for their e orts and mission. Lot A on the sale was donated by Newalta Dairy, LLC, with all proceeds going to the New Directions Down Syndrome Association. e lot brought in $25,000 and was accepted by Trevor Ekkel, Amanda Bedtke, and Nathan Donnay. A total of 72 lots were sold averaging $25,269 and grossing a pro t of $1,819,400. e event was a success and we want to thank all those who bought lots, consigned lots, and showed interest in the sale.
During the sale, juniors enjoyed a Pizza in the Waterpark night which included great food, a bean bag tournament, an escape room challenge, and fun in the water. ere was also a junior roundtable discussion where those in attendance shared ideas from within their state associations to nd new ideas to bring back.
Andy Steinhagen
Patti Schaefer
Kris Gruenes
Ashley Swenson
Amanda Bedtke
Brooke Bobendrier
Adminstration Chair
Patti Schaefer
Adult Luncheon Banquet Chair
Scott Culbertson
Dairy Bar Chair
Jenn Landman
Data & Innovations Summit Chair
Cheryl Marti
Decorations Chair
Amanda Bedtke Farm Promotions Chair
Megan Herberg
Gi Bags Chair
Pam Hendel
Host Day Tours Randy Gross
Junior Holstein Convention Chair
Kris Gruenes
National Sale
Andy Steinhagen
Non-Delegate Tours Chair
Monica Nussbaum
Pre-Convention Tours Chair
Randy Schweer
Publicity/PR Chair
Michele Schroeder
Registration Chair
Deb Kraus Sponsorship Chair
Ashley Swenson Trade Show Co-Chairs
Jacob Bierstadt and Sarah Bierstadt Transportation Chair
Heidi Zwinger Volunteers Chair
Patti Schaefer Welcome Night Chairs
Maizie Sche er and Lisa Hoefs
e week concluded on Friday with the Progress on the Plains Adult Luncheon and the Junior Awards Banquet. At the Adult Luncheon, Holstein Association USA presented the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder award to Mitch Kappelman of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and the Elite Breeder award to the Bauer brothers of Sandy-Valley Farms in Scandinavia, Wisconsin. Additionally, the Distinguished Leadership award was presented to the Honorable Collin Peterson of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
During the Junior Awards Banquet, youth members were recognized for their accomplishments. Several Minnesota Junior Holstein Members received recognition. Shelby Swanson was recognized as one of eight Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) nalists. Jasenko Gavranovic was recognized again as a Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) nalist.
In the junior division of the Folding Display contest, Alex Schroeder placed rst and Hannah Visser placed second in the scienti c category. Minnesota placed rst in the state scrapbook contest, which highlighted the activities and yearly events of the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association. Kiley Lickfelt was one of two junior members to receive a $3,500 scholarship from the National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization (NHWSO). Each year, one state is awarded for increased membership. is year, Minnesota received that Mission Membership honor for increasing its junior membership. We are extremely proud of all of our junior members and their accomplishments!
We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of those that helped make the 2022 National Holstein Convention a great success! We would also like to express our gratitude to the National Holstein Convention Executive Committee and the National Holstein Convention Committee Chairs. We could not have made this event possible without all of our committee members, volunteers, junior members, and attendees!
Wendell Fredrick Herrmann was born on May 16, 1931, in Young America Township, Carver County, Minnesota. He was the son of Harry and Mathilda (Oel e) Herrmann. Wendell was baptized as an infant on May 31, 1931, by Rev. Otto Rapp at Zion Evangelical Church in rural Norwood, Minnesota, and was later con rmed in his faith as a youth on March 25, 1945, with Rev. O.J. Vreisen o ciating at St. Paul’s E & R Church in rural Hamburg, Minnesota. His con rmation verse was I Timothy 6:12: “Fight the good ght of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” Wendell received his education in Norwood Young America, and was a graduate of the Central High School Class of 1949. In 1950, Wendell furthered his education by completing one year at the School of Agriculture at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Wendell entered active military service in the United States Army on July 9, 1952, in Minneapolis and proudly served his country during the Korean War as an air tra c controller. He received an Honorable Discharge on June 30, 1954, at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and achieved the rank of Corporal. Wendell was a member of the Norwood American Legion Edward Born Post 343 and served as a past commander. He was very proud to have had the honor of raising the ag before a Minnesota Twins game at Target Field in September of 2016.
On August 22, 1959, Wendell was united in marriage to Louise Lenzen at Zion Lutheran Church in Cologne, Minnesota, by Rev. John E. Melchert. is marriage was blessed with two children, James and Ann. ey shared over 53 years of marriage until Louise passed away on June 22, 2013.
Wendell’s true love was farming. He was a lifelong dairy farmer with a herd of registered Grade A Holstein cows. During his time spent as a farmer he was on the Young America Township Board, the DHIA Board, and a longtime member of both the Carver County, Minnesota and National Holstein Associations. Wendell was also a member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America.
Wendell passed away peacefully on ursday, June 23, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Arlington, Minnesota, at the age of 91 years.
Wendell is survived by his children, James Herrmann of Norwood Young America, MN, Ann Herrmann of Bloomington, MN; and many nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.
Wendell is preceded in death by his Parents, Harry and Mathilda Herrmann; Wife, Louise Herrmann; Father-in-law and Mother-in-Law, Alfred and Alma Lenzen; Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law, Pearl and Jack Fehlandt, Rhoda and Bill Ische, Irene and Marvin Hilk, Florence and Virgil Lindquist, Alfred Lenzen Jr., Howard and Joyce Lenzen, Allen and Evon Lenzen, and Arlene Lenzen.
On September 6th, Patricia Kathryn Trapp, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at age sixty-nine. She loved being out on the water, taking care of her owers, shopping, going out to eat, watching movies and shows, and following her favorite team the Minnesota Twins. But most of all she loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved spoiling them and watching them grow and discover new things.
She met her husband, Paul, while on the hockey board together. ey had their daughter, Jennifer, and were together for 33 years. She loved spending time with her daughter, whether it
was taking a trip somewhere or just sitting and talking. She also really enjoyed her over 30 year career as o ce manager for Earl Gray Defense.
Patricia is best known for her funny quirks, her kind and sel ess heart, and her welcoming presence to whoever was around her. Her legacy will live on in the lives she touched and in her children and grandchildren.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Paul, her children Jennifer (David), Bryan (Kelly), Jeremy (Lori), her 4 grandchildren, her step children, Christina (Je ) and Paul Jr. (Sarah), and her 6 brothers and sisters.
is will be a continuing program with the 2023 competition designated as Futurity No. XLVIII, 2023 Futurity No. XLIV,etc. One nomination is required for each animal that competes. Competition will be in two categoriesproduction or type - and animals may be entered in one or both categories. All nominations are the responsibility of the owner and must be made on regulation entry blanks, along with speci ed fees, postmarked by the nomination date and other rules. All money received from the nominations in each Futurity class shall make up the purse entered on the basis of their placings.
Any registered Holstein female, owned by a Minnesota Holstein Association member, and born from 9/01/21 through 8/31/22 is eligible for Golden Gopher Futurity XLVIII. One payment of $25 shall be paid by 12/1/22.
A breeder may nominate any number of females in either the production or type class or both. Nominations must be postmarked no later than the due date.
Animals entered must freshen no later than age two-years and six months. Herd must be on DHIR or standard DHIA test, all records to be adjusted
to two times a day milking. No ownersampler records will be eligible. Animals must have acompleted lactation before 12/31/24 to be considered for Golden Gopher Futurity XLVIII. Lactations ending in 2025 will be in competition for the Futurity No. XLIV. Awards will be based on 305 day mature equivalent milk, fat and protein production using a 3.5% test base for fat and 3.2% for protein. Animals must have a completed lactation of at least 275 days. Records will be veri ed by Minnesota DHI.
Animals nominated will be shown in a special two-year old futurity class at the Minnesota State Fair, winners and awards to be based on the placing at that show. Showing in this class does not eliminate her from showing in the All-Minnesota two-year old classes. All rules and regulations of the show are to be adhered to. Placings will be made by an o cial show judge. e purse shall consist of all money received by nomination fees, less the expenses for its promotion and management. All money will be kept in a special fund and used only for futurity purposes. Money received for Class 1 Production nominations will be used only for that class and money received for Class 2 Type nominations will be used only
for those animals entered in that class. e money in each class will be divided among placings as follow:
First Place - 15 %; 2nd Place - 10%; 3rd Place - 8%; 4th Place - 6%; 5th Place 5%; 6-10 Placings - 4%; 11-15 Placings
3%; 16-25 Placings - 2%. Remaining 1% to be used for administration fees.
If fewer than 25 animals are competing, the remainder will be divided equally among the entries. Production winners will be recognized at the Minnesota All-Breeds Convention following the year of competition.
All nomination fees are committed to the purse. No refunds will be made whether an animalcompletes or eligibility is discontinued.
Any animal sold a er being nominated will remain eligible if the new owner is a Minnesota Holstein member.
e Minnesota Holstein Association is sponsoring and governing the futurity and will not be responsible for any accident or injury in connection with the show.
• e more entries, the higher the payouts - down 25 places.
• ere are two classes; Production & Type. You can choose one or both when entering.
• e production formula used is on 305 MEs.
• Past 1st-3rd place winners in production have ranged from values of $4,469 to $3,243.
• Production Formula: (# of Milk x .01) + (# of Fat x 1.15) + (# of Protein x 2.55) = S Value
• Look at your animals that were born between September 1st of the previous year through August 31st of the current year.
• Choose any animal that you believe has the potential of doing well in their class.
• Futurity Classes:
• PRODUCTION: Awards handed out at the AllBreeds Convention.
• TYPE: Awards are handed out at the Minnesota State Holstein Show.
• BOTH: All animals are eligible to be entered in both classes
• Fill out the form on page 22 before December 1, 2022.
e Minnesota Holstein Association (MHA) was organized in 1910 for the purpose of improving and promoting the Holstein breed of dairy cattle. e MHA consists of 700 members and is open to all people interested in the dairy industry. e mission of the Minnesota Holstein Association is, "To enhance the lives and pro tability of all dairy producers and enthusiasts by providing opportunities for education, marketing, recognition and socialization."
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. is program has ve 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 bene t from becoming a corporate sponsor please visit the Minnesota Holstein website and print o a corporate sponsorship program agreement and yer. Once completed, the agreement and payment can be sent to the MHA o ce. 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 o ce. Your assistance in helping our organization grow is greatly appreciated.
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