Cowsmopolitan Late Summer 2024

L-R: Trent-Way-JS Redzone-Red-ET (EX-91-EX-MS), grandam of HARD ROCK; Trent-Way Resbit-ET (VG-86-VG-MS), dam of HARD ROCK, Jordan photos.

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L-R: Siemers Doc Hanan 28286-ET (EX-92-EX-MS-GMD), third dam of HANTASTIC-P, Fisher photo; Siemers Par Hanan 36296-ET (VG-87-VG-MS), dam of HANTASTIC-P, Farmgirl Photography photo (reversed).

the Cover:

We love curious cows, and they love us! Featured in this issue are three farms - Stil Dreamn Dairy, Brigeen Farms and Royal Riverside Farm - all of which are paving their own path in the dairy industry through on-farm processing and community outreach, while also breeding and marketing registered dairy cows. This issue is also packed with summer show results from around the country, including the Mid-East Summer National Holstein Show where Bucks-Pride Hancock County took home top honors in the National Futurity for Brady & Bentley Cole, Bloomville, OH. Front Cover photo © Jessica Gatton-Dixon; Back Cover photo © Katelyn Poitras, Cowsmo.

from the editor

“Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment.” ~ RALPH WALDO EMERSON

Trying New Things!

As you might imagine, Julie and I travel A LOT and much of that travel takes place on an airplane. Going to shows and sales is something we both really enjoy doing, but I’d be lying if I said that business travel is glamorous and relaxing. It can be a grind with parking, security, flight delays, planes that are packed full, yet mostly I do enjoy the journeys.

Recently, I was flying home from the Western National Jersey Show, and boarded the plane heading from Portland, OR to Minneapolis, MN (my regular airport). It was Labor Day Monday, and a busy day on the road and in the airport. I started early, returning the rental car, checking my bag, and knowing with the time zone changes and the drive from the airport, that I wouldn’t be home until early evening.

I didn’t get my usual aisle seat, but a middle seat for the threehour flight. I wasn’t in a bad mood, just in kind of a resigned state that it would be a long day. I settled into my seat and took out my book, as I tend to be a reader, not a talker on my flights. There was a woman about my age in the window seat who was peering out the window and then turning to watch the flight attendants. I finally asked her if she needed something, and she said no - she was just excited and nervous because this was her very first time on an airplane.

It turns out she was headed to Minnesota to see her grandchildren. Her son and family had always traveled to see her in Oregon, but now, for the first time, she was flying to see them and stay for a whole week.

After the preflight check was completed and the safety talk delivered, the engines began to rev and we taxied to the runway. I could tell she was getting tense, so I asked her more details about her grandchildren, while also assuring her that takeoff was the fun part. Soon, we were airborne.

Happily, it was a sunny, clear day. Soon, she gasped as she saw majestic Mt. Hood out of the window, and admired the landscape as it changed from the verdant green of western Oregon to the

browns and tans of the eastern part of the state. For the best part of three hours, she stayed glued to the window. We marveled at the Rocky Mountains, gaped at a big wildfire and all the smoke in Montana, appreciated the vastness of the Dakota prairies, and admired the tidiness and quilt-like pattern of the farm fields in Minnesota.

At the end of the flight, I thanked her for making the trip such fun. I’d had it all wrong. I was thinking of the inconveniences and hassles of a travel day, but she helped me once again to see the sheer wonder of it all. That you can climb aboard an airplane and be deposited thousands of miles away in mere hours. That you can have a window seat 30,000 feet high to appreciate our vast, beautiful continent. Amazing.

As we were walking up the jetway together, she turned to me, beaming, and said, “I’m 57 years old. This morning I woke up in Beaverton, Oregon and I’d never been on an airplane. Just a few hours later, I’m in Minnesota, and now I can say: ‘I’m a flyer.’ It really is never too late to try something new!”

I’ve thought of her every day since, and I’m thankful for that chance encounter. It’s never too late to try something new. As it often (unintentionally) happens, there’s a uniting theme with the feature articles in this issue. All three operations - in Maine, Missouri, and Oregon - have taken up the challenge of processing all or some of their own milk, with different goals in mind. The interview conversations with all three producers circled around the one idea: we couldn’t be afraid to try something new.

Processing your own milk isn’t for everyone, but maybe there’s something new to try with your operation or in your home. Are you hesitating? Take it from a cheerful, curly-haired grandmatry it! It just might be the best thing you’ve done in years!

Fall show season - here we come! We’re looking forward to seeing you in West Springfield, Harrisburg, Madison, and beyond!

See you ringside!

Kathleen

Finding a way to say Yes! Brigeen Farms

If you are even an idle follower of the Holstein business, you’ve heard of Brigeen Farms in Turner, Maine. There’s been plenty of industry ink written about the accomplishments of the herd, and the global reach of Brigeen genetics. They’ve bred hundreds of Excellent cows, dozens and dozens of production leaders, sold countless embryos domestically and abroad, and placed numerous bulls into AI. All that alone is certainly worthy of an article.

But what interested us here at Cowsmo was a different angle: how does one family farm keep renewing itself decade after decade? Beyond the cattle breeding philosophy, what is the human dynamic that keeps this operation thriving with each successive generation?

In case you didn’t know it, there’s been a lot of family generations at this location - the current owners, Bill and Betsy Bullard, are the

Steve and Mary Briggs and their daughter and son-in-law Betsy and Bill Bullard are the ninth and tenth generations at Brigeen Farms in Turner. Additional family, seen here, are Vivian Briggs, Sydney and Will; and Kate (Briggs) Teixeira and her family Alexis, Nichole, and JW and Chloe Chapman, who own and operate a dairy farm in Turlock, CA.

10th consecutive generation on the farm that was established in 1777. That’s right - 1777 - not a typo. While many family operations don’t survive the transition to a third generation, this one is as old as the United States.

In 2010, Bill and Betsy took over ownership of the farm from her parents, Steve and Mary Briggs. Steve and Mary guided Brigeen through some of the best times in the Holstein business, and through some of the toughest. Their well-known sales and export business moved millions of dollars through the industry through high-profile sales and deals with countries from Europe to Japan.

So what’s the secret? Maybe there’s not just one, but we were lucky enough to sit down with Betsy and have a visit about what it takes to keep a family farm moving successfully into the future.

COWSMO: It blows my mind to think of ten generations each contributing to the continuation of the farm and laying the road to where you are today. Give us a bit of a look at that history, at least the last hundred years or so.

BULLARD: Historically, it was a mixed farm, as most were. Various crops, various animals. At the turn of the century in the early 1900s, my great grandfather imagined apple orchards as being the path forward. The passion for dairy cow and dairy cattle genetics really started with my grandfather Bill. He had Guernsey cows, as everyone did at that point, and loved pedigrees. He just felt very strongly about continuing to make the best better from a breeding standpoint. As the Holstein breed emerged with its dominance, he saw that as an exciting path forward and really became an ambassador of the breed.

COWSMO: So even in those two generations you talk about, there’s innovation and diversification with the farm.

BULLARD: Yes, absolutely. And there really is a baseline enthusiasm that I feel has been the most consistent thing. When

I think of my grandfather who was full steam ahead in spreading the word about Registered Holsteins throughout Maine and beyond. My grandmother was the one who would bring a whole platter of chicken salad sandwiches and some whoopie pies to the state show or classification or a barn meeting, and feed everyone and their brother. They really embodied the aspect of ‘we love this enough that, by God, we’re going to share it with you, and you’ll love it too!’ So even beyond the enthusiasm, it was building connections in the business.

COWSMO: Obviously, your dad and mom were steeped in that enthusiasm as well as expanding those connections when they took the reins of the farm.

BULLARD: I think my grandfather was a big enough personality that it gave my dad an opportunity to carve out his thing that was slightly different. He’s a thoughtful person, and fitting was what he gravitated towards, which was a great way to see the world. My mom was from a tie-stall barn in eastern New York. Her dad passed away when she was 16, so she and her brother milked the cows and were 100% immersed in the breeding decisions, every decision and she loved that. She started judging and really loved that. Both she and my dad have never had reservations about trying something that might seem a little ‘out there’. She talks about being in college and wanting to take a meat-cutting class, but couldn’t because there wasn’t a changing room for women; or being on the judging team and they had to have another woman on the team to go along because you certainly couldn’t have a young woman traveling unchaperoned. It’s amazing to think of the changes over time, but she never let anything limit her. They both took that enthusiasm into the sales and merchandising realm. That’s what I kind of grew up with: those connections that brought me into contact with icons of the business. When I was eight, we went to Japan as my mom was judging there. Our traveling companions were Dave & Rose Younger. We had a fabulous translator because my dad was an agent for Nosawa at that point. Just to have that experience and get a sense of the global connections and possibilities was incredible and shaped how I saw the farm and the Holstein business. My siblings and I were shaped positively watching our parents. I came back to the farm, my sister, Vivian, is involved with the farm, and my other sister, Kate, married Robert Teixeira, and they operate GilTex Dairy out in California, so obviously we received a positive message about agriculture.

COWSMO: Your parents built a high-profile operation and managed it every day for decades. Did that affect the transition of the farm from them to you and Bill? That can be tricky to navigate.

BULLARD: Bill and I were very fortunate that when we came to work full-time on the farm in 2000, my parents were at a point in their careers with the business and the farm, that they were 100% open to ideas that we brought. Bill is not from a farm background. His parents live in a suburb of Philadelphia. That’s been a tremendous advantage for us to have a perspective that is not burdened by ‘that’s what my dad did, or that’s how my grandfather set it up.’ I give my parents a lot of credit for saying, ‘let’s try it!’

COWSMO: Bringing the next generation back to the farm necessitates some amount of change. What did that look like at Brigeen?

BULLARD: Bill and I met in college at Cornell and after graduating, we both worked in animal nutrition before moving to the farm. We both held on to off-farms jobs for awhile, but that was not the long term goal. The goal was to have a farm business that supports all of us working full-time on the farm. At that point in 2000, my parents were milking 65 cows in a tie-stall barn with a few box stalls. The previous update to the facility had been in 1955. We knew that 65 cows was not going to buy groceries for all of us, so we started expanding then in stages with a bigger expansion in 2006-07, and now we milk 525 cows in a double-12 parallel parlor, three times a day.

COWSMO: Moving to that size usually means people find their role or specific responsibilities that work with their skill set in the operation. How does that break down at Brigeen?

BULLARD: As I touched on, Bill has been instrumental in the project management of the expansion and any building or other projects on the farm. We do all of that on a shoestring, so he’s the guy that will have six pads of graph paper and lay things out meticulously. My role is helping out our herdsmen achieve our goals for the herd as far as health and production - our key performance indicators. I really enjoy the breeding and mating as well. I think it’s fascinating to see what the Holstein cow can do when we humans get out of her way and make sure she has everything she needs. They are absolutely amazing. And that presents a tremendous challenge: how do we improve on that? How do we keep getting obstacles out of her way?

And we’re so lucky to have my mom and dad still very involved in the everyday operation. My dad and sister, Vivian, feed calves everyday and keep really skilled eyes on those animals. My mom keeps us all on task! She’s still very interested in the breeding decisions and how each of the cow families are progressing.

COWSMO: And, your new undertaking, the Canty Cow Creamery - a small, on-farm frozen custard shop producing ice cream made with your milk. How did this venture come about?

BULLARD: I think, like most other producers, we think of that retail dollar when milk is going down the road at $20 a hundredweight and people are willing to pay $5 or $6 a pint, you wonder how you could capture more of that. We took some time and chatted with friends that have gone the route of processing some of their milk and wanted to know what their experience was with different products. This being Maine, with the influx of summer visitors, we landed on ice cream, frozen custard specifically, because we’re super small. We have a 30-gallon vat pasteurizer and we might process 5,000 pounds of milk a year right now, while we get our feet wet and decide if this is something to pursue more aggressively.

We worked with a local branding company and came up with Canty Cow, which means happy cow. At this point, the biggest value with the creamery is as a vehicle to interact with the community. There’s only about 140 dairy farms in Maine, so the vast majority of people have no idea where their food comes from. I’d rather have their interaction with us involve a delicious ice cream that they take home versus ‘I got stuck behind their manure spreader.’

When we think about our kids - Sydney and Will are 18 and 14. Will’s kind of interested in the food end of things, so it makes sense for us to maintain the creamery and think about how that could fit in the future. We opened it in September 2019, and it’s small enough scale that it hasn’t been a huge investment for us, but it’s a thought experiment that maybe could influence how the future looks on the farm.

COWSMO: Now that we’ve mentioned the kids…I know Sydney is a freshman at Cornell pursuing Animal science with a dairy management focus and may be the next generation to work with the cows. You’ve talked a bit about Will. What I love about this family story is that, at no point, was there a generation that said, ‘you don’t want to be in agriculture; you don’t want be a farmer’ to the next generation.

BULLARD: I think that’s something huge and something we’re very cognizant of. Making sure it’s their decision to come back, but making sure we have sent a positive message. We all know parents who have done nothing but moan about the farm, but then wonder why Junior doesn’t want to come home. Or grandma is 85 and doesn’t want to turn over the checkbook

even though Junior is 41 now. We’re not naive - some days suck on the farm - but I think the biggest advantage my parents and the generations before them gave us is ‘let’s figure it out.’

We as a family feel strongly that farming is our thing. But, of course, the farm looks different today than it did in the 1950s and will undoubtedly look different in the future. The dairy business, the Holstein business looks different and it will continue to evolve five, ten, twenty years from now. And that brings a different set of challenges, but the overriding thought process is ‘you know what? That’s a pretty freaking cool set of challenges. Let’s game that out and see what that looks like.’

COWSMO: Saying that, you must have spent some time thinking about the next chapter for the farm - that possible 11th generation?

BULLARD: Of course. Here in Maine, the terrain and the ag infrastructure is not particularly well suited for more and more expansion, so milking 5,000 cows is probably not in our future. Maybe a few more than we milk today, but we’re not going to be in that least-cost producer category. So it will be some combination of things. We know more all the time about cow care; we know more about breeding cows that can produce efficiently and profitably. Where do genetic sales fit in? Where does on-farm processing fit in? The backside of our property is a state park - are there opportunities with how people want to interact with that?

I hope that we, as parents and as business people, have sense enough to put things on the table, weigh them out, rely on some of our experiences while staying aware of what else is out there. We’re really trying to strike that balance.

COWSMO: Your family has always been really active in breed organizations and youth activities. I know when you were younger, you were out on the road with sale and show crews. You went off to university, and worked at jobs away from the farm before you came home. Do you have any words of advice about that?

Bullard: I think the overarching thing there is put yourself in the position to say yes. Say yes to some kind of opportunity. Whether it’s being involved in an organization or going to help that one person at a show or sale, say yes. You might learn you love doing something or, conversely, that you don’t care for it, but who knows when that chance is going to come up again? Approach it from the standpoint that yes is the right answer.

Brigeen Swingman River-Red was the winning senior 3-year-old at the 2024 Big E Red & White Show and was named Intermediate & Grand Champion of both the open and junior divisions. She was also named Grand Champion of the Northeast Fall National Junior Holstein Show.

HOLSTEIN

179 Head

NEW ENGLAND SUMMER HOLSTEIN SHOW

July 13, 2024 · Lyndonville, VT • Judge Tyler Doiron, QC

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Belfau Impression Madame (Impression), 1st aged cow, Cedar Lane Farm, LLC, Oldwick, NJ

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Lysettes Drmn Lexus (Doorman), 1st 4-year-old, Cedar Lane Farm,LLC, Oldwick, NJ

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Morrill Unstbull 4207-Red (Unstopabull), 2nd 4-year-old, Morrill Farm, Penacook, NH

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Milk & Honey Im A Sexy Baby (Showtime), 1st milking yearling, Cedar Lane Farm,LLC, Oldwick, NJ

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE

Hardy Alligator Leevis (Alligator), 1st junior 2-year-old, Cedar Lane Farm, LLC, Oldwick, NJ

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

RVDL Jrdy Winters Flurry-Red (Jordy), 1st senior 3-year-old, Karissa & Brailey Livingston, New Haven, VT

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms Putnam Farm FC Jill (Fitters Choice), 1st summer yearling, Cindy Putnam, Piermont, NH

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Robeth Doc Pendagon (King Doc), 1st spring calf, Keenan Thygesen, Tunbridge, VT

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Fairmont Warrior Sunset-ET (Warrior), 2nd spring calf, Fairmont LLC, East Montpelier, VT

PREMIER BREEDER

Fairmont, East Montpelier, VT

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Cedar Lane Farm, Oldwick, NJ

RED & WHITE

SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Morrill Unstbull 4207-Red (Unstopabull), 2nd 4-year-old, Morrill Farm, Penacook, NH

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Brigeen Swingman Tara (Swingman), 4th 4-year-old, Elizabeth Bullard, Turner, ME

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

RVDL Jrdy Winters Flurry-Red (Jordy), 1st senior 3-year-old, Karissa & Brailey Livingston, New Haven, VT

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Fairmont Americana-Red (Dice), 1st junior 3-year-old, Wyatt Simpson, East Montpelier, VT

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Brigeen Hastor Fiona-Red-ET (Hastoric), 1st winter calf, Caleb & Ashley Swainbank, Enosburg Falls, VT

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

La-Ca-De-Le Tg Demi-Red-ET (Tango), 1st fall calf, Karissa & Brailey Livingston, New Haven, VT

Oldwick, NJ; HM Grand Champion Lysettes Drmn Lexus,

Intermediate & Grand Champion Milk & Honey Im A Sexy Baby, Cedar Lane Farm, LLC, Oldwick, NJ.

R&W Intermediate & Grand Champion RVDL Jrdy Winters Flurry-Red, Karissa & Brailey Livingston, New Haven, VT.

R&W Senior & HM Grand Champion Morrill Unstobull 4207-Red, Morrill Farm, Penacook, NH.

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

R&W Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Fairmont Americana-Red, Wyatt Simpson, East Montpelier, VT.

Junior Champion Ms Putnum Farm FC Jill, Cindy Putnam, Piermont, NH.

SENIOR CHAMPION: Vt-Pond-Dback Lollie (Diamondback), 3rd 4-yearold, Liviya Russo, Lunenburg, VT

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION: RVDL Jrdy Winters Flurry-Red (Jordy), 1st senior 3-year-old, Karissa & Brailey Livingston, New Haven, VT

RES. INTERMEDIATE & RES. GRAND CHAMPION: La-Ca-De-Le U Devine-Red-ET (Unstopabull), 3rd senior 3-year-old, Karissa & Brailey Livingston, New Haven, VT

JUNIOR CHAMPION: Robeth Doc Pendagon (King Doc), 1st spring calf, Keenan Thygesen, Tunbridge, VT

RES. JUNIOR CHAMPION: Fairmont Warrior Sunset-ET (Warrior), 2nd spring calf, Fairmont LLC, East Montpelier, VT

Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Belfau Impression Madame, Cedar Lane Farm, LLC, Oldwick, NJ.

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Milk & Honey Im A Sexy Baby, Cedar Lane Farm, LLC, Oldwick, NJ; Reserve Grand Champion Belfau Impression Madame, Cedar Lane Farm, LLC,

Cedar Lane Farm, LLC, Oldwick, NJ.

ONTARIO SUMMER SHOW

July 25-26, 2024 · Lindsay, ON

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Nathan Thomas, OH 213 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Altona Lea Unix Herminie (Unix), 1st 5-year-old, Dalton J Faris, East Gwillimbury, ON

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION & CHAMPION BRED & OWNED

Pierstein Dempsey Lexi (Dempsey), 2nd 5-year-old, Jim Butler & Pierre Boulet, Cary, IL

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Stade Crushabull Enigma-ET (Crushabull), 1st 4-year-old, Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Matt & Gary Lintvedt and Rhonda Shore, Little Britain, ON INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Clayhaven Crushabull Lysanna (Crushabull), 1st senior 3-year-old, Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, ON

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Shadywillo Randall Cajun (Randall), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Andrew Den Haan, Mount Kolb Farm & Plum Valley Holsteins, Fergus, ON

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Fraeland Beckridge Boastful (Sidekick),1st summer 2-year-old, Beckridge Holsteins & Fraeland Farms, Keswick, ON JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lyn-Vale Just Believe In Me (Believe P), 1st senior yearling, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, Keswick, ON RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kawartha Master Violet (Master), 1st senior calf, Carson Phoenix and Carl Phoenix Family, Sunderland, ON

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Milksource A Tierney-Red-ET (Architect), 2nd senior calf, Adam Clark, Jeff & Jim Butler, and Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

RED & WHITE

GRAND CHAMPION

J-Folts Aristocrat Jump-Red (Aristocrat), 2nd spring 2-year-old, Clarkvalley Holsteins & Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Patience Acrisp Dare Me (Apple-Crisp), 5th 5-year-old, Parallel Genetics & Patience Holsteins Ltd, East Garafraxa, ON

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Egl-Acres Jordy Lovejoy-Red (Jordy), 7th 4-year-old, Rickhaven Holsteins, Drayton, ON

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Milksource A Tierney-Red-ET (Architect), 2nd senior calf, Adam Clark, Jeff & Jim Butler, and Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Bobmur Alpha Nyla (Alpha), 4th senior calf, Bobmur Farms & Jordan Hawthorne, ON

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

Reserve Grand Champion Pierstein Dempsey Lexi, Jim Butler & Pierre Boulet, Cary, IL.

ON; Reserve Grand Champion Pierstein Dempsey Lexi, Jim Butler & Pierre Boulet, Cary, IL; HM Grand Champion Stade Crushabull Enigma-ET, Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Matt & Gary Lintvedt and Rhonda Shore, Little Britain, ON.

Intermediate Champion Shadywillo Randall Cajun, Andrew Den Haan, Mount Kolb Farm & Plum Valley Holsteins, Fergus, ON.

Junior Champion Lyn-Vale Just Believe In Me, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, Keswick, ON.

4-H CHAMPION: Kawartha Master Violet (Master), 1st senior calf, Kawartha Holsteins, Carson Phoenix and Carl Phoenix Family, Sunderland, ON

RESERVE 4-H CHAMPION: Goldenflo Master Dragon (Master), 9th senior calf, Lily Beckett and Beckridge Holsteins, Keswick, ON

Grand Champion Altona Lea Unix Herminie, Dalton J Faris, East Gwillimbury, ON.

R&W Grand Champion J-Folts Aristocrat JumpRed, Clarkvalley Holsteins & Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON.

R&W Reserve Grand Champion, Patience Acrisp Dare Me, Parallel Genetics & Patience Holsteins Ltd, East Garafraxa, ON.

4-H Champion Kawartha Master Violet, Kawartha Holsteins, Carson Phoenix & Carl Phoenix Family, Sunderland, ON.

R&W Junior Champion Milksource A TierneyRed-ET, Adam Clark, Jeff & Jim Butler, and Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON.

JERSEY

Judge: Kyle Rivington, ON 73 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

RJF Video Milady (Video), 1st senior 3-year-old, Rachel Tamlin, Woodville, ON

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Leachland Crinkle K (Victorious), 1st 4-year-old, Ferme Pierre Boulet Inc, Montmagny, QC

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Starrcrest Weapon Of Choice (Choice), 2nd 4-year-old, Quality Farms & West Coast Holsteins, ON INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Elegance Webcam Panama (Webcam), 1st senior 2-year-old, Clarkvalley Holsteins & Pierre Boulet, ON RESERVE INTERMEDIATE

Avonlea Keep the Kisses Coming (Victorious), 1st junior 3-year-old, Avonlea Genetics, Brighton, ON

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Perennial Getaway Frosty ET (Getaway), 1st intermediate yearling, Clarkvalley & Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Oakriver Victorious Billie Jean (Victorious), 1st senior calf, Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville, ON

PREMIER BREEDER

Avonlea Genetics, Brighton, ON

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Enniskillen Jerseys, Enniskillen, ON

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

4-H CHAMPION: Shady Lane Video Marmalade (Video), 1st intermediate calf, Rachel Tamlin, Woodville, ON

RESERVE 4-H CHAMPION: Maker Smokeshow Vero (Smokeshow), 1st junior yearling, Maryn Hunter, Maker Farms & Patty Jones, ON

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Reserve Grand Champion Leachland Crinkle K, Ferme Pierre Boulet Inc, Montmagny, QC.

Intermediate Champion Elegance Webcam Panama, Clarkvalley Holsteins & Pierre Boulet, ON.

Junior Champion Perennial Getaway Frosty ET, Clarkvalley & Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON.

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion RJF Video Milady, Rachel Tamlin, Woodville, ON; Reserve Grand Champion Leachland Crinkle K, Ferme Pierre Boulet Inc, Montmagny, QC; HM Grand Champion Starrcrest Weapon Of Choice, Quality Farms & West Coast Holsteins, ON.

Grand Champion RJF Video Milady, Rachel Tamlin, Woodville, ON.

EASTERN NEW YORK SUMMER JERSEY SHOW

July 31, 2024 • Greenwich, NY • Judge Aaron Eaton, NY · 134 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

ZBW Masons Fizzy Cola (Fizz), 1st 5-year-old, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Whitdale Gentry Goldust (Gentry), 1st 4-year-old, Katelyn Poitras, Brimfield, MA

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Ravineside Premier Jada (Premier), 1st aged cow, Sara Reed, Columbia Cross Roads, PA

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Kellogg-Bay Fern Majesty (Magician), 1st summer junior 2-year-old, Brock Liddle, Kelly Barbee and Brian Oster & Cassie Chittenden, Fort Edward, NY

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Ho-Crawf Premier Letty-ET (Premier), 1st junior 3-year-old, Jamie Crawford, Rome, PA

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Verona Chateau de Chantilly (Jordan), 2nd junior 3-year-old, Evan & Megan Cooper and Shane Hulle, Owego, NY

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ratliff KR Violet-ET (Kid Rock), 1st winter yearling, Jeffrey Sharts, Greenwich, NY

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Roc-N-Roll MPH Shooting Star (Victorious), 1st spring yearling, Robert Nagel, Argyle, NY

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kash-In Video Jenna Kramer (Video), 1st winter calf, Daniel Hosking, New Berlin, NY

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR - HEIFER & OVERALL Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION: ZBW Masons Fizzy Cola (Fizz), 1st 5-year-old, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION: Whitdale Gentry Goldust (Gentry), 1st 4-year-old, Katelyn Poitras, Brimfield, MA

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: Z-Class Joel Wishlist-ETS (Joel), 1st senior 2-year-old, Mason Ziemba & Peter Vail, Durhamville, NY

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: Topline Americas Sweetheart (Chocolatier), 3rd summer junior 2-year-old, Sara & Lauren Reed, Columbia Cross Roads, PA

JUNIOR CHAMPION: Kevetta Oliver Van-Emma (Oliver-P), 1st fall calf, Mason Ziemba & Carter Hoffman, Durhamville, NY

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: Kash-In Joel Kettlecorn-ET (Joel), 2nd summer yearling, Keenan Thygesen, Tunbridge, VT

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion KelloggBay Fern Majesty, Brock Liddle, Kelly Barbee and Brian Oster & Cassie Chittenden, Fort Edward, NY.

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion ZBW Masons Fizzy Cola, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY; Reserve Grand Champion Kellogg-Bay Fern Majesty, Brock Liddle, Kelly Barbee and Brian Oster & Cassie Chittenden, Fort Edward, NY; HM Grand Champion Ho-Crawf Premier Letty-ET, Jamie Crawford, Rome, PA.

Reserve Senior Champion Whitdale Gentry Goldust, Katelyn Poitras, Brimfield, MA.

Reserve Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Ho-Crawf Premier Letty-ET, Jamie Crawford, Rome, PA.

Senior & Grand Champion of the Open & Junior Show ZBW Masons Fizzy Cola, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY.

Junior Champion Ratliff KR Violet-ET, Jeffrey Sharts, Greenwich, NY.

Reserve Junior Champion Roc-N-Roll MPH Shooting Star, Robert Nagel, Argyle, NY.

GUERNSEY GOLD SHOWCASE

August 10, 2024 • Cortland, NY • Judge Madison Fisher, MD · 120 Head

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Hollow View Tank Tillie (Tank), 1st 4-year-old, Kolby Stoltzfus, PA

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Retso AP Kiya-ETV (American Pie), 1st 5-year-old, Sylvia Johnson, VT

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Hollow View Senator Senora (Senator), 1st production cow, Kevin Stoltzfus, PA

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Digligle Queenies JC Quinlee-ET (JC Penney), 1st senior 2-year-old, Lauren Nelson, NY

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Warwick Manor Mich Bebe (Michelangelo), 1st junior 2-year-old, Kolby Stoltzfus, PA

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Femara Myrtle (Drone), 1st senior 3-year-old, Dr. Joseph Piskorowski DDS, PA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Rocky Hill James Dean Hoorah (James Dean), 1st fall calf, Elijah McCarty, PA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Warwick Manor JCP Shamrock (JC Penney), 1st summer yearling, Kolby Stoltzfus, PA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Knapps Missile Teal-ETV (Missile), 1st winter calf, Landree & Dakota Fraley, PA

PREMIER BREEDER

Howacres Farm, VT

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Warwick Manor Farm, PA

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION: Hollow View Tank Tillie (Tank), 1st 4-year-old, Kolby Stoltzfus, PA

RES. SENIOR CHAMPION: Retso AP Kiya-ETV (American Pie), 1st 5-yearold, Sylvia Johnson, VT

INTERMEDIATE & RES. GRAND CHAMPION: Warwick Manor Mich Bebe (Michelangelo), 1st junior 2-year-old, Kolby Stoltzfus, PA

RES. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: Mill Bridge JC Penney Sassafras (JC Penney), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Sara Forman, NH

JUNIOR CHAMPION: Rocky Hill James Dean Hoorah (James Dean), 1st fall calf, Elijah McCarty, PA

RES. JUNIOR CHAMPION: Knapps Missile Teal-ETV (Missile), 1st winter calf, Landree & Dakota Fraley, PA

Intermediate & Grand Champion Digligle Queenies JC Quinlee-ET, Lauren Nelson, NY.

Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Hollow View Tank Tillie, Kolby Stoltzfus, PA.

Grand Champion RtoL: Grand Champion Digligle Queenies JC Quinlee-ET, Lauren Nelson, NY; Reserve Grand Champion Hollow View Tank Tillie, Kolby Stoltzfus, PA; HM Grand Champion Warwick Manor Mich Bebe, Kolby Stoltzfus, PA.

Reserve Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Warwick Manor Mich Bebe, Kolby Stoltzfus, PA.

Reserve Senior Champion Retso AP Kiya-ETV, Sylvia Johnson, VT.

Junior Champion, Rocky-Hill James Dean Hoorah, Elijah McCarty, PA.

Stil Dreamn Guernseys and Ayrshires

Where the Name Fits!

If there’s ever a farm name that truly fit, this is the one. Brett and Jessica Dixon have carved out their own dream on a beautiful grazing farm near Conway, Missouri, populated with colorful Ayrshire and Guernsey cattle. Those cows are the key to the next phase of dream building as the family looks to continue growing their processing business which is enabling them to market their own milk and cheese.

Guernseys are a natural on the farm, as Brett grew up in Maryland with his family’s Dix-Lee Guernsey farm. Jessica’s background features a large, commercial Holstein herd on her family’s Gatton Dairy operation in Crane, Missouri, about a half and hour south of Springfield. She got hooked by the Ayrshire breed when started showing them as a teenager in 1998.

Brett’s family relocated to Missouri in 2001, shortly after he graduated from high school and the Farm Management Short Course at UW-Madison, and the stage was set for the couple

to eventually meet. Jessica studied agribusiness at Crowder College in Neosho, MO, while still maintaining an active role on her family’s dairy, and while holding down off-farm jobs. One of those jobs was as a DHI tester, and it was in this capacity that she met Brett in 2004. Shortly after, they happened to be stalled near each other at the NAILE in Louisville, KY and that’s where the attraction really took root.

Brett and Jessica got married in 2005, and took the big leap in 2011 - both left their family operations to begin Stil Dreamn Dairy. That step took a lot of courage, as they established their own herd during a very challenging era in the dairy industry. Jessica is the first to admit that their journey has had it’s fair share of bumps in the road. “In our time as ‘Stil Dreamn’ we have faced many years of drought, poor dairy economics, natural disasters, stray voltage, vomitoxins and more all while trying to grow,” she notes.

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Breeding a high scoring, showy animal has always been a focus, but she also needs to be able to graze, produce high component milk and last a lifetime. We are practically suckers for massive front ends and deep barrels.”

JESSICA DIXON

Jessica, Brett & Diesel Dixon of Stil Dreamn Dairy.

They never lost sight of the goal of breeding the best Guernseys and Ayrshires they possibly could, marketing their genetics, and now they look to sell their very own dairy products directly to consumers themselves. “The future for us is niche marketing. Building on our own on-farm processing is allowing us to focus on the outstanding unique products our breeds produce, and will hopefully deliver the premium it deserves. We plan to market our own milk and cheese and focus on more agri-tourism,” says Jessica.

Their location about an half an hour northeast of Springfield is ideal for both selling product, and for attracting customers that want to see grass-fed cows on lush pasture while also purchasing the farm’s milk and cheese. They work with a local cheesemaker and currently produce an A2A2 cheddar that is available at a select number of stores in their area.

They also currently run a small farmstand that sells raw milk, eggs, and meat. The availability of some recent grants has enabled them to break ground on their own on-farm milk processing facility. If all goes to plan, they will be selling milk from the farm to customers next March.

In 2022, a reorganization occurred as Brett’s sister, Katie Dixon, combined the remaining Dix Lee herd with Stil Dreamn, and now the family owns and operates together at two locations. The combined Stil Dreamn and Dix Lee farms are 300 acres, and an additional 100 acres is hayed on shares.

The “Stil Dreamn” location houses all the milking cows and focuses on rotational grazing for the herd. The Dix Lee location serves as hay ground and houses the young stock and dry cows. Brett, Jessica and Katie all milk routinely. A true family operation, the farms employ no hired help.

Brett is the AI tech, hoof trimmer, vet, and spends every second between milkings in the field with help from his father, Keith, and son, Diesel. Jessica also works off the farm, runs the farmstead store, social media and writes all the grants. Brett and Jessica’s son, Diesel, turned 11 this summer and is a big help in the field. He loves showing his cattle but avoids the milk barn. Diesel also has a booming egg business, selling his brown freerange eggs in the self-serve farmstead. Katie is also in charge of feeding the young stock. Herd mating decisions are divided with

Brett and Jessica spent their first decade of “Stil Dreamn” developing pastures - focusing on intensive grazing as well as making beautiful cows that last. Both Ayrshires and Guernseys excel in their grazing system, where the cows feed themselves on pastures sown with rye grass, Sudan grass, millet and fescue. Free stalls are normally utilized during extreme winter weather but were destroyed this spring by a tornado and will hopefully be rebuilt this fall.

Stil Dreamn Dairy currently milks 70 head, approximately 30% Ayrshire and 70% Guernsey. At last figuring, the herd averaged 88 points on 110 head. Cows regularly reach over 12 years old in the low stress environment.

The whole family agrees that beautiful cows make the daily grind much more enjoyable. Jessica also notes that their goals for both breeds is the same. “Breeding a high scoring, showy animal has always been a focus, but she also needs to be able to graze, produce high component milk and last a lifetime. We are practically suckers for massive front ends and deep barrels. Recently A2A2 genetics have moved into mating priorities as our milk products will fill that niche. We are currently around 75% A2A2 and have the goal to be 100% in five years.”

In the Ayrshire herd, the outstanding matriarch is Gatton Paddy Cherry EX-94 4E. She was nominated All-American five times in milking form, made over 159,000lbs of milk, and left a good number of daughters in the herd to carry on. Diesel’s cow, Queen-Cookie, is an EX-91 B-King granddaughter of Cherry. Owned with Matthew Thompson and Cooper Wolf, the senior 3-year-old was recently named the Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion of the 2024 Wisconsin State Ayrshire Show. Not to be outdone, a Cherry great-granddaughter, Stil-Dreamn Ringer StormCookie, was tapped as the Supreme Bred and Owned heifer of the Missouri State Fair Junior Show for Dixon. The heifer was born an hour before a tornado struck the farm on April 1st, and StormCookie, her dam Candy-Cookie, along with Queen-Cookie were all in a barn only 50 feet from a barn that was destroyed.

Stil-Dreamn Judgement Trixie EX-94 carries the banner as their favorite Guernsey on the farm. She is currently the oldest milking female in the herd at 13-years-old, and is a perfect example of a massive long-lasting beauty. Out of Dix Lee Mission Taffy EX-94,

Diesel with Still-Dreamn B-King Queen Cookie (EX-91), Reserve Grand Champion of the 2024 Midwest National Junior Show. She is a granddaughter of Ayrshire matriarch Gatton Paddy Cherry (EX-94 4E.

Jessica mating the Ayrshires, and Brett and Katie deciding on the Guernsey breeding program.

Stil-Dreamn Dreamer Funnybe (EX-93) is owned by Ridale Genetics and TJ Wingert and was Reserve All-American Senior 3-Year-Old in 2020 and was the winning 5-year-old at Eastern States in 2022.

who was nominated All-American as a 5-year-old and an aged cow, Trixie has exported embryos to as far away as Australia.

Both prefixes have had their share of show ring glory. While still farming with his father and sister, Brett saw Dix Lee Tiller Joke top the 2007 National Sale. Joke went on to become a household name in the Guernsey breed through the influence of her sons: Jackpot, Judgment, Lone Star, Jester and Jaguar. Joke also became a National Show Grand Champion for her purchasers at that sale, Springhill Farm in Ohio. She is the dam of the EX-95 AllAmerican Springhill Mentor Jazzy.

Stil-Dreamn Vicking Jazza EX-92 hails from another prominent Ayrshire family in the herd, and was crowned the Reserve Grand Champion at the 2023 New York Spring Ayrshire Show for owner, Sarah Hill of Bristol, VT. Stil-Dreamn Dreamer Funnybe EX-93 was purchased in 2020 by Marjorie Rida and TJ Wingert. She claimed the Reserve All-American Senior 3-Year-Old title that year, and hails back to one of Jessica’s first Ayrshires - Des Crestes Flaperbe EX-94, who won the Junior Show at Louisville back in 2002.

Due to time and financial constraints, Brett and Jessica don’t show as much as they’d like to anymore, but take pleasure in selling some of their best animals so that new owners can

hopefully hit the tanbark trail. They are regular consignors to spring sales, and utilize a variety of methods to market their cattle.

“Over the years we have done it all. We have the chronic problem over overcrowding and this allows us to send many show age heifers to consignment sales every year.

“Simple Facebook posts have caught the eyes of many buyers, but the best advertisement is seeing others in the winning circle with our prefix,” says Jessica. She appreciates the recent resurgence of interest in the Ayrshire and Guernsey breeds. “I find that Ayrshires are finally gaining the interest and demand they deserve. I currently have a waiting list for show calves from our herd. Guernseys began their rise a few years ago - it caught a lot of attention when Joke set a high-seller record at that time. Keith also set another record this summer for high-selling semen from his homebred bull, Dix Lee Tiller Kojack, when it sold for $750/unit. All breeds have their qualities that make them special, and it’s great to see so many appreciating all the colors!”

Though their miles on the show trail are more limited currently, Brett and Jessica appreciate the opportunity they had to show a lot when they were younger, as they credit those relationships and experiences with having helped formed who they are today. “Our love of the ‘show family’ is vast and everlasting. We are both so thankful to have so many people help us over the years,” emphasizes Jessica.

Even through the tough early years, and the current challenges of developing the new marketing plans for their operation, the Dixons believe dairy farmers are resilient by nature, and will find a way to prevail. Brett and Jessica look forward to building their business to be a profitable endeavor. They anticipate hiring employees, while Brett, Jessica and Katie take on the roles each is well-suited for: Brett with the crops and feed, Katie with daily animal care, and Jessica focusing on the processing plant and product sales.

With that vision firmly in mind, Jessica says they’re all eager for a few more days off, and for a few trips away from the farm - maybe even back on the show circuit watching their Stil-Dreamn cattle capture more rosettes!

By Kathleen O’Keefe

Stil-Dreamn Judgement Trixie (EX-94) is the favorite Guernsey on the farm and is currently the oldest at 13-years-old. Her genetics have been exported worldwide.

HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION USA

NATIONAL CONVENTION SUMMARY

Holstein Association USA members recently gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah for this year’s National Holstein Convention, held June 2427, 2024. Themed “Udderly Utah,” National Holstein Convention drew 700 attendees from across the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico.

“This is the first time Holstein Association USA has hosted the Convention and Annual Meeting. In the past, state associations served as our hosts,” said Holstein Association USA CEO John Meyer. “We’ve heard many positive comments about our new format and the Convention.”

Meyer continued, “As is the case at every National Holstein Convention, my favorite part of it is the people. It’s great to see old friends and meet new ones!”

On Monday, June 24, Holstein enthusiasts explored vibrant Salt Lake City. One group took the scenic route to Utah’s Antique and Classic Power Museum, admiring antique vehicles and a pioneer village.

Another group delved into Utah’s rich history at This is the Place Heritage Park, enjoying demonstrations from historical interpreters, train rides, gold mining and more. Junior members heard an inspiring message and tested out obstacle courses at the Impact Ninja Gym, before joining the fun at This is the Place Heritage Park.

“One of the highlights of this year’s Convention was Holstein Horizons, a forum which is a new event that features interactive seminars featuring dairy industry experts,” CEO Meyer commented.

“I was really excited to see Holstein Horizons added to the Convention,” says Matt Hoff, a delegate from New Windsor, Maryland. “It was very educational. The producer panel was great and featured three very different on-farm creameries. Learning about up-and-coming things in the industry is always beneficial.”

The day continued with Dr. Arquimides Reyes, University of Wisconsin - River Falls, speaking about beef on Holstein opportunities. Dr. Roger Shanks of Holstein Association USA covered the history of genetics with a focus on inbreeding, then Dr. Tad Sonstegard, Acceligen, gave a forward-looking talk on genome editing. Holstein Association USA’s Dr. Jeffrey Bewley concluded the day with a cutting-edge technology insights from the WKU SmartHolstein Lab. Lisa Behnke, of World Dairy Expo, served as moderator for the day.

Holstein Association USA’s 138th Annual Meeting commenced Wednesday, June 26. President Jonathan Lamb, CEO John Meyer, and CFO/Treasurer Barbara Casna gave reports on Holstein Association USA’s 2023 performance. The 2023 Annual Report, titled 20 Years of Growth, highlighted the progress and change Holstein Association USA has experienced in the past two decades.

Vice President John Burket spoke about the upcoming transition in leadership, as CEO John Meyer will retire on December 31, 2024, and current COO Lindsey Worden will succeed him as CEO on January 1, 2025.

Three members retired from Holstein Association USA’s Board of Directors, including outgoing President Jonathan Lamb, Oakfield, New York. Dwight Rokey, Sabetha, Kansas retired as Region 7 Director and Steve Moff, Columbiana, Ohio retired as Region 3 Director.

Re-elected for their second three-year terms on the board were: Region 2 Director Dean W. Jackson, Columbia Cross Roads, Pennsylvania; and At-Large Director Tony Brey, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

John Burket, East Freedom, Pennsylvania was elected as President and Dwight Rokey, Sabetha, Kansas was elected as Vice President. Elected for three-year terms on the board were: Paul R. Haskins, Butler, Ohio, representing Region 3; and Alfred Brandt, Linn, Missouri, representing Region 7.

Holstein Association USA also announced six exceptional young adults who have been named Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) finalists. This prestigious accolade has celebrated the dedicated efforts of young individuals in the dairy industry and their work with Registered Holsteins® since 1922.

“Being named a DJM finalist is the highest honor bestowed upon a Junior Holstein Member and a highlight of National Holstein Convention each year,” says Kelli Dunklee, Holstein Association USA Event and Program Lead. “We look forward to seeing the positive impact this impressive group of young leaders will have on the dairy industry and beyond in the years to come.”

2024 DJM Finalists:

Courtney Glenna, Amery, WI

Jacob Harbaugh, Marion, WI

Samuel Mess, Rosendale, WI Lila Sloan, Davis, IL

Gabriella Taylor, Newark, NY Keenan Thygesen, Tunbridge, VT

Eight Junior Holstein members ages 9 to 16 were selected as Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) finalists. The applicants were judged on their YDJM books, which highlight their accomplishments and leadership with the Junior Holstein Association and beyond.

2024 YDJM Finalists:

Katie Brandel, Lake Mills, WI

Makenna Mase, Cochranton, PA

Ella Raatz, Colby, WI

Atley Shafer, Jefferson, MD

Lydia Couch, Huntingdon, PA

Ethan Palmer, Waukon, IA

Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac, WI

Lauren Silveira, Chowchilla, CA

2024-2025 Holstein Association Board of Directors.

Congratulations to the DJM Finalists! LtoR: Courtney Glenna, WI; Lila Sloan, IL; Samuel Mess, WI; Jacob Harbaugh, WI; Keenen Thygesen, VT; and Gabriella Taylor, NY.

JUNIOR CONTEST RESULTS

Prepared Public Speaking

Junior Division (ages 9-13 as of January 1)

1st: Avery Best, FL

2nd: Camden Huff, GA

3rd: Brady McConnel, WI

Intermediate Division (ages 14-17 as of January 1)

1st place: Atley Shafer, MD

2nd place: Elsie Donlick, NY

3rd place: Lilly Mills, NY

Senior Division (ages 18-21 as of January 1)

1st place: Sara Reed, PA

2nd place: Lila Sloan, IL

3rd place: Elyse Dilling, PA

Dairy Jeopardy

Junior Division

1st: Emma Mast, CA

2nd: Daphne Frericks, MN

3rd: Meghan Brauning, MD

Intermediate Division

1st: Elsie Donlick, NY

2nd: Jillian Anderson, PA

3rd: Kyle Ainger, IL

Senior Division

1st: Annika Donlick, NY

2nd: Kristen Houser Whitehill, PA

3rd: Rachel Craun, VA

Dairy Bowl

Junior Division

1st place: Pennsylvania 2nd place: Wisconsin

Senior Division

1st place: Pennsylvania 2nd place: New York

AWARDS

Elite Breeder of the Year

Siemers Holsteins, Newton, Wisconsin

Distinguished Young Breeder Award

Trent & Kelsey Hendrickson, Trent-Way Holsteins, Blanchardville, WI

Distinguished Leadership Award

Honorable Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Washington, D.C.

AMERICAN MILKING SHORTHORN SOCIETY

ANNUAL MEETING

The American Milking Shorthorn National Convention was held June 25-29 in West Lebanon, NH. Highlights of the convention included several farm tours, a National Junior Show, individual and herd awards, scholarships, the annual meeting, and the National Sale.

Convention kicked off with the annual National Junior Milking Shorthorn Show. L, B, I, A Clark and M Roberts exhibited the Junior Champion, GMC Ladysman Dairytreat EXP ET, the winning fall calf. Reserve Junior Champion went to Brailey Livingston with her summer yearling, Hafta Have TB Aura P ET. HM Junior Champion was the winning fall yearling, Krauses Money Velma 991, owned by to Owen Halpin. Best Bred and Owned was awarded to Owen Halpin with his spring yearling, Halpins Let Him Rip Eclipse.

The National Convention Sale averaged $2744 on 30 live lots and embryos averaged $416. Top seller was Lot 1, Brand-New Lottery Magic ET, daughter of the 2023 Brood Cow of the Year Maple Fudge of 12 Oaks. She was purchased for $9900 by Shocking GeneticsKatie Shultz & Jeff Mckissick and consigned by Peter Vail.

During the Annual Meeting, elections took place and several awards were presented. The board of directors for 2024-2025 are:

President: Joanna Landrum

Vice President: Allen Hess

Executive Committee: Kylie Preisinger, Katie Agnew and Darren Ropp.

New board member: Brenda Gudex

The

AWARDS

Citizens of the Year

Nedra Yoder-Koller, Shoemakersville, PA

Harry Clampitt Young Breeder

Brooke Clark, Cornish Flat, NH

Dual Purpose Breeder of the Year

Rebecca McLean, Cobalt, CT

Willard E. Gerner Meritorious Brood Cow

Maple Fudge of 12 Oaks, owned by Colton & Ashley Brandel, Lake Mills, WI

AMSS Cow of the Year

West Wade Taser Laney EXP, owned by West Wade Taser Laney EXP

Pennsylvania took home first place in both the Junior & Senior Dairy Bowl contests!

2024-25 American Milking Shorthorn Society Board of Directors.

NATIONAL JERSEY LEADERSHIP NAMED AT ANNUAL MEETINGS

Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held on June 21 and 22, 2024 in Springfield, Mass.

Alan Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., was elected to his third oneyear term as President of AJCA on June 24. He is a fourth-generation breeder and owner of Registered Jerseys at Dutch Hollow Farms LLC. He owns and operates the farm with his parents and two brothers. They milk 900 Registered Jerseys and have the herd enrolled in REAP, are contract advertisers in the Jersey Journal and have contributed to Equity for nearly 50 years. In 2012, the family was honored with the AJCA Master Breeder award. In addition, he has served as General Chair of The All American Jersey Shows & Sales in 2018, and chair of The All American Sale Committee in 2016. He served two terms as AJCA Director from the Second District from 2014-2020.

Additional AJCA directors elected:

Jason Johnson, Northwood, NH - 2nd three-year term

Joe Vanderfeltz, Lawton, PA - 2nd three-year term

Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, NC - 1st three-year term

Ralph Frerichs, LaGrange, TX - 2nd three-year-term

Chairs of standing committees for 2024-25 are Cornell, Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif., Finance; Joel Albright, Willard, Ohio, Breed Improvement; Garry Hansen, Mulino, Ore., Development; Donna Phillips, Newton, Wis., Information Technology and Identification.

John Kokoski, Hadley, Mass., was re-elected as president by the Board of Directors for National All-Jersey Inc., on June 21, 2024. Kokoski has been a member of the NAJ Board since 2007. He and his family own and operate Mapleline Farm LLC. The enterprise includes a 135-cow Registered Jersey herd enrolled on REAP and a dairy plant that processes and distributes a full line of Jersey milk products to grocery retailers, restaurants and university food service. Kokoski is a past director of the Massachusetts Cooperative Milk Producers Federation and has served more than 25 years on the New England Dairy Promotion Board.

Jason Cast, Beaver Crossing, Neb., was elected as Vice President of National All-Jersey Inc., succeeding retiring director James Huffard, Crockett, Va. Cast owns and operates JJC Jerseys with his wife and six children. The herd has been enrolled on REAP since 2013.

Bradley Taylor, Booneville, Miss., was elected for a four-year term as Director from District Five to the NAJ board. He owns and operates

Taylor Jersey Farm Inc. with his wife, Carla; sons, Lee, Carl and Holden; and parents, Royal and Marthell. The 120-cow Registered Jersey herd is enrolled on REAP. Bradley just completed his second consecutive threeyear term on the AJCA Board of Directors where he served as Finance Chair and a member of the Joint Operations committee.

Ex officio directors on the NAJ Board for 2024-2025 are AJCA President Alan Chittenden and AJCA Board committee chairs Cornell Kasbergen, Finance, and Garry Hansen, Development.

AWARDS

Young Jersey Breeder Award

Grady Auer, New London, WI

Branden and Rebekah Brown, Cortland, NY

Kristin Reiman Duden, Princeton, MN

Nicole Fletcher Schwab, Southampton, MA

Maria Jo Noble, Gillett, PA

Lyman and Chelsey Rudgers, Attica, NY

Distinguished Service Award

John Kokoski, Hadley, MA

Master Breeder Award

William and Gwen Pearl, Barnet, VT

Meritorious Service Award

Brenda Snow, Brookfield, VT

NATIONAL HEIFER SALE

The National Heifer Sale was a highlight of the 2024 Annual AJCA-NAJ Meetings.

The top three sellers of the National Heifer Sale were:

- JX MATOS CABAL 49085 {6} - $77,500 - purchased by Vierra Dairy Farms & Semex Alliance, Guelph, ON; consigned by Matos Dairy, Hilmar, CA

- Rights to IVF Session Pick Of Herd 2 From Kash-In Jerseys - $34,000

- JX TLJ CRISPIN HILIFE 3175 {6}-ET - $16,500 - purchased by Select Sires & Jerseyland, Plain City, OH; consigned by Travis Lehnertz, Plainview, MN

The Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association for 2024-25. Pictured LtoR: Front: Becky Ferry, Executive Secretary Smith, President Alan Chittenden, Vice President Joel Albright. Second row: Donna Phillips, Ralph Frerichs, Joe Vanderfeltz, Garry Hansen, John Maxwell, Ted DeMent, Tyler Boyd and Jason Johnson. Not pictured are Cornell Kasbergen and newly elected director Kevin Lutz.

The Board of Directors of National All-Jersey Inc., for 2024-25. Pictured LtoR Front row: John Kokoski, president; Jason Cast, Vice President; Executive Secretary Neal Smith; General Manager Erick Metzger. Second row: John Marcoot, Corey Lutz, Garry Hansen, Sam Bok, Tom Seals, Alan Chittenden, and Bradley Taylor. Not pictured are Roger Herrera and Cornell Kasbergen.

BROWN SWISS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

Swissconsin National Brown Swiss Convention was held was July 3-6, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency, Green Bay, WI.

Members gathered to discuss and conduct business of the association, share in hospitality and recognize their award winners. The elected officers for 2024-2025 include:

President: Brian Pacheco

Vice President: Dayne Voelker

Directors: Richard Hill-D1, Sherry Smith-D3, Marc Wailes-D8, Bruce Heilinger-D2, Matt Hendel-D7, Brent Moyer-D4, Laurie Winkelman-D5

Congratulations to Dayne, Chad and Nancy Voelker for receiving the 2023 Brown Swiss Young Breeder Award. Voelker Swiss Farm LLC is a third-generation dairy farm, started in 1946 by Dayne’s grandfather, Chalmer Voelker. Farming has been in the Voelker family for centuries, but Chalmer started the dairy in 1946 after returning from World War 2. Initially he milked a mixture of Holstein, Guernsey, and Brown Swiss. This quickly changed and Voelker Swiss Farm has been an entire milking herd of Brown Swiss since the early 1950s. They have been on official milk test and classification since 1976. Voelker Swiss Farm’s current Rolling Herd Average on 152 cows is: 22,592m 4.3%f 972f 3.4%p 768p. The current philosophy of breeding at Voelker Swiss Farm includes utilizing a mixture of production, type, udder composite, and positive health traits and continues to utilize an extensive young sire breeding program.

2024-2025 Board of Directors: Front L-R: Richard Hill-D1, Sherry Smith-D3, Executive Secretary

Norman C. Magnussen, Vice President Dayne Voelker-D6, Marc Wailes-D8

Rear L-R: Bruce Heilinger-D2, President Brian Pacheco-D9, Matt Hendel-D7, Brent Moyer-D4, Laurie Winkelman-D5

for $17,000, topping the sale. 37 live lots, of which 31 were open heifers and calves, averaged $5140.54. Eleven embryo packages totaling 50 embryos averaged $755 per embryo. There were 45 buyers hailing from 12 states.

The National Brown Swiss Junior Heifer Show, sponsored by STgenetics, was held on the 4th of July at the Brown County Fairgrounds in De Pere, WI. Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, WI, served as judge for the National Junior Heifer Show and the Showmanship classes. The champions named were:

Junior Champion

Knapp Kickstart Dance ETV, 1st summer yearling, Jacob Betley, Pulaski, WI

Reserve Junior Champion

VB Famous Wrenley, 1st fall calf, Jacob Harbaugh, Marion, WI

Champion Junior Bred & Owned

Jenlar Foremost Winnipeg ETV, 1st spring yearling, Abby Meyer, Chilton, WI

Genomic Merit Award

Topping the Sale at $17,000, purchased by Chris Korycinski & Paula Tilquist, Old Chatham, NY, was Lot 2 - Hilltop Acres Nash Pixie ET born June 2023 with a PPR +204. Pixie is a Hilltop Acres Nashville daughter from Hilltop Acres Princess ETV E91 with 2-11 365d 3X 44,160m 5.7% 2,525f 3.8% 1,696p. The next five dams all carry the Hilltop Acres prefix and each produced over 30,000 lbs. of milk. Pixie was consigned by Dennis Mashek, Hilltop Acres, Calmar, IA.

The Cow for All Seasons Award recognizes the cow with the top 305-day Energy Corrected Milk (ECM) record from the National Show NASCO winners. To qualify the entrant must stand in the top 5 or the top 25% if more than 20 in the class. Dutch-Marie Dundee Allie strikes twice winning both the National Total Performance and the Cow for All Seasons Awards. She is owned by junior members Hadleigh, Ezra, Kenna Jones & Kelly Jo Manion, Edmonton, KY.

2023 INDIVIDUAL COW AWARDS

Living Lifetime Cow Award - ECM

Jenlar Dynasty Treat, Larry & Jennifer Meyer, Chilton, WI

ECM: 433,802 lbs | Lifetime: 5,340d 3x 364,105m 16,760f 12,771p

J.P. Eves Milk Trophy

Hilltop Acres Lucky Denim, Tanner Mashek, Calmar, IA

4-09 305d 3x 53,150m 4.9% 2,608f 3.0% 1,588p

H.R. Searles Fat Trophy

Nor-Bert Carter Lexus ETV, Dalton, Dillon & Breanne Freeman, Bremen, IN

4-02 305d 3x 39,690m 7.0% 2,779f 3.7% 1,478p

Protein Award

Hilltop Acres Lucky Denim, Tanner Mashek, Calmar, IA

4-09 305d 3x 53,150m 4.9% 2,608f 3.0% 1,588p

Top ECM (Energy Corrected Milk) Award

Hilltop Acres Lucky Denim, Tanner Mashek, Calmar, IA

ECM: 63,302 lbs. | 4-09 305d 3x 53,150m 4.9% 2,608f 3.0% 1,588p

White Cloud Award – High ECM at 1/11 or less

Hilltop Acres J Eggo OCS, Dennis Mashek, Calmar, IA

ECM: 39,046 lbs | 1-09 305d 3x 29,810m 5.4% 1,625f 3.6% 1,079p

MASSACHUSETTS STATE SHOW

July 31, 2024 · Greenfield, MA • Judge Anthony Liddle, NY

JERSEY

66 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Apocalypse Fire Madison (Fireman), 1st aged cow, Ben Peila, Gill, MA

RESERVE SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Rivendale Metalica Doll (Metalica), 1st 5-year-old, Samantha Peila, Gill, MA

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Zubi Kalahari Violet (Kalahari), 1st senior 2-year-old, Samantha Peila, Gill, MA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Peilas-SVF VIP Party On (VIP), 1st senior 3-year-oid, Samantha Peila, Gill, MA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Aerlei Christmas Faeth (Victorious), 1st winter yearling, Caylei Arnold, Willington, CT

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Aerlei FN Fantabulous (Ferdinand), 1st winter calf, Caylei Arnold, Willington, CT

JERSEY JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION: Rivendale Metalica Doll (Metalica), 1st 5-year-old, Samantha Peila, Gill, MA

RES. SENIOR CHAMPION: Peilas-SVF Verb Suzie {5} (Verb), 2nd 4-year-old, Samantha Peila, Gill, MA

INTERMEDIATE & RES. GRAND CHAMPION: Zubi Kalahari Violet (Kalahari), 1st senior 2-year-old, Samantha Peila, Gill, MA

RES. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: Peilas-SVF VIP Party On (VIP), 1st senior 3-year-oid, Samantha Peila, Gill, MA

JUNIOR CHAMPION: Johnsonacres CC Belated (Canadian Club), 1st fall yearling, Regan Johnson, Northwood, NH

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: Johnsonacres Ferd BeForever (Ferdinand), 1st spring calf, Regan Johnson, Northwood, NH

MILKING SHORTHORN

11 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Blaine Shazaam Sparkles (Shazaam), 1st aged cow, Abigail Bennett, Woodstock, CT

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Whitfords Triple Crown Ellie (Triple Crown), 1st senior 2-year-old, Olivia Myers, Hope Valley, RI

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE

Garys Patriot Snacks (Patriot), 1st milking yearling, Olivia Myers, Hope Valley, RI

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Hafta-Have TB Aura-ET (Tanbark), 1st summer yearling, Brailey Livingston, New Haven, VT

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Cold Spring Beauty Queen (Delux), 1st fall calf, Olivia Myers, Hope Valley, RI

MILKING

SHORTHORN JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

JUNIOR CHAMPION: Hafta-Have TB Aura-ET (Tanbark), 1st summer yearling, Brailey Livingston, New Haven, VT

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: Cold Spring Beauty Queen (Delux), 1st fall calf, Olivia Myers, Hope Valley, RI

Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Rivendale Metalica Doll, Samantha Peila, Gill, MA.

Intermediate Champion Zubi Kalahari Violet, Samantha Peila, Gill, MA.

Reserve Intermediate Champion Peilas-SVF VIP Party On, Samantha Peila, Gill, MA.

Senior & Grand Champion Apocalypse Fire Madison, Ben Peila, Gill, MA.

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Whitfords Triple Crown Ellie, Olivia Myers, Hope Valley, RI.

Junior Champion Hafta-Have TB Aura-ET, Brailey Livingston, New Haven, VT.

Reserve Junior Champion Cold Spring Beauty Queen, Olivia Myers, Hope Valley, RI.

Senior & Grand Champion Blaine Shazaam Sparkles, Abigail Bennett, Woodstock, CT.

Aerlei Christmas Faeth, Caylei Arnold, Willington, CT.

HOLSTEIN

55 Head

SENIOR CHAMPION

Gold-Bar Barbwire Cher (Barbwire), 1st aged cow, Brian Peila, Gill, MA

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Clessons Drastic Winona (Drastic), 1st 5-year-old, Melissa Griffin, Shelburne Falls, MA

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Roll-N-View Warri Lovee-Red (Warrior), 1st senior 2-year-old, Wyatt Chambers, Tunbridge, VT

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Millbourne Monterey Jessie (Monterey), 1st senior 3-year-old, Hayden Pike, Granville, MA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Rhoman-Wai An Vixen-Red (Analyst), 1st winter calf, Caitlin Small, Huntington, MA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Runnymede Tatoo Lamborghini (Tatoo), 1st summer yearling, Runnymede Farm, Westhampton, MA

HOLSTEIN JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

PREMIER BREEDER

Melissa Griffin

SENIOR & RES. GRAND CHAMPION: TMBF 1st Alabama Slammer (1st Grade), 2nd 4-year-old, Samantha Peila, Gill, MA

RES. SENIOR CHAMPION: Briar-Berry Awe Tequila-Red (Awesome), 2nd dry cow, Olivia Myers, RI

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION: Roll-N-View Warri Lovee-Red (Warrior), 1st senior 2-year-old, Wyatt Chambers, Tunbridge, VT

RES. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: Riverdown Thats Naughty-Red (Warrior), 1st milking yearling, Wyatt Chambers, Tunbridge, VT

JUNIOR CHAMPION: Ms Fanny Flourish-Red (Altitude), 1st fall calf, Wyatt Chambers, Tunbridge, VT

RES. JUNIOR CHAMPION: Elmvue Alpha Kipper-ET (Alpha), 2nd spring calf, Emma Roeben, Portsmouth, RI

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PREMIER BREEDER - HEIFER SHOW Whittier Farms

PREMIER EXHIBITOROVERALL & HEIFER SHOW Wyatt Chambers

Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Millbourne Monterey Jessie, Hayden Pike, Granville, MA.

Senior Champion Gold-Bar Barbwire Cher, Brian Peila, Gill, MA.

Intermediate & Grand Champion Roll-N-View Warri Lovee-Red, Wyatt Chambers, Tunbridge, VT.

Junior Champion Rhoman-Wai An Vixen-Red, Caitlin Small, Huntington, MA.

SUPREME CHAMPION

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR 2024

August 14-17, 2024 · Springfield, IL

Enniskillen Joel Marygold, Jersey, Grace Sauder, River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL

LAND OF LINCOLN SUPREME CHAMPION

B-J-Grove Unix Commanche, Holstein, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL

JERSEY

Jude: Chad Ryan, WI | 103 Head SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Enniskillen Joel Marygold (Joel), 1st aged cow, Grace Sauder, River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Ratliff Money Vixen (Money), 1st 5-year-old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Ratliff Irwin Cadillac (Irwin), 1st 4-year-old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Budjon-Vail Victorious Blayke-ET (Victorious), 1st junior 3-year-old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Kilgus Victorious Brex (Victorious), 2nd junior 3-year-old, Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Ratliff Vibe Daisy (Vibe), 1st senior 2-year-old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Pacific Edge Getaway Damsel-ET (Getaway), 1st winter calf, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Schulte Bros Colton Fancy (Colton), 1st spring yearling, Landon Mowen & Kara Leasman, Golden, IL

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Hoegger FF Chocolatier Valor (Chocolatier), 1st fall calf, Wyatt Zehr & Aubree Hoegger, Graymont, IL

PREMIER BREEDER

Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

Grand Champion LtoR: Senior Champion Enniskillen Joel Marygold, Grace Sauder, River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL; Reserve Senior Champion Ratliff Money Vixen, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS; HM Senior Champion Ratliff Irwin Cadillac, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS.

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Budjon-Vail Victorious Blayke-ET, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS.

Reserve Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Kilgus Victorious Brex, Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL.

Supreme Champion & Jersey Grand Champion Enniskillen Joel Marygold, Grace Sauder, River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL.

Futurity winner Kilgus Victorious Polly, DeMents Jerseys, Clinton, IL.

Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS; Reserve Intermediate Champion Kilgus Victorious Brex, Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL; HM Intermediate Champion Ratliff Vibe Daisy, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS.

Junior Champion Pacific Edge Getaway DamselET, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS.

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Dave Schmocker, WI | 89 Head

SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Weier-Nook Redrose-Red (Jordy), 1st 4-year-old, Kaleb Strine, West Salem, IL

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Limonchello Awesome Lola (Awesome), 1st 5-year-old, Kyle & Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Limonchello Awesome Lola (Awesome), 1st 5-year-old, Kyle & Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

B-J-Grove Unix Commanche (Unix), 1st senior 3-year-old, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

B-J-Grove Unix Beeswax (Unix), 1st summer junior 2-year-old, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Klingendale Tatoo Milly (Tatoo), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Wyatt Zehr, Graymont, IL

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Sco-Lo Destiny Jolene-ET (Destiny), 1st fall calf, Maks Gilmore, FL

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Dialed In MDV SK Cliche-ET (Sidekick), 1st winter calf, Katelyn Klipp, KS

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Seavalley Ralanes Mia Khalifa (Warrior), 1st fall yearling, Dylan Reed, Tyler Carter, Jim Schluter, Jeff Thorman, Vandalia, IL

PREMIER BREEDER

Bluff-Ridge Holsteins, Arrowsmith, IL

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

B-J-Grove Holsteins, Mulberry Grove, IL

BROWN SWISS

Judge: Rick Thompson, WI | 80 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Nolandale Visionary Melody (Visionary), 1st aged cow, Wyatt Zehr & Brynlee Nolan, Graymont, IL

Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion B-J-Grove Unix, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL; Reserve Intermediate Champion B-J-Grove Unix Beeswax, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL; HM Intermediate Champion Klingendale Tatoo Milly, Wyatt Zehr, Graymont, IL.

Intermediate & Grand Champion B-J-Grove Unix, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL.

Junior Champion Sco-Lo Destiny Jolene-ET, Maks Gilmore, FL.

Intermediate & Grand Champion B-J-Grove Unix, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL.

Reserve Senior Champion Limonchello Awesome Lola, Kyle & Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL.

Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Shanks

Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Just So D Tangerine, Gerrit DeBruin, Lake Mills, WI.

Junior Champion Kruses ACC For Journey-ET,

Senior & Grand Champion Nolandale Visionary Melody, W. Zehr & B. Nolan, Graymont, IL.

GUERNSEY

Judge: Chris Reichard, PA | 66 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Maplehurst Drone Nugget (Drone), 1st 4-year-old, Brian & Kristi Dinderman and Ed Crossland, Orangeville, IL

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Hartdale Fireworks Curious (Fireworks), 1st aged cow, Connor Hartmann, Mulberry Grove, IL

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Hi Guern View Drone Antigua (Drone), 1st junior 2-year-old, Alaina Dinderman, Orangeville, IL

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Dix-Lee Lad Starkrumble (Lad), 1st senior 2-year-old, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Knapps R Top Secret (Reputation), 1st fall calf, Darren Ropp, Kurt & Michelle Wolf & Last Call Syndicate, Epworth, IA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Dairyman Phonze 5288 (Phonze), 1st fall yearling, Cade, Ty & Brock Freed, Fairbury, IL

PREMIER BREEDER

Hartdale Guernseys, Mulberry Grove, IL

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Hi Guern View Farm, Orangeville, IL

MILKING SHORTHORN

Judge: Rick Thompson, WI | 57 Head

SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Halpins MM Petrone Majesti (Petrone), 1st 4-year-old, Owen & Colt

Halpin & C Mackinson, Cullom, IL

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Halpins Lapdog Misfit (Lapdog), 1st 5-year-old, Owen & Colt Halpin, Cullom, IL

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Halpins Trip Crown Roulette (Triple Crown), 1st senior 3-year-old, Owen & Colt Halpin, Cullom, IL

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Halpins Gravity Sunshine (Gravity), 1st junior 2-year-old, Owen & Colt Halpin, Cullom, IL

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lazy-M Money Laundering (Money), 1st fall calf, Fairholm & Triple S Genetics, Anamosa, IA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Wincrest P Spring Special, 1st spring calf, Wincrest Genetics & Trent Wingert, Freeport, IL

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Halpin Farms, Cullom, IL

AYRSHIRE

Judge: Chris Reichard, PA | 47 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Arthuracres Handsome Annalise (Handsome), 1st 5-year-old, Faber & Mackinson, Pontiac, IL

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Wingerts BigTime Journey (BigTime), 1st 4-year-old, Avery Wingert & Eva Gilmore, Freeport, IL

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Myline On Top At Midnight (On Top), 1st junior 3-year-old, Jill Kinney, Durand, IL

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Mackinson King Misty (Kingsire), 1st junior 2-year-old, Faber &

Mackinson, Pontiac, IL

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Mackinson Tuxedo Dawn-ET (Tuxedo), 1st fall calf, Faber & Mackinson, Pontiac, IL

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Rylan’s Autograph Raelyn-ET (Autograph), 1st winter calf, Mike & Julie Hemp, Beaverville, IL

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Mackinson Dairy Farm, Pontiac, IL

Grand Champion Maplehurst Drone Nugget, Brian & Kristi Dinderman and Ed Crossland, Orangeville, IL.

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Hi Guern View Drone Antigua, Alaina Dinderman, Orangeville, IL.

Junior Champion Knapps R Top Secret, Darren Ropp, Kurt & Michelle Wolf & Last Call Syndicate, Epworth, IA.

Intermediate & Grand Champion Halpins Trip Crown Roulette, Owen & Colt Halpin, Cullom, IL.

Reserve Intermediate & Grand Champion Halpins Gravity Sunshine, Owen & Colt Halpin, Cullom, IL.

Junior Champion Lazy-M Money Laundering, Fairholm & Triple S Genetics, Anamosa, IA.

Senior & HM Grand Champion Halpins MM Petrone Majesti, Halpin & Mackinson, Cullom, IL.

Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Myline On Top At Midnight, Jill Kinney, Durand, IL.

Junior Champion Mackinson Tuxedo Dawn-ET, Faber & Mackinson, Pontiac, IL.

Senior & Grand Champion Arthuracres Handsome Annalise, Faber & Mackinson, Pontiac, IL.

SUPREME CHAMPION

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR 2024

August 14-17, 2024 · Springfield, IL

Enniskillen Joel Marygold, Jersey, Grace Sauder, River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL

LAND OF LINCOLN SUPREME CHAMPION

B-J-Grove Unix Commanche, Holstein, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL

JERSEY

Jude: Chad Ryan, WI | 103 Head SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Enniskillen Joel Marygold (Joel), 1st aged cow, Grace Sauder, River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Ratliff Money Vixen (Money), 1st 5-year-old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Ratliff Irwin Cadillac (Irwin), 1st 4-year-old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Budjon-Vail Victorious Blayke-ET (Victorious), 1st junior 3-year-old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Kilgus Victorious Brex (Victorious), 2nd junior 3-year-old, Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Ratliff Vibe Daisy (Vibe), 1st senior 2-year-old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Pacific Edge Getaway Damsel-ET (Getaway), 1st winter calf, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Schulte Bros Colton Fancy (Colton), 1st spring yearling, Landon Mowen & Kara Leasman, Golden, IL

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

CANADIAN MILKING SHORTHORN NEW LIFETIME PRODUCTION RECORD

Hoegger FF Chocolatier Valor (Chocolatier), 1st fall calf, Wyatt Zehr & Aubree Hoegger, Graymont, IL

PREMIER BREEDER

Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

The Milking Shorthorn breed in Canada has a new Lifetime Production Champion for Milk and Fat production. Koopycrest Logic Ali Anne VG87, bred and owned by Shawn Koopmans of Picton, Ontario, recently eclipsed both previous records in her ninth lactation. Anne produced 95,601 kgs of milk, 4235 kgs of fat (at 4.4%) and 3121 kgs of protein (3.3%) over nine lactations, with average BCAs of 345-386-346. This also places her #2 for lifetime protein production, behind only Serol Ace Satin, owned by Ferme M. Dicaire of St-Eugene, Ontario.

Anne has piled up a long list of accolades during her milking career in the Koopycrest herd. She received a Superior Production Award seven times from the Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society and was recognized as a Class Leader for composite BCA on five occasions. Three times she was awarded the Knottview Farm Award for highest 305 day fat production, while she received the Joseph Sullivan Award twice for highest 305 day protein production. In addition, Anne was the Honourable Mention Grand Champion at the 2014 National Milking Shorthorn Show.

Koopycrest Logic Ali Anne was the first homebred Milking Shorthorn bred by Shawn Koopmans, after buying her dam as an embryo from the United States. This cow, Koopycrest Mocha Ali Apple EX-90, was incredibly accomplished in her own right and remains the All Time Champion for 305 day milk and protein production, producing 16,742 kgs of milk, 676 kgs of fat and 488 kgs of protein in 2nd lactation. Apple was the starting point for the Koopycrest Milking Shorthorn herd, with Anne being her most accomplished daughter.

Anne has also been an accomplished brood cow in her own right, as she has produced two Very Good daughters with impressive milk records. She is also the dam of Koopycrest Anecdote-P, a proven sire marketed by Semex Alliance who was used internationally and produced a number of accomplished daughters in multiple countries.

Anne takes the lifetime milk production title from the previous record holder, Oceanbrae Noelle S EX-90, bred and owned by the Barrett family of Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI. The previous record holder for lifetime fat production is the aforementioned Serol Ace Satin, bred by Ferme Serol of Roxton Falls, QC and owned by Ferme M. Dicaire of St-Eugene, ON.

Grand Champion LtoR: Senior Champion Enniskillen Joel Marygold, Grace Sauder, River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL; Reserve Senior Champion Ratliff Money Vixen, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS; HM Senior Champion Ratliff Irwin Cadillac, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS.

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Budjon-Vail Victorious Blayke-ET, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS.

Reserve Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Kilgus Victorious Brex, Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL.

Supreme Champion & Jersey Grand Champion Enniskillen Joel Marygold, Grace Sauder, River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL.

Futurity winner Kilgus Victorious Polly, DeMents Jerseys, Clinton, IL.

Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Budjon-Vail Victorious Blayke-ET, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS; Reserve Intermediate Champion Kilgus Victorious Brex, Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL; HM Intermediate Champion Ratliff Vibe Daisy, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS.

Junior Champion Pacific Edge Getaway DamselET, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS.

Built Piece by Piece! Royal Riverside Farm

Our favorite assignments here at Cowsmo are the breeder features - what a pleasure it is to travel across North America and around the world meeting people who have the same drive, passion, and excitement for our beloved dairy cows. All of our features highlight the pursuit of a breeder’s dream; building and crafting a herd and a life around those cows. The Krahn family of Royal Riverside Farm in Albany, Oregon really did it the oldfashioned way - with no family farm passed down to them, no gifts, no inheritance, they worked hard, saved their money, and when the opportunity came along to build the place of their dreams, they pounced!

Ben and Amy Krahn did have the advantage of both growing up with a dairy background. Ben is a 5th generation Holstein dairy farmer from Northeastern Wisconsin. His family sold their dairy farm in Wisconsin the middle of his senior year in high school when his father, Jim, took the CEO position for the Dairy Farmers of Oregon.

Amy’s family farm in Hood River, Oregon was first settled in 1934 by her grandparents, Denton and Gladys Poole, who were avid Jersey breeders. They had a milk route back in the 1940-1960’s where they bottled and sold their farm-fresh All-Jersey milk. Although the original farm is still in existence, Amy’s parents, Don and Cindy Poole, have since converted all the cow pastures to fruit orchards.

They first met showing cows at the Oregon State Fair in 1993. Ben was the student herdsman at the Oregon State University Dairy Center and Amy was exhibiting dairy cows in FFA. It was not love at first sight, however, as fate would have it, they ended up dating a couple summers later when Amy began working for the OSU Dairy. After only three short months, Ben popped the question, and the rest is history as they’ve now been together over 29 years.

From the beginning, they wanted a dairy farm of their own, and in 2010 they stumbled upon a foreclosure that had a small piece of land and a whole lot of potential. They purchased the property like you would buy a cow at an auction. According to Amy, “It had no out buildings, no barn, and the house was a pitiful mess.

But we saw potential and jumped in head first, just like we live the rest of our life - full throttle, wide open. We established Royal Riverside Farm in 2010 alongside our two little girls, Gracie and Clancey, who were 8 and 5 at the time.”

Their goals were straightforward and challenging. “We wanted to be able to have a small herd of show cows. The only way to make the business get off the ground and potentially stay afloat was to get a premium for our milk, and to be honest, we felt the nudge to start bottling our own milk for many years. With my grandparents owning their own bottling business and milk route, it had been on my heart for my entire adult life. Ben was also compelled to begin on-farm processing, and thankfully he was very knowledgeable of Oregon’s state rules and regulations as he has worked for the Department of Agriculture for the past decade. Obviously having no farm to ‘go back to’, we had to get creative in ways that we could be involved in milk production,” says Amy.

Once they purchased their property, the story of developing it is one of grit and perseverance - literally one brick at a time. Amy recalls getting started on the farm. “The first thing we did was tile our fields (we live in an area that receives a lot of rain!). Then we started pouring concrete - a little bit at a time. We only did as much as what we had money for - the whole time financing our “farm” with both of us working jobs on the side. Ben and I both have Masters degrees from Oregon State University in Animal Sciences. I taught courses at the local community college in the animal sciences department and Ben worked for the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

“In the meantime, our girls began buying project calves and showing on a more competitive level. We made a commitment that we would do everything possible to raise our daughters in a way that provided the valuable life skills that growing up “on the farm” instills. We did not want to house our cattle in another facility and have our kids arrive at a dairy show and lead their cows for the first time in months (or more). It was very important to us that we provided a lifestyle for our girls that instilled faith, family, and farm values. It was also important to us that they were involved in all dayto-day operations, so they learned

Ben & Amy Krahn with daughters Clancey & Gracie.

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We wanted to be able to have a small herd of show cows. The only way to make the business get off the ground and potentially stay afloat was to get a premium for our milk, and to be honest, we felt the nudge to start bottling our own milk for many years.”

AMY KRAHN

the value of hard work, time management, record keeping, and all the other important things that go into managing dairy cows. Initially, we were milking their show cows, one at a time, into a surge bucket milker and feeding the milk to project pigs and calves. After a few years of that, with cow numbers growing and our daughters becoming older and more capable, we sat down together as a family and discussed the logistics of building a farmstead creamery.”

They broke ground on the existing farmstead creamery, which is a dual purpose building for both production and processing, in the summer of 2017. They chose to build a “Wisconsin-Style” hip roof barn with an open mow for hay and straw storage in the top. Half of the barn houses the cows, which is bedded with straw (and sometimes shavings) with open/loafing style housing. The other half holds all of the processing equipment, which is where they pasteurize and bottle the milk. Ben and Amy built a “flat-barn” style milking parlor, which allows them to milk four cows at a time. They put head locks in our barn, which allows them to lock up our cows prior to milking and for health and/or reproductive work. A hired contractor built the “shell” of the barn, and then the couple did all of the concrete and structural work themselves. Ben framed the walls, hung the FRP, and put in all of the ceilings. Amy and the girls painted all surfaces, including the external building. Together they poured all of the concrete floors, the curbs, the mangers, and the breast curbs for the parlor.  “It took almost 6 months of working every spare moment to get our processing side finished,” recalls Amy.

In the meantime, Amy started working on creating the farm website, building customer interest through social media, and

designing the bottles. “We chose to package our milk in glass bottles in order to reduce waste and promote sustainability. We also elected to capitalize on the health benefits of milking all Jerseys (high cream/protein content and A2 protein) and to keep our milk as close to the “natural” state as possible. In Oregon, it is not legal to sell raw milk. We carry all of the same licenses as large processing facilities like Darigold and Organic Valley. We are also subject to inspection 24/7, including raw samples, pasteurized product, water samples, record inventory, and bottle/equipment inspection. Our milk is all non-homogenized, also known as creamline, because the cream literally rises to the top. (Homogenization is the process after pasteurization where the milk is mixed and the cream line (or fat content) is permanently mixed into the body of the milk.) We pasteurize our milk with a method called “vat pasteurization,” which is a gentle technique used to heat the milk slowly in order to maintain flavor and quality,” notes Amy.

The dream came to fruition in January of 2018, when they produced the first bottle of Royal Riverside Farm Milk. Amy recalls, “I will never forget watching the milk splash into the bottom of our little bulk tank - it was on my birthday and I cried. I think we all cried. It was a huge dream come true for us that we finally had milk in a bulk tank - but that was just the beginning.”

When they started marketing milk, they were milking eight cows and had one store and a winter farmers market to sell at.

What started out with just a handful of cows and a few stores has now grown into an operation that supplies milk to 60 stores and coffee shops in Oregon. They have expanded twice and are at full capacity for their existing facilities, currently milking 35 purebred, registered Jersey cows and they sell every drop of milk they produce each week.

What about the herd? The all-important Jersey cows that are producing the milk that is so in demand? The 35-cow registered Jersey herd is focused on high-type. Averaging 4.5 years of age, the mature cow classification score average is 91.5%. The 2 year old classification average is 87.3% - this equates to a combined herd score of 89.4%.

The herd is fed grass hay, alfalfa, and a 17% CP grain mix. From May through October, the cows have the luxury of lounging in or outside of the barn. The parlor is set up so that they can accommodate each cow’s needs individually to look their best.

As a family that loves to show, it’s no surprise that the breeding philosophy priority is to maximize type and produce show winning cattle. As Amy says, “We strive to create the perfect cow with each mating. Of course, there is no such thing as “perfect” but we swing for the fence every time. We are motivated to improve our herd’s genetic makeup each time we breed one of

“We strive to create the perfect cow with each mating. Of course, there is no such thing as “perfect” but we swing for the fence every time. We are motivated to improve our herd’s genetic makeup each time we breed one of our cows. We focus on cow families, udders, feet/legs, rumps, and longevity.”

AMY KRAHN

our cows. We focus on cow families, udders, feet/legs, rumps, and longevity.”

Their highest classified cow is EX-95% - Royalty Ridge Comerica Nahaley. They have had several EX-94% cows, and have bred several EX-93% cows also. They’ve sold heifers who have gone on to score high in various sales over the years, and strive to sell animals that represent their breeding philosophy. They also enjoy purchasing animals out of families that transmit and fit our breeding philosophy. “The buying and selling of registered animals is a rewarding part of the purebred business. The relationships built with other breeders and fellow Jersey enthusiasts is what makes this business fun and brings us a great deal of joy,” Amy enthuses.

Last year, they accomplished a major goal when MM Gentry Sadie-ET was named Junior Champion of the 2023 All American Junior Jersey Show in Louisville, Kentucky. “We took exactly one heifer back to compete, and it was a pretty incredible feeling watching her stand at the top of her class and be tapped Junior Champion. We’ve had several All Americans and nominated ABA All-Americans over the years, which is always a highlight and goal for us,” comments Amy.

As for everyone, the results in the ring come from the day-today work on the farm where the entire family is involved. Amy explains, “It is truly a family-run operation and each individual contributes. Ben and I milk every morning, which also includes bottling milk seven days/week. Before Gracie left for college, she did our evening milkings. Now she is involved in other ways, such as helping with social media, writing for our website blog, and offering her expertise and opinion on breeding and management decisions. Clancey and Ben do all of the outside chores, including feeding heifers, calves, and cows. Clancey is responsible for all show and sale cattle, which includes washing,

Krahn Girls Fizzy Frappe (E-93%) was recently named HM Grand Champion of the Western Fall National Junior Jersey Show for Gracie & Clancey.

MM Gentry Sadie-ET was selected as Junior Champion of the All American Junior Jersey Show in 2023.

We all know it “takes a village” both at home and at the shows. The Royal Riverside and their crew pictured at the 2024 Western National Jersey Show with Clarelee Chocochip Oydyssey (VG-87%), the 2nd senior 2-year-old and Junior Show Total Performance Winner.

“{Our consumers} are interested in the ideals of local, authentic, traceable, transparent, and ethicaland as we began exploring the idea of building a farmstead creamery, we started to explore the ideas of partnering with our consumers to bring them alongside us in our journey. What was once a dream has now become our reality.”

AMY KRAHN

feeding, breaking to lead, and general show prep. Ben and I have recently found ourselves in a new position as empty-nesters over the past month - as Clancey is now a full time student at Oklahoma State, so we are adjusting to a new normal, which means a whole lot more work! Clancey misses the cows terribly, but stays involved daily with phone calls to make sure we stay on our toes about how her favorite heifers are doing and who we are planning to breed or flush next. We have a few part-time employees to assist with evening milkings, washing bottles (for processing milk), cleaning pens, and filling in where needed.”

Amy manages the books for the business, all social media, website development, herd records, sire selection, mating, buying/selling animals, and manages the on-site farmstand called The Classy Cow. Ben is responsible for all day-to-day herd health activities, processing milk, equipment repair & maintenance, and farming activities. Together we oversee the sale and distribution of our milk in 60-stores in Oregon each week, handling all our own marketing and distribution for our vertically integrated system.

Their girls have been vital parts of the farm and processing business. While growing up, they were both very involved in dairy and livestock youth activities as well as showing Jerseys, Holsteins, and a remarkable number of champion pigs. Gracie is currently a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Life Sciences Communications with Certificates in Global Health and Sustainability. She has maintained her ties to Oregon as she is a project intern with Beef Northwest. She was involved in the Badger Dairy Club and on the Badger Dairy Judging Team, earning All American status as a Top 10 individual last year at the Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Evaluation Contest. Clancey is double majoring in Animal Sciences and Agricultural Communications at Oklahoma State University. She’s a member of the OK State Dairy Science Club, and Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team. She placed 5th individually and 3rd in reasons last fall in the 4-H Contest at World Dairy Expo, and led her team to a 3rd Place finish, earning an International Trip to Scotland where her team won the International Dairy Judging Contest - a first in Oregon history! Additionally, both girls were named Western National Jerseys Queens and competed in Louisville for the National title, of which they both were crowned!

Beyond the purebred dairy cattle business, the Krahns see a bigger purpose to their small farm - the outreach to the public consumer. Amy shares the story of their growing business, “Right after the world shut down with the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, we saw a huge jump in milk sales. When local grocery stores ran out of milk, people started showing up at our farm to buy directly. It was a bit awkward at first - we were supposed to be socialdistancing and yet random people would show up and want to get milk, pork, beef, etc. This started me thinking that we should build a farmstand to sell directly. Enter the Classy Cow Farmstand at Royal Riverside Farm! We converted our garden shed into an adorable farmstand/boutique that offers an assortment of our milk products and also grass-fed beef, all-natural pork, and free range eggs. I grow a huge garden each summer and we have a nice sized berry patch - so all of that is harvested and offered in the farmstand. I also love to bake, so each week I have specials ranging from jam and granola to salsa and caramel corn. We are only open Fridays and Saturdays - but The Classy Cow has become a very popular destination for many locals.”

As part of the family’s goal to increase agricultural literacy, they also offer farm tours. “It is unreal to me how many people are so excited to learn about how cows are milked and where their milk comes from. Our customers absolutely love knowing the cows that are producing the milk they drink. It’s like they have truly come alongside us in this process, and it is so rewarding to have so much community support,” exclaims Amy. Gracie and Clancey were the main farm tour guides initially, and with their experience in public speaking and connection with little ones, they did an outstanding job telling our story. Now with both girls in college, Clancey has taken over the tours during her summer breaks and Amy squeezes in as many in during spring and fall as what her schedule will allow.

Consumers are more food and health conscious now than ever - they want to know where and how their food is produced. According to Amy, “They are interested in the ideals of local, authentic, traceable, transparent, and ethical - and as we began exploring the idea of building a farmstead creamery, we started to explore the ideas of partnering with our consumers to bring them alongside us in our journey. What was once a dream has now become our reality!”

By Kathleen O’Keefe

MID-EAST SUMMER NATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW

July 27-29, 2024 · Columbus, OH

HOLSTEIN

Jude: Pat Lundy, NY

75 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs (Hard Rock), 1st 4-year-old, K Doeberiener, L Bowen & P Conroy, West Salem, OH

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Geno Doorman Tesla (Doorman), 1st aged cow, Lilly Elsass, Urbana, OH

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Ack-Lee Jacoby Allana (Jacoby), 2nd four-year-old, Jay Ackley, East Liberty, OH

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

RJR Discjockey 7509-ET (Discjockey), 1st senior 3-year-old, Doeberiener, Bowen & Conroy, West Salem, OH

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE

Donacin Delta-Lambda Rain (Delta-Lambda), 1st senior 2-year-old, Adam, Austin & Terrance Yoder, Montezuma, GA

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Buckland Brave Flowerchild (Brave), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Bowen, Doeberiener, Clarkvalley & Cole, West Salem, OH

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Genesee Altitude Leah (Altitude), 1st spring yearling, Doeberiener, Bowen, Conroy, & Clarkvalley, West Salem, OH

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

La Forstar Friday Bullseye (Bullseye), 1st summer yearling, Triple-T, Pierick & Cummings, North Lewisburg, OH

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Redcarpet Gold Journey-ET (Goldwyn), 2nd spring yearling, Barbee, Thomas, & Berry, North Lewisburg, OH

CHAMPION BRED & OWNED

T-Triple-T Side Peace (Sidekick), 1st junior 3-year-old, Colton & Kendall Thomas, North Lewisburg, OH

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Etgen-Way, Wapakoneta, OH

JUNIOR SHOW

Judge: Kaleb Kruse, IA

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Geno Doorman Tesla (Doorman), 1st aged cow, Lilly Elsass, OH

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Buckeyeleaf Kb Easy A 3745 (Kingboy), 1st 5-year-old, Cale Henry, OH

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

T-Triple-T Side Peace (Sidekick), 1st junior 3-year-old, Colton & Kendall Thomas, OH

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

MDHillbrook Iceberg-Red-ET (Moovin), 1st junior 2-year-old, Aubree, Aiden & Alaina Topp, OH

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kingsway Crushabull Call Me-ET (Crushabull), 1st spring yearling, Caroline Egolf & Ellianna Cummings, IN

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Redcarpet Ring Side-ET (Sidekick), 1st winter calf, Aubree, Aiden & Alaina Topp, OH

CHAMPION BRED & OWNED

Wakefield Warrior Hershey (Warrior), Carter & Catlin Liette & Taylor & Reid Klopfenstein, OH

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion RJR Discjockey 7509-ET, Doeberiener, Bowen & Conroy, West Salem, OH.

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs, K Doeberiener, L Bowen & P Conroy, West Salem, OH; Reserve Grand Champion RJR Discjockey 7509-ET, Doeberiener, Bowen & Conroy, West Salem, OH; HM Grand Champion Geno Doorman Tesla, Lilly Elsass, Urbana, OH.

Reserve Senior & HM Grand Champion Geno Doorman Tesla, Lilly Elsass, Urbana, OH.

Reserve Intermediate Champion Donacin DeltaLambda Rain, Adam, Austin & Terrance Yoder, Montezuma, GA.

Senior & Grand Champion Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs, K Doeberiener, L Bowen & P Conroy, West Salem, OH.

Junior Champion Genesee Altitude Leah, Doeberiener, Bowen, Conroy, & Clarkvalley, West Salem, OH.

Reserve Junior Champion La Forstar Friday Bullseye, Triple-T, Pierick & Cummings, North Lewisburg, OH

Champion Bred & Owned T-Triple-T Side Peace, Colton & Kendall Thomas, North Lewisburg, OH

Futurity Winner Bucks-Pride Hancock County, Bardy & Bentley Cole, Bloomville, OH.

HOLSTEIN SHOW

90 Head

ATLANTIC SUMMER CLASSIC

August 10, 2024

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Charlottetown, PE

Intense Devour Ginger (Devour), 1st spring 2-year-old, East River Farms, Marshfield, PE

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Weeksdale Jury Asset (Jury), 1st summer 2-year-old, Weeksdale Holsteins, Breadalbane, PE

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Eastside Diamond Melania (Diamondback), 1st senior 3-year-old, Bloyce Thompson, Frenchfort, PE

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Cobequid Master Ronika (Master), 1st summer yearling, Cobequid Holsteins, Lower Debert, NS

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Sandyrae Doc Izzy (King Doc), 1st spring yearling, Diamond Hill & Alexandra Grant, Cornwall, PE

PREMIER BREEDER

MacBeath Farms Ltd, Marshfield, PE

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

East River Farms, Marshfield, PE

COLORED BREEDS

25 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Intense Joel Delphie-ET (Joel), 1st mature cow, Weeksdale, Hi-Caliber, Rocky Allen and F&D Borba, PE

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Drentex Hells Bells (Joel), 1st junior 3-year-old, Weeksdale Holsteins and F& D Borba, PE

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Galaxy Joyride Feisty (Joyride), 1st senior 3-year-old, Weeksdale Holsteins, Breadalbane, PE

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Gleneil CC Speechless (Chocochip), 1st winter yearling, Weeksdale Holsteins, Breadalbane, PE

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Leighside Chocochip Bumblebee (Chocochip), 1st summer yearling, Leighside Farms Ltd, NB

AYRSHIRE PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Windarra Farms, Upper Rawdon, NS

JERSEY PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Chris & Jennifer Versteeg, Stanchel, PE

Kenton Lindenbach, SK

Holstein Show Intermediate & Grand Champion Intense Devour Ginger, East River Farms, Marshfield, PE.

Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Weeksdale Jury Asset, Weeksdale Holsteins, Breadalbane, PE.

Grand Champion RtoL: Grand Champion Intense Devour Ginger, East River Farms, Marshfield, PE; Reserve Grand Champion Weeksdale Jury Asset, Weeksdale Holsteins, Breadalbane, PE; HM Grand Champion Eastside Diamond Melania, Bloyce Thompson, Frenchfort, PE.

Junior Champion Cobequid Master Ronika, Cobequid Holsteins, Lower Debert, NS.

Colored Breeds Reserve Grand Champion Drentex Hells Bells, Weeksdale Holsteins and Frank & Diane Borba, PE.

Colored Breeds Junior Champion Leighside Chocochip Bumblebee, Leighside Farms Ltd, NB.

Frank & Diane Borba, PE

ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

July 11-12, 2024 · Lincoln, IL

OPEN SHOW

Judge: Chad Ryan, WI; 100 Head

SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

TTM Jordy Baton Rouge-ET (Jordy), 1st 4-year-old, Golden Oaks Farm

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Kevetta Slomon Baby Newyear (Soloman), 2nd 4-year-old, Carter & Johnson

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Erbacres Crush Caroline (Crush), 1st 5-year-old, Delana Erbsen

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Luck-E Devour Akooza-Red-ET (Devour), 1st junior 3-year-old, Golden Oaks Farm

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Banowetz Meridian Mojito (Meridian), 1st senior 3-year-old, Carter, Richter & Reed

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION & CHAMPION BRED & OWNED COW

B-J-Grove Unix Commanche (Unix), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Kasey Clanton

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Red-Violet The North-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st winter calf, Ella Spiniolas & Hailey Abraham

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION & CHAMPION BRED & OWNED HEIFER

Erbacres Warrior Believe It (Warrior), 1st summer yearling, Delana Erbsen

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Petitclerc Tatoo Lauralee (Tatoo), 1st spring yearling, Golden Oaks Farm

PREMIER BREEDER

Erbacres

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

B-J-Grove

JUNIOR SHOW

Judge: Brandon Ferry, WI; 65 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Erbacres Sidekick Cesha (Sidekick), 1st 4-year-old, Delana Erbsen

RESERVE SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Erbacres Crush Caroline (Crush), 1st 5-year-old, Delana Erbsen

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Riverdown Thats Snappy-Red (Mirand), 1st senior 2-year-old, Ella Spiniolas & Hailey Abraham

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Dodel Delta-Lamba Karn (Delta Lambda), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Kasey & Kyle Clanton & Aubrey Kalmer

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Red-Violet The North-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st winter calf, Ella Spiniolas & Hailey Abraham

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Erbacres Warrior Believe It (Warrior), 1st summer yearling, Delana Erbsen

Intermediate & Grand Champion Luck-E Devour Akooza-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm.

Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Banowetz Meridian Mojito, Carter, Richter & Reed.

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Luck-E Devour Akooza-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm; Reserve Grand Champion Banowetz Meridian Mojito, Carter, Richter & Reed; HM Grand Champion TM Jordy Baton Rouge-ET, Golden Oaks Farm.

Junior Show Grand Champion Erbacres Sidekick Cesha, Delana Erbsen

HM Grand & Senior Champion TTM Jordy Baton Rouge-ET, Golden Oaks Farm.

Reserve Senior Champion Kevetta Sloman Baby Newyear, Carter & Johnson.

Junior Champion, Red-Violet The North-Red-ET, Ella Spiniolas & Hailey Abraham.

Junior Show Reserve Grand Champion Erbacres Crush Caroline, Delana Erbsen

MIDWEST GUERNSEY SHOW

July 27, 2024 · West Salem, WI • Lars Sivesind, IA ·

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Campbells Answer Quilla (Answer), 1st aged cow, Valley Gem Farm, Cumberland, WI

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Gold Rush APie Jump Around (American Pie), 1st 5-year-old, Laylaa Schuler, New Glarus, WI

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Dix Lee Kojack Dont Doubt Me-ETV (Kojack), 2nd 5-year-old, Lauryn Weisensel & Brynn Grewe, Deerfield, WI

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Donnybrook Ammo Stevie (Ammo), 1st senior 2-year-old, Brittany Taylor, Laylaa Schuler, New Glarus, WI

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Prairie Gem Atlas Covergirl (Atlas), 1st junior 2-year-old, Prairie Cream and Valley Gem, Cumberland, WI

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION COW

Prairie Gem JcPenny Ashes-ETV (JC Penney), 1st junior 3-year-old, Hannah Hurst, Brynn Grewe & Everlee Moller, Cumberland, WI

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Prairie Gem Goldmine Lil Bling-ETV (Goldmine), 1st winter calf, Carrie Chickering Sears, Cumberland, WI

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

Hartdale Colonel Cider (Colonel), 1st fall yearling, Kayleigh & Kelsey Haag, Lauren Jones, Dane, WI

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Adams Creek Boston (James Dean), 1st spring calf, Kayleigh, Kelsey, and Karlee Haag, Dane, WI

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

SENIOR CHAMPION: Gold Rush APie Jump Around (American Pie), 1st 5-year-old, Laylaa Schuler, New Glarus, WI

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION: Dix Lee Kojack Dont Doubt Me-ETV (Kojack), 2nd 5-year-old, Lauryn Weisensel & Brynn Grewe, Deerfield, WI

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION: Donnybrook Ammo Stevie (Ammo), 1st senior 2-year-old, Brittany Taylor, Laylaa Schuler, New Glarus, WI

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION: Knapps BlackJack Rocker (BlackJack), 1st senior 3-year-old, Laylaa Schuler, New Glarus, WI

JUNIOR CHAMPION: Gold N Pines Torpedo Butterchip-ETV (Torpedo), 2nd winter calf, Kayleigh Haag, Grace & Laylaa Schuler, Brittany Taylor, Dane, WI

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: Gold N Pines Torpedo Buttermint-ETV (Torpedo), 3rd winter calf, Kayleigh Haag, Grace & Laylaa Schuler, Brittany Taylor, Dane, WI

Intermediate & Grand Champion of the Open and Junior Shows Donnybrook Ammo Stevie, Brittany Taylor, Laylaa Schuler, New Glarus, WI.

Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Campbells Answer Quilla, Valley Gem Farm, Cumberland, WI.

Junior Show Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Knapps BlackJack Rocker, Laylaa Schuler, New Glarus, WI.

Junior Show Junior Champion Gold N Pines Torpedo Butterchip-ETV, Kayleigh Haag, Grace & Laylaa Schuler, Brittany Taylor, Dane, WI

Reserve Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Prairie Gem Atlas Covergirl, Prairie Cream and Valley Gem, Cumberland, WI.

Reserve Senior Champion Gold Rush APie Jump Around, Laylaa Schuler, New Glarus, WI.

Junior Champion Prairie Gem Goldmine Lil Bling-ETV, Carrie Chickering Sears, Cumberland, WI.

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Donnybrook Ammo Stevie, Brittany Taylor, Laylaa Schuler, New Glarus, WI; Reserve Grand Champion Campbells Answer Quilla, Valley Gem Farm, Cumberland, WI; HM Grand Champion Prairie Gem Atlas Covergirl, Prairie Cream and Valley Gem, Cumberland, WI.

A HUMBLE QUEEN OF THE BREED Wapa Bootmaker Mandy

One of the true Queens of the breed, and a dynasty in the hearts of many, was Wapa Bootmaker Mandy. Let’s traverse how this one ‘little black cow’ became the brood cow extraordinaire in the lines of the top two TPI bulls in the Holstein breed, Genosource Captain-ET and RMD-Dotterer SSI GamedayET. How does she play a role in these two bulls and the future of the breed today?

Bred, born, developed and legendary in Ohio, Mandy didn’t have grandiose beginnings of boxstalls and special treatment. She was bred by John Schlenker Sr. and Sons of Wapakoneta, Ohio, in the early 1970s.

One of the sons, Philip Schlenker, took a few moments to share about Mandy’s beginnings. “She was not really a show heifer as a yearling. She was a little round shouldered, not real straight on top, round through the rump. She was out with all the heifers. But when she freshened as a two-year-old she leveled out and came through with a marvelous udder, as good as you could ask for,” he said. “When they came around for selections for the 1975 Kentucky National Sale, Dad wanted to put her in, but I didn’t. He won that argument that day. In retrospect, we talked often about wishing we hadn’t sold her, but we did, and that’s how it works out sometimes. It got our name out there and she was good for the people that bought her, they did a nice job taking care of her.”

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Philip Fisher, Frank Place and Betty Ferrand, also from Wapakoneta, Ohio, were at that Kentucky National Sale that year. Philip had spotted the young two-year-old sired by Paclamar Bootmaker. “I had a bunch of baby Bootmakers,” said Fisher, “and I really liked how my other Bootmakers had grown after calving. This two-year-old was small, in fact many said she was too small, but I really liked her. As a youngster I really didn’t have the money to try and buy her for what I thought she’d sell for. Frank didn’t want to spend that kind of money on her either. But I thought more about it, and I kept coming back to her and finally talked to Frank about partnering on her. We bought her that day for, I think $4325.”

“I think Phil and we spotted Mandy about the same time,” said Betty Ferrand. “Phil had a thing for Bootmakers, I thought she was too small but we ended up buying her in partnership with him and she grew four inches that first year!” Betty went on to talk about getting her home that first night and unloading her and how she went straight to the bunk and let everyone on the farm know she was the queen. “She was a great cow to work with, she always bred on the first service, calved naturally with little help, and she continued to grow until she went from 56 inches at two years to 61 inches. The years she carried twins she would be so big she could barely squeeze through the parlor doors. But she was the smartest cow I ever knew. When she hit

She was a great cow to work with, she always bred on the first service, calved naturally with little help... she was the smartest cow I ever knew. When she hit the show ring, she knew what she was doing.”

BETTY FERRAND

Wapa Bootmaker Mandy (EX-96 3E GMD DOM) was an outstanding brood cow and is found in pedigrees around the world, both on the maternal and paternal side.

the show ring, she knew what she was doing. We never had a professional show her - I or one of our four kids showed her,” Betty said.

Mandy’s show career began in 1975 when she won the Ohio Holstein Show as a two-year-old. She also won in Kentucky and Illinois that year. At Madison, she was the second-place TwoYear-Old and first Best Udder and named the 1975 All-American Two-Year-Old. She continued milking as a three-year-old and wasn’t shown but won both the Ohio State Fair and Ohio Holstein Show as a four-year-old. In 1978 she showed in the 100,000 pound class with 112,930M and 3890F as a 5-year-old. She won the Ohio Holstein Show and was Grand Champion for judge Dick Keene.

Mandy’s sire, Bootmaker, was a son of the great Snowboots Wis Milky Way a 97-point Gold Meadow Dam and a Brood Cow Queen in her own right. Mandy’s dam was an Ideal Fury Reflector daughter. Wapa Fury Bell (EX-91) had records to 4-05 305d 17,500M and 751F. Schlenker wrote in the September 1979 Holstein World article that she (Fury Bell) was a powerful cow with great feet and legs and a good udder. Her dam was a Brigeen Chief Flying Cloud, another powerful cow according to Schlenker’s article. Philip Schlenker, his son, talked about Mandy’s great granddam, an EX-93 Curtiss Candy Dandy George daughter. “She was one of those cows that had a special feature – broad muzzle, good udder, big frame.” Ample George Jerry Helen was purchased privately by Philip and John Schlenker Jr. from John Mathias of Larwill, Indiana.

With deep cow families on both sides, Mandy herself developed into a EX-96 3E GMD DOM and continued the tradition of passing on those great genetics. Mandy was flushed at a time that the embryo transfer process was just taking off. She ended up having 16 registered progeny, four of which scored Excellent and six Very Good, as well as Gold Medal Dams and Dams of Merit and sons in AI. Her two most notable progeny were FisherPlace Mandingo-Twin (EX-95) and Fisher-Place M Amanda-ET (EX-94) both by S-W-D Valiant.

Fisher-Place Mandingo-Twin was born the end of 1979. A twin to a heifer, there was some concern on his collection quantity, said both Fisher and Ferrand. But he eventually sold his one millionth straw of semen for Select Sires, Inc., the first bull to achieve that,

so it was a moot point. Mandingo sired numerous outstanding daughters including Woodmansee Mandingo Jillian (EX-92 GMD DOM) and Pearmont-LTD Mandingo Rose (EX-91 GMD DOM) to name just two of many. Mandingo can be found in the pedigree of Gameday through Mogul whose fifth dam, is the 87-point Wesswood Mandingo Ivy and he is in the pedigree of Charl, the sire of Captain.

Mandy was flushed to Valiant resulting in four calves. Fisher-Place M Amanda-ET and a littermate, Fisher-Place Baltimore-ET were both consigned to the National Convention Sale in Baltimore, Maryland in 1981. Both were purchased by Jackson Farms of Ohio and then moved to Paclamar Farms, Colorado. Baltimore was knocked off for $70,000 and was sold to ABS Global, Inc. the day after the sale. Amanda sold for $44,000. The other two male littermates, Fisher-Place Beau-ET, was at Landmark Genetics and, Fisher-Place Mandy-ET was exported to Japan.

Along with Mandingo and Baltimore, Mandy had several other bulls in A.I. Fisher-Place M Stargazer Twin was a Starlite son at ABS, his twin brother Fisher-Place M Starmaker-Twin was at Select Sires, Inc. Fisher-Place M Opportunity-ET was an EngAmer Ivanhoe Jerry BL son at Genex Cooperative.

Mandy’s first daughter, Wapa Standout Bess, was a VG-87 Gold Medal Dam and Dam of Merit for the Schlenkers and sold to the Vaughns of Maize Valley Farm in Ohio. Sired by Sunnyside Standout-Twin, she had lifetime credits to 242,190M 7897F 5463P in 3625 days. She had 21 offspring with 15 scored Good Plus or better. Her Excellent Valiant son Maizevalley Malibu-ET

Fisher-Place M Amanda-ET (EX-94 GMD DOM) was Mandy’s highest scoring daughter and had 94 progeny including future bull mothers and numerous high scoring females.

was at Accelerated Genetics. Another Valiant son, Maizevalley Brady-ET was a Gold Medal Sire.

Fisher-Place M Amanda-ET (EX-94 GMD DOM) was Mandy’s highest scoring daughter. After selling to Paclamar, Amanda’s first daughter was Jackbuilt Chairman Mandy (EX-92 2E) with records to 23,730M 1030F 877P in 305 days at 3-06. Chairman Mandy was flushed extensively resulting in 94 registered progeny. One, Paclamar Marietta Bows (EX-90 GMD DOM) was purchased by Singing Brook Farms in Pennsylvania and was the dam of Singing Brook Benchmark a son at ABS, and a 90-point DOM Melwood daughter. She was then purchased by Frank Putman and then Pam-Tom Farm. She went on to have an 86-point DOM Blackstar as well as a VG-89 Algonquin and an 88-point Washington, both owned by Adam Liddle of New York. “Algonquin Babe was the first cow to make a 40,000-pound record for me,” said Liddle. “And, she had a son that went to Taurus so she checked off two goals for me.”

Chairman Mandy was also flushed to Ned Boy resulting in Singing-Brook N-B Mascot-ET at Genex, and two daughters, an 86-point, GMD DOM and an Excellent DOM. She also had a 92-point Enhancer, two 91-point Mark daughters and an Excellent, GMD Thor and many more Very Good daughters.

When Paclamar dispersed, Philip Fisher was in attendance and brought Amanda back to Ohio for $54,000. She sold with several A.I. contracts, including one for Japan. An intensive flushing program began and in total, Amanda had 39 offspring. Seventeen of those were sons, many going to stud: Diamond-Oak Sparky and Jackbuilt Aquarius at Select Sires; Jackbuilt Activation and Diamond-Oak Alan at ABS; Diamond-Oak Shadow and Diamond-Oak Chance at Alta; Diamond -Oak Legend, Dynamite and Hotstuff at JLG, also Diamond-Oak Stormy-ET, a Blackstar son at Eastern and several sons were exported to Japan.

Amanda’s Cleitus daughter, Diamond-Oak Ann (VG-85 GMD DOM) had records over 32,000M 1550F and 1020P. Fisher flushed her resulting in several sons and grandsons that went to AI and daughters that scored VG and EX. Fisher marketed her offspring through private treaty sales and consignment sales resulting in offspring throughout the United States.

Other Amanda daughters included Diamond-Oak Mark Angela, (VG-88 DOM) that went to Stanton Bros. in Canada and made over 31,000M 1380F and 1000P with sons that went to Desirebull. Another daughter that went to Stantons was a VG Prelude with 22,000M. Her Formation daughter made over 43,000M as well as a son, Alumni, that went to ABS and an 88-point daughter with multiple Very Good offspring for the Stantons.

Diamond-Oak Angel-ET (VG-86 GMD DOM) was a daughter of Amanda and was the dam of DiamondOak Afton-ET, a Mascot GMD and DOM with 28

offspring, including the 91-point Askew Rudolph Angel-ET, DOM and the 86-point full sister, Askew Rudolph Amanda-ET with multiple sons in AI.

Another Amanda daughter was Diamond Oak Alexis-ET, a 90-point Leadman daughter, also with Gold Medal and Dam of Merit distinctions. With records over 36,900M 1665F and 1080P she was the dam of a 90-point Wade that produced a 92-point Toystory daughter for the Burkharts in Ohio.

Amanda wasn’t the only daughter of Mandy’s that was a great brood cow. Fisher-Place M Mandella-ET was an 88-point Tempo purchased by Jackbuilt/Paclamar and later Singing-Brook Farms of PA. Her daughter Jackbuilt Sweet Mischief (VG-87 DOM) had several Very Good daughters. Mandy’s final daughter, a Glendell was 86-points and the dam of Fisher-Place Quick Shot Mia-ET who was scored EX-92.

Mandy still continues to influence genetics in the industry through sons of sons in AI, and Fisher is still marketing the descendants. Diamond Oak Angel was the seventh dam of a heifer he sold in the 2024 Ohio Spring Sale, Diamond-Oak KB Anita May. Fisher, also a continuous supporter of the industry, donated Diamond-Oak Gold Chip May in the 2013 Ohio Spring Sale for funds for the Ohio Holstein Association. She traces 8 generations back to Jackbuilt Chairman Mandy X Fisher-Place M Amanda ET and then Wapa Bootmaker Mandy.

Mandy opened many doors for her owners and the owners of her daughters, granddaughters and successive generations. “We had so many visitors including international from so many countries,” said Betty. “She was known throughout the world, she helped create so many relationships with great people. And of course, a great partner to work with.” What more can you ask of the legacy of that little black two-year-old that grew to a beautiful 96-point cow? She has certainly left her mark throughout the industry in the United States and worldwide as an exceptional Queen of the Breed.

By Cheri Schroer-Oechsle

Diamond Oak Alexis-ET (EX-90 GMD DOM) is a daughter of Fisher-Place M Amanda-ET (EX-94 GMD DOM) that had several high records and high scoring descendants.

Genosource Captain-ET traces his roots back to the Mandy family though his sire, Hurtgenlea Richard Charl.

RMD-Dotterer SSI Gameday also traces his roots back to the Mandy and Mandingo family.

2024 MCKOWN MASTER BREEDER AWARD

PRESENTED

TO MAPLE-DELL FARM

Family, tradition, and love for the Ayrshire breed are pillars of Maple-Dell Farm of Woodbine, Md. The generational farm owned and operated by David Patrick and his wife Ann, along with their two sons Mike and Denny, and a grandson, Derek was selected by the Klussendorf Association as this year’s recipient of the Robert “Whitey” McKown Master Breeder Award. Exceptional dairy cattle breeders are awarded the title, and embody attributes associated with the Klussendorf award including character, ability, endeavor, and sportsmanship. The Patrick family is distinguished for their success in breeding excellent Ayrshires and the positive image they’ve established for their family farm.

The dairy farm’s beginnings date back to 1928. However, it wasn’t until 1941 that David Patrick’s father bought him two Ayrshire calves which sparked a passion and love for the breed. Just 14 years later, the two calves had developed into a herd of 45 registered Ayrshires. The family now farms 1,200 acres, milks 165 cows, and raises over 160 heifers in the same location where it all began. The herd has been production testing for over 60 years and classified for 40, with the ultimate goal of getting productive cows with solid feet and legs and high scoring udder traits. Maple-Dell Farm earned the title of the Ayrshire Association’s Master Breeder in 2010 and 14 constructive breeder awards for the herd’s outstanding production and type. It’s undeniable their breeding program is an indisputable success, with their prefix Md-Maple-Dell.

The Maple-Dell herd has proven instrumental to the Ayrshire breed, setting a high bar for quality cattle. Over 100 cows in their herd have been classified as Excellent, with one cow scored at 95 points. Several cows with the Maple-Dell prefix have been awarded prestigious titles, with 17 All-American, 18 Reserve AllAmericans, and multiple cows ranking on the Cow Performance Index (CPI) with high lifetime milk production.

bulls seeing that three bulls from the family, Maple-Dell Modem Drew, Maple-Dell Modem Diego, and Maple-Dell O Dixon, have all had active A.I. usage.

Other infamous cows of the Maple-Dell herd include Maple-Dell Hi-Kick Sweet Pea, which represented the Ayrshire breed on the Purina Mills “Dairy Breeds of North America” painting by Bonnie Mohr. The cow continued on as Grand Champion at the Eastern National show in 1988 and is the dam of popular A.I. sire, Maple-Dell Soldier.

Success for the Patrick family goes far beyond the breeding pen. Showing Ayrshire cattle for over 75 years, their pre-fix has traveled as far as international shows, demonstrating the quality and excellence of the family’s herd. Maple-Dell Farm has championed many winning cows at various shows, including the All-American Dairy show for over 50 consecutive years, and winning the show’s Obie Snider award in 2006. The accolades continued onto the Maryland State Fair with 12 grand champions, and WDE with back-to-back Grand Champions, Maple-Dell Luby in 1981 and Ardrossan Kellogg Soft Eye in 1982. The awards at WDE continued with two Junior Champions, Maple-Dell BBK Shea in 2006 and Maple-Dell Diligent Gift in 2007. One of Maple-Dell’s cows made Ayrshire breed history, with Maple-Dell I.R.S. Sweetnine who won at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Canada. This same cow was a junior champion Ayrshire at WDE.

Maple-Dell farm is widely recognized for producing high-profile cattle, the most recent family line being the “D’s”, leading with Maple-Dell Zorro Dafourth. The iconic cow was selected as Grand Champion at the 2006 All-American Dairy show and World Dairy Expo (WDE) Reserve Grand Champion. Following four generations, cows produced from the family line have ranked at high levels on the CPI cow list. The breeding line has also produced accomplished

The Patrick family is familiar with service and leadership, being active members of the U.S. Ayrshire Breeders’ Association for several decades. The Patrick family has supported a multitude of associations, including the Maryland Purebred Dairy Cattle Association, Wills Fair Association, Maryland/Delaware Ayrshire Association, and All-American Dairy Show Board. Being recognized for this leadership in 2007, Maple-Dell farm was inducted to and now holds a place in the Maryland Governor’s Agricultural Hall of Fame. In 2020, National Dairy Shrine awarded Maple-Dell its highest honor for a cattle breeder with its Distinguished Cattle Breeder Award.

Beyond their farmland, the Patrick family is actively involved in their surrounding community by providing opportunities for youth in agriculture. Whether hosting fitting and judging workshops or leasing over 20 head of dairy cattle each year to 4-H members for show, the Patrick’s have inspired positive agricultural experiences among the younger generations. Maple-Dell farm has driven success in the Ayrshire breed, having proven influential to the dairy community around them. Their motivation for producing quality Ayrshire cattle has resulted in astounding achievements for their herd and their combined love for dairy and family has undoubtedly earned Maple-Dell Farms the title of the 2024 McKown Master Breeder Award.

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