Volume 4 • Issue 2 Summer 2018 The Michigan Dairy Cattle News is the official publication of the Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association, Inc. and the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club.
Melissa Hart, Editor Cell: 517-398-1957 email: farm.writer@hotmail.com 4520 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262 Michigan Dairy Cattle News 401 Harvest Trail, Midlothian, TX 76065 Ph: 517-490-7736 michholstein1@gmail.com Published 4 times per year Michigan Dairy Cattle News EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Tim Baker, Byron Center Brent Moyer, Caro Ike Hunt, Elsie Suzanne Tuttila, Williamston
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Michigan Holstein Association Tim Baker, President 2335 16th Ave, Byron Center, MI 49353 Brent Moyer, Vice President 2647 E. Caro Rd., Caro, MI 48723 Suzanne Tuttila, Executive Secretary 401 Harvest Trail, Midlothian , TX 76065 Ph: 517-490-7736 michholstein1@gmail.com Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Brent Moyer, President Mary Costigan, Vice President Carrie Delong, Secretary Elizabeth Rupprecht, Treasurer
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W
e had a great time this spring and the summer ahead promises to be just as fun. The much-anticipated National Holstein Convention is upon us and you’ll find several features in this magazine about the history of the Registered Holstein in Michigan. As we venture into the summer, I hope everyone enjoys their conventions, county fairs and whatever else the dog days of summer may bring! I would like to say a special thanks to Kyle Schafer for taking all of the photos at the Great Lakes Spring Shows. Many of his photos appear on the cover. Nice work Kyle!
Melissa Hart
table of contents
Michigan Spring Foundation Sale Review...........................................pg. 4 Great Lakes Spring Jersey Show Report................................................pg. 6 From the Jersey Desk...................................................................................pg. 7 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Membership List....................................pg. 8 Michigan Holstein Association Membership List........................... pg. 10 MHA Prefixes................................................................................................ pg. 15 Michigan Junior Holstein Association Membership List.............. pg. 16 In Memoriam............................................................................................... pg. 17 The Jersey Connection............................................................................. pg. 17 Great Lakes Spring Holstein Show Report........................................ pg. 18 Calendar......................................................................................................... pg. 19 Advertiser Index.......................................................................................... pg. 19
Michigan Spring Foundation Sale Review TOP: The MSU Dairy Club held their annual Spartan Spectacular where they sold a handful of show aged calves. BOTTOM LEFT: The Michigan Spring Foundation Sale was held on March 22, 2018 at the MSU Pavilion with Paul Warner as the auctioneer and Roger Turner reading pedigrees. The high seller was Lot 22 at $4,500, a November 2017 Frazzled from the Lila Z family sold to Paul Treweiler. She sold absentia. The sale staff took a moment to promote the National Holstein Convention to be held in June. From left: Eric Westendorp, sale staff; Ethan Haywood, sale staff; Jess Jakubik, representing buyer; Max Dunseth, sale staff. In the box, Paul Warner, auctioneer and Roger Turner, pedigrees. BOTTOM RIGHT: After the sale, dinner was served, sponsored by the Michigan Junior Holstein Association, Mooville Creamery and the Michigan Dairy Cattle News, and Dann Brady of Ferme Blondin in Ontario, Canada shared a presentation about marketing purebred cattle.
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Show Results
Great Lakes Spring Jersey Show • March 24, 2018 Judge: Leo Hoff, Jr., Windthorst, TX
photos by Kyle Schafer
Winter Heifer Calf 1. Tumbleweed Colton Spangler exhibited by Burkhardt & Nugent, MI Fall Heifer Calf 1. Vitality Wood You Be Mine exhibited by Jonah Benedict, MI 2. Rod-er-Dic Victorious Paula exhibited by Paul & Sherry Meyer & Rod-er-Dic, MI
Five-Year-Old Cow 1. KKF Color Tequila Cordie exhibited by Andrew Dowty/GOJ, IN
Reserve Senior and Grand Champion KKF Color Tequila Cordie exhibited by Andrew Dowty/GOJ, IN
Aged Cow Cloverfield Edwin Mabel exhibited by Brenhaven Jerseys, LLC, MI
Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Vitality Dairy Crew
Senior and Grand Champion Cloverfield Edwin Mabel exhibited by Brenhaven Jerseys, LLC, MI
Summer Yearling 1. RDF Colton Mimosa exhibited by Malissa Reed, MI 2. Brenhaven Colton Misty exhibited by Brenhaven Jerseys, LLC, MI Spring Yearling 1. Vitality Cranberry exhibited by Vitality Dairy Crew/Reminar, MI 2. Tumbleweed Fizz Florence exhibited by Burkhardt & Nugent, MI Winter Yearling 1. Black View Irwin Tempting exhibited by Quin & Sierra Watts, MI 2. Enniskillen SI Suzy 54 exhibited by Vitality Dairy Crew/Reminar, MI
Grand Champion from left: Patrick Dowty with Reserve Grand Champion, Brent Moyer with Grand Champion.
Fall Yearling 1. Brenhaven Colton Legend exhibited by Brenhaven Jerseys, LLC, MI 2. Vitality Glitz and Glam exhibited by Vitality Dairy Crew, MI Junior Champion Black View Irwin Tempting exhibited by Quin & Sierra Watts Reserve Junior Champion RDF Colton Mimosa exhibited by Malissa Reed, MI Honorable Mention Brenhaven Colton Legend exhibited by Brenhaven Jerseys, LLC, MI Senior Two-Year-Old 1. GOJ Cordie Applejack Cora exhibited by Dowty/GOJ, IN 2. Vitality Glitz She Made Varsity exhibited by Vitality Dairy Crew, MI
Intermediate Champions from left: Sadie Green with Reserve Intermediate Champion, Andrew Dowty with Intermediate Champion
Senior Three-Year-Old 1. Edgebrook Reviresco Camille exhibited by Amber Black & Todd Watts, MI 2. AJS Phoenix exhibited by Allison Schafer, MI Intermediate Champion GOJ Cordie Applejack Cora exhibited by Dowty/GOJ, IN Reserve Intermediate Champion Vitality Glitz She Made Varsity exhibited by Vitality Dairy Crew, MI Honorable Mention Edgebrook Reviresco Camille exhibited by Amber Black & Todd Watts, MI Four-Year-Old Cow 1. Tumbleweed Champagnes HG Cupcake exhibited by Burkhardt & Nugent, MI 2. Vitality G-L-O-R-I-A exhibited by Vitality Dairy Crew, Elsie, MI
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Junior Champion from left: Leo Hoff Jr., Elizabeth Reed with Reserve Junior Champion, Quinn Watts with Junior Champion.
Summer 2018
From the Jersey Desk
Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Hello again, By the time you’re reading this, I hope that you all have had a successful planting season and are either finished, wrapping up or close to done with the start of your haying season. Although, this year has been a tough year with prices for all of us, remember the Jersey cow is a bright spot with her exceptional components. We have a few things to look forward to this summer, as our neighboring state of Ohio is hosting the National Jersey Convention for 2018. Also, our All-Michigan Jersey show is fast approaching! My hopes are that you all have your heifers “dialed” in and your cows “on the money” as you look forward to showing the rest of the Mid-
west what Michigan Jerseys are all about, making milk and looking good doing it! The board is still looking for sale chairs if the association would like to continue some format of a sale. While the ideas for the sale are good, we, as an organization need to remember that we need to appeal to the buyers of the sale to make it successful. So, keep this in mind if your willing to “step up” and take the sale on. I feel as a breeder and producer that the growth of Jersey’s in Michigan hasn’t reached its peak. I would like to end saying that I hope everyone has a successful and fun summer, however short or long it maybe. I look forward to seeing everyone at our Summer Show. Until Next Time,
Brent Moyer President MJCC 989-553-4333
Summer 2018
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MICHIGAN JERSEY CATTLE CLUB 2018 Membership Directory
Lifetime Members Elmer Anderson 14635 Petersburg Road, Milan, MI 48160-9205
Marge Crabtree 6440 N. Meridian Road, Addison, MI 49220
2018 Jersey Membership Roster Abbott, Braidy Jean 2275 Davis Hwy, Charlotte 48813 Adam, Mark (Constructive Jerseys) 2063 Arch Rd, Eaton Rapids, 48827, (517) 281-7982, adamm@northstarcooperative.com Anderson, Elmer 14635 Petersburg Rd, Milan, 48160, (734) 439-8370 Atherton, Thomas (Tomerton) 10400 Smith Rd, Gaines, 48436, tomandlynn3@gmail.com, (989) 271-8757, (810) 730-2034 cell Bachelor, Steve & Lynda (Bachelor Farms) 5715 W Bachelor Rd, Angola, 46703 bachelorfarms@frontier.com, (260) 833-1721 Black, George & Sarah 14220 S. Hinman, Eagle, 48822, blacks4msu@wowway.com (517) 626-2951, (517) 285-9286 cell Bowman, Joe 14071 Addison Rd, Addison, 49220, (517) 547-6254 Bowman, Woodring, John & Dorothy & Andea 14480 Addison Rd, Addison, 49220 a3dorothyb@gmail.com, (517) 547-6722, (517) 320-5722 john Bradstreet, Mindy 309 West Main St, Addison, 49220, BMBradstreet@aol.com, (517) 547-5682 Buell, Drew & Deanne (Buell’s Bovines) Castner, David 1303 N. St Clair Rd, Ovid, 48866, dave4jerseys@gmail.com, (989) 8345683 Clark, Nick (Pro-Hart Jerseys) 3699 Stahlbush Rd, Prescott, 48756 rhonic@ejourney.com, (989) 873-4300, (989) 873-4429 (fax) Cook, Diane 11454 Parks Rd, Pewamo, 48873 diannecook@yahoo.com, (989) 307-1040 Costigan, Mary (Windy View Farm) 4325 Arthur St. E, Coopersville, 49404 allegan_17@hotmail.com, (616) 430-1258 Crabtree, James & Nick (Crabtree Jerseys) 15691 US Hwy 223, Addison, 49220 JTC777@ frontier.com, (517) 547-5204 Crabtree, Margie (Crabtree Jerseys) 6440 N Meridian Rd, Addison, 49220, (517) 547-6368 8
Crabtree, Nick & Ted (Crabtree Jerseys) 6430 Meridian Rd, Addison, 49220 (517) 306-7315 Nick Cell Dawson, Jeff (Dawson Jersey Farm) 5532 Roach Rd, Croswell, 48422, (810) 679-3313, (810) 404-0287 cell, jdawson5600@yahoo.com Delong, Terry (Carrie) (Delong Farm) 4241 Jones Rd, North Branch, 48461 (810) 614-4022, delongfarm@yahoo.com Domecq, Joe 2558 W. Territorial, Rives Junction, 49277, domecqjo@msu.edu, (517) 353-7855 Green, Susan (Vitality Dairy Crew) 5320 Meridian Rd, Elsie, 48831 sgreen5320@gmail.com, (989) 862-5507 Green, Sadie (Vitality Dairy Crew) 5320 Meridian Rd, Elsie, 48831 (989) 413-0566, sadiegreen42@gmail.com, michiganjersey@gmail.com (treasurer) Haws, Steve & Kate 8925 Lulu Rd, Ida, 48140 Haywood, Luke (Sand Creek Dairy LLC) 1045 Solomon Rd, Hastings, 49058 lhaywood@iserv.net, (269) 948-8362, (269) 958-8362 (fax) Ingraham, Beth 6611 Knox Rd, Portland, 48875, (517) 647-6844 Jacobs, Richard & Lori (RL&L Jacobs Farm) 6187 Easton Rd, New Lothrop, 48460 richardjjacobs1960@hotmail.com (989) 743-4111, (810) 964-9437 cell Jacobs, Raymond & Thelma (R&R Acres) 2575 N Geeck Rd, Corunna, 48817, (989) 743-6168 Jacobs, Ray E & Angela (R&R Acres) 6611 Jacobs Rd, New Lothrop, 48460 (989) 743-4160 Jacobs, Jennifer (R&R Acres) 2575 Geeck Rd, Corunna , 48817, angelsmama07@gmail.com, (989) 666-5999 Jacobs, David 7101 E Henderson, New Lothrop, 48460, (810) 252-5787 Jones, Amy & Larry (Lawrence Heritage Farm) 360 Lawrence Rd, Coldwater, 49036 lawrenceheritagefarm@gmail.com, (517) 238-5684
Koebel, Tera, Greta, Jennie, Ava, Terry (Tri-Koebel Holsteins & Jerseys) 16318 Avery Rd, Three Oaks, 49128 jkoebel@csinet.net, (269) 756-9606 (269) 930-2470 cell Lewis, Doug & Susie 11566 Addison Rd, Jerome, 49249, susan.lewis@amcor.com (517) 287-5131, (734) 645-2173 Long, Ron & Sara (Rosa-Myst) 5015 Devonshire Ave, Lansing, 48910 longsaraj@gmail.com, (989) 225-1368 - Sara; countrysidehoofcare@gmail.com, (989) 2251365 - Ron McCauley, Moss & Renee (Tumbleweed) 4825 Lincoln Lake Ave NE, Lowell, 49331 tumbleweedcows@comcast.net (616) 691-8424, (616) 691-1084 fax Messing-Kennedy, Ashley 811 W McTaggart Rd, Bad Axe, 48413 messingashley@gmail.com, (989) 980-3875 Meyer, Paul & Sherry (Rod-er-Dic Farm) 7692 Kalamazoo SE, Byron Center, 49315, (616) 6988540, (616) 490 3336 cell Michalek, Jeff 4215 W Locke Rd, Perry, 48872 (517) 625-3477 Moyer, Brent (Brenhaven Jerseys, LLC) 2647 E. Caro Rd, Caro, 48723, (989) 553-4333 bren_haven@yahoo.com Palen, Greg (Netherhall Farms) 7517 Welter Rd, Ovid, 48866, greg@michiganlivestock.com, (989) 834-211, (989) 834-2914 (fax) Palmerton, Francis & Patricia (Hapalson Jersy Farm) 11606 Fleming Rd, Fowlerville, 48836 francisandpat@fnwusers.com, (517) 223-3187 Piepkow, Bill & Melanie 23704 V Drive N., Olivet, 49076, wmpiepkow@gmail.com, (517) 543-6784, (269) 967-8571 cell Place, Larry (Place Jersey Farm) 1524 Locke Rd, Perry, 48872, placejerseyfarm@msn.com, (517) 625-7202 Place, Tim & Beth (Place Jersey Farm) 3148 W Lake Rd, Perry , (517) 625-4060 Home (517) 712-0224 Cell
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Schloss, Sarah (Seven Kids Farm) 5420 Farrell Rd, Dexter, 48130, sjschloss@gmail.com, (734) 424-0331
Thomsen, Martin & Sally 4342 W Thompson Rd, Stanton, 48888, thomsenmoo@yahoo.com (989) 328-3085, (231) 250-5675 Sally
Schulte, Stefanie (Narrow Gate Farm) 9082 Beeck Grove Hwy, Rogers City, 49779 mikeandstef46@gmail.com, (989) 734-0032, (269) 832-6991 cell
VanBuskirk, Jim & Jan (JVB Redhot Jerseys) 1110 W. Sigler Rd, Carleton, 48117 jvbredhot@yahoo.com, (734) 654-6544 (734) 771-2807 cell
Rendon, Bruce & Daire (Renmoor Jerseys) PO Box 809, Lake City , 49651, (231) 839-2980
Schwark, Roy (Royark Farm) 22242 30 Mile Rd, Ray, 48096, bearhunter64@comcast.net, (586) 354-7599
VanBuskirk, David & Yvonne (JVB Redhot Jerseys) 1104 W Sigler, Carleton, 48117 (734) 654-0402, (734) 915-7484 cell
Robinson, Brent (Brenhaven Jerseys, LLC) 2647 E. Caro Rd, Caro, 48723, (989) 551-0681, brent_robinson@cargill.com
Shaver, Tim & Pam (Fireside Jerseys) 8080 Heater Rd, Silverwood, 48760, (810) 614-7466 firesidejerseys@gmail.com
Rupprecht, Nathan (King Street Dairy Farm/ Thistle Dew Jerseys) 8147 Swaffer Rd, Vassar, 48768, kingstreetdairy@gmail.com
Smith, James & Mary (Brown Sugar Jerseys) 11542 Wikes Rd, Yale, 48097, (810) 387-3007, (810) 304-0290 cell, brownsugarjerseys@ yahoo.com
Weston, Chester & Denise (CDW Jerseys) 14125 Behling Rd., PO Box 383, Concord, 49237, bradstreetdenise@yahoo.com, (517) 920-2504 Denise, (517) 206-0661 Chet
Prichard, Fred & Annette (Maple Arbor Farms) 3895 1 Mile Rd, Sears, 49679, (989) 382-5447 Reed, Malissa (Reed Dairy Farm) 4795 W Mason Rd, Owosso, 48867 reedmali@msu.edu, (989) 277-3343 Reed, Stephen (Reed Dairy Farm) 4795 W Mason Rd, Owosso, 48867
Rupprecht, Andrew & Elizabeth (King Street Dairy Farm/Thistle Dew Jerseys) 7916 Swaffer Rd, Vassar, kingstreetdairy@gmail.com (989) 640-6913 Beth, (989) 223-9464 Nate
Spike, Madelon (Spike Stable) 11246 Lemott Circle, Jerome, 49249, (810) 635-4919 Thomsen, Kim 1651 S Plumb Rd, Stanton, 48888, thomsenkfarmgirl@gmail.com, (989) 328-3104
Wilson, Dave & Lisa (Maelynn Holsteins & Company) 4784 Findlay Rd, St. Johns, 48879 maelynnholsteins@aol.com, (989) 224-7833 Zeinstra, Craig (Zeinstra Farms LLC) 913 122nd Ave, Shelbyville, 49344, czeinstra22@gmail.com, (269) 672-7781
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Michigan Holstein Association Board Of Directors President................................ Tim Baker District District District District
Executive Secretary............Suzanne Tuttila
2...........................................................Sarah Dillon 3.....................................................Eric Westendorp 4....................................................... ..Jennie Koebel 5......................................................... Kelly Raterink
Adam, Mark (Constructive) spouse: Donna. 2063 Arch Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. District 3. ph: 517-281-7982, other: c-2817982, email: adamm@northstarcooperative. com. (Cows located on various farms). Alexander, Jeffrey (Na-Lar) spouse: Julie. 5815 Hanover Rd., Hanover, MI 49241. District 3. ph: 517-563-8729, fax:517-563-8037, email: nalar@frontiernet.net. (US 127 to Chicago Rd.(US12) W approx. 7 mi to Moscow Rd., N 5 mi to Hanover Rd. E first farm south side of rd. (white buildings-farm sign).) Atherton, Thomas F. (Tomerton) spouse: Lynn. 10400 Smith Rd., Gaines, MI 48436. District 6. ph: 989-271-8757, email: TomandLynn3@gmail.com. (US23 to Grand Blanc Rd. W to Seymour Rd. S to Smith Rd. W 1.7 miles to farm.) Baker, Timothy (Star-Summit) spouse: Jennifer. 1843 16th Ave., Byron Center, MI 49315. District 5. ph: 616-813-6745 (c), fax:616-896-8994, other: 616-896-8964 home, email: Jenniferlbaker@live.com. (South of Grand Rapids on US 131 to 84th St. exit, west 8 miles to 16th Ave., 1st place south on 16th Ave.) Barends, Tom ( Jenesis -B). 1370 W. 32nd St., Fremont, MI 49412. District 7. ph: 231924-6163, fax:231-924-9794, email: tbarends@hotmail.com. (5 miles east of Fremont on 48th St., 2 miles north on Ferris, east on 32nd St. to first farm on south side.) Berens, Nathan (Melridge). 3165-146th Ave, Dorr, MI 49323. District 4. ph: 616299-4437. (I-96 to Hudonsville exit. Go south on 32nd Avenue about 8 miles; farm on the left (East) side of 32nd Ave.) Bialobrzeski, Kenneth (KB-View). 1712 Henry St., Alger, MI 48610. District 7. ph: 989-836-2234. (N on 1-75 to 202 exit tEaston, Maple Ridge 1/2 mile to Henry St, South 1/2 mile to farm on left).
Vice President.....................Brent Moyer
District 6............................................................. .Gary Vitek District 7........................................................... Tom Barends At-Large...................................................Nicole Vanderploeg At-Large........................................................ Rodney Daniels At-Large.............................................................. Jess Jakubik
Black, Amber (Blackview). 14231 Cutler Rd., Howard City, MI 49329. District 5. ph: 989-620-6230, email: blacklamb19@yahoo. com. (From 131, M-46 east to Amble Rd., north 1 mile to Yanke Rd., east 1 mile - Farm on left side.)
Black, George & Sarah A. (GS-Black). 14220 Hinman Rd, Eagle, MI 48822. District 1. ph: 517-626-2951, fax 517-626-2951, email: blacks4msu@wowway.com. (4 miles south of Vassar on Vassar Rd., 2 miles west on Swaffer Rd.) Bodeis, Calvin (Bodeis) spouse: Abigail. 1814 W. Saginaw Rd., Mayville, MI 48744. District 1. ph: 989-625-0713, email: cbod@ avci.net. (From light in Mayville: 3 miles west on Saginaw Rd. to farm on north side.) Bohm, Charles R. (Plumbrook) 22407-29 Mile Rd., Ray, MI 48096. District 1. ph: 586749-9839, email: charlesbohm09@comcast. net. (8 miles east of M-53 on 29 Mile Rd.) Bontekoe, Mark (Touchdown) spouse: Katrina. 22180 5th Ave., Marion, MI 49665. District 7. ph: 231-743-6923 or 231-5100764, email: katrinabontekoe@hotmail.com. (2 1/2 east of stoplight in Marion to 5th Ave. then north 2 miles. Left on 22 mile road, First place on right.) Braid Farms Inc. (Braid Farms). 3107 Newburg Rd., Durand, MI 48429. District 6. ph: 989-743-3723, other: 989-666-7247, email: terryae@shianet.org. (I-69 Bancroft exit-west 1/2 mile to Scribner Rd.-turn N at Scribner Rd; 1 mile on corner). Braid, Robert & Betsy L. (Castaway). 2727 Newburg Rd., Durand, MI 48429. District 6. ph: 810-730-1815 or 989-666-7247, email: betese@yahoo.com. (I-69 Bancroft exit-west 1/2 mile to Scribner Rd., north 1 mi.) Buell, Andrew 7075 N. Lewis, Temperance, MI 48182. District 2. 734-693-1408 (c), other: 734-693-3698 (c), email: buellsbovines@ gmail.com.
Burkhardt, Sheila & Conan (Nugentdale). 9984 Crofoot, Fowlerville, MI 48836. District 3. 517-223-7870, email: burkhardt91@ gmail.com. Buth, Dennis W. (Green Vale). 681 Glenvale, Coopersville, MI 49404. District 5. ph: 231-638-3103, email: dbuth51@gmail.com. Butler, Brent & Nina (Sandy Ridge). 13875 Darby Rd., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. District 5. ph: 616-374-5211, email: nbutler5@reliableinter.net. (5 miles west of Lake Odessa on M-50 to corner of Darby Rd.) Carson Acres, LLC (Carson-Acres) 6280 One Mile Rd., Hesperia, MI 49421. District 7. ph: 231-924-0484, email: shirleycarson26@yahoo.com. (6.75 miles North of Fremont on North Stone Rd. OR 1/4 Mile South on Stone off M-20). Cary, Stephen 6717 Poorman Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49017. District 3. ph: 269-968-3510, fax: 269-968-8828, email: sccow@aol.com. Case, Rob & Kelli 877 E. Cloverdale, Hastings, MI 49058. District 3. ph: 269-7213739. (M-37 to Butler Rd., 1 mile down on N side of road) Clark, Alpha S. & Linda S. Sherman (Clydal) P.O. Box 8, McBain, MI 49657. District 7. ph: 231-825-2435, fax:231-825-8265, email: ilovekirby80@outlook.com. ( Junction of US-10 & M-66, go 2 miles west on US-10, 1/2 mile south on 50th Ave., barn on right hand side of road.) Clark, Nicholas (Rho-Nic) 3699 Stahlbush Rd., Prescott, MI 48756. District 7. ph: 989873-4300, fax:989-873-4429. (14 miles east and 2 miles north of West Branch). Costigan, Mary Katherine (Mardad) 4325 Arthur St East, Coopersville, MI 49404. District 5. ph: 616-430-1258, email: allegan_17@ hotmail.com. (I-96 West to Exit 19 Lamont/ Coopersville; turn right off highway onto 48th Ave.; turn left on Cleveland, right on 56th Ave., down about 4 miles on left side.)
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Convention Chairs Darwin and Kathy Sneller Tom and Lynn Atherton Renee McCauley Ike Hunt Farm Promotion Chair: Tim Baker Brent Moyer Dr. Joe Domecq Melissa Hart Sponsorship Chair: Dana Sue & Kevin Kirk Brian Troyer Velmar Green Sheila Burkhardt John Weller Paul Trierweiler Juniors Chair: Renee McCauley and Jess Jakubik Tera Baker Lauren Bush Lynnae Dick Kelly Raterink Registration Chair: Beth Letts Katrina Bontekoe Kelsie Letts Charles and Marilyn Letts Doug and Bev Long Janet Molhoek Transportation Chairs: Tom and Lynn Atherton Betsy Braid Worship Service Nick and Rhoda Clark
Banquet Chairs: Jennie Koebel and Pat Hyde Gerald and Joan Geurink Suzanne Tuttila Family Fun Night Chair: Mark Bontekoe Katrina Bontekoe Pre-Convention Ike Hunt Michigan Holstein Association Board Tim Baker – President Brent Moyer – Vice President Sarah Dillon – District 2 Eric Westendorp – District 3 Jennie Koebel – District 4 Kelly Raterink – District 5 Gary Vitek – District 6 Tom Barends- District 7 Nicole Vanderploeg – At-Large Rodney Daniels – At-Large Jess Jakubik – At-Large Suzanne Tuttila-Exec. Secretary Max Dunseth – HAUSA Melissa Hart – MDCN Editor Michigan Junior Holstein Board Kristen Burkhardt - President Eric Moser – Vice President Ashton Geurink - Secretary Skylar Buell - Treasurer Brittany Dreyer Connor Nugent Jessie Nash Ian Black Miriah Dershem Chelsea Barns
Tours Chairs: Jim Sipiorski and Mark Adam Julie Ainsworth Jim Morgan Ed Nichols Doug Moyer Tom Barends Mark Eisenga Lynnae Dick Betty Hyde Ike Hunt Tim Baker Joe Kulhawick Kathy Lee Max Dunseth Dairy Bar Chairs: Doug & Louisa Westendorp Tammy VanHaitsma Promotion and Publicity Chair: Melissa Hart Tammy VanHaitsma Suzanne Tuttila Renee McCauley Erin Robinstine Convention Sale Chairs: Stan Moser and Moss McCauley Mark Bontekoe Joe Kulhawik Eric Westendorp Steve Reed Brent Moyer Levi Westendorp Nicole VanderPloeg Nick Clark Volunteers Suzanne Tuttila 2018 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION - 7
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FRIDAY, JUNE 29
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dairy Bar 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Ice Cream Bar 5:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lake Michigan Sportfishing Chartered Fishing Trip (Ludington) 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Dairy Jeopardy Orientation 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Junior Workshop 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Welcome Ashore Juniors
SATURDAY, JUNE 30
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dairy Bar 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Ice Cream Bar 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dairy Jeopardy Contest 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mackinac Island Tour 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NHWSO Interviews 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. DJM Interviews 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Prepared Public Speaking Contest 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. DJM Luncheon (Invitation only) 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon Buffet for Juniors & Adults 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. NHWSO Silent Auction 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Dairy Knowledge Exam 5:10 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. Dairy Bowl Coaches’ Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Junior Highlight Your State Mixer & Dance
SUNDAY, JULY 1
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dairy Bar 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Ice Cream Bar 6:45 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Leelanau Peninsula and Catamaran Cruise 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Leelanau Peninsula Tour and Tall Ship Excursion 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sleeping Bear Dunes Sightseeing and Activities Tour 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Float the Platte River and Experience Sleeping Bear Dunes Tour 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Farm Tours 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Trade Show Set-up 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Trade Show 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Holstein Block Party - A family fun event held at the Grand Traverse Resort. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Constitution Bylaws & Resolution Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. NHWSO Silent Auction
MONDAY, JULY 2
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Registration 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dairy Bar 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Ice Cream Bar 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Dairy Bowl Volunteer Breakfast Orientation 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dairy Bowl Contest 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Holstein Association USA Annual Meeting 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Trade Show 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NHWSO Silent Auction 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. NHWSO Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Non-Delegate Tour Lighthouse and Brys Estate Tour 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Non-Delegate Tour Lavender Farm and Chateau Chantal Tour 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dairy Bowl Volunteer Lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. State Officers & Editors Luncheon 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Adult Luncheon Buffet 11:45 a .m. - 1:00 p.m. Cows 2 Careers Luncheon Buffet 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cows 2 Careers Trade Show 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Regional Caucus Meetings 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pre-Sale Buffet Meal 6:00 p.m. National Convention Sale at Grand Traverse Resort 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Junior Treasure Island Poolside Party
TUESDAY, JULY 3
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dairy Bar 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ice Cream Bar 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Delegate Information Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Board Spouse Breakfast 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Holstein Association USA Annual Meeting 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Dairy Bowl Finals & National Junior Forum 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Trade Show 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. NHWSO Silent Auction 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Junior Awards Luncheon 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Director’s Luncheon 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Convention Planners’ Meeting 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Adult Social Hour 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Adult Banquet 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Junior Sunset Farewell
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Welcome to Michigan! Welcome to Michigan, the Great Lakes State. The home for this year’s convention is the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. The resort has much to offer, all within one beautiful facility. It is located near Traverse City, the Cherry Capitol of the world. While you are visiting, the National Cherry Festival will be in full swing with a nice line up of activities to enjoy. The northwest area of Michigan is rich in beauty and diversity. There are world class wineries, micro- breweries, great cuisine, and famous golf courses. It is home to the one of its kind, the Sand Dunes. Sleeping Bear Dunes is part of the National park system. Many of the tour offerings have incorporated some of these things
in the schedule for you to enjoy. The state of Michigan has a lot of diversity as well. Agriculture helps support Michigan’s economy with over $100 billion in gross sales, leading manufacturing and tourism. The convention committees have been busy planning to highlight the best of what Michigan has to offer in the “Up North” area of the mitten. We invite you to join us for a few days, to relax and enjoy the 2018 National Convention as you “Explore the Shore” with the Michigan Holstein Association. Darwin and Kathy Sneller Convention Executive Committee Chairs
note speaker for our annual meeting. His presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. On the second day of the annual meeting, delegates will vote on any resolutions and elect new directors. Throughout the meeting, committee chairs will give their reports. Join us Tuesday evening as we commemorate the week’s activities during the banquet. We will present the 2018 the Distinguished Leadership, Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, and Elite Breeder awards. We sincerely look forward to visiting with you in the Great Lakes State as we celebrate our beloved Holstein cows, and you, the members who make our organization so great. Cordially, Welcome to the Holstein Association USA’s 133rd Annual Meeting! The Holstein Association USA board of directors and staff would like to warmly welcome you to the 133rd Annual Meeting held at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme, Michigan. The Michigan Holstein Association convention planning committee has assembled a schedule of activities that we know you will find enjoyable, with plenty of time for visiting with your fellow breeders. Come to relax, enjoy and discover Michigan as you “Explore the Shore.” We invite you to the annual meeting being held this year on Monday, July 2, and Tuesday, July 3. You’ll hear presentations from both of us, along with a financial report from Barbara Casna, treasurer. In addition, you’ll meet candidates running for the board of directors. This year’s annual meeting features two guest speakers, both of whom will present on Monday. Kevin Kirk, former special assistant to the division director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - Animal Industry Division, will open the morning as our Early Bird presenter at 7:30 a.m. Later that afternoon we will welcome Dr. Chad Dechow, associate professor of dairy cattle genetics at Pennsylvania State University, as the key-
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From the President’s Pen
Michigan Holstein Association As a passionate enthusiast of the Registered Holstein cow and as the current President of Michigan Holstein Association, I welcome you to Michigan for the 2018 National Holstein Convention. Michigan has seen many changes since we last hosted this convention in 1997. Many herds have been retired while some of us are still getting up every morning to head to the barn to tend to the herd of cows that we are growing and developing. In 1973, the National Holstein Convention was held in Detroit and my father, Henry, made the trip to the other side of the state to see a Star Summit cow knocked off as the highest selling Michigan bred cow in the sale. The convention has been held on both coasts but this year we head up north for a taste of northern
Michigan. This year’s Host Day Farm Tours feature four different herds that all focused on progressive genetics while utilizing modern technology to produce milk in the most efficient way possible. We think you’ll enjoy learning about these four farms nestled in some of the prettiest scenery of Michigan. We are also excited to show-off a sampling of what Michigan breeders are developing as several cows from around the state will be on display for the Michigan Holstein Showcase. The convention sale will boast some of the best genetics in Michigan and from around the country as we will have an offering of genomic giants along with type and production with several reds mixed in. As you travel through Michigan, you’ll
want to take the opportunity to visit some of our great herds in the state. You can see several of those throughout this magazine represented by Producer Row, a cross section of Michigan’s Dairy industry Enjoy our fresh water coast. Enjoy our sand dunes. Enjoy our farms. But most of all enjoy the special fellowship with your fellow Holstein breeders as you Explore the Shore in Pure Michigan.
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Table of Contents
Michigan Convention Committees....................................................................................................................................7 Convention Schedule of Events......................................................................................................................................... 9 Convention Sponsors....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Michigan Department of Agriculture welcome........................................................................................................... 12 Holstein USA & Convention Chair welcome............................................................................................................... 13 From the President’s Pen................................................................................................................................................. 15 Michigan Junior Holstein News..................................................................................................................................... 21 Michigan’s Producer Row................................................................................................................................................ 30 Michigan: The Cradle of the Holstein Breed................................................................................................................ 40 DHI: Rooted in Michigan............................................................................................................................................... 52 Michigan’s Hall of Fame.................................................................................................................................................. 58 The National Holstein Convention Goes “Up North”................................................................................................. 68 Traverse Colantha Walker............................................................................................................................................... 90
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Michigan Junior Holstein News
From Your President Hello Holstein Enthusiasts, Welcome to The Mitten, where we are surrounded by the Great Lakes and our go-to map is our hand! As the 2018 National Holstein Convention begins, the Michigan “crew” has been working hard to ensure that it is a week full of fun, networking, and all things Holstein! I would especially like to welcome all of the juniors that are attending this year’s convention! As a junior myself, I feel that this convention is a great opportunity to meet with other Holstein enthusiasts from around the country and amplify our passion throughout the weekend activities. For the juniors, I would like to emphasize a couple of the unique events to our convention such as the Cows-toCareers event, the week-long scavenger hunt, and the nightly dances. The Cows-to-Careers event really capitalizes on the career fair and is going to be run so that youth can enhance their employment skills as they move forward in their careers. This event will be run “talk show” style with a panel of business professionals elaborating on dressing for success, working with millennials, social media presence, how to make the most of a ride-along, and interviewing tips. After the conclusion of the talk show, from 1:00 to 3:00 juniors will be able to walk around the
Board photo cutline: The MJHA Board From Left: Skylar Buell, Eric Moser, Brittany Dreyer, Connor Nugent, Jessie Nash, Ian Black, Miriah Dershem, Ashton Geurink, Chelsea Barns, Kristen Burkhardt.
career fair and interact with the professionals that are present. Youth of all ages are encouraged to bring their resume to see what schools and dairy industry jobs are represented at this career fair. This event allows youth to network with business leaders about future internships and immediate employment opportunities, so please consider joining us on July 2nd at noon! We are also very excited to throw a weeklong scavenger hunt! This activity is designed so that the youth can become more familiar with the hotel itself and allow them to interact with all of the juniors at the event during their
down time. Each day there will be at least one “riddle” where juniors are encouraged to explore the area to figure them out. After they complete the riddle successfully, they will be rewarded with a ticket that they can then place into a bucket of their choice for a prize. The winners of each prize will be drawn at the Junior Luncheon on July 3rd. My only hint is to keep an eye out for the cow costume! To add on to this fun-filled week we will end each night with a dance! Whether this be a highlighter party, a beach party, or even instructed dances…the junior members will be groovy by the end of the week. The MJHA Board believes that this will be a highlight of the week and we are really excited to see everyone’s dance moves. The Michigan Junior Holstein Association is ecstatic to host the 2018 National Holstein Convention and we hope that everyone has a memorable week here in Traverse City, Michigan. Don’t hesitate to ask any of the Michigan juniors questions about Michigan Holsteins or the Great Lakes State!
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Welcome to Michigan’s Producer Row The dairy industry has been a focal point of the agricultural landscape in Michigan for decades. Advancements in dairy technology has not been lost on Michigan’s dairy producers as they have adopted progressive concepts that have made this state a major player in the global dairy economy. This progressive attitude is what laid the firm foundation of the Registered Holstein breed 137 years ago and is what keeps the emboldened producers forging through the cyclical highs and lows of a tenuous market today. With the adoption of progress, came a change in the look of the family farm. Rural Michigan was once filled with 50 cow tie-stall barns and pastoral pastures. While smaller dairies still thrive in Michigan, the new normal is hundreds of cows in free-stalls or a pack barn with parlors or robotic milking systems, operated by multi-generational families, producing milk in the most efficient way possible.
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Producer Row serves as a unique venue to present a cross-section of the dairy industry in Michigan. Big or small, our dairy producers care about their families, their farms and the industry that ignites their drive and determination to rise every day to take care of the Registered Holstein Cow and to produce one of nature’s most perfect foods. Producer Row participants are marked with this seal and you can find them scattered throughout this National Holstein Convention Souvenir program. You will also see our Producer Row presentation in the halls of the hotel and on the Producer Row video in the dairy bar. We thank Cargill Animal Nutrition for sponsoring the first exhibition of it’s kind at a National Holstein Convention: Michigan’s Producer Row.
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16. Reed Dairy, Owosso, Page 47
2. Bosscher Dairy, McBain, Page 5
17. Rho-Nic Holsteins, Prescott, Page 61
3. Brenhaven Holsteins and Jerseys, Caro, Page 31
18. Rod-er-Dic, Byron Center, Page 25
4. Cnossen Farm, Falmouth, Page 69
19. Rosebrugh Farm, West Branch, Page 71
5. Country Dairy, New Era, Page 78
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6. End Road Farm, Falmouth, Page 65
21. Starward Farm, Sebewaing, Page 28
7. Goma Dairy, Marlette, Page 87
22. Steenblik Dairy, Pewamo, Page 56
8. Green Meadows, Elsie, Page 39
23. SunQuest Reg. Holsteins, Dorr, Page 41
9. Hardys Holsteins, Tipton, Page 59
24. Touchdown Dairy, Marion, Page 75
10. Hidden Hills Dairy, McBain, Page 4
25. Tumbleweed Holsteins, Lowell, Page 66
11. Holger Dairy, Hersey, Page 93
26. Winterfield Farm, Breckenridge, Page 63
12. King Street Dairy, Clio, Page 54
27. Yonkman Dairy, McBain, Page 6
13. Mooville Farm and Creamery, Nashville, Page 8
28. Zielland Holsteins, Port Austin, Page 81
14. MSU Animal Science, East Lansing, Page 49
29. Zwemmer Dairy, Elkton, Page 91
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Michigan: The Cradle of the Holstein Breed by Melissa Hart In 1881, before any national organization, before any state association, before knowing what and how any association would work, men with a vision, Holstein breeders with a passion for the Holstein cow, gathered in the Great Lakes State to form the very first state Holstein organization: the Michigan HolsteinFriesian Association. With leadership in place and a pilot program for a model, the Holstein-Friesian Association of America was organized four years later in 1885, with 20 charter members from Michigan. The years that followed served as a timeline of firsts that happened among the progressive breeders in the state of Michigan that would impact the breed forever. Here are just a few of the firsts that happened in Michigan. 1881 – Forming of the first state Holstein association, the Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association. 1889 – The first state institution (other than state colleges) to establish a purebred Holstein herd was Eastern Michigan Asylum, later known as Pontiac State Hospital followed later that same year by Northern Michigan Asylum, and later known as Traverse City State hospital. 1894 – The first cow to milk 100 lbs a day on official test was Rosa Bonheur 5th at Michigan State College, now Michigan State University. 1897 – The first century sire was announced. He was Hevgerveld De Kol, born at Pontiac State Hospital where most of his 100 AR daughters were bred. 1912 – The first 1,000 lb fat record under official supervision was made by Pontiac Clothilde De Kol 2d, bred at Pontiac State Hospital. 1916 – The first double century sire over 200 AR daughters was announced. He was King of the Pontiacs, bred at Pontiac State Hospital. 1916 – The first sale of the Holstein breed to average over $1,000 was held in Michigan. It was called the Moyer National Sale at Detroit following the 1916 convention. It averaged $1096 on 143 head. 40 - 2018 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION
1927 – The first record in the U.S., for any breed, above 1280 lbs fat was made by Daisy Aggie Ormsby 3d at Lakefield Farms, Clarkston. 1928 – The first lifetime total in the U.S. above 7500 lbs of fat was completed by Traverse Colantha Walker, bred and owned by Traverse City State Hospital. 1928 – The first herd to average over 660 lbs of fat in herd test was that of Lee Gale, Mecosta. 1943 – The first 900 lb 3X senior two year old in the nation was Marquette Inka De Kol EX, bred and owned by Marquette Prison Farm, Marquette. 1945 – The first herd to breed and develop four 200,000 lb lifetime producers was Michigan Reformatory, Ionia. 1946 – The first cow to produce over 260,000 lbs in a lifetime was Iona Ormsby Queen, bred and developed by Iona State Hospital Ionia. 1948 – The first herd to breed and develop two cows over 260,000 lbs or three over 247,000 lbs was Ionia State Hospital. 1949 – The first heifer under full age in the U.S. to make over 1200 lbs of fat on 3X was Minnow Creek Eden Repeat owned by F.K. Merkley, Flint. She also made the first 35,000 lb milk record 3X in the U. S. regardless of age. 1951 – The first 42,000 lb cow was Green Meadow Lily Pabst, developed by Merle Green, Green Meadow Farms, Elsie 1953 – The first herd to average over 480 lbs of fat for 26 consecutive years in herd test was that of Lakefield Farms, Clarkston. In 1885, when the Holstein-Friesian Association of American was organized, M.L. Sweet of Grand Rapids was among the Michigan breeders who helped launch the association. He served as vice president of the National Association for two years and then was elected President in 1888. Other Michigan breeders serving the National Association as vice president or director during its early years were M. R. Seeley of Farmington, W.S. Carpenter of Menomonie and G.A. Dimoc of Kalamazoo. D.D. Aitken, Flint, served the National
Association as president from 1914 – 1921. He fathered the idea of a strong and active National Extension Service with state associations in the more populous Holstein states that would be real branches of the extension service, with full time paid state secretaries or fieldmen whenever possible. Because of his forethought, Aitken was controversial and in the vicious proxy battle at the Syracuse National Convention in 1921, where three men held sufficient proxies to control the meeting, he was defeated for re-election. Professor Clinton D. Smith and Michigan Agricultural College, now Michigan State University, played an important part in the early history of the breed both in education and as breeders. Their first Holsteins were bought in 1882 from Phelps and Seeley who imported cattle from Holland. The three great cows in the college herd that were developed under Smith’s supervision were Houwtje D., Rosa Bonheur 5th and Belle Sarcastic. Their production records were stand-outs and they went on to influence the herds in Michigan. Herd sires selected by C.B. Smith, then coordinator of the Michigan institutional herds, were some very fancy show bulls including King Bessie Korndyke Ormsby, four time All-American and sire of many champions. Illini Princess Mabel Lad, an All-American 3-year-old and the famous Dunloggin herd sire, King Bessie Mabel Susie. Michigan has been the foundation of many famous herd sires and AllAmericans. Two of the founders of Paclamer Farms in Louisville, Colorado were residents of Michigan. Peter C. Cook and Edsko Hekman founded Paclamer that produced Bootmaker Capsule and Paclamer Astronaut. Glenafton Rag Apple Hagen was proven in the herd of Milford and Ben Potter of Wayland. Michigan has played a major role, early on, in the molding of the Holstein cow. Here is where Dunloggin Woodmaster was bred. Here is where the dam of Wisconsin Admiral Burke Lad once grazed the meadows as a heifer. Here is where Lakefield Fobes Delight, dam of Lakefield continued on page 68
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2-05 305 21,376 3.3% 683 3.0% 643 Aftershock x EX-95 2E GMD Gold Barbara *Gold Barbara pictured above • Due 6/18 to sexed Solomon and will enter a flush program after • Has a Fancy 5/17 Solomon
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Jersey Herd Totals 7 EX and 10 VG Herd average of 87 points
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Star-Summit Lindy Sweet EX-94 3E GMD DOM
Star-Summit C O Stella-ET, VG-87
Star-Summit C O Sunshine-ET, VG-87
Star-Summit Southwind Sugar VG-88 DOM
More Daughters of Sweet:
Star-Summit Roy Sirene, EX-91 2E
5-09 365 43,850 3.6% 1592 3.2% 1417 Sweet’s Dam:
3-02 365 22,750 4.2% 966 3.3% 762 Granddam: LWS Patty Segis EX-91 5E GMD DOM 11-11 365 32,050 3.3% 1055 3.2% 1031 Lifetime: 263,640 3.6% 9562 3.2% 8423
2-05 364 28,640 3.4% 970 3.4% 980
4-05 364 38,500 3.8% 1476 3.3% 1252
6-01 365 34,920 4.0% 1397 3.0% 1034
(daughter of Star-Summit C O Sunshine-ET) 4-03 365 44,580 3.7% 1649 3.1% 1374
Star-Summit R E Sweetpea EX-92
2279 225,880 3.7% 8439 3.1% 6904
Star-Summit RM Semira-ET EX-93 2E 7-01 365 45,670 3.1% 1396 3.2% 1484
Lifetime to date:
Pequest-Valley Juror Gwen EX-90
7-02 362 40,610 3.2% 1297 2.5% 1008 Gwen’s daughter:
Pequest-Valley KVV Greta-ET EX-90
4-09 361 30,300 4.0% 1202 2.9% 867
Star-Summit RD Grace EX-94
6-01 365 49,400 3.6% 1774 2.8% 1414 Daughter of Greta, sired by Durham
Star-Summit Aftrshk Gail-ET EX-93
4-05 365 34,817 3.3% 1150 3.1% 1065 Daughter of Star-Summit RD Grace
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Star-Summit Lee Speckles-ET, EX-90 2E
7-08 365 47,640 3.0% 1427 3.2% 1525 Lifetime: 2131 221,490 3.4% 7559 3.2% 7197
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Star-Summit Roy Sara, EX-91 2E
Young Daughters of C O Sophie-ET
(Granddaughter of Star-Summit Lee Speckles) 6-09 365 39,310 4.0% 1585 3.5% 1367 Lifetime to date: 2424 226,950 4.3% 9734 3.6% 8122
Star-Summit C O Sophie-ET EX-92
10-04 365 36,037 4.6% 1637 2.9% 1064
Outside daughter of Sweet, still in herd today.
Star-Summit ATWD Sequin-ET Pregnant to Diamondback
Star-Summit Atwood Siri-ET Due June 2018 to Gold Chip
Star-Summit Aftrshck Selma Star-Summit Atwood Sushi-ET
Both due June 2018 to Diamondback
Daughters of Star-Summit Golds N Geina:
Star-Summit Buxton Gracie, VG 87
2-01 365 29,855 3.2% 946 3.0% 900
Star-Summit Golds N Geina EX-91
3-02 323 30,330 4.0% 960 3.4% 847 Daughter of Star-Summit Aftrshk Gail-ET 2016 1st Place Great Lakes State Futurity
Star-Summit Shottle Glitter
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Star-Summit Dundee Gwen Born June 2017
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DHI: Rooted in Michigan by Bev Berens In the late 1800’s, a fledgling dairy industry sought to identify top producing cows, enter them in breed registries, and utilize their genetics to further profitability and genetic improvement. Much of the work was being done through breed associations and county fair competitions, measuring the amount of butterfat produced per cow using the butter churn test. Cows who successfully met the standards were invited to join breed registries, even if the testing mechanisms for entry may have been flawed, inaccurate or even dishonestly attained. In 1890, Dr. Stephen Babcock developed a more accurate test to measure butterfat, and the equipment could be used in either a home or in a creamery setting. At the time, payments for milk were based solely on butterfat, and the milk’s capacity for churning out high value butter. The Babcock Test would eventually rise to the top as the best and most accurate testing method. Progressive dairymen were looking for that yardstick by which to measure not only the production per cow, but each animal’s profitability. Denmark was leading the way when it came to cow testing business and Helmer Rabild, a Dane, experienced in cow testing, providentially came to Michigan. Already educated in his native country, he obtained further education at Michigan Agricultural College, now Michigan State University. During Rabild’s early career in Newaygo County, he worked in a Fremont
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creamery where he became acquainted with many of the area’s Dutch dairy farmers. He later went to work for Michigan’s newly formed Dairy and Food Department. When the idea of creating local cow testing associations, much like the ones in his native Denmark, became a priority for the department, Rabild knew where to find progressive dairymen who, once sold on the concept, would continue with the project until complete. Henry Rozema, a Newaygo County farmer, was just the man to help Rabild find the right farmers for the project. In August of 1905, an initial meeting was held in Fremont to promote the general idea of a cow testing association. The meeting was so successful, that both Hoard’s Dairyman and Michigan Farmer reported that the U.S.’s first cow testing association would be formed in Michigan. The formal organizational meeting was held on September 26, 1905 at the Grange Hall, Fremont, Michigan, Newaygo County. The United States had it’s first cow testing association. Eighteen farmers were part of the initial articles of incorporation. By December, the association grew to thirtyone members. Nine of the original members served on the board of directors, where Rozema was secretary and John Dobben served as president. Dirk Kolk, Gerhard Stroven, Chris Wils, George Klooster, John Beem, Henry Wilcox and Wilks Stuart comprised the remaining board seats. The association hired its first cow tester, a jewelry store employee from the
east. However, he was Danish and familiar with cow testing associations. His pay was $1 per head enrolled annually and at least one day/night room and board per month with each enrolled farm. After six months, the tester left for greener pastures. The remaining thirty-one farmers enrolled in 1905 for the program included U. Bronzema, Jan Brookhuis, H.W. Crawford, George Dobben, E. Doud, Robert Kempf, J. Meeuwenberg, Henry Oesterhuis, Robert O’Sullevan, David Powers, Joe Rozema, Severt Swenson, G. Tubergen, James Walsworth, Ben Brookhuis, Hugh Cattenach, Arthur Demars, Charles L. Emens, Ed Osterhuis, M. O’Sullevan, Joe Purcel, G. and H. Stroven, Carl Swenson, William Swenson, A. Walsworth and J. Waters. In 1906, Rabild published the first state record, hand calculating each value for every cow on all thirty-one farms. The average milk production was 5336 pounds milk per cow on 239 cows, with 4.04% butterfat and 215 pounds of butterfat per cow. Income over feed was $161.62 per cow and the average herd size was eight cows. Little did these Michigan dairy pioneers know that they had planted a seed and laid a foundation for what was to become a nationwide organization. The tool that began by helping dairy farmers identify top producing, most valued animals within the herd, has led to the modern management and data collection tool it is today.
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Webb-Vue Gabor Mycala
A once in a lifetime cow! EX-91 EX-MS GMD DOM 5-11 3x 365 49,910 3.5 1734 3.0 1517 Her Supersire son - 7HO12418 Webb-Vue Spark 2060-ET PTA +2488M +62F +67P +728NM +1.61T +2472G S-S-I Spark 10470 7111-ET VG-85 - Spark daughter Spark daughters are the milkiest on the farm!
Webb-Vue Midnight 7468-ET VG-87 +2506G 2-00 3x 350 30,960 4.3 1317 3.3 1037 Her Modesty son -
7HO13780 Webb-Vue Mozart 2384-ET PTA +1429M +93F +55P +920NM +1.76T +2738G
Webb-Vue Oak 7313 VG-85 +2392G 2-04 3x 309 24,660 4.6 1125 3.3 820 Her Jedi son -
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Sires that will get proofs soon: 7HO12464 Webb-Vue McCutchen Chrome-ET
7HO12722 Webb-Vue Markley 2183-ET
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Michigan’s Hall of Fame Master Breeder Recipients 1985 Henry Baker 1986 Kaufman 1987 Keith Brown 1988 G. Carlos Long 1989 Richard Gilna 1990 Harold Gremel 1991 Eugene Weisenberger 1992 William Ludwig 1993 Roger Meyer 1994 Richard LaPoe 1995 Carl Minnis 1996 George Hazle
Outstanding Young Breeder Recipients 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
John Clark Mark Reister Carl Straathof George Freehling Michael Wardin Mike LaPoe Duane Molhoek Donald Weisenberger Terry Koebel Dale Hackney
Past All-Michigan Futurity Winners
1986 Winterfield Pet Joyce, Jason Lamoreaux 1987 Modik Wileeda Sassy, Richard Gilna 1988 Janeland Sound Glory, Jennifer Jo Cook 1989 Nugentdale Elevation Velveta, Renee Nugent 1990 Modik Melvin Alexandra, Craig Green 1991 Janeland Count Tilly, James Cook, Jr 1992 Long-Haven Steady Nicky, Long Haven Farms 1993 Roder-er-Dic Starbuck Ada, Roger & Paul Meyer 1994 Star-Summit BS Bootsie, Henry & Tim Baker 1995 Nugentdale Avenger Tipsy, Nugentdale Farm 1996 Winterfield Jet Raven, Winterfield Farm
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
John Clark Duane & Velmar Green Keith Bott Henry Ziel Gerald Geurink Duane Molhoek George Freehling Keith Brown Lynn Smith Lawson Bennett Terry & Jean Nugent Newell Rawlings
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Tim & Sandy VerHage John Buth Terry & Jennie Koebel Arnold Reister Jim Cook & Roger Wolf Doug Long Tom Barends Louis and Rosemarie Stieg Doug Westendorp Brian Brunink
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008
Brian Brunink Tom Barends Todd Benjamin Paul Meyer Doug Westendorp Mark Ziel No award was given Wayne & Margery Webster Diane Wolfordin Sherry Meyer
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Mike Halfman Jim Good No award was given Mark Bontekoe Moss & Renee McCauley Shaun Hyde Scott Long No award was given No award was given Greta Koebel & Tera Baker
1997 Nugentdale Melvin Dusty, Nugentdale Farm 1998 Star-Summit Lindy Sweet, Star-Summit Farm 1999 Long-Haven Dombo Rae-ET, Long-Haven Farm 2000 Star-Summit Lindy Polly, Star-Summit Farm 2001 Star-Summit Dusty Mae, Star-Summit Farm 2002 Tri-Koebel Lee Freedom-ET, Ava Koebel 2003 Walnut-Vu Skychief Jen-ET, Walnut-Vu Farm 2004 Star-Summit RD Grace, Star-Summit Farm 2005 Jenisis Durham Kaylee, Jenisis Genetics 2006 Nugentdale Cracker Miley, Nugentdale Farm 2007 Rosa-Myst Durham Jass, Rosa-Myst Farm
2008 Tri-Koebel LJet Fearless-ET, Tera & Ava Koebel 2009 Green Meadow Taylor Silvia, Green Meadow Farms 2010 Tri-Koebel Everything-ET, Tera Koebel 2011 Star-Summit Durham Shar, Star-Summit Farm 2012 Tri-Koebel Roy Elaborate-ET, Greta Koebel 2013 Tri-Koebel Expedition-ET, Greta Koebel 2014 Westvale-View Sanchez Jodi, Westvale View 2015 Tri-Koebel Party Girl, Darwin Sneller 2016 Star-Summit Golds N Geina, Star-Summit Farm 2017 King Street GC Gratitude, King Street Dairy
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Tumbleweed Brokaw
VG-88 EX-MS (3-10) 3-02 2x 365 31,840 4.1 1301 3.1 993 Grand Champion, 2018 Great Lakes Spring Show Grand Champion, 2018 Great Lakes Spring Junior Show
VG-87 EX-MS (2-07) 1-11 2x 365 26,880 4.2 1119 3.2 869 Reserve Grand & Intermediate Champion, 2018 Great Lakes Spring Show
Their Dam: Tumbleweed Dunde Krinkle-ET EX-90 EX-MS Granddam: Doc-King Kemview Kayla-ET EX-93
3rd Dam: Windsor-Manor A Jet Kaye-ET 2E-92 EX-MS 4th Dam: Del-Myr Milu Kelly 3E-93 EX-MS GMD DOM 5th Dam: Del-Myr Elevation Donna 3E-91 DOM
KRISPY
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Wargo-Acres Miss Stella EX-91 2E 7-09 3x 51, 980 3.7 1923 2.8 1477 Lifetime to date: 353,840 3.7 13,098 2.9 10,123
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tella make the 15th cow to produce over 300,000 pounds of milk at Wargo Acres. She continues to be a productive member of the herd in her 8th lactation and is due with yet another heifer this fall. Stella is the kind we like and Stella is the kind we sell. e pens continue to be full. Give us a call to buy cows and heifers bred to be the next “Stella”. Gordon & Emily Carncross Craig, Jen, Gavin & Nolan Carncross W13157 Co. Hwy. J, Lodi, WI 53555 wargoacres@gmail.com 608-592-2560 Craig cell BAA: 108.2% on 315 cows RHA: 31,522 3.8 1196 3.1 981
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The National Holstein Convention Goes “Up North” by Melissa Hart Michigan has hosted several national conventions in the past, but this is the first time it’s been held ‘up north’. While we celebrate the Registered Holstein in the cherry capital of the world where the scenery is both breathtaking and productive, down state has been a popular place for past National Holstein Conventions. In 1916, Detroit had the largest population of people and it only made sense to host the National Holstein Convention in the “D”. That year marked the very first Holstein sale ever to average over $1,000. It was the first convention sale to be held under the management of H.A. Moyer, a veteran New York Holstein breeder, and it averaged $1,096 on 143 head. In 1925, all roads led to Grand Rapids for the national convention and it was held in the Pantlind Hotel. Fashioned after English Adams architecture by designers Warren and Wetmore, the hotel’s special details included one of the world’s largest gold-leaf ceilings and was not only the hottest hotel going in West Michigan it was ranked “One of the 10 Finest Hotels in America.” In 1941 the convention was held in Lansing at the Olds Hotel and in 1954 the convention found its way back to Grand Rapids at the Pantlind Hotel once more. Held in late May, the event featured the
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Fond Hope and Carnation Royal Master, grandam of Roybrook Telstar and Zeldenrust Royal Pontiac, was bred, born and raised. Here is where the Crescent Beauties originally came from. Here is where Christ Mayers’ great sire Creston Grand Majesty was bred. Allen Dairy’s huge Wind Drift Countess Nora was by another Creston bred sire. Irvington Pride Admiral’s dam was sired by a Michigan bred son of Montivic Rag Apple Chief. It was Michigan that Rainbow Sir Rose, the sire of the 97-point Harborcrest Rose Milly was 68 - 2018 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION
Michigan State Black and White Show in Lowell, just a few miles east of Grand Rapids. A.C. “Whitie” Thomson served as the judge and a fitting and showing contest was held for the juniors. A parade of cattle was held in the civic auditorium and the farewell banquet took place the evening before the convention sale and was highlighted with square dancing accompanied by two orchestras. Nineteen years later, the 1973 National Holstein Convention took place in Detroit and breeders on the eastern side of the state were the focus. E-L-V Apache Ranch in Lapeer was the Host Day farm where everyone enjoyed a BBQ, wagon rides, dancing and touring the magnificent herd. The Apache Ranch was the Home of the “Apache” Rag Apples, owned by E.L. Vesely, managed by Kent Mattson with Willard Schafer as his herdsman. Tours of the Ford Motor Plant and Henry Ford Museum were provided for Non-delegates while the juniors enjoyed a boat ride to the amusement park, Bob-Lo Island. The convention sale was held at the Michigan State Fairgrounds on the corner of the famed 8 Mile and Woodward. In 1981, the Amway Corporation purchased the Pantlind Hotel and restored it to its original opulence and added the Glass Tower. The Amway Grand Plaza was the center for the National Holstein
Convention in 1997 and in the words of Ohio Holstein Association President, Paul Haskins, it was a little “fancier hotel” than he was used to after traveling on the Ohio State University dairy judging team with coach Dr. Peter Spike. Great Lakes, Great Cows was the theme for this western shoreline focused convention and attendees enjoyed historical sights around Grand Rapids while others traveled to the opposite side of the state for a tour of Michigan’s German jewel, Frankenmuth. The 2018 National Holstein Convention will feature dairy farms in the McBain area as we tour Yonkman’s Dairy, Bosscher Dairy, Ber-Sher Farms and Hidden Hills Dairy. These progressive herds have adopted modern technology while improving their genetics to maintain their place on the timeline of forward progress. Pure Michigan promises a breathtaking bounty for the convention attendees while they enjoy a trip to Mackinac Island, time on Lake Michigan, tall ship sailing and wine tasting tours along the Leelanau Peninsula. The Michigan breeders of the oldest Holstein association in the nation, welcomes Holstein enthusiasts from coast to coast and around the world as they “Explore the Shore” of the Great Lakes State.
bred. And here is where Winterthur’s great sire King Posch Ormsby of Winterhtur and his sire DeCreamCo Calamity Posch were born and bred. Long-Haven Wayne Stephanie, LongHaven Gold Rochelle, Modik Elevation Ginger, Maizefield Bellwood, Zielland Zebo, Long-Haven Valiant Sally and the list goes on of influential Holsteins bred and developed in Michigan. The vision and tenacity of dairy producers from a century ago continues to have an impact today, not only for those in Michigan but for Holstein genetics throughout the world. John Buth said it best, “How different
would the breed be today without Michigan’s contribution? There still would be fine cattle. I do believe; however, Michigan has made them Just a little better.” This article was written with the help of several pieces of history written in National Holstein Convention Souvenir Programs from 1954, 1973 and 1997.
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MARATHON COUNTY HOLSTEIN BREEDERS
We welcome everyone to the District 4 Holstein Show on Thursday, June 28 at Marathon Park. Be sure to visit the Marathon County Holstein Breeders’ Cheese Curd Stand at these summer events: Athens Fair - August 16-19 Edgar Steam Engine Show - August 24-26
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Traverse Colantha Walker April 29, 1916 –January 8, 1932 Traverse Colantha Walker was a world record holding Holstein. Born on the grounds of the Traverse City State Hospital on April 29, 1916 she held a Life time record of 200,114M 7,525F over nine lactations. The State of Michigan operated the Traverse City State Hospital from 1885-1993. At the turn of the twentieth century, State hospitals owned a dairy herd to supplement their patient’s nutritional needs. Traverse Colantha Walker was in the herd during the heyday of the Traverse City State Hospital as one of the best institutional herds in the country. In 1929, the Traverse City State Hospital took a show string to the Michigan State Fair in Detroit and competed against other State institutional herds. These herds did not compete against Michigan Holstein breeders and instead of a cash prize they were awarded champion banners. Today, most of the barns are gone that mark any existence of the herd. However Traverse Colantha Walker rests under her granite gravestone overlooking the beautiful sale thankGrand you ad_Layout 5/21/18 10:11 PM Page Traverse1 Bay and the pastures she1 once grazed.
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Cumper, Duane G. (Cumper) spouse: Sandra. 350 Decker Rd., Marlette, MI 48453. District 1. ph: 989-635-2796. (6 miles N, 2 miles E, 1/2 mile S of Marlette on W side of rd.) Cumper, John W. (Cumper) spouse: Shirley. 445 Decker Rd., Marlette, MI 48453. District 1. ph: 989-635-2796. (6 miles north, 2 miles E, 1/2 mile south of Marlette on west side of road.) Cumper, William G. (Cumstead) spouse: Carolyn. 350 Decker Rd., Marlette, MI 48453. District 1. ph: 989-635-2796. (6 miles north, 2 miles east and 1/2 mile S of Marlette.) Davenport, Dean M. (KelDean) spouse: Kelly. 11305 E. Newburg Rd., Durand, MI 48429. District 6. ph: 989-288-5484, fax:989288-6349, email: LanceLuke@frontier.com. (2 miles east of Durand on Newburg Rd.) Deuling, Amanda (Sunlight) 5233 S. Ferris Ave., Newaygo, MI 49337, ph: 231-7420795, email: adeuling29@hotmail.com. Dillon, Matt (Posey Creek) 4300 Jerome Rd, North Adams, MI 49262. District 2. ph: 517287-5504, email: poseycreekfarms@gmail. com; dilon@greenstonefcs.com. Doherty Farms, LLC (Airy-Fred John). 6571 Brooks Rd, Brown City, MI 48416. District 1. ph: 810-688-3482. (From Lansing east on I-69 to Imlay City to M-53. north on M-53, 14 miles to farm.) Domecq, Joe & Denise 2558 W. Territorial Rd., Rives Junction, MI 49277. District 3. ph: 517-589-9809, fax:517-589-9809, email: domecqjo@msu.edu. Double B Dairy/Jeffrey & Alisha Bigler (Alibi) 9750 Edgar Rd., Lakeview, MI 48850. District 5. ph: 989-352-5033, other: 989-352-5033, email: abigler@cmsinter.net. (From M-46 & M-91 in Lakeview take M-91 S approx 2-3 mi. Turn E on Deaner Rd. Dairy barn on the N side of the rd.) Dunseth, Max Lee (Ti-Max) 278 South Sprague Rd., Coldwater, MI 49036. District 3. ph: 517-278-3030(c)269-251-0232, fax:517-278-3030, email: Mdunseth@holstein.com. (1-1/2 mi. S of U.S. 12, turn at hospital off U.S. 12). Finkbeiner, Max C. 6435 Austin Rd., Saline, MI 48176, ph: 734-368-2182. Folcik, Gerald & Marilee W797 Folcik Ln. 3775, Wilson, MI 49896. District 8. ph: 906466-2591, fax:906-466-2591. (US 41 to CR 551, south 2 and 1/2 miles to first farm on left.)
Gasper, Ken (Lew-Max) spouse: Jane. 2500 N. Marble Rd., Belding, MI 48809. District 5. ph: 616-897-9729, fax:616-897-9047, email: lewmaxholsteins@hotmail.com. (North of Saranac on Hawley 3 miles, west on Potters 3 miles to Marble Rd., N 3 mi.) Geurink, Gerald A. (Geurink) spouse: Joan. 5380 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, MI 49401. District 5. ph: 616-895-6764, fax:616895-6764, email: ggeurink5380@allcom.net. (11 miles west of Grand Rapids on M-45 or 1/4 mile east of Allendale.) Gilna, Richard & Maureen (Modik). 5160 Serr Rd, Corunna, MI 48817. District 6. ph: 989-743-3996, email: Modik1@frontier.com. (5 miles east of Owosso on M-21 to Kerby Rd., 1/4 mile south to Serr Rd., 1/4 mile east.) Good, Jim & Tara (Med-O-Bloom) Box 485, Caledonia, MI 49316, ph: 616-891-7165, fax: 616-891-7165, email: tara.good@sbcglobal. net. (5020 100th SE, Caledonia, MI 49316) Granskog, David (Granskog-Acres). Box 508, W6435 20.5 RD., Stephenson, MI 49887. District 8. ph: 906-753-2848, email: dgranskog@att.net. (Take US 41 S. to G-12. W on G-12 about 2 mi to Linderoth Rd. N to 1st. cross road, 20.5 Mile Rd. to end of road.) Green Meadow Farms, Inc. (Green Meadow). 6400 Hollister Rd., Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-862-4291, fax: 989-8624292, email: anngmf@aol.com.
Hardy, Gregg (Hardys) PO Box 156, Tipton, MI 49287, ph: 517-431-2415 or 517-4035247, fax 517-431-2249, email: shardy@tc3net.com. (1 mile east & 1 mile north of Tipton on Wisner Hwy.) Hart, Bobby spouse: Melissa. 4520 Holcomb, North Adams, MI 49262. Dist. 2. ph: 517-2875719, email: farm.writer@hotmail.com. (127 S to North Adams Rd., W to Holcomb, S 1/2 mile.) Hartland Farms, Inc. (Hartland) 12750 Cadmus Rd., Clayton, MI 49235, ph: 517445-2478. (2 miles north of Hudson on US-127 to Beecher Rd., east 5 miles to Hughes Hwy., north to 2nd house on west side. Haywood, Luke (LEH Sand Creek) spouse: Renee. 1045 Solomon Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. District 3. ph: 269-948-8362, fax:269948-8362. (5 miles W of Hastings by Hastings Airport). Hazle, George J. (Golden Knob) 4389 East Pratt Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879. District 6. ph: 517-651-5430, email: hazleshirley@hotmail. com. (5 miles south of St. Johns on Busines Route US 27 to Price Road, 3 miles east to Chandler Rd., south 2 1/2 miles to Pratt Rd., east 1/2 mi.) Higgins, Joseph (B&W Dreams) 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305, ph: 231-3356036. District 7. (M-66 to 20th Ave., east to 10th Ave., north to Truman - left 1/2 mile.)
Green, C. Velmar & Craig (Green Meadow). 6400 Hollister Rd, Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-862-5020.
Hoekstra, Dennis (Hoekstar) spouse: Dana. 1721 21 Mile Rd, Barryton, MI 49305. District 7. ph: 989-382-7491. (M-66 to Barryton; East 1 mile on 20 Mile; North 1 mile on 20th to farm).
Green, Charles D. & Susie (New Vitality) 5320 N Meridian Rd, Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-862-5507, email: sgreen5320@gmail.com.
Holger LRS Farm, LLC (Holger LRS) 16377 W. Hersey Rd., Hersey, MI 49639. District 7. (1 mile east of Hersey, across Muskeson Bridge, 1st farm south side of road.)
Green, Craig (Green Meadow) 8521 E Mead, Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989862-3703, fax: 989-862-4292, email: darcydorr@aol.com.
Horning, Jeffrey (Horning) spouse: Lynda. 11834 Pleasant Lake, Manchester, MI 48158. District 2. ph: 734-428-8610, fax:734-4281874, email: horningfarms@gmail.com. (Take I-94 to M-52. Go south 8 miles to Pleasant Lake Rd. go east 4 miles.)
Gremel, Walter (Starward). 9393 Canboro Rd., Sebewaing, MI 48759. District 1. ph: 989-883-3772. (4 and 1/2 miles east of the sugar factory in Sebewaing.) Gross, Steve H. (Gross-Farm) spouse: Stephanie. 2877 North Gilmore Rd., Weidman, MI 48893. District 7. ph: 989-2987011. (1 mile south of Rosebush. Then 8 miles west to Gilmore Rd. Then 1/4 mile south.) Hackney, Dale ( John-Don) spouse: Linda. 4814 S County Line Rd., Durand, MI 48429. District 6. ph: 810-962-0184 (D), fax:810962-0183 (L). (1 and 1/2 mile south of I-69 on Sheridan Rd., (Exit 123).)
Hull, Michael & Lori (Upperknoll). 4114 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262. District 2. ph: 517-287-5119, fax: 517-287-4060, email: miloelectric@frontiernet.net. Hunt, Ike spouse: Mary. 6386 N. Meridian Rd., Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-862-4864, other: 989-307-0987, email: Ikegmf@aol.com. Hyde, Patricia L. (Moram). 11872 Bailey Rd., Morley, MI 49336. District 5. ph: 231856-4481, email: hyderp@casair.net. (US 131 to M-46, east 5 miles to Bailey Rd., north 2 and 1/2 miles to farm.)
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Jakubik, Jessica (Geurink) spouse: Matthew. 4729 Henderson Lake Rd., Prescott, MI 48756. District 5. ph: 616-889-3849, email: JakubikJ@northstarcooperative.com. (11 miles west of Grand Rapids on M-45 or 1/4 mile east of Allendale.) Johnson, R. Lynn (Flat River). 8877 N. Derby Rd., Six Lakes, MI 48886. District 5. ph: 989-365-3085. (Intersection of M-46 and M-66 at Six Lakes: 3/4 mi E on M-46 to Derby Rd., 1/8 mi N to farm on W side of road.) Jorgensen, Aaron (Ri-Val-Re) spouse: Robin. 4104 Moyer Rd., Williamston, MI 48895. District 3. ph: 517-468-3431, fax:fax:517-468-3510. (From Webberville west on Grand River Ave. to Webberville Rd. then north 3 1/2 miles on Webb Rd. to Moyer Rd. then east on Moyer Rd. 1/4 mile to farm.) Kellenberger, Dale (Havendale) spouse: Sue. 8717 Huttenlocker, Munith, MI 49259. District 3. ph: 517-596-2578. (1 1/2 miles east of Munith on Waterloo-Munith Road to Huttenlocker Road, south 1 1/2 miles to farm.) Kirk, Kevin M. & Dana Sue (Golden Knob). 1608 Silvers Rd., Rt. 6, St. Johns, MI 48879. District 6. ph: 989-224-4735, email: d.s.kirk52@gmail.com. (US 27 N of St. Johns 3 miles to Silvers Rd, right(East) 1 1/2 miles to farm on right.) Klamer, David (DK). 4474 Harding Rd., Conklin, MI 49403. District 5. ph: 616-8991043. (1 Mile West of Conklin on Harding Rd..) Klee, Earl (Kleeland). 3983 Minden Rd, Ruth, MI 48470. District 1. ph: 989-8643591. (2 miles west of Ruth 1 1/4 north). Knust, Susan (LBDSK). 6471 Hollow Corners, Dryden, MI 48428. District 1. ph: 810-798-8772, fax:810-798-2677, email: susanknust@gmail.com. (3 miles south of M-53 and I-69 intersection. 1 1/2 miles west to farm on Hollow Corners.) Koebel, Greta (Tri-Koebel). 16318 Avery Rd., Three Oaks, MI 49128. District 4. ph: 269-756-9606. (2 miles east and 1 and 3/4 mile north of Three Oaks.) Koebel, Terry & Jennie (Tri-Koebel) 16318 Avery Rd., Three Oaks, MI 49128. District 4. ph: 269-756-9606, fax:269-756-9606, email: jkoebel@jkoebel@csinet.net. (2 miles east and 1 and 3/4 mile north of Three Oaks.) Kraft, David Wesley (Grassylea). 12916 W. Stanton, Trufant, MI 49347. District 5. ph: 616-984-2977. (1 mile E of Trufant on Stanton Rd.)
Kronemeyer, John & Julia/Jim & Toni (Taylor Creek). 7065 East Taylor Rd., Pickford, MI 49774. District 8. ph: 906-647-7638, fax:906-647-1064. (2 miles south and 1/4 mile west of Pickford.)
McCauley, Thomas & Renee (Tumbleweed). 4825 Lincoln Lake NE, Lowell, MI 49331. District 5. ph: 616-283-6411, fax:616691-1084, other: 616-691-7926, email: tumbleweedcows@comcast.net.
Kulhawick, Joseph C. (Wickdale) spouse: Ruth. 11320 W Stoney Corners Rd., Mc Bain, MI 49657. District 7. ph: 231-8258098, email: ruthannek@hotmail.com.
Meyer, Carol E (Rod-er-Dic). 1652 76th St. S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316. District 5. ph: 616-698-8540, fax:616-698-8540, other: 616-698-2062 barn. (S on US 131 to 76th st exit, E on 76th Street 2 1/4 mi to Kalamazoo SE, S on Kalamazoo SE to first farm on E side.)
Kurtz, John (Teakwood). 4896 N. Meridian, Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-2771946, email: jkurtzAYR@gmail.com. Lautner, Terry K. (Leelanau) spouse: Cathryn. 13718 S. Bugai Rd., Traverse City, MI 49684. District 7. ph: 231-946-4623, fax:`, other: 231-883-6455, email: tlautner@cecelec.com. (2 1/2 miles west of Traverse City on M-72 then 1/4 mile north on Bugai Rd). Lee, Katherine L. 7058 Jamie Dr., McBain, MI 49657. District 7. ph: 231-825-0331, email: leeka@msu.edu. Lehman, Christina Marie & John (OLR Holsteins) spouse: John Lehman. 7400 W. Riley Rd., Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-661-2714, fax:989-661-2714, email: Packers829p@aol.com. (127 North to M-21 East to Carland Rd. North to Riley Rd.-West 1/2 mile). Lettinga, Randy 1749 Grevel Ct., Muskegon, MI 49444, ph: 616-437-2005, fax: 231853-9969. (US-131 to Bradley Exit, east 5 miles to Patterson Rd., 1 mile north to farm.) Lipsey, Lisa Lee 6980 Johnson Rd., Potterville, MI 48876. District 3. ph: 517-6450074, email: Lisa.Lipsey6980@gmail.com. Long, Douglas R. (Long Haven) spouse: Bev. 2100 Seneca Hwy., Clayton, MI 49235. District 2. ph: 517-445-2662, fax:517-4452662, email: longhavenfarm@tc3net. (7 miles west of Adrian on Beecher at Seneca.) Long, Ronald D. & Sara (Rosa Myst) spouse: Sara. 5015 Devonshire Ave, Lansing, MI 48910. District 3. ph: 989-225-1368, fax:989-225-1365 (c-Ron), email: longsaraj@ gmail.com. (Housed at T & H Dairy & Greg DeForest). Long, Scott (Long-Haven) spouse: Jennifer. 2091 Seneca Hwy, Clayton, MI 49235. District 2. ph: 517/445-2280, email: slong@ tc3net.com. (7 miles west of Adrian on Beecher.) Lozmack, Diane (Ad-Lib). 7150 W. Kruger Rd., Three Oaks , MI 49128. District 4. ph: 269-756-9208. Marshall, Eric & Brian (Marshall Bros.) spouse: Marsha. 10139 W. Chicago Rd., Allen, MI 49227. District 2. ph: 517-8692872, fax:517-869-2065, email: mmello@ frontiernet.net. (3 miles East of Quincy on US 12-South side of Highway-Blue Harvestor).
Meyer, Paul R. (Rod-er-Dic) spouse: Sherry. 7692 Kalamazoo, SE, Byron Center, MI 49315. District 5. ph: 616-698-8208, fax:616698-8540, other: 616-490-3336. (S on US 131 to 76th S exit, E on 76th st 2 1/4 mi to Kalamazoo SE, S on Kalamazoo SE to the first farm on the E side.) Meyer, Sherry (Strautz AAA) spouse: Paul. 7692 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Byron Center, MI 49315. District 5. ph: 616-698-8208, fax:616698-8208, other: 616-490-2873, email: roderdic@yahoo.com. (M-66 to S. Kalamazoo Ave. Go through 3 stoplights to 76th st. Farm is just past 76th St. intersection on left (East) side.) Middleton, Gary (Idlewild) spouse: Debra. 16345 Lowe, Hudson, MI 49247. District 2. ph: 517-448-8770. (2 miles south of Hudson to Lowe Rd. east 1/2 mi.) Minnis, Carl E. & Caroline (Car-Min-Vu) spouse: Caroline. 2795 Howell Rd., Webberville, MI 48892. District 3. ph: 517-5213607. (I-96 to Dansville exit south to Howell Rd. east on Howell Rd. 2 miles.) Molhoek, Duane & Janet (End Road). 429 E. Walenjus Rd., Falmouth, MI 49632. District 7. ph: 231-826-3770, fax:231-8263773, email: endroad@usa.net. (1 mile north of the bank in Falmouth. Corner of Koopman & Walenjus Rd). Moser, Stan & Laura (CLASS) 394 S. Osborne, Dansville, MI 48819, ph: 517-4043559, fax: 517-623-6863, email: ljmoser@ mac.com. (2 miles east of Dansville, M-36 to Osborne Rd., then 1-1/2 miles north) Moyer, Brent. 2647 E Caro Rd, Caro, MI 48723. District 1. ph: 989-553-4333, other: 989-553-4333, email: bren_haven@yahoo. com. District 1. (M-24 to Caro. East on M-81 approximately 5 miles to farm; left side of M-81). Neff, Michelle & James (Moram) spouse: James. 880 E. Clarence Rd., Harrison, MI 48625. District 7. ph: 989-429-2359, fax:989539-2791, other: 989-539-7805, email: neffmich@charter.net. (US 131 to M-46, east 5 miles to Bailey Rd., north 2-1/2 mi. to farm.)
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Nelkie, Charles & Julie (Lemajru-N). 1595 W. State Rd., West Branch, MI 48661. District 7. ph: 989-345-2255, email: lemajru@ gmail.com. (Exit 112 Business Loop to Fairview Rd., Rt(N). 3/4 mi to State Rd. Rt(E) 2 mi. 1st farm E of Moose Lodge. Or, Alger Exit onto 33 N. 4 mi, past M55/M33 Intersection to State Rd. 5 mi W on State Rd. White barn, 4 blue silos & white house.) Nelkie, Emory (Lemajru-N). 1837 Finert Rd, West Branch, MI 48661. Dist. 7. ph: 989345-2255. (Exit 112 Business Loop to Fairview Rd., Rt(N). 3/4 mi to State Rd. Rt(E) 2 mi. 1st farm E of Moose Lodge. Or, Alger Exit onto 33 N. 4 mi, past M55/M33 Intersection to State Rd. 5 mi W on State Rd. White barn, 4 blue silos & white house.) Nelkie, Martin (Lemajru-N). 1595 State Rd., West Branch, MI 48661. District 7. ph: 517-345-2255. (I-75 to Cook Rd. exit at West Branch, 1-75 business loop to Fairview Rd., 1/4 mile north to State Rd., east 2 miles to first farm past Moose Lodge.) Nelkie, Reuben (Lemajru-N). 1837 Finerty Rd, West Branch, MI 48661. District 7. ph: 517-345-2255. (I-75 to Cook Rd. exit at West Branch, 1-75 business loop to Fairview Rd., 1/4 mile north to State Rd., east 2 miles to first farm past Moose Lodge.) Nugentdale Farm (Nugentdale). 4825 Lincoln Lake Rd., Lowell, MI 49331. District 5. ph: 616-691-7237, email: nugentdale@ comcast.net. (North of Lowell on Lincoln Lake Road about 8 miles, farm is located between 5 Mile and 6 Mile Roads.) O’Farrell, Abigail R (Lemajru) spouse: Michael E. O Farrell. 1204 Simmons Rd., West Branch, MI 48661. District 7. ph: 989-7096206, email: absonthefarm@gmail.com. Paulen, Jeffrey L. (Claytop). 17909 Deaner Rd, Howard City, MI 49329. District 7. ph: 616-634-2958, fax:231-937-4954, email: bis@i2k.com. (In Howard City, take E darton E to Orton St., go N across a bridge, follow fork in Rd to the E 1 1/2 mi, farm is on the corner of Deaner and Paepke Rds.) Poth, Ron (Pothdale). 6045 Cade Rd., Brown City, MI 48416, ph: 810-346-2106. District 1. (2 miles north of west end of Brown City, which is on M-90) Protzman, Gary L. (Delcath) spouse: Deann. 4141 N Maxwell Rd., Caseville, MI 48725. District 1. ph: 989-856-4446, email: delcath@echoicemi.com. (5 miles north of Elkton, 2 miles west on Filion Rd., north 1 and 1/2 mile on north Maxwell.)
Pyle, Bertus (Creekmere) spouse: Edna. 3647 100th Ave., Zeeland, MI 49464. District 5. ph: 616-772-6647. (1/2 mile north of Zeeland on 100th Ave. between Riley & Quincy Streets.) Raterink, Michael (Rat-Rink). 2145-72nd Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464. District 5. ph: 616772-6784, email: mikeraterink@gmail.com. (I-96 to Exit 55-Byron Rd., E 1-1/2 mi. to 72nd Ave., S 1/4 mile). Reed Dairy Farm (S.J. Reed) spouse: Elaine. 4795 W. Mason Rd., Owosso, MI 48867. District 6. ph: 989-277-2078, fax:989-725-5661, other: 989-277-2078, email: SJReed57@msn. com. (East of Owosso on M-21 to Sherman Rd., north to Mason Rd., west 1/2 mile to farm on south side of road.) Robinson, Brent (Pinnacle). 2647 E Caro Rd, Caro, MI 48723. District 1. ph: 989-5510681, email: bren_robinson@cargill.com. (M24 to Caro. East on M-81 approximately 5 miles to farm; left side of M-81).
Sanford, Jeffrey A (Rose-Castle) spouse: Dr. Ellen, J. D.V.M.. 37 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427. District 1. ph: 810-376-4321, other: farm 810-376-4708. (6 miles west and 1 1/2 miles northof Deckerville, Or &miles N and 1 mile W, and 1 1/2 N of Sandusky). Schilling, William H. (R-Pine) spouse: Rita. 19724 Marcellus Hwy., Decatur, MI 49045. District 4. ph: 269-782-6583, fax:616-7828841. (10 miles east of Dowagiac on Marcellus Hwy). Sherman, Casey (Clydal). 4361 50th Ave., Sears, MI 49679. District 7. ph: 231-7343472. ( Junction of US-10 & M-66, go 2 miles west on US-10, 1/2 mile south on 50th Ave., barn on right hand side of road.) Sherman, Travis (Clydal). 4361 50th Ave., Sears, MI 49679. District 7. ph: 231-7343472. ( Junction of US-10 & M-66, go 2 miles west on US-10, 1/2 mile south on 50th Ave., barn on right hand side of road.)
Rock, Richard (Sunnyrock). 3055 N Geeck Rd, Corunna, MI 48817. District 6. ph: 989743-3856. (6 miles east of Owosso and 3 miles N.)
Shuler, G. C. & Sons (Wa-Ward). 2791 Snow Rd., Baroda, MI 49101. District 4. ph: 269-326-0366, fax:269-465-3965, email: shulerfarms@yahoo.com. (1 and 1/ 2 mile west of Cleveland Ave. on Snow Rd.)
Rubingh, Marvin (Rubi-Sweet). 8022 Rubingh., Ellsworth, MI 49729. District 7. ph: 231-588-6084, fax:231-588-2329, email: mrubingh@freeway.net. (2 mi. S of Ellsworth on C-65.)
Sipiorski, James (North-Fashion) spouse: Sandra. 3400 Wheatfield Dr, St. Johns, MI 48879. District 6. ph: 989-224-1840, fax:989224-1840, email: sipiorskij@northstarcooperative.com.
Rupprecht, Andrew (King-Street) spouse: Elizabeth. 6027 W Lake RD, Clio, MI 48420. District 1. ph: 269-986-6793, email: arupprecht@mimilk.com. (from Vassar; 4 miles south on Vassar Rd., 2 miles west on Swaffer Rd.)
Sneller, Darwin D. (Starward) spouse: Kathy. 8677 Kilmanagh Rd., Sebewaing, MI 48759. District 1. ph: 989-883-3716, other: (c)989-977-3718, email: sneller@avci.net. (4 and 1/2 miles east of the Sugar Factory on Canboro Rd.)
Sanford, Brenda S. (Brookside-S). 4201 Reinelt Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427. District 1. ph: 810-376-4708. (From Deckerville: 6 miles west, 1 1/2 mile north from Sandusky: 7 miles north, 1 mile west, 1 1/2 miles north.)
Sneller, Eric (Starward) spouse: Cassie. 3167 Bay Port Rd, Sebewaing, MI 48759. District 1. ph: 517-420-6840, email: snellereric@ gmail.com. (4 and 1/2 miles east of the Sugar Factory on Canboro Rd.)
Sanford, Carl W. (Brookside-S) spouse: Dorothy E.. 4201 Reinelt Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427. District 1. ph: 810-376-4708, email: dsanford@avci.net. (From Deckerville: 6 miles west, 1 and 1/2 mile north or from Sandusky: 7 miles north, 1 mile west, 1 and 1/2 mile north.)
Stevens, Douglas P. (Woodyvale). 3079 N Vandecar Rd, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. District 7. ph: 989-644-2094, other: C: 989-3301013. (From Mt. Pleasant north on old 27 to Weidman Rd. West 7 miles to Vandecar-white barn w/green roof ).
Sanford, Dorothy spouse: Carl. 4201 Reinelt Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427. District 1. ph: 810-376-4708, email: dsanford@avci.net. (From Deckerville: 6 miles west, 1 and 1/2 mile north or from Sandusky: 7 miles north, 1 mile west, 1 and 1/2 mile north.)
Surbrook, Rick, Gerald & James (Surbrook). 4858 Maple Lane Rd., Rives Junction, MI 49277. District 3. ph: 517-569-3143. (2 miles south of Rives Junction to Maple Lane Road., 1/2 mile west to farm.) Sweers, Janice A. (Rod-Er-Dic) spouse: Michael. 1541 Dennis Rd., Williamston, MI 48895. District 5. ph: 517-655-2573, fax: 517-655-9197, email: sweers1@msn.com. (Housed at Roger & Paul Meyer, Byron Center.)
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Sweers, Kailey (Rod-Er-Dic) 1541 Dennis Rd., Williamston, MI 48895. District 5. ph: 517-682-8092, email: sweers1@msn.com. (Housed at Roger & Paul Meyer, Byron Center.) Swisslane Dairy Farms (Swisslane). 12877 84th St, Alto, MI 49302. District 5. ph: 616889-5018, fax:616-868-6742. (S off exit 52 of I-96 on Alden Rd (M-50), 5 miles to 84th St, east 1 mile). T & H Dairy (Minsu). 3024 N Wright Rd., Fowler, MI 48835. District 6. ph: 989-5932307, fax:fax:989-593-2787, email: halfmanmike@hotmail.com. Tacoma Dairy Inc. (Tacoma). 180 W Blue Rd., Falmouth, MI 49632. District 7. ph: 231826-1512. (1 1/2 miles north of Falmouth.) Thelen, Thomas spouse: Nancy. 2636 Staley Rd., Lyons, MI 48851. District 5. ph: 517855-3631. (Lyons, Mich. - 8 miles NW Portland: on Divine Hwy north to David Hwy., west to Staley north 1 1/2 miles, west side.) Trierweiler Dairy Farms (Triway). 9123 Grange Rd., Portland, MI 48875. District 6. ph: 989-587-4042, fax:989-587-4041, email: pttrier@powernet.net. (3 miles south of Westphalia on Grange Rd.) Troyer, Brian (Troyer-Vue) spouse: Teresa. 380 Bullock Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036. District 4. ph: 517-278-3119, fax:517-278-3784, email: btroySB@gmail.com. Van Rhee, Gene K. (Claydale). P.O. Box 376, Caledonia, MI 49316. District 4. ph: 616-318-0243, email: helpothers94@yahoo. com. VanderPloeg, Tony & Nicole (Tonic) 1666 S. Begole Rd., Ithaca, MI 48847, ph: 940-7338960, fax: 989-574-6112, email: nhoff25@yahoo.com. District 6. (West of Ithaca.) VanHaitsma, Tim J & Tammy K (Sun Quest). 4480 18th St, Dorr, MI 49323. District 5. ph: 616-681-9439, email: tntvanhaitsma@aol.com. Ver Hage, Tim & Sandy (Ver Hages). 2917 104th Ave., Allegan, MI 49010. District 4. ph: 269-673-4886, fax:269-673-4886, email: verhageholsteins@datawise.net. (M-40 south of Allegan to 104th Ave. - east 1 1/2 miles on 104th Ave. farm on north side of road.) Vitek, Gary & Lynn (Wonder-Bred) spouse: Lynn. 4194 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879. District 6. ph: 989-224-8536, email: wonderbred11@yahoo.com.
W-R-L Daniels Farm, LLC (W-R-L) spouse: Anne. 8189 W. Prescott Rd., Whittemore, MI 48770. District 7. ph: 989-7564935, other: 989-873-0036 (c), email: rodneydaniels7@Hotmail.com. (2 and 1/2 miles west of Whittemore on the road to the high school.)
Wolford, Diane (Wolford). 8671 W 40th, Fremont, MI 49412. District 7. ph: 231-9246526, email: lopsofcows@hotmail.com. (4 miles west of Fremont on 48th St 1 mile north on Dickinson then 1/4 east, first farm on the north side.)
Wadell Dairy Farm, LLC./Jeff & Charles (Wadelland) spouse: Gail. 5112 E. Maple Rapids Rd., Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-862-5572, fax:989-862-5609. (5 mi E of US 27 on Maple Rapids Rd.; from stoplight in Elsie, W 5 mi to Watson, N 1 1/2 mi to Maple Rapids, 1/4 mi E to 1st house on S side.)
Wolford, Gary (Wolford) spouse: Karen. 8671 W 40th, Fremont, MI 49412. District 7. ph: 231-924-6526, email: GarKarWolford@ hotmail.com. (4 miles west of Fremont on 48th St. 1 mile north on Dickinson then 1/4 east, first farm on the north side.)
Wardin Brothers (Wardin) 2155 N. Fordney, Hemlock, MI 48626. District 6. ph: 989-6423262, fax:989-642-3262, email: wardinbros@ juno.com. (2 miles east and 2 miles north of Hemlock.)
Woods, John (Moon Lit Woods) spouse: Cathy. 20652 3 Mile Rd., Reed City, MI 49677. District 7. ph: 231-832-2833, email: woodsdairy@aol.com. (1/2 mile south on old 131 and 1 mile east of Reed City onThree Mile Rd.)
Watts, Todd W. (Esquerita) 865 Norway Dr, Fowler, MI 48835. District 6. ph: 989-5932679, email: esqueritaholsteins@hotmail. com. (2 miles north of Fowler on Wright Road, northeast corner of Wright and Kinley Rd.)
Ziel, Henry M. (Zielland) 575 Sand Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467, ph: 989-738-4616, fax: 989-874-6783, email: zielland@centurytel.net. (4 miles north of Kinde, 1/2 mile east on Stoddard Rd.)
Webster-VanAtta, Margery (Green Meadow) spouse: Mark. 6125 Hibbard Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848. District 6. ph: 517-7197436, email: webdairy@aol.com.
Ziel, Mark (Zielland) 298 Stoddard Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467, ph: 989-874-4616, email: mdziel64@gmail.com. (4 miles north of Kinde, 1/2 mile east on Stoddard Rd.)
Wendell-Country Dairy Inc. (ViewHome). 3476 S. 80th Ave., New Era, MI 49446. District 7. ph: 231-861-4636, email: countrydairy@countrydairy.com. (US 31 north to New Era exit, east 2 and 1/2 miles to first stop sign, left to first Rd., right to first place.)
Zimmerman, Ken (Thumb-Meadow) spouse: Marian. 381 Freiberger Rd., Sandusky, MI 48471. District 1. ph: 810-6485235. (3/4 mile north of 46 and 1 mile east of 19.)
Westvale View Dairy, LLC (Westvale-View) 6382 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, MI 49073. District 3. ph: 269-838-7001 (D-C), fax:517-852-9004, other: 269-838-8017 (LC), email: milkman8@live.com. (2 miles south of Nashville, northeast corner of M-66 and M-79.)
Zimmerman, Marcus (Moore-View) 440 N. Wheeler Rd., Snover, MI 48472, ph: 810404-1117, email: mz@farmersmail.net. (1 mile north of 46 on Wheeler Rd. on east side of road)
Whelan, Chad Wesley (Top-O-Hill) spouse: Kelly. 3450 Whelan Rd, Tipton, MI 49287. District 2. ph: 517-403-9497. Wieber Dairy, LLC (Wieber). 5053 N. Wright Rd., Fowler, MI 48835. District 6. ph: 989-593-2421. (4 miles north of Fowler on Wright Rd. northwest corner of French & Wright brick house.) Wilson, David (Maelynn) spouse: Lisa. 4784 Findlay Rd, St. Johns, MI 48879. District 6. ph: 989-224-7833. Wilson, Lisa Mae Wing (Maelynn) spouse: David. 4784 Findlay Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879. District 6. ph: 989-224-7833, fax:989224-7833, email: maelynnholsteins@aol.com. (N of St. Johns to French Rd. W 2 1/2 mi to Mcneil Rd, N to Lowe Rd, W 1 mi to Church & school (Findlay Rd) Turn S (left) 3/4 mi.)
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MICHIGAN HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION PREFIX DIRECTORY
AD-LIB: Lozmack, Diane Airy-Fred John: Doherty Farms, LLC Alibi: Double B Dairy/Jeffrey & Alisha Bigler Al-Ott: Van Rhee, Gary Angle Acres: Majeske, Sallie Bodeis: Bodeis, Calvin Braid Farms: Braid Farms Inc. BrenHaven: Moyer, Brent Brookside-S: Sanford, Brenda S. Brookside-S: Sanford, Carl W. Car-Min-Vu: Minnis, Carl E. & Caroline Carson-Acres: Carson Acres, LLC Claydale: Van Rhee, Gene K. Claydale: Van Rhee, Gene K. Claytop: Paulen, Jeffrey L. Clydal: Clark, Alpha S. & Linda S. Sherman Clydal: Sherman, Casey Clydal: Sherman, Travis Constructive: Adam, Mark Creekmere: Pyle, Bertus Cumper: Cumper, Duane G. Cumper: Cumper, John W. Cumstead: Cumper, William G. D & D-S-Dream: Hassevoort, Donald & Douglas Delcath: Protzman, Gary L. DK: Klamer, David D-L-Bennett: Bennett, Lawson DLC: Case, Dennis L. Elbon: Sederlund Farms, LLC End Road: Molhoek, Duane & Janet Esquerita: Watts, Todd W. Flat River: Johnson, R. Lynn Folcik: Folcik, Gerald & Marilee Freelands: Freeland, Randy Genie-Vale: Wardin, Paul & Sara Geurink: Geurink, Gerald A. Geurink: Jakubik, Jessica Golden Knob: Hazle, George J. Golden Knob: Kirk, Kevin M. & Dana Sue Graf Acres, LLC: Graf, Glenn Granskog-Acres: Granskog, David Grassylea: Kraft, David Wesley Green Meadow: Green Meadow Farms, Inc. Green Meadow: Green, C. Velmar and Craig Green Meadow: Green, Craig Green Meadow: Webster-VanAtta, Margery Gross-Farm: Gross, Steve H. Havendale: Kellenberger, Dale Hoekstar: Hoekstra, Dennis Holger LRS: Stieg, Louis & Rosemarie Horning: Horning, Jeffrey
Horning: Horning, Katelyn Idlewild: Middleton, Gary Jef-Len: Thelen, Jeffry W. Jenesis -B: Barends, Tom John-Don: Hackney, Dale Jo-Kim: Ensz, Joe KB-View: Bialobrzeski, Kenneth KelDean: Davenport, Dean M. King Street: Black, George & Sarah A. King-Street: Rupprecht, Andrew King-Street: Rupprecht, Chris Kleeland: Klee, Earl LBDSK: Knust, Susan Leelanau: Lautner, Terry K. LEH Sand Creek: Haywood, Luke Lemajru: O Farrell, Abigail R Lemajru-N: Nelkie, Charles & Julie Lemajru-N: Nelkie, Emory Lemajru-N: Nelkie, Martin Lemajru-N: Nelkie, Reuben Lew-Max: Gasper, Ken Long Haven: Long, Douglas R. Long-Haven: Long, Scott Maelynn: Wilson, David Maelynn: Wilson, Lisa Mae Wing Maple Arbor: Prichard, Fred D. & Annette L. Mardad: Costigan, Mary Katherine Marshall Bros.: Marshall, Eric & Brian Melridge: Berens, Nathan Michalee: Reister, Hope Minsu: T & H Dairy Modik: Gilna, Richard & Maureen Moon Lit Woods: Woods, John Moram: Hyde, Patricia L. Moram: Hyde, Shaun & Betty Jo Moram: Neff, Michelle & James Na-Lar: Alexander, Jeffrey New Vitality: Green, Charles D. & Susie North-Fashion: Sipiorski, James Nugentdale: Burkhardt, Sheila & Conan Nugentdale: Nugentdale Farm OLR Holsteins: Lehman, Christina Marie & John Pinnacle: Robinson, Brent Plumbrook: Bohm, Charles R. Posey Creek: Dillon, Matt Rat-Rink: Raterink, Michael Rho-Nic: Clark, Nicholas Ri-Val-Re: Jorgensen, Aaron Rod-er-Dic: Meyer, Carol E Rod-er-Dic: Meyer, Paul R. Rod-Er-Dic: Sweers, Janice A. Rosa Myst: Long, Ronald D. & Sara Rosable: Post, Steven Daniel Rose Brook: Potter, Ron, Jim & Anthony Rose-Castle: Sanford, Jeffrey A 2018 Membership Directory
R-Pine: Schilling, William H. Rubi-Sweet, Rubi-Mart: Rubingh, Marvin Runningwell: Studer, Roger/Runningwell Dairy S.J. Reed: Reed Dairy Farm Sandy Ridge: Butler, Brent & Nina SKB: Osentoski, Steve Smikin: Smith, Kevin D. & Traci J. Star-Summit: Baker, Timothy Starward: Gremel, Walter Starward: Sneller, Darwin D. Starward: Sneller, Eric Strautz AAA: Meyer, Sherry Sue-Cha: Letts, Bethenie Sun Quest: VanHaitsma, Tim & Tammy Sunnyrock: Rock, Richard Surbrook: Surbrook, Rick, Gerald & James Swisslane: Swisslane Dairy Farms Tacoma: Tacoma Dairy Inc. Taylor Creek: Kronemeyer, John & Julia/ Jim & Toni Teakwood: Kurtz, John Thuemland: Thuemmel Dairy, Inc./Daniel W. Thuemmel Thuemland: Thuemmel, Daniel T. Thuemland: Thuemmel, Daniel W. Thumb-Meadow: Zimmerman, Ken Ti-Max: Dunseth, Max Lee Tomerton: Atherton, Thomas F. Tonic: Hoff, Nicole & VanderPloeg, Tony Top-O-Hill: Whelan, Chad Wesley Top-O-Hill: Whelan, Dave Touchdown: Bontekoe, Mark Tri-Koebel: Koebel-Baker, Tera Tri-Koebel: Koebel, Greta Tri-Koebel: Koebel, Terry & Jennie Triway: Trierweiler Dairy Farms Troyer-Vue: Troyer, Brian Tumbleweed: McCauley, Thomas & Renee Upperknoll: Hull, Michael & Lori Ver Hages: Ver Hage, Tim & Sandy View-Home: Wendell-Country Dairy Inc. Wadelland: Wadell Dairy Farm, LLC./Jeff & Charles Wardin: Wardin Brothers Wa-Ward: Shuler, G. C. & Sons Westvale-VIEW: Westendorp, Doug Wickdale: Kulhawick, Joseph C. Wieber: Wieber Dairy, LLC Winterfield: Bott, Keith, Wendy & Tiffany Wolford: Wolford, Diane Wolford: Wolford, Gary Wonder-Bred: Vitek, Gary & Lynn Woodyvale: Stevens, Douglas P. W-R-L: W-R-L Daniels Farm, LLC Yonkman-S-D: Yonkman, Samuel J.
MICHIGAN JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION 2018 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Junior Holstein Board of Directors Kristen Burkhardt - President Eric Moser - Vice President Ashton Geurink - Secretary Skylar Buell - Treasurer Brittany Dreyer
2018 Junior Membership Roster*
Anschuetz, Clara 8189 W Prescott, Whittemore, MI 48770 Anschuetz, Otto 8189 W Prescott, Whittemore, MI 48770 Atherton, Andrew (Tomerton) 7038 Crosswinds, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 Atherton, Kamryn (Tomerton) 7038 Crosswinds, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 Atherton, Kelsie (Tomerton) 7038 Crosswinds Dr, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 Atherton, Luke (Tomerton) 7038 Crosswinds Dr, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 Baker, Gerrit (Star-Summit) 1843 16th Ave., Byron Center, MI 49315 Baker, Jack (Star-Summit) 1843 16th Ave., Byron Center, MI 49315 Barnes, Chelsea 8354 Stanton St., Zeeland, MI 49464 Barnes, Kaila 8354 Stanton St., Zeeland, MI 49464 Beeker, Jenna ( JKJ) 63067 Engle Rd, Constantine, MI 49042 Black, Ian (GS-Black) 14220 Hinman Rd, Eagle, MI 48822 Black, Olivia (GS-Black) 14220 Hinman Rd, Eagle, MI 48822 Bontekoe, Brant (Touchdown) 594 22 Mile Rd., Marion, MI 49665 Bontekoe, Damion (Touchdown) 594 22 Mile Rd., Marion, MI 49665 Bontekoe, Owen (Touchdown) 594 22 Mile Rd., Marion, MI 49665 Buell, Skylar 7075 N. Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI 48182 Buell, Stoney 7075 N. Lewis Ave., Temperance , MI 48182 Burkhardt, Kristen (Nugentdale) 9984 Crofoot Rd., Fowlerville, MI 48836 Burkhardt, Tyler (Nugentdale) 9984 Crofoot Rd., Fowlerville, MI 48836 Clark, Allyson (Clydal) 3980 S. 50th Ave., Sears, MI 49679 Clark, Gavin 4889 E M-55, Prescott, MI 48756 Cook, Cameron 11454 Parks Rd., Pewamo, MI 48873 Davenport, Lance (KelDean) 11305 E. Newburg Rd., Durand, MI 48429 Dershem, Miriah 5233 Anderson Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879 Domecq, Joey 2558 W. Territorial Rd., Rives Junction, MI 49277 Dreyer, Brandon 1524 Wiersma, Zeeland, MI 49464 Dreyer, Brittany 1524 Wiersma, Zeeland, MI 49464 Geurink, Ashton (Geurink) 8121 Felch St., Zeeland, MI 49464 Geurink, Hayleigh (Geurink) 8121 Felch St., Zeeland, MI 49464 Good, Meghan (Med-O-Bloom) PO Box 485, Caledonia, MI 49316 Good, Shannon (Med-O-Bloom) PO Box 485, Caledonia, MI 49316 Higgins, Alexis 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305 Higgins, Daisy 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305 Higgins, Hope 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305 Higgins, Ivory 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305 Higgins, Jaicee 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305 Higgins, Jazlyn 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305 Higgins, Katrina 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305 Higgins, Liberty 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305 Higgins, Max 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305 Horning, Mason (Horning) 11834 Pleasant Lake, Manchester, MI 48158 Horning, Natalie (Horning) 11834 Pleasant Lake, Manchester, MI 48158 Hull, Kathryn (Upperknoll) 4114 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262 Hull, Suzanna (Upperknoll) 4114 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262
Chelsea Barnes Connor Nugent Miriah Dershem Ian Black Jessie Nash
Hull, Thomas (Upperknoll) 4114 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262 Huttenga, Mason 8030 Edwards Rd, Mc Bain, MI 49657 Huttenga, McKenzie 8030 Edwards Rd, Mc Bain, MI 49657 Knust, Jessica (LBDSK) 6471 Hollow Corners, Dryden, MI 48428 Knust, Kelly M. (LBDSK) 6471 Hollow Corners, Dryden, MI 48428 Kronemeyer, Chelsea (Taylor Creek) 6867 E. Taylor, Pickford, MI 49774 Lettinga, Kamron 6163 Glen Eagle, Hudsonville, MI 49426 Long, Grant (Long-Haven) 2091 Seneca Hwy, Clayton, MI 49235 Long, Keagan (Rosa Myst) 5015 Devonshire, Lansing, MI 48910 Long, Taegan (Long-Haven) 2091 Seneca Hwy, Clayton, MI 49235 McCauley, Cash (Nugentdale) 4825 Lincoln Lake Rd., Lowell, MI 49331 McNeilly, Mariah 5186 Hoover Rd, Barryton, MI 49305 Moser, Anna (CLASS) 394 S. Osborne, Dansville, MI 48819 Moser, Eric (CLASS) 394 S. Osborne, Dansville, MI 48819 Moser, Lucas (CLASS) 394 S. Osborne, Dansville, MI 48819 Neff, Hayley (Moram) 880 E. Clarence Rd., Harrison, MI 48625 Nielsen, Irene 1250 Anthony Hall c/o Miriam Weber Nielsen, East Lansing, MI 48824 Nielsen, Mathias 1250 Anthony Hall c/o Miriam Weber Nielsen, East Lansing, MI 48824 Nugent, Connor 4825 Lincoln Lake Ave, Lowell, MI 49331 Nugent, Jake 4825 Lincoln Lake Ave, Lowell, MI 49331 Nugent, Keegan 4825 Lincoln Lake Ave, Lowell, MI 49331 Nugent, Nikki 4825 Lincoln Lake Ave, Lowell, MI 49331 Okkema, Evelyn 2386 Adams Rd, Blanchard, MI 49310 Poth, Eli (Pothdale) 6045 Cade Rd., Brown City, MI 48416 Poth, Eric (Pothdale) 6045 Cade Rd., Brown City, MI 48416 Provoast, Cole (Rho-Nic) 222 N. Grove St, Standish, MI 48658 Provoast, Melanie (Rho-Nic) 222 N. Grove St, Standish, MI 48658 Raterink, Kelly 2145-72nd Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464 Sanford, Abagail (Rose-Castle) 255 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427 Sanford, Andrew (Rose-Castle) 237 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427 Sanford, Catherine (Rose-Castle) 255 W. Stone Rd, Deckerville, MI 48427 Sanford, Maryanne (Rose-Castle) 255 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427 Sanford, Sophia (Rose-Castle) 255 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427 Schneider, Kaylie 8265 Reid Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 Szakal, Amber 3218 Hibbard, Corunna, MI 48817 Szakal, Ben 3218 Hibbard, Corunna, MI 48817 VanHaitsma, Tucker (SunQuest) 3981 116th St., Wayland, MI 49348 Vitek, Shelby (Wonder-Bred) 4194 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879 Watts, Quinn (Esquerita) 865 Norway Dr, Fowler, MI 48835 Watts, Sierra (Esquerita) 865 Norway Dr, Fowler, MI 48835 Weber, Rylee 3870 9th St., Wayland, MI 49348 Webster, Justin (Green Meadow) 6125 Hibbard Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848 * Paid Junior Members as of 5/28/2015
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In Memoriam
Ronald O. Smith, 86, died at home May 7, 2018. He was born and spent his entire life as a dairy farmer in Alaiedon Township, Mason, MI. Ronald loved driving his antique tractors in parades, restoring and collecting antique farm equipment, collecting Indian artifacts, and making maple syrup. He also loved spending time with family and friends, bowling, and playing euchre with the same group of friends for about
60 years. He was a member and co-founder of The Central Michigan Antique Tractor and Engine Club, a member of the All Color Tractor Club, and past president and director of The National Red and White Dairy Cattle Association. Ronald was also a former member of the Alaiedon Township Board of Review, the ASC Board, and a 4-H leader. Preceded in death by grandson, Bryan
Beland. Survived by loving wife of almost 68 years, Lois; children, Sharon (Dennis) Beland, Bruce (Mariah) Smith, Dave Smith; grandchildren, Brandon Beland, Donald Smith, Shaun Smith, Chelsea Smith; great-grandchildren, Tom Beland and Amilia Smith; and sister, Lorraine (Ralph) Simone. The family would like to give special thanks to Lori Hills who took such loving care of Ronald in his final months.
The Jersey Connection By Skylar Buell Summer is rapidly approaching, and there are plenty of events planned. Whether you stand by the large black and white beauties or the small brown-eyed girls (or, if you’re like me, and you love both Holsteins and Jerseys), there is a major event for everyone fairly close to home this summer. From June 27-30, the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Annual Meetings are being held in Canton, Ohio. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the AJCA and there will be celebrations all weekend long. The 21st International Con-
ference of the World Jersey Bureau is also being held in conjunction with the Annual Meetings. The thing I’m looking forward to most is the unveiling of the new ideal Jersey paintings. Overlapping with the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings is National Holstein Convention, which if you somehow don’t know, is being held June 29 through July 3 in Traverse City. June 27 through July 3 will easily be the best week of my summer! Quickly following these two major events is Michigan Dairy Days (July 16-20).
The Michigan Junior Jersey Cattle Club is raffling off a Jersey calf again this year, the winner will be drawn during the All-Michigan Jersey Show on Friday. Tickets cost $1 apiece or $5 for six tickets. Tickets will be available all week in East Lansing, or you can contact any junior Jersey member to purchase tickets prior to Dairy Days. This year’s calf is donated from the Tom Atherton Family. It has been a huge pleasure to be able to help with some of the planning for each of these events, and I hope everyone is as excited for this summer as I am!
Show Results photos by Kyle Schafer
Winter Heifer 1. Clingan Solomon JoJo exhibited by Madison Clingan, IN 2. Trackstar Atl G Night-ET exhibited by Katelynn Rather IN Fall Heifer Calf 1. Cobequid Doorman Piper exhibited by Anna Moser, MI 2. SJ-Reed Diamondback Riot exhibited by Reed Dairy Farm, MI Summer Yearling 1. Westvale View By Camomile exhibited by Moo-Ville Farm & Creamery, MI 2. Minsu Doorman Shannone exhibited by T&H Dairy, MI Spring Yearling 1. Sco-Lo Mario Relentless-ET exhibited by Hayleigh Geurink, MI 2. Ms Starward Aval Ariel-Red exhibited by Eric Sneller, MI Winter Yearling 1. Minsu GW Atwood Riva exhibited by T&H Dairy, MI 2. Re-Jack DB Ariel-ET exhibited by Reed & Jakubik, MI Fall Yearling 1. Sco-Lo Sid Sin City-ET exhibited by Geurink & Webster, MI 2. Liddleholme Raptor exhibited by Heath Penick, IN Junior Champion of Open Show Minsu GW Atwood Riva exhibited by T&H Dairy, MI
Great Lakes Spring Holstein Show • March 24, 2018 Judge: Leo Hoff, Jr., Windthorst, TX
Honorable Mention of Open Show Minsu Brokaw Mel exhibited by T&H Dairy, MI Intermediate Champion of Junior Show Buells Brokaw Camie exhibited by Skylar Buell, MI Reserve Intermediate Champion of Junior Show Esquerita Lotis Taters-Red exhbitied by Quinn & Sierra Watts, MI Four-Year-Old Cow 1. King Street MCC Liberty exhibited by King-Street Dairy, MI 2. Hez GW Atwood Heaven-ET exhibited by Heath Penick, IN Five-Year-Old Cow 1. Tumblweed Krispy Goldchip exhibited by Burkhardt & Nugent, MI 2. Green Meadow MS Kalista-ET exhibited by Green Meadow Farms, Inc, MI Aged Cow 1. Minsu Richman Ginger exhibited by T&H Dairy, MI 2. Green Meadow Rax Sheley exhibited by Green Meadow Farms, Inc, MI
Reserve Senior Champion of Open Show Green Meadow Richman Karla exhibited by Green Meadow Farms, Inc, MI Honorable Mention of Open Show King Street MCC Liberty exhibited by King-Street Dairy, MI Grand Champion of Junior Show Tumblweed Krispy Goldchip exhibited by Burkhardt & Nugent, MI Reserve Grand Champion of Junior Show Buells Brokaw Camie exhibited by Skylar Buell, MI Honorable Mention of Junior Show Modik Atwood Buttercup exhibited by Ian Black, MI Senior Champion of Junior Show Tumblweed Krispy Goldchip exhibited by Burkhardt & Nugent, MI Reserve Senior Champion of the Junior Show Modik Atwood Buttercup exhibited by Ian Black, MI Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Green Meadow Farms, Inc
125,000 lb Cow 1 Green Meadow Richman Karla exhibited by Green Meadow Farms, Inc, MI Grand Champion of Open Show Tumblweed Krispy Goldchip exhibited by Burkhardt & Nugent, MI
Reserve Junior Champion of Open Show Westvale View By Camomile exhibited by Moo-Ville Farm & Creamery, MI
Reserve Grand Champion of Open Show Tumbleweed Brokaw Kendall exhibited by Burkhardt & Nugent, MI
Honorable Mention of Open Show Cobequid Doorman Piper exhibited by Anna Moser, MI
Honorable Mention of Open Show Buells Brokaw Camie exhibited by Skylar Buell, MI
Junior Champion of Junior Show Cobequid Doorman Piper exhibited by Anna Moser, MI
Senior Champion of Open Show Tumblweed Krispy Goldchip exhibited by Burkhardt & Nugent, MI
Intermediate Champion Open Show from left: Moss McCauley, Renee McCauley with Intermediate Champion, Skylar Buell with Reserve Intermediate Champion.
Reserve Junior Champion of Junior Show Double-Eagle Goldsun Sha-ET exhibited by Anna Moser, MI Honorable Mention of Junior Show Engleking Heart of Rokinrol exhibited by Caitlin Cox, IN
Open Show Junior Champion from left: Judge Leo Hoff, Jr., Brittany Benedict with Reserve Junior Champion, Spike Lamoreaux with Junior Champion, Jack Lamoreaux.
Non-Lactating Junior Two-Year-Old 1. Tri-Koebel Moses Jetski exhibited by Mariah McNeilley, MI 2. Tri-Koebel Atwood Ransom exhibited by Mariah McNeilley, MI Junior Two-Year-Old 1. King Street Arcrvl Geronimo exhibited by King-Street Dairy, MI 2. Green Meadow Behhart Love exhibited by Green Meadow Farms, MI Senior Two-Year-Old 1. Buells Brokaw Camie exhibited by Skylar Buell, MI 2. Minsu Brokaw Mel exhibited by T&H Dairy, Fowler, MI Junior Three-Year-Old 1. Green Meadow GC Kadence-ET exhibited by Green Meadow Farms, MI Senior Three-Year-Old 1. Tumbleweed Brokaw Kendall exhibited by Burkhardt & Nugent, MI 2. Green Meadow Mr Mika-ET exhibited by Green Meadow Farms, MI
Junior Show Junior Champion: From Left, Judge Leo Hoff, Jr., Eric Moser with Res Champ, Anna Moser with Junior Champion.
Intermediate Champion of Open Show Tumbleweed Brokaw Kendall exhibited by Burkhardt & Nugent, MI Reserve Intermediate Champion of Open Show Buells Brokaw Camie exhibited by Skylar Buell, MI 18
Summer 2018
calendar 2018
June 14: Indiana State Junior Holstein & Jersey Show, Columbia City, IN June 16: Indiana State Holstein & Jersey Show, Columbia City, IN June 16-20: Michigan Dairy Expo, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI June 19-July 8: World Jersey Conference, Columbus, OH June 29-July 3: National Holstein Convention, Traverse City, MI July 16-20: Michigan Dairy Expo, East Lansing, MI July 20: All Breeds Show at Michigan Dairy Expo, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI September 15-18: All-American Dairy Show, Harrisburg, PA October 2-6: World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI November 2-6: North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, KY
Intermediate Champion Junior Show from left: Quinn Watts, Sierra Watts with Reserve Intermediate Champion, Skylar Buell with Intermediate Champion.
Grand Champion of the Junior Show from left: Kristen Burkhardt with Grand Champion and Senior Champion, Skylar Buell with Reserve Grand Champion and Int. Champion. Both young women shared the Premier Breeder banner of the Junior Show.
Moss McCauley with Reserve Grand Champion, Renee McCauley with Grand Champion and Champion Bred and Owned, Kristen Burkhardt
ADM..............................................................................................................................................MW pg. 74 AIS Construction Equipment...................................................................................................MW pg. 76 Allflex............................................................................................................................................MW pg. 88 Ber-sher Farm............................................................................................................................... MW pg. 3 Bosscher Dairy.............................................................................................................................. MW pg. 5 Bovine Beautician.................................................................................................................................pg. 7 Brenhaven Holsteins & Jerseys...............................................................................................MW pg. 26 Buell’s Bovines.......................................................................................................................................pg. 5 Buell’s Bovines............................................................................................................................MW pg. 60 Caledonia Farmers Elevator....................................................................................................MW pg. 48 Cargill...........................................................................................................................................MW pg. 11 Cnossen Dairy Farm..................................................................................................................MW pg. 69 Cooperative Elevator................................................................................................................MW pg. 20 Corn Marketing Program of Michigan.................................................................................MW pg. 20 Country Dairy.............................................................................................................................MW pg. 20 Country Dairy.............................................................................................................................MW pg. 78 Dairy Agenda Today.................................................................................................................MW pg. 55 DeLaval........................................................................................................................................MW pg. 38 District IV .....................................................................................................................................MW pg. 16 District VI.....................................................................................................................................MW pg. 48 Ellens Equipment.......................................................................................................................MW pg. 52 End Road Farm......................................................................................................................................pg. 7 End Road Farm...........................................................................................................................MW pg. 65 Fastrack...................................................................................................................................................pg. 7 GEA................................................................................................................................................MW pg. 20 GENEX...........................................................................................................................................MW pg. 45 GENEX...........................................................................................................................................MW pg. 92 Germane Environmental....................................................................................................................pg. 7 Golden-Knob Holsteins............................................................................................................MW pg. 80 Goma Dairy Farm......................................................................................................................MW pg. 87 Great Lakes Embryo Transfer.............................................................................................................pg. 5 Green Meadow Farms..............................................................................................................MW pg. 39 GreenStone Farm Credit Services...........................................................................................MW pg. 94 Hardy’s Holsteins.......................................................................................................................MW pg. 59 Hidden Hills Dairy........................................................................................................................ MW pg. 4 Holger LRS, LLC...........................................................................................................................MW pg. 93 Jefo................................................................................................................................................MW pg. 38 King Street Dairy........................................................................................................................MW pg. 54 Lely Robotics...............................................................................................................................MW pg. 16 Lockout by Merial......................................................................................................................MW pg. 14 McLanahan.................................................................................................................................MW pg. 20 Merck Animal Health................................................................................................................MW pg. 86 Michigan Livestock Service................................................................................................................pg. 4 Michigan Milk Producers Assn................................................................................................MW pg 86 Michigan State Fair..............................................................................................................................pg. 2 Michigan State University.......................................................................................................MW pg. 49 Michigan Valley Irrigation.......................................................................................................MW pg. 14 Misty Hollow Farm....................................................................................................................MW pg. 44 Moo-ville Farm & Creamery...................................................................................................... MW pg. 8 Moo-ville Farm & Creamery....................................................................................................MW pg. 48 Neogen........................................................................................................................................... MW pg. 2 Northstar Cooperative..................................................................................................................... pg. 20 Posey Creek Farm..................................................................................................................................pg. 5 Prenger’s, Inc....................................................................................................................................... pg. 17 Purina Dairy................................................................................................................................MW pg. 72 Raterink Dairy............................................................................................................................MW pg. 34 Reed Dairy Farm........................................................................................................................MW pg. 47 Rho-Nic Holsteins......................................................................................................................MW pg. 61 Rod-er-Dic Farm.........................................................................................................................MW pg. 25 Rosebrugh Farm........................................................................................................................MW pg. 71 Select Sires.................................................................................................................................MW pg. 100 Semex...........................................................................................................................................MW pg. 14 ST Genetics..................................................................................................................................MW pg. 74 Starward Farm...........................................................................................................................MW pg. 28 Star-Summit Farm............................................................................................................MW pg. 50 & 51 Steenblik Dairy...........................................................................................................................MW pg. 56 SunQuest Registered Holsteins..............................................................................................MW pg. 20 SunQuest Registered Holsteins..............................................................................................MW pg. 41 TopCon.........................................................................................................................................MW pg. 38 Touchdown Dairy......................................................................................................................MW pg. 75 TransOva Genetics...........................................................................................................MW pg. 36 & 37 Tomerton Holsteins & Jerseys............................................................................................................pg. 5 Tumbleweed Dairy....................................................................................................................MW pg. 66 United Producers, Inc................................................................................................................MW pg. 20 VitaPlus........................................................................................................................................MW pg. 20 Wardin Brothers....................................................................................................................................pg. 7 Wardin Brothers.........................................................................................................................MW pg. 60 W.G. Dairy Supply.................................................................................................................................pg. 5 Winterfield Farm........................................................................................................................MW pg. 63 Wirth & Fedewa..........................................................................................................................MW pg. 48 Wonder-Bred Registered Holsteins...................................................................................................pg. 5 Yonkman Dairy............................................................................................................................ MW pg. 6 Zeeland Farm Services..............................................................................................................MW pg. 48 Zielland Farms............................................................................................................................MW pg. 81 Zinpro...........................................................................................................................................MW pg. 52 Zoetis............................................................................................................................................MW pg. 76 Zwemmer Dairy.........................................................................................................................MW pg. 91
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