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THE OHIO HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

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Fall Sale Saturday, October 29, 2016

11:00 AM | Wayne Co. Fairgrounds | Wooster, OH You won’t want to miss the Ohio Holstein Fall Quality Sale, featuring a +2700 GTPI heifer, which is the highest ever sold in the Ohio Sale! There will also be several lots of show heifers with deep pedigrees, as well as cows that have freshened recently and are making lots of milk for the tank and bred heifers that will calve in the next 45 days.

Many of the consignments will go back to well-known and outstanding cows of the breed. These are young cows, milking well, with super udders, from the top sires of the breed, and with great pedigrees. This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase individuals that will help build the herd that everyone wants.

FOR SALE CATALOGS...

Contact the Ohio Holstein Office at 330-264-9088 to have a copy mailed to you.

Visit our website at www.ohioholstein.com.

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Raising The Bar for Genomic Excellence GPTI +2707!

SSI Uno Damica 8433-ET VG-87 DOM

SELLING OCTOBER 29th in WOOSTER

Pine-Tree 6481 Jedi 7055-ET 4/16 Jedi x Milson heifer x VG-87 Uno Damica (pictured) who is due for her 3rd calf in November.

Also Selling in the October Fall Sale:

• 1528 Magenta-RED, a Springer that is due 11/14 to sorted Diamondback.

• 1536 Gold Chip, a Springer that is due 11/22 to sorted Defiant.

• 1507 Armani, selling fresh, due 9/20 to sorted Diamondback.

Pine-Tree 5092 Sympatico 5860-Red-ET

EDG Christa Mogul 2080-ET

Selling is a 1st lactation Armani from EX-92 Pine-Tree Outside Melody, out of EX-92 Rudolph Missy. She is due for her 2nd calf 1/11/17 with a sorted-female Diamondback embryo from Sympatico 5860, VG-85 (pictured) who sold in the Ohio Spring Sale.

GTPI +2500 Mogul 2080 VG-85 Sells, fresh 2nd lactation in July and ready to flush. She has sons in A.I. and IVF’d very well in her 1st lactation. PTAT +2.24 UDC +2.11 CM$713 PRO % +.07 SCE 6.0

Matt Steiner and Sons

8586 Benner Road • Marshallville, OH 44645 Ethan: 330-466-8916 • Matt: 330-466-1896 pinetreedairy@earthlink.net • www.pinetreedairy.org OHIO NEWS

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(USPS 404-600) (ISSN: 0899-4862) Official Publication of the Ohio Holstein Association

Volume 87 Number 3 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016 Published 5 times per year in February, May, August, October and December at Sugarcreek, OH by the OHIO HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691 www.ohioholstein.com

Subscription price in the U.S. is $30.00 per year ($10 per year for Junior Members). The NEWS subscription list is filed geographically by town and state. When you change your address, please be sure to give us your old address as well as the new one. Advertising rates available upon request. News and advertising forms close one month preceding date of issue.

The Board of Directors of the Ohio Holstein Association has adopted the following: “The Mission of the Ohio Holstein Association is to provide services and programs to its members and young people so that they might attain a better living from their involvement with Holsteins.”

Contents

A Message From the Executive Director Tom Thorbahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 From the President Randall Kiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Coming Up in the Next Issue of the News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 From the Editor Jackie Bickel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Highlights from the 131st National Convention and Annual Meeting . . . . . . . . . 10 From Your Regional Representative Glen Sageser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 90 Years of Ohio Dairy Judging Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 BarbWire, by Barb Lumley . . . . . . . . .

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62nd National Futurity Entry Form and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

Send UPS or Fed Ex to 1375 Heyl Rd. Entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Wooster, Ohio 44691.

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OFFICE STAFF Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Thorbahn cell 419-366-8135 crimsonswissrus@aol.com Office Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Miley oholstein@sssnet.com Director, Marketing & Member Services. . David Gunkelman cell 330-464-3259 drgunkelman@yahoo.com Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Bickel cell 513-300-7291 moocows@fuse.net Webmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Spike spikeptr@aol.com

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OFFICERS President . . . . . Randall Kiko, Salem . . . . . . .330-831-0174 Vice President . Paul Haskins . . . . . . . . . . . . 419-618-4028 Secretary . . . . . Suzy Lora, Salem . . . . . . . . . 330-537-3797 Treasurer . . . . . Lisa Mangun, Burbank . . . . 330-435-6520 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Dallas Rynd, Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-207-5005 Lamar Liming, Mineral Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-770-6206 Greg Conrad, New Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-495-5067 NATIONAL DIRECTOR Mike Jones 760 East 450 North, Marshall, IN 47859. . . . 765-592-0644 BOARD MEMBERS Dist. 1 Lamar Liming, Mineral Ridge . . . . . . 330-770-6206 Dist. 2 Rod Campbell, Minerva . . . . . . . . . . . 330-862-2028 Dist. 3 John Hartline, Whipple . . . . . . . . . . . .740-236-7240 Dist. 4 Jen Bouton, Mt. Vernon . . . . . . . . . . . 740-507-8271 Dist. 5 Greg Conrad, New Holland. . . . . . . . . 740-495-5067 Dist. 7 Scott Sprunger, Dalton. . . . . . . . . . . . 330-465-0622 Dist. 7 Joe Miley, West Salem . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-263-7814 Dist. 8 Ryan Welch, Polk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-651-5281 Dist. 9 Joe Cole, Bloomville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-396-0454 Dist. 10 Laurie Menzie, McClure . . . . . . . . . . 740-624-6367 Dist. 11 Kristy Ackley, East Liberty . . . . . . . . 937-666-5502 Dist. 12 Kurt Topp, New Breman . . . . . . . . . . 330-464-4960 Dist. 13 Jenny Thomas, Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 614-395-9823 Dist. 15 Donald Bickel, New Vienna . . . . . . . 937-218-2697 Postmaster: Send address changes to: Ohio News, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691

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Holstein Grapevine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Spreng Inducted into Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Results from 2016 Ohio State Fair Red & White Show . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Ohio Members at a Glance, The Hupps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Ohio Members at a Glance, The Gassers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 2016/17 Ohio News Publication Deadlines and Ad Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 A Job That’s “Fitting “ for a

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Classification Highlights from the Hershberger Family . . . . . . . . . 38 2016 Mid-East Summer National Holstein Open Show Results . . . . . . 42-43 USDA Survey to Focus on Farm Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Ohio’s Top 5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Top: 59th National Futurity Top Five Females at the 2016 Ohio State Fair

(L to R): 2016 National Futurity Winner Bucks-Pride Gold Chip Winnie and Keith Topp, Second Place Harvue Windhammer Franki-ET and Ben Simpson, Third Place Miley Gold Chip Gazella-TW and Jason Miley, Fourth Place Diamond-Oak Butze Flora and Eric Topp and Fifth Place Quietcove-W Destry Flynn and Jeremy Elsass Photo credit to Jenny Thomas, Cybil Fisher Photography

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Bottom: Olivia Finke and her heifer Glad-Ray-K Sequin-Red

From The Executive Director

U-Dean Armani Remedy-Red-ET Dam: VT-Pond-View Real Rosa-Red VG-87

By Tom Thorbahn

As I write this, we are finally getting some rain...it sure has been another summer for the record books! Here in northern Ohio, we pretty much forgot what rain looked like, not having measurable amounts since early June.

Hopefully your summer has gone well for each of you.

The National Convention was a great experience for all who attended. Our New York hosts put together a wonderful event.

The Ohio 2021 Convention Steering Committee has been working hard evaluating various potential locations for hosting the convention in 2021. We are trying to focus on a site that will be big enough to satisfy the folks from Brattleboro and also meet our needs to showcase our Ohio breeders and the tourist attractions in our state. By midwinter we should have our site chosen to present to the folks from Brattleboro. They will need to visit our choice to make sure it meets all their specifications, and then give us the OK to proceed with our plans.

Congratulations to all the State Fair exhibitors last month, you should all be proud of the tremendous quality of the show in Columbus. One comment I heard from a retired Holstein breeder was the quality of our registered Holsteins continues to get better and better each year; and judge

First Place Spring Heifer Calf • 2016 Ohio State Fair Red and White Show Spring Heifer Calf Best Bred and Owned • 2016 District 8 Holstein Show Congratulations to 4-Her Jazmine 13, for winning Jr. Supreme Spring heifer calf Best bred and Auble, Owned District 8 Holstein Show Champion at The Lorain Co. Fair with OCD Corvette Maggie Mae-ET!

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669 St. Rt. 89, Polk, OH 44866 Welch Family Farm since 1867 • Registered Holsteins since 1913 Esther, Karen & Scott Welch Dean & Doris Welch 419-945-2250 419-945-2411

Burdette commented numerous times on the depth in many of the classes. It certainly was a great show.

Special congratulations to John Spreng, District Nine. John was inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame during this year’s State Fair. John has given countless hours for many, many years, always having the exhibitors best interests in mind. John has served your Association on numerous committees and as a board member and officer, as well as other boards of all kinds for many years. Thank you John for all your service to the dairy producers in Ohio, the Ohio Holstein Association, and the

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Mike Welch Ryan Welch 419-945-2542 419-651-5281 cell 419-606-6945

dairy industry in Ohio, an honor so well deserved.

This year’s fall sake will be held October 29 in Wooster, mainly a production sale as in past years, with cows and springers. Selections are underway, if you would like to consign, contact Dave or any member of the Sale Committee.

Dave has also been able to move some private sale animals, let him know if you would have extra cattle available.

I look forward to fall with cooler weather, the bright fall colors, and the harvest ahead. If you have concerns or comments, please feel free to contact me.

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A Message Thanksgiving comes but once a year ASSESSING PROGRESS From The ...officially 2006-2016 President on the calendar...

By Randall Kiko

I hope everyone enjoyed the busy summer season with County Fairs, District Shows, State Fair, and if possible, a vacation. Congratulations to everyone who participated. I know it takes a lot of hard work, time, and dedication to attend.

A handful of junior members attended and participated at the National Convention in New York.

Thank you to all who made it possible. Committee members have been checking out various locations for Ohio to host the National Convention in 2021.

The Fall Quality Sale will be held Saturday, October 29 this year at the fairgrounds in Wooster. I hope to see everyone there, either buying or selling. It looks like Ohio 2017 convention will be hosted by District 7 sometime in March. If any other district would like to host in the future, please contact your district board representative. We enjoy moving around the state to see different areas.

I encourage all of you to keep the membership informed about what’s going on in your area, by advertising in the Ohio News. The latest classification updates, show results, family events, and anything else you are proud of.

I wish all of you a safe and happy fall season. Good luck to those exhibiting and judging at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin.

~Randall Kiko

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...but I have it should Howlearned are we that doing? occur (Check each day and right ”to) out your infoitonis“Enlight. acknowledge as often as one can!

We are thankful for our the health we have and our ability to enjoy our family as they move on in their lives...grandkids are especially a joy! Our friends and neighbors are another source of joy.

Graph of TPI by Year of Birth

My Holsteins * * * *are * my pride Additions heifer pens for and joy!

We are to truly thankful 2016: Joyce, the RauschJan.-June family (Bill, 4 dtrs by 7HO12418 SPARK avg +2396 GTPI Brian and Jen) and their good 8 by 7HO12165 MONTROSS avg +2268 GTPI employees who* keep * * * *our cows and heifers doingTwo well.

Just born: exciting additions ~ (parent average: +2613 TPI)

Our mostIVF-ETs recent 507HO13250 herd-average BAA is from 6/14 and our production S-S-I MONTROSS JEDI-ET’s from figures are from the October DHI S-S-I PLATINM MARKE 9050-ET 2-00 3x 305 27790 4.1% 1138 3.1% 875 report.

326 29637 4.1% 1216 3.2% 936 VG-86 @ 2-11 38 cows 27,893 3.7% 1,037 3.1% 861 (anxious to receive their genomic tests!)

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Whiteleather Silk 1040-ET EX-92 GMD, DOM

Whiteleather Silk 1040-ET EX-92 GMD, DOM

Silk has sons by Gold Chip and Brazzle. She is one of our best transmitting cows directly out of Miss America. All of her offspring have unlimited potential!

Whiteleather Sizzle 1440-ET EX-93

• Sire: Comestar Stormatic-ET • Dam: Whiteleather Outside 367 EX-91 GMD, DOM Silk’s Daughters • Whiteleather Sizzle 1440-ET EX-93 • Whiteleather Shottle 1485 VG-86 • Whiteleather Iota 1935 VG-88 • Whiteleather Hero 2211 VG-85 • Whiteleather Hero 2212 VG-85 • Whiteleather Hero 2213 VG-85 • Whiteleather Hero 2214 VG-87 • Whiteleather Dorcy 2340 VG-86

Whiteleather Sizzle 1440-ET EX-93

• Grand Champion NAILE 2014 • All-Ohio Jr. 3-Year-Old, 4-Year-Old and Aged Cow Sizzle’s Next Generation • Whiteleather Sizz 2524-ET Jr. 2-Year-Old @ VG-85 - Sired by Goldwyn - Fancy Halogen and Mogul daughters - 2 Golden Dreams daughters due Sept. & Oct. • Whiteleather Mogul 2218-ET VG-85 • Whiteleather Gwood 2517-ET Jr. 2-Year-Old @ VG-85 - Stylish Anaheim daughter

We are continuing to build and improve this cow family from our foundation cow “Miss America!”

Check out our ad next issue when we highlight all of her daughters’ classification results!

WHITELEATHER HOLSTEINS

8208 Bayard Road • Minerva, OH 44657 Lawrence Whiteleather 330-904-1806 • Adam Whiteleather 330-205-1738 Fax 330-222-1642 • adamwhiteleather@icloud.com • www.whiteleatherholsteins.com RHA 24,086 • 909F • 741P • 542 Cows

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“Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant.”

By Jackie Bickel, Ohio News Editor

During the nine years that I worked with the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, this verse was written on the inside cover of a Bible that was given to every employee that retired from the Association.

That single verse from the book of Matthew was very appropriate for those individuals who have given their time, talents and dedication in exchange for far less pay than they deserved.

I haven’t thought much about that Bible verse since leaving the YMCA...until this summer. As I began to see Facebook post after Facebook post about dairy farms selling out and herds being dispersed, the first thought that came to my mind was, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” I read about dairies that were located far from my home, even in other countries, and it seemed surreal and so far away from my realm of concern. Soon, I began to hear this same story coming from our very own friends and colleagues.

The reality started hitting closer to home.

Some have decided to retire, because there isn’t another generation that wants to continue running the family farm, others have gotten out before the economics get worse than they already are, and some have simply been absorbed by the bigger, more powerful operations that continue to thrive. Regardless of the circumstances, the family dairy that we grew up with is diminishing from our countryside roads.

Even at my own dinner table, we have had several conversations about our “Escape Plan.” It’s a topic that we’ve tried to avoid, because we are both committed to making sure that there is a dairy farm for our children and our grandchildren. But every day, as I watch my husband get up and work twice as hard to earn half as much money, fighting milk prices, lack of help, unpredictable Ohio weather and equipment that should have been retired a long time ago, I ask 12

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myself “is it worth it?” And I know that we are only one of many that is facing the same challenges. It takes a good and faithful servant to try and make a living under these conditions.

But do you ever quit being a dairy farmer, even if you aren’t physically milking cows? I don’t think so. There are so many facets of the dairy industry that could use input from the dairy farmer. But it’s the actual farmers that have the least time to take on those commitments outside of their responsibilities on the farm.

Our own Ohio Holstein Association has many opportunities for individuals to volunteer and make a difference. Breed promotion, sales support, assisting with shows, providing mentorship to our Junior members, contributing to the Ohio News...the list goes on and on. Not only would the extra hands, help and heart be appreciated, it is needed to insure that our industry survives the changing times. It doesn’t matter how involved or active you are in the field of dairy, it’s the amount of passion and dedication that you have for the Holstein cows (past and present) that gives you a seat at the table, so to speak.

In closing, I want to wish John and Suzy Lora and Ray and Sara Twining all the best in their upcoming sales. Your years of hard work and persistence have developed into outstanding herds with deep pedigrees and impressive production records. In addition, I can’t forget to congratulate John Spreng for being inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame. Your dedication has resulted in dairy shows that are premier events, attracting exhibitors from all over the United States to exhibit at our State Fair.

As we wrap up Summer and look forward to Fall, I ask that you keep our “faithful servants” in your thoughts and prayers.

Have a safe harvest season and thank you for all that you do for Ohio Holstein!

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Highlights from the 131st National Holstein Convention and Annual Meeting Released to the Media by Holstein Association USA

The Holstein Association USA board of directors met June 2728, 2016, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. President Gordie Cook chaired the board meeting held during the 131st National Holstein Convention and Annual Meeting at The Saratoga Springs Hilton hotel.

The board honored retiring Directors Gayle Carson of Tennessee, Corey A. Geiger of Wisconsin, and Peter B. Waterman of Maine.

All were formally recognized during the awards banquet on July 1st for their many contributions and leadership on the Association board of directors.

Update on 2016 Business Plan Staff presented updates on the 2016 Management-by-Objective Business Plan and year-to-date financials during the Board meeting.

At the end of May, registrations stood at 150,969, up one percent more than the same time last year. Staff reported a four percent increase in the number of animals enrolled in Holstein COMPLETE®.

2016 Financial Update Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Barbara Casna presented the Association’s consolidated

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financial statements through the end of May, 2016, and reviewed the reserve fund report for the same period. Year-to-date the Association has net income from operations of $390,000.

AgriTech Analytics (ATA) AgriTech Analytics (ATA) General Manager Bill VerBoort reported the dairy records processing center has had steady enrollment in the second quarter of the year with more than 950,000 records processed monthly.

ATA’s net operating results were $9,000 more than the same time last year.

Other Board Action With the elimination of the embryo transfer form submission requirement, the Association now relies solely on information supplied by breeders on their registration applications.

The board took steps to preserve the integrity of Association records by implementing an animal birthdate oversight plan.

This plan incorporates the use of a computer algorithm to identify outlier herds where animals appear to be registered with birthdates beneficial for show ring purposes. These herds may be visited unannounced, prior to any particular show date, for on-farm record audits.

President Cook presided over the reorganization meeting of the board on July 1st. The board welcomed newly-elected Directors Peter Dueppengiesser, Region 1, Steve Keene, At-Large, and Benjamin Newberry, Region 4, along with re-elected Director Mark Kerndt of Iowa. Directors serve three-year terms.

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2017 Holstein Association USA Delegate Election Underway With the 2016 National Holstein Convention successfully concluded, the election of delegates for the 2017 Annual Meeting is underway.

Delegates attend Holstein Association USA’s Annual Meeting, representing the members in their election district, to elect officers and board members and to vote on bylaw amendments and resolutions.

At the 2015 Annual Meeting, delegates voted to amend an Association bylaw to allow one additional delegate for every 100 (formerly 150) active members in each election district. This will increase the total number of delegates for the 2017 Annual Meeting to 143 delegates allowed.

The 2017 Annual Meeting will be held in Bellevue, Washington, June 30-July 1.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES August 1 Nominating petitions mailed to members September 30 Nominating petitions must be received by Holstein Association USA October 14 Deadline for nominees to withdraw names from the ballot November 1 Ballots mailed to members January 2, 2017 Ballots must be received by Holstein Association USA February 1, 2017 2017 delegate election finalized

Building Consumer Trust As part of the dairy checkoff’s efforts to build trust in dairy, the American Dairy Association Mideast has created several new videos, recipes and online resources. These new resources live on our website Drink-Milk.com and are continually promoted through social media and other popular Ohio and West Virginia websites. In fact, traffic to our website more than doubled from May to June, resulting in nearly 20,000 visitors in just one month.

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ACRES + AVENUES

Your national dairy checkoff recently launched season 2 of the video series Acres + Avenues as part of their ongoing effort to help drive dairy's relevance among Millennials by connecting this important audience with dairy farmers. The new Acres + Avenues videos have already been viewed more than 3.4 million times!

KNOW YOUR DAIRY: VIDEO SERIES

In a new video series, ADA Mideast visited a local grocery store and tested shoppers’ knowledge about dairy foods and farming. Questions like "Is almond milk a dairy product?" and "How long does it take to milk a cow?" were captured on camera, and Ohio and West Virginia dairy farmers provided the correct answers! The video series was promoted on YouTube and popular news websites, garnering more than 2.5 million impressions!

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OSU Dairy Judging Team Photographs Span Over 90 Years

By Bonnie Ayars

In the past decade, the methods in which we document life have progressed rapidly. Instead of an old scrapbook or some yellowed newspaper article, information can be shared quickly and conveniently through an internet search, a Facebook page, and even in all of the saved photos we now have on our phones.

1984 Team (L to R): Coach Spike, Ken Krebs, Tim Timmons, Jim Stockert and Duane Moff

my teams are very much a part of the digital era. Research also took place by National Dairy Shrine, Hoard’s volunteers, and Esther Welch and her daughter Karen spent countless hours searching through bound volumes of Ohio Holstein News. It is the Harold Kaeser teams that have challenged this vision. Even after contacts with several of you, his family, and

together for the sake of history and all those who have been a part of teams since 1914. Not only have cows and the scorecard changed, but so have the people, attire, gender focus, and background.

The results become much more a story about America and a proud reflection on our roots.

2000 Team (L to R): Brandon Lawwill, Jenny Indoe (Thomas), Greg Borchers, Keith DiDonato, Coach Spike and John Lemmermen (Asst. Coach)

The first team in 1914 (L to R): C. Elmer, Wylie (no record of first name), Robert Wylie and L.L. Rummell

Dairy judging has a rich history here at The Ohio State University, but the sources and information were scattered about in different buildings and locations. For the past 7-8 years, I have been attempting to bring those files

1950 Team (L to R): Coach Kaeser, William Davis, Hugh Moore, John Moore, Herman Rickard and Carl Young 14

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1991 Team (L to R): Joel Oney, Todd Riggs, Coach Spike Kate Craemer (Alden) and Kelly Easterday (Heckaman)

If you are a “seasoned” member of an OSU team, you will recall the Harold Kaeser days that evolved into the Dr. Spike era and now my decade as coach. The Spike teams were simple to locate as Pete kept a beautiful scrapbook from which Julie DeLavergne scanned every photo. AgriGraphics also had many additional photos on file and

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the basement of Plumb Hall, my search has not located all the team photos. One of my research days was spent at the OSU Archives with expert assistance and we came up with some photos followed by many aged Lantern articles that

2005 Team (L to R): Coach Heisner, Brian Baird, Stacey Shipley, Dan Sanders and Zach Stammen

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by Glenn Sageser Fall is going strong, and you’re all probably going full bore with little time to waste. One great timesaver for managing your genetics easily and efficiently is Enlight, a new web-based tool.

Accessible on Miley, a com2010 Team (L to R): Curtis Bickel, Jason puter or tablet, Enlight is free to any Laura Gordon, Hannah Thompson and Coach Ayars producer who is genomic testing their Holstein cattle. aAll samplesof documented fewgenomic more items submitted by Enlight users will be anainterest.

It would seem that the lyzed using CLARIFIDE®, a DNA-marker Lantern so interested in technologyis for not optimizing the selection and management of nowadays. dairy animals. these types of items Enlight allows users to log on and view complete genetic information,

As a result of all my contributor’s input, we have now managed to put these teams on a linkWelch from the Honoring Esther Animal Science Department on August 16, 2014 web page. http://ansci.osu.edu/aboutus/history/dairy-judging. I feel that you will respect and follow this historical link. Yet this fall, a portion of these will become a display on the walls of the 1st floor in the Animal Sciences building.

process of getting andOSU usingDairy your was posted on our genetic data quick and efficient, and Judging Teams Facebook page. can

including any by However, moregenomic detailsresults, can and simply logging onto the web site at should be updated! I need YOU to www.EnlightDairy.com. helpEnlight authenticate ourthe OSU is updated day dairy new genomic evaluations are available, judging heritage. Please join me allowing producers quickerphotos access in the search.

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Youare cantoday. also askHelp any of ustell for into who we me a demonstration of Enlight, and we’d be the story for all who will follow! glad to come to your farm and show you the benefits.

Also look for the changes to the TPI® coming in December. New components, fertility index and feed efficiency, will be added to the formula, along with the genetic base update that takes place every five years. The fertility index is derived from the daughter pregnancy rate (DPR), heifer conception rate (HCR) and cow conception rate (CCR).

The feed efficiency index takes into account extra income and extra costs.

Both will put more emphasis on traits important in a profitable herd.

Give us a call if there’s anything we can do to help you get more from your 2015 Team (LAssociation to R): Cody Jodrey, Colton Harstine, Holstein USA membership Laura Bond,herd.

Corey Jodrey and answer Coach Ayars or your We can questions and provide on-farm service; just contact Glenn Sageser at 502-321-8670.

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By Barb Lumley This has proven to be a very challenging summer not only for dairy farmers, but for everyone. Some areas have received rain, others have gotten very little. On a recent trip that included four counties I observed first- hand the devastation that occurs when Mother Nature does not give us enough water for the crops.

Even if rain should come, many fields are beyond help.

It is a sure thing that grain and forage prices are going to be higher. The heat and humidity have affected production, cull prices are down, and milk prices are very low. It will take every bit of a farmer’s management ability to get through the winter. Meanwhile it is very important that we look for the “bright spots” and the things that can bring joy into our lives. The show ring can be one of those “bright spots”.

One of my favorite things during this summer has been announcing the dairy shows at county fairs and district shows and, as I do that, I have the opportunity to observe the kids who are participating. My first show was the Junior Fair Dairy Show at the Harrison County Fair located in Cadiz, Ohio. Harrison County is one of the counties in District 3. There are very few dairy farms located there, yet thirty five boys and girls participated in showmanship and exhibited their dairy projects. They do things a little different there. The first class of the day consists of all the youth who are showing a dairy animal for the first time regardless of age. As they parade the ring, the judge talks with each one and tells them how to correct the mistakes they are making. No one is placed.

They then return for the showmanship classes according to their age. Every one of them entered the ring with their animals properly fitted and clean and they were all dressed in white. Harrison County can be very proud of their youth. Hannah Dye, Quality Quest Holsteins, Beloit, Ohio, was the judge and did an excellent job of instructing and placing them.

As I went on to the district shows, the junior members were outstanding, always presenting their animals and themselves in top form. Many of them excel at working with their cattle and showing and participate in numerous shows. Not only do we see this in Holsteins, but in every other breed. There are county and state fairs taking place all over the country where the youth are exhibiting not only dairy but all types of animals.

You have to appreciate the time and hard work that the kids put into their projects and be proud of their accomplishments.

As I announced the dairy shows, I watched the kids. I saw the pride and joy on a young man’s face as the judge chose his cow as Grand Champion. There was the little girl who hugged and kissed her heifer as she left the ring with the blue ribbon. The little boy who worked so hard in showmanship with his stubborn calf and left the ring with a huge smile on his face after making it to third place and hearing the judge complement him on “keeping his cool”. There was the young man who continually patted his calf on the nose and looked so dejected after being placed down the line. His mom took his picture as he left the ring, his dad patted him on the back and reminded him there would always be next year. He was seen later, a milkshake in one hand, chocolate chip cookies in the other, and the usual smile on his face. And there were the young girls who made sure their show whites had some special “bling”.

There are times when parents and families feel that showing animals takes time away from the home farm and isn’t worthwhile. Showing gives the youth access to a lot of knowledge. They become members of 4-H, FFA or Junior Breed organizations, which gives them the opportunity to make friends and to meet many different people in the dairy industry and businesses associated with it. Their experiences can often lead to the decisions youth make about their future and the path they choose to take in life. In the midst of life’s challenges the kids are there to bring all of us brighter days. Working with them and observing them brings a lot of joy. Praise them, encourage them, hug them and tell them you love them. We are so blessed to have them in our lives and in the show ring.

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The 2016 National Holstein Futurity

Provided by Mary Lou Topp, Executive Secretary of the National Holstein Futurity

L to R: Ringman, Steve Moff; Ohio State Fair Dairy Cattle Department Chair, Angi Kaverman; Ohio State Fair Commissioner, John Spreng; 5th Place Call-Del Hawk Kenzy and Brian Call; 4th Place Toppview Seaver Ava and Keith Topp; 3rd Place, T-Triple-T Possibility-ET and Nathan Thomas; 2nd Place Ree-Kay Aftershock Coco and Renee Hershberger, 2015 Futurity Winner Budjon-JK Atwood Ekira-ET with Kristi Ackley; 2015 Ohio Holstein Queen, Emma Mathews, National Holstein Futurity Executive Secretary, Mary Lou Topp; and Judge, Paul Trapp.

(L to R): 2016 National Futurity Winner Bucks-Pride Gold Chip Winnie and Keith Topp, Second Place Harvue Windhammer Franki-ET and Ben Simpson, Third Place Miley Gold Chip Gazella-TW and Jason Miley, Fourth Place Diamond-Oak Butze Flora and Eric Topp and Fifth Place Quietcove-W Destry Flynn and Jeremy Elsass.

The 59th National Holstein Futurity Show was held on Saturday, July 30, 2016, in the Coliseum at the Ohio State Fair. Mr. Justin Burdette judged the Futurity, and Leslie Maurice served as the emcee for the evening. To open the event, Steve Maurer sang the National Anthem.

Joe Cole drove Bob Sommers’ 1935 flatbed Chevy truck, bringing into the ring the Director of the Dairy Cattle Department, Angi Kaverman; 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen, Ella Jackson; Judge, Justin Burdette; and Executive Secretary of the National Holstein Futurity, Mary Lou Topp.

The parade into the ring included a two-horse hitch that brought in Executive Assistant to the General Manager of the Ohio State Fair, Sharon Martin; Agriculture Executive Secretary of the Ohio State Fair, Stacey French and Chairman of the Ohio Expo Commission, Tom Price.

Also entering the ring were Ringman, Steve Moff; Commissioner, John Spreng; Identification Services Manager of Holstein USA, Bridgett Cummins and Marketing and Sales Manager of Ohio Holstein, Dave Gunkelman.

It was a celebration for the Cole and Topp Families (L to R): Angi Kaverman, Steve Moff, Judge Justin Burdette, Joe Spreng, members of the Cole Family-Bucks-Pride, LLC, Bucks-Pride Gold Chip Winnie, members of the Topp Family-Topp View Farm and Ella Jackson, 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen.

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Each beautifully-groomed, three-year-old cow circled the ring, waiting for the judge’s decision.

When the lineup was completed, Bucks-Pride Gold Chip Winnie, shown by Topp View Holsteins and Bucks-Pride, LLC, was in First Place as the National Holstein Futurity Winner and Second Best Udder in the Class.

Second Place and Best Udder in the Class went to Harvue Windhammer Franki-ET, exhibited by Plainfield Farms, LLC. Miley Gold Chip Gazella-TW, shown by Miley Holstein Farms Ltd., was selected for Third Place. Fourth Place went to Diamond-Oak Butze Flora, exhibited by Madelyn Topp and Fifth Place went to Quietcove Holsteins with Quietcove-W Destry Flynn.

And, the First Place Junior honors went to Miley Redburst Glitz-Red, shown by Adam Miley.

The Futurity wishes to thank the following individuals who contributed to the success of the show: Lindsay Bowen for making the rose collar; Jenny Thomas of Cybil Fisher Photography; Madelynn Topp, Aubree Topp and Ruth Bambauer for helping with preparations throughout the day, and Kyle Hudson and Greg Cornish who served as sanitary engineers for the show.

The Futurity especially thanks board members Eric Havens, Keith Topp, Paul Haskins, Jason Miley, Tony Henry, Adam Whiteleather, Emily Seigrist and James Cole. And, all the breeders for participating in the Futurity for the past 59 years.

Everyone is encouraged to continue entering in order to keep this exciting event at the Ohio State Fair flourishing. Looking ahead, there are two opportunities for entering the 62nd Futurity that will show in 2019. Breeders have the choice to make all four payments up front in the one payment of $30.00 or to use the rate of $3.00 for each animal entered by October 20, 2016, followed by payment in the second and third years.

Futurity entry blanks can be found on page 20-21 of this issue, you can print them at www.ohioholstein. com, download them from the Ohio Holstein Association’s Facebook page or contact Executive Secretary Mary Lou Topp, 10344 Botkins Road, Botkins, Ohio 45306.

Past Fut urit y Winners

1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Erasco Don Tweenie E.C. Rausch & Sons Shanghigh Tritoma Don Donna Charles Lewis & Sons Logwoods Col Flora Logtown Farms, MD. Rosa Summit View Jane Frank Cummings Wis Leader Ubbie W.A. Shipley & Sons Rosemere Raven Lucy W.A. Shipley & Sons Caffdale Fancy Speckel Dale Caffee, DeCatur, IN. Heffering Dividend Trixy Tara Hills Farms Kelly Knox View Hi Hop Knox View Farm Gray View Casco Crusader Harvey A. Nelson & Sons Reu-Jen Debbie Reuben Jones Besview Reflection Queen M William Yarosh Brianlea Dividend Roxann Brian L. Siddall Easthaven Quintillion Fury A.B. Baker Quietcove Matt Judy Quietcove Holsteins Shanghigh Thornlea Katie Lewis & Sons Dallhome Leader Paclamar Cam Heger Leatherbrook Princess Fury Pinehurst Farms, WI. Burley Ned Marie Briarhill Farm KY. Hickory Bluff Shanghi Comet Lewis & Sons Shanghigh Gaydale Ivanhoe Lewis & Sons Macabob Pioneer Dutchman C R & Dennis McCoy Gusty Knoll Dutchman China Jennifer Dean Arlene King Gusty Knoll-Tw Ru-Ann & Welcome In Farm O-C-S Dairy Elevation Katie Debra Smith & O C Smith, MD. Quietcove J Elevation Martini Quietcove Holsteins Miley Mars Astronaut Gussie Quietcove & Bill Steinke Quietcove Sexation Gloria Quietcove Holsteins Quietcove Valiant Fawn Quietcove Holsteins Gusty Knoll J Trad Charity-ET Jennifer Dean Muddy Lane Sexy Evening Muddy Lane Farm Lingle Mandingo Echo Lingle Holsteins Judges Choice Balt Deonna Arden Lingenhoel Koneta Rocky Kay Koneto Holsteins Brookview Starbuck Rosalind John & Karl Havens & Jim Teske Fresca’s Quietcove Future-ET Quietcove Holsteins Quietcove Inspiration Maye Quietcove Holsteins Miley Leadman HB Glimmer Jackie Miley Bingland Algon Bright Star Stan-Mar-Dale/Express Miley Jed Starbuck Toni John & Donna Hawvermale Quietcove Elvin Festive Quietcove Holsteins Koneta Price V Gem Koneta Holsteins Markim J Astre Molly-ET Four Henry Farms Gusty – Knoll J Coun Mascara Gusty -Knoll Holsteins Stan-Mar-Dale Storm Aspire Stan-Mar-Dale/Express Stan-Mar-Dale Brutus Aveda Stan-Mar-Dale/Express Topp-View Rubens Exctasy Topp-View Holsteins Braveheart Thunderstorm Ellis Heger Holsteins Carrdale Damion Raven Cole Family TK-Plain-View Belwood Janey Tony King Family Indian-Stone Durham Vanna-ET Indian-Stone Farm Stan-Mar-Dale FAB Quality Stan-Mar-Dale/Express Brookview-E Barely Legal Brookview Farms Miley Advent B Gem-Red Miley Holsteins Quietcove-W TMK Curran Divine Quietcove Holsteins T-Triple-T Durham Poppi Triple-T & Entourage Pentuck Lightning Lea Topp-View Holsteins Budjon-JK Atwood Ekira-ET Ack-Lee Holsteins Bucks-Pride Gold Chip Winie Topp-View & Bucks-Pride

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OPTION: Make all four payments in one of $30 each animal or the usual $3 schedule.

Should less than 30 animals show, the awards shall not be increased in that account and the unclaimed awards shall revert to The National Holstein Futurity, Inc. for use in the following year’s Futurity.

Winner-20%, 2nd-10%, 3rd-7%, 4th-6%, 5th-4%, 6th-10th-3%, 11-15th-2%, 21st30th-1%.

Purses in this event shall consist of all moneys received by this Association in moneys received from any person or persons or Fair Associations, sponsors of this show and etc. except the first payment which may be used for promotion of The National Holstein Futurity, if the Board of Directors so chooses; also less actual expenses incurred by this Association in connection with the promotion and management of said show.

NOMINATION AND ELIGIBILITY: Calf must be nominated and a fee of $3.00 paid by October 20, 2016. All calves born September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016 inclusive are eligible for THE NATIONAL HOLSTEIN FUTURITY NO. 62.

PURSES

The one you omit might prove to be THE BEST IN 2019.

All entrants agree to be amenable to all rules and regulations of the sponsoring fair and of The National Holstein Futurity, Inc.

The National Holstein Futurity. Inc. is at all times the governing body of this Futurity and will decide according to its rules. All matters pertaining to the showing of this Futurity are subject to the rules and regulations of the Fair sponsoring this show.

Should any condition arise which prevents the showing of this Futurity, the right is reserved to call same off and to pay to the persons owning the calves eligible at the time of said calling off, their pro-rate share of all moneys accrued in the division called off, after deducting the actual expenses of this association in the promotion of said Futurity.

CONDITIONS

ENTRY FEES: 1st payment of $3.00 due on or before October 20, 2016 2nd payment of $6.00 due on or before January 20, 2018 3rd payment of $10.00 due on or before April 20, 2019 4th payment of $15.00 due on or before June 20, 2019 (Last One)

Closing Date For Your Entries and First Payment October 20, 2016

Entries must be made as heifer calves. If your heifer or heifers proce to be GOOD, make your second payment as a yearling in 2018; THEN make your third payment in 2018 and LET YOUR THREE-YEAR-OLD TAKE PART IN “THE BIG SHOW” OF THE GREATEST GROUP OF THREE-YEAR-OLD HOLSTEINS OF 2019 AT THE OHIO STATE FAIR!

A show for the best 3-year-old cow to be shown in 2019.

Closing Date for Your Entries and First Payment Due October 20, 2016.

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Enter all your Heifer Calves.

The one you omit might prove to be the best in 2019.

A show for the best 3-year-old cow to be shown in 2019.

Closing Date for Your Entries and First Payment Due October 20, 2016.

The Grapevine

“Have you herd what’s happening?” Whiteleather Goldwyn 1492-ET, ___________________________ John and Ruth Young (D3) celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on August 10, 2016.

John is currently at New Dawn Rehabilitation Center, 865 Iron Avenue, Dover, Ohio 44622. Ruth is at home, 3120 Ragersville Road SW, Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681. ___________________________ The National Dairy Shrine Sophomore Merit Scholarship is to encourage qualified undergraduate students to pursue careers in the dairy industry or related occupations.

Congratulations to Marina Sweet of London, Ohio, who attends the Ohio State University and majors in Animal Science – Biosciences for receiving one of four other $1000 undergraduate scholarships. ___________________________ The National Cream of the Crop award is a new opportunity that recognizes cows owned by Holstein youth with exceptional milk production. All Junior-owned cows who produced at least 30,000 pounds of milk in a single 305day of less lactation, completed in the previous calendar year are eligible for this recognition. All eligible cows are ranked based on their combined pounds of fat and protein produced in the lactation, and the top 75 cows are recognized annually. Congratulations to the 2015 top cows for combined fat and protein from Ohio: 4th place: 22

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owned by Autumn Whiteleather (D2) and 8th place: Paradise-R Anna Daisy, owned by Anna Ramsey (D2). ___________________________ This August 2016 version of Holstein USA’s EASY software includes a more user-friendly manual sire input and search feature, as well as a more compatible resolution setting allowing for the EASY screen to resize appropriately on different computers. This update is especially important for those registering ETs, as it gathers new, required information. You can download the free update at: www.holsteinusa.com/software/ software.html ___________________________

Lara Staples joins Select Sires as a communications specialist and member liaison. She will be responsible for designing and producing materials to support Select Sires’ brand image, dairy genetic product lines, sire summaries and other sales and marketing activities. Staples will also work closely with member

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cooperative communications and marketing staff to provide assistance. She will be based in the Plain City, Ohio office.

Staples is a 2014 graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in animal science and a minor in agricultural communication.

While in college she was active in Alpha Zeta honorary fraternity, college ambassador team, Scarlet and Gray Ag Day Committee, Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow, Buckeye Dairy Club and the dairy judging team. She served as the 2011 Ohio Fairs’ Queen and state vice president for the Ohio FFA Association. Staples also participated in Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPower Institute.

She completed communications internships with World Wide Sires, Ltd. and American Dairy Association Mideast.

Most recently, she was a farm sales specialist for Paul Hall and Associates.

“Select Sires sponsored and assisted with nearly every dairy judging event in which I participated in throughout my high school and collegiate years,” says Staples. “These contests are what introduced me to agriculture, gave me a jump-start in animal science education and helped me develop my passion for the dairy industry. Now I have the incredible opportunity to give back to a company that has invested in me for many years. My hope is to help continue the legacy of investing in the future here at Select Sires and I am very excited to begin that journey. ”

John Spreng Inducted Into The Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame

Bucyrus native John Spreng Jr. (D9) was inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame during the 40th annual Hall of Fame ceremony on Aug. 5.

Featured at every Ohio State Fair since 1976, the State Fair Hall of Fame inducts new members each year who have made outstanding contributions toward making the Fair one of America’s premier expositions.

A frequent award-winning exhibitor and former dairy cattle director (1994-2012), Spreng currently serves as the Fair’s assistant agriculture director. He’s been a commissioner and board member for many livestock and fair organizations, including the Ohio Expo Commission for six years (2007-2012), the Ohio Fair Managers Association for nine years and the Crawford Co. Fair for 34 years, serving as president for 24 years. He also encourages young people to get involved in agriculture with the “Ag is Cool” program at the Fair, and has visited more than a dozen Ohio schools to present scholarships to winning essay students since the program’s inception in 2011.

“John has worn many hats at the Fair, and has been very involved in the Ohio State Fair community for 50 years,” said Virgil Strickler, general manager of the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. “He’s a great friend and supporter, and we want to honor John for his lifelong dedication to the Fair. It’s truly a pleasure to welcome him into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame.”

Emerson Elementary School 5th-grader Caroline Kauh got an oversize check and a visit from Ohio State Fair representative John Spreng and Ohio Department of Agriculture Deputy Director Janelle Mead for winning a statewide essay contest.

Ohio State ATI Building Leaders for the Dairy Industry!

We are pleased to introduce Brandon Lawwill as the new assistant herd manager for the Ohio State ATI dairy program. Lawwill grew up in Mt. Orab, Ohio (Southwest Ohio) on a diversified crop farm and raised Holstein heifers.

Lawwill graduated from Ohio State in 2001 with of Bachelors in Animal Science. He returned to the family farm where he established a Registered Holstein Herd milking as many as 100 cows until he dispersed his herd in 2007. He has worked as a nutritionist and as a Herdsman on herds as large as 3500 cows. Previously he was a supervisor at the OSU/OARDC Krauss Dairy before coming to the OSU/ATI Dairy in May 2016.

“My hope is that my broad experience in the Dairy Industry will allow me to connect with the students that come from a diverse background,” he said. Brandon said ATI is unique because of the vast amount of experience of the Faculty and Staff offer as learning opportunities for the students “We are truly providing a learning environment that gives our students the opportunity to be successfully in any area of the Dairy Industry,” said Lawwill.

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Lois Ziegler, 85, of rural Bellevue, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in her home. She was born June 26, 1930, in Tiffin, to Claude and Mary (Braden) Swartzmiller.

Lois was a faithful member of Zion United Church of Christ, Fireside, Ohio, where she sang in the choir and served as treasurer. She previously served as president of the Ohio Federation of Farm Women Club.

Lois graduated from Thompson High School in 1948 and worked for H & R Block in Bellevue for 38 years.

In Memoriam

and Richard Swartzmiller; sister, Connie Nagel; brothers-in-law, Elmer Neill, Henry Ziegler, William Rutherford, Roger Perl; and sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Herb Miller.

Farm in Auburn, milking Holstein cows, farming and producing maple syrup.

George served in the US Army, Auburn Volunteer Fire Dept, Auburn Twp Zoning Board, Kenston Athletic Booster, Geauga County Fair, Auburn Alumni, was a long time member of Ohio Holstein Association, Auburn Community Church, and Geauga Co. Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.

Memorials may be given to Zion UCC, Fireside, or Stein Hospice.

Clarence H. “Dick” Sommers, 95, of Orient, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 in Monterey Care Center in Grove City.

He was born April 20, 1921 in Borneville, Ohio.

On June 24, 1951, she married John H. Ziegler in Fireside, at Zion United Church of Christ. He preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 2000. Survivors include their children, Deborah (Gary) Dunn of Curtice, Ohio, Diana (Steve) Krinke of Morgantown, West Virginia, Mary Lou (John) Bores of Bellevue, Jeff (Melanie) Ziegler of Irwin, Ohio, Mark (Julie) Ziegler of Rosedale, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Newton (Betty) Swartzmiller of Attica, Phyllis Neill of Bellevue, James (Sandy) Swartzmiller of Worthington, Ohio, William (Judy) Swartzmiller of Mansfield, Ohio, Robert (Judy) Swartzmiller of Bellevue, Sharon Leach of Florida; sister-in-law, Sue Swartzmiller of Georgia; brother-in-law, Gene Nagel of Attica; sisters-in-law, Viola Ziegler of Bellevue, Evelyn Rutherford of Marysville, Ohio, and Jeanie Perl of Tiffin.

Member of First United Methodist Church in Mt. Sterling; lifetime farmer and cattleman; Ayrshire Breeders Association; Odd Fellows; Mt. Sterling Rotary; and National Riffleman Association, Masonic Lodge No. 269 F&AM of Mt. Sterling.

In addition to her parents and husband, Lois was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Swartzmiller

George was a 1951 graduate of Auburn High School. He and his family owned and operated Timmons

George was a father of three, grandfather to 7, great-grandfather of 5, and loving uncle and friend to many. George enjoyed following the activities of all the kids in his life from his family and friends. His hobbies included of golf, travel with his wife Clare Ann, horse shoes, attending men’s Bible study, and of course the Geauga County Fair.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Dwight Sommers and Laura Hill; 2 sisters, Florence and Beatrice. Survived by brother, Bob Sommers of London; sister, Martha (Ralph) Turley of Orient.

Additional survivors include, son Tim Timmons of Monroe, IN, sister Eleanor Sage of Chardon, and sister in law Dory Koller of Chardon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Timmons, son Mitchell Edward Timmons, and daughters, Diane Lynn (Timmons) Buxton, and Carol Ann (Walburn) Timmons.

George Edward Timmons, 83 of Newbury, Ohio, stepped into Heaven Friday morning August 5, 2016 at Lake Health Hospital.

Born in Auburn, OH on April 26, 1933 to Robert and Edna (Davis) Timmons. George married Clare Ann (Mitchell) Timmons on November 6, 1954; she survives.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be sent to a charity of your choice or: The (Carol Timmons) Pray Hope Believe Foundation: P.O. Box 7| Monroe, IN 46772-0007 or the Auburn Community Church: 11046 Washington St. Chagrin Falls, OH 44023.

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2016 Ohio State Fair Open Red and White Show Results

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Miley Advent Garnet-Red Senior Two-Year-Old Cow 1.

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Willolea-CW Sapphire- Red 3.

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Macs-Acres A Destiny-Red Junior Three-Year-Old Cow 1.

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Wil-O-Rae Attitude Venus-Red 3.

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Miley Redburst Glitz-Red Senior Three-Year-Old Cow 1.

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Do-Ra-Me Contender Rita-Red 2.

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Futurama Alchemy Santana-Red 3.

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Dry Aged Cow Call Del Farm Elm-Park Telstar P-Red-ET Aged Cow 1.

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Springhill-OH Dest Anna-Red 2.

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Wolf-Ridge Advent Julip-Red 125,000-Pound Cow 1. Oakvale

Oakvale Advent Cinnabar-Red 1.

Senior Champion Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red Reserve Senior Champion Wabash-Way Holsteins Springhill-OH Dest Anna-Red Grand Champion Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red Reserve Grand Champion Wolf, Kurt Miss Redlights Raven-Red-ET Best Udder of Show Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red Produce of Dam 1. Wil-O-Rae 2. McMahon, Scott & Tenah 3. Oechsle, Jim & Cheri Premier Exhibitor Call Del Farm Premier Breeder McMahon, Scott & Tenah Herdsman Award Miley Holstein Farms

Special Thanks To Our 2016 Red and White Show Sponsors Crimson Lane Farm Bickel Family Farms, Don & Jackie Bickel ABS Global – Ray Jackson COBA Mike’s Milk Hauling Topp-View Farm Miley Holsteins Davenport Hoof Care Jandi-K Farm Macabob Farm Triple-T Holsteins Del-Hollow Farm Wil-O-Rae Holsteins Terry Weiker Wabash-Way Holsteins Ja-Bob Farm Ja-Cher Farm Sprengs Long Acres Richman Farm Terra-Cotta Acres Starmark Farm Hudson Farm Call-Del Farm Bar-B-Hills Farm

(L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Intermediate Champion Miss Redlights Raven-Red, Kurt Wolf, Reserve Intermediate Champion Maiz-N-Blu A Olivia-Red, Kyle McGuire and Judge Mike Berry

(L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Senior Champion Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red, Eric Topp, Reserve Senior Champion Springhill-OH Dest Anna-Red, Chris Lahmers and Judge Mike Berry Pictured at Right (L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Grand Champion Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red, Eric Topp, Reserve Grand Champion Miss Redlights Raven-Red, Kurt and Linda Wolf and Judge Mike Berry

Pictured at Left (L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Junior Champion Zehrview Armani Martie-Red, Kurt and Linda Wolf, Reserve Junior Champion Lah-Dale Malone Shine-Red, Chris Lahmers and Judge Mike Berry

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Arps Dairy Has Been Going To School For 80 Years Defiance, Ohio Dairy Plant Serves Milk to Northwest Ohio Schools from Local Farms

“ At Arps Dairy, we get raw supply from individual dairies within our community. The milk is [literally] coming from the farmer down the road.

We have a lot of loyalty with our brand, because we have a local mentality in our area. We are big supporters of our schools and especially the children of our community. We do a lot of donations to the schools for the proms, band boosters, and athletic boosters.” ~Adam Donaldson VP of Arps Dairy During the school season Arps Dairy produces 3.5 million units of half pints of milk with the majority being used at schools. “We go above and beyond with our deliveries as our drivers are on a first name basis with the school cooks. We pride ourselves on being there for the schools from products to delivery. The school’s primarily purchase half pints, fluid milk and some buy our bulk sour cream and cottage cheese.”

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Arps Dairy maintains their school contracts, not because they have the lowest bid. Instead, it’s their story – local products mean more local employment, which is good for the district. And for some, price is not an issue. “If it’s too cheap, it’s no good.”

Nutritionists are also finding that for those who exercise, chocolate milk is as a good as sports drink for recovery after exercise. That opens up a new market with athletic teams in the schools. Karen Bakies, a nutritionist with the American Dairy Association, confirmed those benefits, also noting that chocolate milk is a big seller in many schools.

In the summer months, the milk is used to make ice cream as the demand for ice cream goes up. “When volume slows down for half pints the volume goes up for ice cream. We serve primarily to Defiance, Putnam, Henry and Paulding counties. Although, some of our products are distributed in Columbus, Toledo and parts of Indiana and Michigan,” Donaldson explained.

Other items that Arps Dairy manufactures are; chip dip, eggnog, fruit punch, orange juice, and bottled water. Arps is one of the few creameries that uses a cold separation system which they feel provides a better taste. They can process the milk from farm to store in 24 hours. Their milk is free of antibiotics and their farmers pledge not to use BST hormones.

The company also maintains its guaranteed sale policy: If a retailer doesn’t sell it … they’ll take it back the next week.

Arps milk comes from 15 local farms, all within 25 miles of Defiance. The farms range in size from 12 cows to 400. That’s part of the Arps’ story. Doing business locally, with 68 cents of each dollar staying in the local economy.

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Donaldson said, “I grew up drinking Arps milk in the schools, it is a community staple. Even my parents and grandparents drank their milk. Now, my son loves the milk! It makes me feel good to work at a place that makes a product my son loves!”

Esther’s Extras – continued from page 9

tables, which also brought more perspectives to The Ohio News. I focused on the goal of making a profit on the in-and-out of every issue. I did achieve this goal. The best part of being the editor was meeting the many fine Holstein breeders in Ohio, the US and other countries along with many others in the dairy industry. The people I met were the most significant part of my experience.

What counsel can you provide to the next editor?

As an editor I have found that results don’t happen overnight, and no one can do the job of editor alone.

Remember that everyone needs recognition and needs to feel important. Be more concerned about the other person than about yourself.

I would hope that The Ohio News would continue to be useful and interesting to our members and that the membership would take ownership of The Ohio News and recognize its importance as the glue that binds the statewide membership together.

While we meet face to face only a few times a year, we can meet on the pages

of The Ohio News every issue.

I encourage The Ohio News to continue to tell the stories of our Holstein breeder families that will emphasize our similarities and recognize our differences. Remember that when each issue is published, it is Ohio Holstein news, and later it will become Ohio Holstein history. This publication becomes the state archives for Ohio Holstein industry.

My hope is that The Ohio News will continue to serve and celebrate the membership, and chronicle the success of the Holstein breed and breeders in Ohio so that the stories will resonate long after publication as honest and relevant. Changes are inevitable.

Ohio Holstein Women bought one or both of these items for the office. Now we work with computers, email and full-color copy machines. It is remarkable how fast we can get email photos.

It is especially helpful, now that we cannot trade photos with other magazines. Each issue of The Ohio News now goes online, and our webmaster Peter Spike keeps our website updated. One big change is that sale and show results show up on line within a day, before The Ohio News can be printed and distributed.

Nevertheless, I believe our members appreciate having a magazine they can hold in their hands and read. I know some of our members do not have any email access and others do not have speedy email.

Esther, can you give us your thoughts on the “then and now” changes and progressions you have observed?

When I started as editor, we were using standard typewriters, black and white 5 x 7 prints of cows, snail mail and sometimes designing the ad on graph paper. The most advanced office machines were a fax and an automatic letter folder. I believe the

Final thoughts…

I want to thank everyone who has helped me through the years: staff, officers and board members, committee chairs, advertisers, contributors and my family. I am so proud of the way everyone is working together to continue the success of the Ohio Holstein Association.

This form, registration paper and photo must be sent to the Ohio Holstein office to be considered for Junior All-Ohio Awards. Please include a head shot or small photo of the Junior owner of the animal. Rules can be found on page 67 of the May/June 2014 issue of Ohio News and on the Ohio Holstein website at www.ohioholstein.com.

JUNIOR ALL-OHIO To apply for Junior All-Ohio Awards, you need to fill out the following and send with a copy of the registration (both sides) and a current picture of your animal to: The Ohio Holstein Association, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691 by December 1, 2014.

Exhibitor _____________________________________________ District _________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________________ Zip _____________________________ Animal _______________________________________ Class __________________________________ SHOW PLACINGS: State Show ____________ State Fair _____________ District _____________ This form may be duplicated.

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Ohio Members At A Glance...

Meet The Hupps, Who Are Passionate About Giving Back To The Community

Hupps Dairy Farm (D4), located in Licking County, is home to 240 dairy cows and 1,000 acres of crops which are cared for by Josh and Jenn Hupp and family.

The Hupps are proud of the wholesome milk they produce and that it provides their family and community with essential nutrients.

Describe your farm and what it means to be an Ohio dairy farmer.

Josh: For us, dairy farming really isn’t a job – it’s a lifestyle. It’s what I always wanted to do and it is the way we wanted to raise our family.

family will help unload deliveries from the county food bank truck.

Dairy is an item that is lacking in many local food pantries.

Approximately 5 percent of what they receive may be dairy and very little of that is milk or cheese.

What does it mean to raise your kids on the farm?

Josh: My kids are always out here playing with their 4-H animals and helping us with our everyday chores. You can’t ask for a better way to teach kids hard work and pride.

Jen: I couldn’t imagine not having milk available for my own kids.

Just seeing that there is a need, and realizing there are kids that don’t get the same food or have the same options that our family has. We’re fortunate that we are able to help out and serve other people.

Jen: They love the farm. It’s always an argument to see who gets to help dad with the cows. My daughter is the real cow girl though, she’ll spend hours with the cows.

“ As a dairy farmer, I’m very honored to partner with milk processors to support the Great American Milk How do you give back to your Drive to give milk to people local community? who cannot afford it.”

Josh: We live in a small community and regularly volunteer at the local ~Josh Hupp food pantry at our church. Our

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Meet The Gassers, Who Are Committed To Conserving The Land In Their Care

Virgil Gasser (far left) is joined by his sons and grandsons at their family farm

Virgil Gasser (D7) works alongside his sons to care for 600 Holstein cows and farm 1,200 acres of crops.

Located in the heart of Creston, Ohio, Gasser Farms has won several conservation awards, including the OLC Environmental Stewardship Award, which recognizes the accomplishments made by farmers to protect Ohio’s land, air and water quality.

How did you and your family get water and land quality possible. into dairy farming?

The farm has a stream that runs Virgil: I was born and raised on through it and into a neighboring a dairy farm near here [Creston] golf course. We have to be cautious and farmed with my father and with our manure applications, brothers. In 1974, I started my we use soil tests to choose the own dairy operation, and by correct application, and also 1986 purchased the home farm work with our neighbors to avoid and updated the facilities to holidays and other events held at accommodate 100 milk cows. I the golf course. We also supply now farm with my sons, Dave, our neighbors with the “natural Aaron, Steve and Nate. My sons fertilizer” anytime it is requested! each grew up here and I couldn’t get rid of them! After each son graduated we added more cows. “ Land sustains all life and Now, we are if we’re good to the land, milking about 600 the land gives back to us. head of Holsteins.

How do you work with your neighbors?

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We hope anything we do will be an improvement.

We’d like to make the land even better than when we started farming here and leave the land for the next generations.” ~Virgil Gasser

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After high school, my strong interests in agricultural industry lead me to pursue a B.A. in Science and Agriculture, accompanied by an Associate’s degree in Construction at The Ohio State University. I had worked closely in the past with the Soybean Research Lab as an intern, and my part-time job was on The Ohio State Grounds Crew Team. There I met a great friend and future cow partner named Charlie Henry.

We were responsible for prepping fields and game day setup on The OSU Buckeye football field. While performing October/November Issue lines and ground equipment, maintenance on irrigation Ads Due: October 24, 2016 Charlie always wanted to talk about “cows.” His knowledge be distributed NAILE of• Magazine bulls and will information aboutathis own herd inspired me to • Entry information forfamily Juniorherd awards and scholarships learn more about my back home.

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A Job That’s “Fitting” For A Lady

From scoring to showstrings, there’s a lot to be done behind the scenes It’s a familiar sound to many of us...the humming of clippers being wielded by our fitters as they transform our cattle for classification, sales or a show. But what’s not familiar is seeing a female at the helm of the grooming chute.

That is, until recently, when a spirited redhead entered the scene that is still mostly dominated by men. Lindsey Lepke has become a regular on the fitting scene, not only at the Ohio Shows and Sales, but across the United States and Canada, as well.

Lindsey grew up on a 50-cow Holstein dairy in western Wisconsin with her three sisters, and they all still do a bit of work on the farm that her parents still run. After graduating from UW-Platteville in 2009, Lindsey spent a year studying dairy in the Netherlands and Africa. She’s worked for Accelerated Genetics and Semex, doing anything from breeding cows to co-piloting young sire daughter picture runs.

Her passion for dairy cattle started on the farm, but blossomed through 4-H. Lindsey didn’t grow up with registered Holsteins, but a close friend of hers did. Since there were very few young girls that were interested in showing dairy, her friend’s family encouraged Lindsey to show at the Wisconsin Jr. State Fair. Lindsey’s dad bought her first registered

Holstein heifer when she was 14, and Lindsey was hooked.

Through her years in 4-H, Lindsey was always intrigued by the massive change an animal undergoes as the result of proper fitting. She remembers sitting at a show once when she was 17 or so, thinking that she was more comfortable there in a cattle barn than anywhere else.

When a friend asked her what she was Part of Lindsey’s success stems from her thinking about doing willingness play a role in every aspect of after high school (and preparing cattle for a show or sale. she just happened to be doing her heifers topline at the time), she replied, “I think I just want to do this!” He laughed and said, “girls don’t clip cows!” It only took her a few more years to prove that he was very wrong, when she decided to make fitting her full-time career.

Of course, Lindsey has experienced some challenges in a very male-dominated industry, realizing that it can still be a “Boys Club” at times. But, she went into fitting knowing that. She’s learned to stay focused on her dreams, taking some of the criticism with a grain of salt so she doesn’t get a chip on her shoulder.

Lindsey believes her talent and dedication will sort her out from what can be a competitive field, at times.

Because of the intense amount of work, inconsistent income and time away from home it entails, the demand for a good fitter is still high. Being open minded, willing to work nights, taking on the less desirable tasks and having a good attitude, has resulted in Lindsey finding steady work.

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Though she is at a slight disadvantage being female Although her in the dairy industry, Lindsey has found it important comfort zone is in to surround herself with a great group of cattle-fitting the barn, Lindsey friends that are willing to share their trade secrets and still enjoys stepping provide constructive advice that improves her craft. into the ring and “If I learn something new from every person that I showing off an work with, I will continue to become a better fitter.” exceptional heifer When young girls (or boys) ask Lindsey for advice on becoming a fitter, Lindsey encourages them to find a string or more experienced fitter that is looking for help and be willing to do anything they are asked to do. Fitting isn’t just about clipping, but proper show feeding, milking, even washing. Pay attention and don’t be afraid to ask questions. And always be open minded. Volunteer to help with barn and classification clipping or local sales. Once you build a solid reputation, you’ll get invited to work with the strings at the more prestigious shows and sales.

“Be prepared to get some crap for being a girl and take it in stride. Work hard and people will notice.

Once you build confidence in your skills, don’t be afraid to jump on every opportunity you can, and work with different types of people...and try not to date the guys you work with. It rarely works out well in the end,” laughs Lindsey.

As with any cow enthusiast, Lindsey has her “favorites.” Decrausaz Iron O’Kalibra tops her list, though she’s never seen her in person. Lindsey believes she could easily take on any of the greats from the US or Canada, maintaining that she is a cow that has withstood the test of time. Lindsey is really anxious to see more offspring from her sons hit the ring in the US the next couple years. It’s always been on her bucket list to go and see her. She’s also a fan of Lyster Lyndsay, Dundee Paige and Stonefront Iron Pasta.

Although Lindsey is willing to wear several hats while working with a show string, she encourages owners to have their heifers broke to lead and clean before she arrives. This includes scrubbing heads and toplines. Also, communication is key. Who is bringing a chute? Who is purchasing sprays? Is she expected to help with chores or do just the clipping?

Also, booking ahead (a month is usually the best) is much appreciated. That gives everyone time to plan and get the string looking their best. Patience and flexibility is also very much appreciated, especially during busy times. Good workers are in high demand and are often crunched for time!

Lindsey’s one personal and professional goal that she has for herself is to have each of her clients rehire her.

No matter how many animals, breed or quality, she is passionate to do her best to make customers happy with her workmanship. In Lindsey’s opinion, to be asked back is one of the biggest compliments she can receive for her work.

Speaking of Pasta, one of Lindsey’s favorite moments of her fitting career was when she went to Duckett’s to help winter clip some heifers, and ended up getting to help clip Apple and Pasta, as well. It was like meeting a couple of movie stars!

Lindsey believes that most farms find a fitter through word of mouth, but there are other avenues, such as Lindsey also enjoys fitting because it gives her the power to be her own inquiring with your local AI reps, and a Facebook boss. The majority of her family for generations have been entrepreneurs, so it definitely runs in her blood. post is usually a pretty good alternative.

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A Family With Longevity...Five Generations: All Four Dams Currently Milking In The Herd

by Jackie Bickel, Ohio News Editor Every dairy farmer aspires to develop a herd that consists of cows with longevity, good scores and even better production records.

For Lamar Hershberger and his family (D7), they have five generations of cows that are from the same cow family, with four still milking on the farm. And, if it wasn’t for a last-minute substitution of a consignment for the 2016 Ohio Holstein Convention Sale, this remarkable fact would have gone unrecognized.

A second generation dairy farmer, Lamar and his family moved to Millersburg, Ohio in the early 1970s. Over the years, his 3 sons and 4 daughters have joined him in running the dairy. Today, they are milking 50 cows in a New Zealand Swing Double-Six parlor. For the Hershbergers, having a herd of registered Holsteins is important, with classification happening on a regular basis.

Donning the pre-fix of Hersh-Dale, Lamar’s herd is one sought after for consignments, giving other breeders and cattle enthusiasts an opportunity to buy into cow families that have outstanding pedigrees, as well as impressive production records.

Hersh-Dale Atwood Billie, a 2-year-old that just freshened in February, was a substitute consignment the Hershbergers sent to the Convention Sale, and her pedigree caused many to take notice. As of March, Billie was milking 104 lbs., but that’s not what was impressive to the Sale Committee. The fact that the next four dams are currently milking on the Hersberger’s dairy and the depth of their pedigrees appealed to them even more: Dam:

2nd Dam:

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4th Dam:

Hersh-Dale Shottle Billie VG-85 3-00 2 324 22,310 3.7 821 2.9 637 Hersh-Dale Sanchez Bubba EX-90 4-10 2 365 26,380 4.0 1050 3.0 794 Hersh-Dale Roy Bruny EX-90 2E Life: 158,900 3.5 5,507 3.3 5,215 Hersh-Dale Durham Becky EX-93 3E Life: 165,190 3.5 5,798 3.3 4,327

When the gavel dropped during the Convention Sale, James Kerr was the new owner of Hersh-Dale Atwood Billie. The Hershbergers hope Mr. Kerr has great success with Billie and that she continues the tradition of excellence that her dams have established for the Hersbergers over the years.

Over the years, the Hershbergers have bred 29 Excellent cows, 5 Dam of Merits, and more than 80 VG females.

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Leaving A Legacy After 50 years of breeding, buying and milking 100% registered Holsteins, the Twinings are putting their milking herd and bred heifers up for sale. Sires of the cows and heifers are Atwood, Sanchez, Clark, Dillon, Advent and Damion, bred to bulls like Sanchez, Malone, Hypnotic, Corvette, Bankroll, Armani, Bradnick, Dempsey and Gold Chip. Most animals are red carriers or are red, themselves. A lot of the parentage of these cattle come from purchases at the Ohio Holstein sales.

Call Ken Janes at 330-464-4134 or Ray Twining at 440 647 2795 for more information. “ We’ve treasured getting to know people in the Ohio Holstein Association as active members, at the conventions and sales. We hope to continue to stay active in this great group of Holstein lovers.”

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T-Triple-T-Ent Party Girl-ET 3. Triple-T & Mike Heath Beslea Dempsey Wicked Summer Yearling 1. Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Ms Brookview Scaredycat 2. Triple-T, Cummings & Heath T-Triple-T Phantom 3. Miley Holstein Farms Miley Armani WB Glimpse Spring Yearling 1. Triple-T & Tim Cummings Ms Listerines Lucky Lady-ET 2. King, Hayden OH-River-Syc King Bailey 3. Deam, Neil Springhill-OH Attic Trisha Winter Yearling 1. Philips, Alyson & Kenlee Duhibou Fever Piranha-ET 2. Triple-T

T-Triple-T Perfect Storm-ET 3. Triple-T & Mike Heath Kindsway Goldchip Lepold-ET Fall Yearling 1. Simpson, Don Erbacres Brokaw Dalyen 2. Toppglen Toppglen Jasper Winkebach 3. Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Vale-O-Skene Lauthority Kitty

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T-Triple-T Petunia-ET 1 2. Ren-Bow Farm Ren-Bow Atwood Lilly 3. Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Ack-Lee GC Kadis-ET Junior Three-Year-Old Cow 1. Triple-T, Mike Heath & Elmvue Ms Elmvue Kountry Fever 2. Wolf, Kurt Miss Red Lights 3. Express & Stan-Mar-Dale Maiz-N-BLU Atwood Hiedi Senior Three-Year-Old Cow 1. Triple-T, Mike Heath & Entourage Oconners Ladd Lacey-ET 2. Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Willdina Atwood Cindy 3. Quietcove Holsteins, OH-River-Suc Mrdn Billie ET 1.

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USDA Survey To Focus On Farm Labor Released To The Media By The USDA During the second half of October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Farm Labor Survey. NASS will reach out to more than 1,400 producers to accurately measure hired labor on Northeastern farms.

“Farm labor is a key component of the entire agricultural economy,” said King Whetstone, director of the NASS Northeastern Regional Field Office. “Farmers who respond to the survey provide timely, relevant data that farmers, associations, and leaders in the public and private sectors use to make all sorts of important policy and business decisions.”

USDA and the Department of Labor will use the statistics to help establish minimum wage rates for agricultural workers, administer farm labor recruitment and placement service programs, and assist legislators in determining labor policies.

The survey asks participants to provide information about farm labor on their operations, including total number of hired farm workers, hours worked, and wage rates paid for the weeks of Oct. 9-15 and July 10-16, 2016. For their convenience, survey participants will have the option to respond online at www.agcounts. usda.gov or by mail. NASS will compile, analyze and publish survey results in the Farm Labor report, to be released on Nov. 17.

“Participating in this survey is a convenient and effective way for farmers to guide potential labor and economic policies, locally in their very own communities, as well as at the national level. Policymakers use Farm Labor report data to inform their reasoning and decisions, so I encourage farmers to take advantage of this opportunity help provide them with accurate data,” said Whetstone.

All farm labor reports are available online. For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS Northeastern Regional Field Office at 1-800-498-1518

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DHI informations plays such an important role in management by providing the analysis necessary to make key decisions-exemplified in the herds listed below. The Ohio Holstein Association encourages all herds to take advantage of the resources available through DHI.

FAT Farm Name String Cows Milk Fat Pro Breed Type Award R N R SWISS AND LAKE POINT DAIRY 2 25 27341 1289 856 H 23 1289 ALFA-CREEK FARMS 0 140 30866 1264 988 H 23 1264 LESLIE FARM 0 53 27490 1252 814 H 31 1252 SPECHT FARMS LTD. 0 327 31285 1226 976 H 31 1226 KEN & MARILYN RUPRECHT 0 131 31665 1217 1002 H 23 1217 SPRINGWALK FARM HOLSTEINS 0 115 27401 1199 816 H 31 1199 CAMPBELL BROS. INC. 0 87 28244 1188 848 H 0 1188 PAUL KEENER 1 292 33262 1182 1032 H 31 1182 PAUL KEENER 0 297 33109 1180 1029 H 31 1180 SMITH VALE FARMS 0 137 30368 1130 914 H 0 1130 STEVE CRIST 0 213 27779 1127 845 H 31 1127 STEAM VALLEY FARMS INC. 0 132 27981 1111 862 H 31 1111 LOWMILLER FARMS 0 153 29487 1097 922 H 31 1097 RAY & COLLEEN JACKSON 1 66 24121 1095 742 H 20 1095 NELSON DAIRY 0 38 24459 1085 791 H 20 1085 DOUGHTY VALLEY FARM 0 281 28419 1081 838 H 23 1081 STEFFEN FARM 0 131 30931 1081 940 H 31 1081

MILK Farm Name String Cows Milk Fat Pro Breed Type Award PAUL KEENER 1 292 33262 1182 1032 H 31 33262 PAUL KEENER 0 297 33109 1180 1029 H 31 33109 KEN & MARILYN RUPRECHT 0 131 31665 1217 1002 H 23 31665 SPECHT FARMS LTD. 0 327 31285 1226 976 H 31 31285 STEFFEN FARM 0 131 30931 1081 940 H 31 30931 ALFA-CREEK FARMS 0 140 30866 1264 988 H 23 30866 SMITH VALE FARMS 0 137 30368 1130 914 H 0 30368 BUSCHUR DAIRY INC. 2 387 29827 1033 917 H 2 29827 TERRY AND MARCIA STAMMEN 0 348 29701 1033 947 H 23 29701 LOWMILLER FARMS 0 153 29487 1097 922 H 31 29487 BUSCHUR DAIRY INC. 3 25 29296 995 904 H 2 29296 DALE GRASSBAUGH 0 122 29183 1070 912 H 31 29183 ONEYS MILKY-WAY FARM 0 551 28893 1024 870 H 31 28893 PARADISE VALLEY FARMS INC 0 390 28883 1071 899 H 23 28883 JIM & MARSHA LOVEDAY 0 144 28796 1005 840 H 31 28796 AYERS FARM INC. 0 719 28681 1002 830 H 2 28681 BURKY FARM LLC 0 549 28642 1018 860 H 20 28642

PROTEIN Farm Name String Cows Milk Fat Pro Breed Type Award PAUL KEENER 1 292 33262 1182 1032 H 31 1032 PAUL KEENER 0 297 33109 1180 1029 H 31 1029 KEN & MARILYN RUPRECHT 0 131 31665 1217 1002 H 23 1002 ALFA-CREEK FARMS 0 140 30866 1264 988 H 23 988 SPECHT FARMS LTD. 0 327 31285 1226 976 H 31 976 TERRY AND MARCIA STAMMEN 0 348 29701 1033 947 H 23 947 STEFFEN FARM 0 131 30931 1081 940 H 31 940 LOWMILLER FARMS 0 153 29487 1097 922 H 31 922 BUSCHUR DAIRY INC. 2 387 29827 1033 917 H 2 917 SMITH VALE FARMS 0 137 30368 1130 914 H 0 914 DALE GRASSBAUGH 0 122 29183 1070 912 H 31 912 BUSCHUR DAIRY INC. 3 25 29296 995 904 H 2 904 PARADISE VALLEY FARMS INC 0 390 28883 1071 899 H 23 899 HAL & ROD HUNSBERGER 0 149 28556 1060 885 H 23 885 PINE TREE DAIRY FARM 0 807 27694 1061 872 H 20 872 JOSH & JENNIFER HUPP 1 203 28545 980 871 H 23 871 ONEYS MILKY-WAY FARM 0 551 28893 1024 870 H 31 870

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Harvue Windhammer Franki­-ET EX-92

Harvue Windhammer Franki-­ET EX-92­• 93-MS at 3-­7 • Grand Champion District 3 Holstein Show • 2nd Place and Best Udder National Holstein Futurity at the 2016 Ohio State Fair • Franki is backed by a 93-pt Goldwyn, a 92-pt Dundee, then the EX-97 Frosty • We are looking forward to watching Franki continue to develop • Franki has daughters by Solomon and pregnancies by Solomon and Doorman

July Classification Results 85 cows • 11 EX • 39 VG • 35 GP none lower • BAA 107.2 Plainfield Bolton Regan-VG­86 (former #1 PTAF Cow) received a National Elite Performer Certificate

Erbacres Brokaw Dalyne

Erbacres Brokaw Dalyne • 1st place Fall Yearling at the 2016 Ohio State Fair • Jr. Champion District 3 Holstein Show • Dalyne is backed by 92-pt Lyster, a 93-pt Skychief, an 89-pt Encore (Dam of Damion) then Dellia • Dalyne is due in January to Gold Chip

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CHECKING IN ON THE CHECKOFF Summer 2015

Investing in programs that build beef demand to keep beef top-of-mind for consumers

Promotion

Cattlemen Care Video Series Released The Ohio Beef Council (OBC), in partnership with the Ohio Corn Marketing Program and the Ohio Soybean Council, released a series of nine Cattlemen Care videos on May 1. The series features the Scott and Sasha Rittenhouse family of New Carlisle.

The videos cover topics such as: meeting the family, what happens when a winter storm comes, what happens when a baby calf is born, and how farmers provide a constant source of fresh feed and water to cattle. The videos have had remarkable support and popularity since being released on YouTube and Facebook. Collectively between the two properties, the nine videos garnered over 800,000 views and reached over a million consumers in the first two months. The objective of the videos is to connect with consumers through undisputable transparency about life on a cattle farm. You can check them out on the OBC Facebook page, or on our YouTube channel: OhioBeefCouncil.

May Beef Month Success During the month of May, OBC held multiple promotional events across the state to boost demand for beef, and in doing so was able to reach over 1.25 million consumers. OBC established relationships with three “foodie bloggers” across the state in an attempt to reach a millennial mom target. The bloggers: Neighbor Foodie, A Cedar Spoon, and Lemons for Lulu boasted beef tips and facts throughout the month of May, and even dedicated a blog post to creating three unique beef recipes. Collectively the three bloggers have a following of nearly 40,000 consumers. OBC appeared on two separate television channels, Fox News 8 in Cleveland and WBNS 10TV in Columbus, reaching over 100,000 consumers and giving tips on marinating steak and incorporating beef into a simple breakfast routine.

Ohio Beef Gives Back Ohio beef farmers, through OBC, in conjunction with Kroger, were able to donate 2,000 pounds of ground beef to the central and southern Ohio USO, all going to military families in need. The six day campaign was launched on May 26 via Facebook encouraging social media enthusiasts to ‘share’ a post on Facebook, and ‘like’ both Ohio Beef Council and Kroger Facebook pages. Each Facebook ‘share’ would result in another pound of beef being donated to the USO. Although the campaign raised military awareness with nearly 175,000 people on Facebook, beef farmer Bev Roe says that giving back to even just one military family is what it’s all about. “It was a natural fit,” says Roe. “We feel honored to be able to give back to the families who have given so much for our country already. We know that providing a good protein source is important, we only hope we can continue to serve those who have served.”

Producer Communication Ohio Beef Website Updated The OBC website has been re-introduced to target consumers in a more visually appealing way. As part of the new changes, a “Meet A Farmer” tab has been added to the website. The tab showcases families from across the state and various industry segments from cow/calf to packer, and features the Layman Dairy highlighting the dairy segment.

Ohio Beef Council • 10600 U.S. Highway 42 • Marysville, OH 43040 • 614.873.6736 • www.ohiobeef.org

Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee Bev Roe, Hamilton, Chairman • Jamie Graham, Patriot, Vice Chairman • Dennis Corcoran, Chillicothe, Treasurer Jim Beattie, Greenwich • Henry Bergfeld, Summitville • Bill Cleland, Jr., Hicksville • Steve DeBruin, Millersport Dave Felumlee, Newark • Bret Layman, Utica • Brent Porteus, Coshocton • Todd Raines, Seaman • Sam Roberts, South Charleston Bill Sexten, Washington C.H. • Bert Tooms, New Concord • Tom Turner, Somerset Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director

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National checkoff Beef Checkoff Sets FY2015 Plan of Work The Cattlemen’s Beef Board will invest about $39 million into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications in fiscal year 2015.

In action concluding its Sept. 16-17 meeting in Denver, the Operating Committee — including 10 members of the Beef Board and 10 members of the Federation of State Beef Councils — approved checkoff funding for a total of 18 “Authorization Requests,� or proposals for checkoff funding, in the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2014. The committee also recommended full Beef Board approval of a budget amendment to reflect the split of funding between budget categories affected by their decisions.

Broken out by budget component, the Fiscal Year 2015 Plan of Work for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board budget includes: t $8 million for promotion programs, including continuation of the checkoff’s consumer digital advertising program, as well as veal promotion. t $9.7 million for research programs, focusing on a variety of critical issues, including pre- and post-harvest beef safety research, product quality research, human nutrition research and scientific affairs, market research, and beef and culinary innovations. t $10.4 million for consumer information programs, including a Northeast public relations initiative, national consumer public relations, including a “Moms, Millennials and More� consumer information program, nutrition-influencer relations, and creation of a digital application and beef game for youth. t $1.7 million for industry information programs, comprising dissemination of accurate information about the beef industry to counter misinformation from anti-beef groups and others, as well as funding for checkoff participation in a fourth annual national industry-wide symposium focused on discussion and dissemination of information about antibiotic use. t $7.7 million for foreign marketing and education in some 80 countries in the following: ASEAN region; Caribbean; $FOUSBM "NFSJDB %PNJOJDBO 3FQVCMJD $IJOB )POH ,POH &VSPQF +BQBO ,PSFB .FYJDP .JEEMF &BTU 3VTTJB (SFBUFS Russian Region; South America; and Taiwan. t $1.5 million for producer communications, which includes producer outreach using national communications and direct communications to producers about checkoff results; as well as development and utilization of information conduits, such as auction markets; maintenance of a seamless partnership with state beef council producercommunication efforts; and producer attitude research to determine producer attitudes and desires of their checkoff program.

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Just For Juniors Tom Thorbahn, 2014 Senior Buckeye Breed Builder Award

continues to grain farm 1,000 acres.

Tom and his brothers all showed dairy 4-H and FFA projects at the Sandusky County Fair and District 9 Show. In PHOTO ON THE COVER the 1980’s, they also showed at the Ohio State Fair. The From a young age, Tom would follow his father, Lewis Thorbahn brothers are proud to have bred the Reserve Junior Thorbahn, to the barn for the evening milking, and before All-American Senior Heifer Calf in 1984. The herd has long, Tom learned to feed the calves. At the age of five, Tom always sold a few animals, but in the 1980’s they began was promoted to record keeping, perched on a milk can at having regular consignments in state and district sales. One an old desk in the milk house, recording the milk weights of their consignments was high seller at the Ohio Emma Mathews, Ohio Junior Holstein Association President for each cow, as well asBy recording breeding and calving Convention Classic Sale.

A private sale of a Bell daughter, to information in the herd register. He soon learned to milk, Jake Chardon in 1986, provided embryos that founded a The Juniors busythesummer, with several On Friday evening, had a family pizza party, with and by the agehave of tenhad coulda milk whole herd of 40 head, prominent cow familythe forJuniors the Veneriette of northern traveling to New York participate in the 23 kids stopping infamily for food tofeatured hang outinwith other carrying the milk to thetomilk house. The herdNational was all Holland.

This cow wasand later a Holstein Registered Holsteins, TomJudging did all the registrations for InternationalSaturday, article. One the greatest compliments to a Convention, Countyand Fairs, Contests, District exhibitors. theof Junior Board of Director the herd.

In of 1960 his father and Uncle successful served breedingice program the excellent performance of Shows and course, the Ohio State Richard Fair. built a new Members cream issundaes to everyone before parlor and expanded the herd to 105 head. Tom was “at animals that are sold into another herd. hosting an Ag Olympics in Cooper Arena. home” in the barn and was usually doing the milking and Tom has bred or developed numerous Gold Medal Dams We hadwhile several events during chores everyone else was inthe the Ohio field. State Fair. On and Dams of Merit, and many young sires were sent to A.I. Thursday evening, we from had OSU a business with The up abulls group program for Following graduation in 1971,meeting Tom assumed fromJuniors his herd.have Two set of those weretext returned to active all aspects dairyHolstein herd: milking, breeding, nutrition and more thanof30theOhio Juniors present.

Members all members, allowing notices be service at Sire Power.

Onefor wasmeeting in the top ten fortomilk health care.different Over theevents next few years, herd like wenttoback on production in the breed following bull’s release.

When discussed that theythe would attend sent out quickly and Juniors to the contact one another official test, and year, later HIR, herd to By the Tom’s herdcan was also sold visit in 2009, the RHA was 24,988M, over the next andbreeding several the signed up100% for AI. more easily.

Juniors the Ohio Junior Holstein the late 1970’s, they enrolled in the classification program.

858F, 780P, with a BAA of 106.5. information on participating in National Contests, Association Facebook page for updates.

During the herd expansion, many grade cows were added to Tom has been extremely active in the Ohio Holstein attending National in Washington, the herd. When HFA Convention adopted the grade ID program,fund any Association, serving on numerous committees and offices. raising ideas openwere discussion on The howherd to encourage The Juniors will be for hosting theNational Lunch Convention Stand at the grade cows inand the herd identified. prefix was He served as treasurer the 2000 in “Crimson Lane,” which comes from the old lane lined with Ohio.

He is a 40-plus year member of the HFA; has at served more members to become active in the Association.

Fall Sale, Saturday, October 29th in Wooster the red bricks. In the late 1960’s, when Tom’s father and uncle as delegate toIf the Holstein Convention many Fairgrounds. youNational would like to volunteer or donate retired, Tom and his younger brother Lewis assumed full times; served on the National Nominating Committee; and An Instagram Scavenger Hunt was launched for the food items, please contact Emma Mathews at 513-535management of the farm and dairy. The dairy herd was sold in 2003, was elected to the at-large position as National 8001 or moocows@fuse.net. week of athe to upload in 2009, yearState after Fair, Lewis encouraging had a disablingJuniors stroke. Today, Tom Director of the HFA, where he served on the JAC, GAC and

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By Ella Jackson

As school starts and the weather begins to cool down (at least overnight that is!), it is becoming apparent that summer 2016 is coming to a close. With the low milk prices and hit or miss rain, many dairy farmers- including myself- are more than ready to move on to the next season. But I can’t say that this summer has not been memorable and enjoyable to me just as I am sure it has been for many of you. I have enjoyed traveling to shows this summer and not only meeting and talking with dairy farmers from all over the state – but also seeing the passion you all have for the dairy industry and your cattle. The resiliency of the people in the Ohio dairy industry to continue to

do what they love and stay positive in a tough year like this one is one thing that makes me proud to be a dairy farmer.

Besides my Holstein Queen duties, I stayed busy this summer completing an internship at Sexing Technologies as well as working on my home dairy.

This school year I will be keeping up my busy schedule as I continue my education at Ohio State where, besides taking classes, I am a member of the dairy judging team and am the Buckeye Dairy Club sale committee chair. I will also be splitting my time selling semen for ABS, working in calf care and maternity at Sexing Technologies, and, what I am most excited aboutworking on the home dairy as we begin to bottle and market our milk directly to consumers.

Thank you all for your hospitality and good conversations as I traveled around the state this summer as the Ohio Holstein Queen.

I look forward to seeing you as we move into the Fall show season! ~Ella

District 3 Junior Show (L to R): Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion JJ Beaver Big Time Sara, Hannah Dye, Senior Champion and Grand Champion Hard-Razor Willow White, Kari Harding and 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson OHIO NEWS

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Jr. Show Results 2016 Ohio State Fair 4-H/FFA Holstein Youth Show 2016 Mideast Summer National Holstein Junior Show (placings noted with “N”)

Spring Heifer Calf 1. N1. Topp, Aubree Topp-View Sid Layla 2. N2. Topp, Marissa Toppglen Mascalese Wacale 3. Elsass, Lilly Quietcove’s Foxy Jalepeno 4. N3. Deam, Emily Springhill-OH Golden Invite Winter Heifer Calf 1. N1. Topp, Marissa Toppglen Awesome Wildflower 2. N2. Deam, Emily Jenneil McCutchen Glitz 3. N3. Finke, Olivia Marie Vailwood ATW Sybil Fall Heifer Calf 1. N1. Topp, Brennan Defiant Wowwee 2. N2. Deam, Victoria Plainfield Braxton Sassy 3. Hawvermale, Ashley Idylbrook Drman Allure-ET N3. Ackley/Oechsle, Matt Scratchwell Ladd Rockin-Red Summer Yearling 1. N1. Ackley, Kristopher Ms Brookview Scaredycat N2. Miley, Adam Miley Armani WB Glimpse 2. N3. Pond, Shem Pond-Ridge Gold Chip Clare 3. N4. Griffith, Shelby Southern-Hills Beem Nicole Spring Yearling N1. Heger, Lauren Darthollme McCutchen Charity 1. N2. King, Hayden OH-River-Syc King Bailey 2. N3. Deam, Victoria Springhill-OH Attic Trisha 3. N4. Miley, David Miley Barbwire Glory-Red Winter Yearling N1. Phillips, Alyson Duhibou Fever Piranha 1. N2. Lahmers, Elaina LAH-Dale Malone Shine-Red 2. N3. Gunkelman, Clay Ms Rockledge-TTT Liv-Red-ET 3. N4. Sugg, Brandon Weaver Hof Defiant Darby Fall Yearling N1. Oechsle, Matt Vale-O-Skene Lauthority Kitty N2. Topp, Tanner Toppglenn Jasper 54

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OSF Junior Champion Topp, Marissa Toppglen Awesome Wildflower OSF Reserve Junior Champion Ackley, Kristopher Sha-D-Rick Pronto Edie National Holstein Junior Champion Phillips, Alyson Duhibou Fever Piranha National Holstein Reserve Champion Topp, Marissa Toppglen Awesome Wildflower Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow 1. N1. Birkemeier, Taylor Marste Gold Chip Cher 2. N2. Ackley, Kristopher Ms Happys McCutch Me-ET 3. N3. Deam, Victoria Jenneil-PC Heztry Colarado Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow 1. N1. Ackley, Kristopher Ack-Lee Dempsey Passion 2. Carle, Aaron Renwind Atlantic Monica N2. Bowen, Alyssa Ren-Bow Atwood Lilly 3. N3. Havens, J. Brookview Atwood Loudmouth Jr. Three-Year-Old Cow 1. N1. L’Amoreaux, Lindsay LindLaur Brakton Aphrodite 2. N2. Topp, Madelyn Janestead Goldsun Ed 3. N3. Conrad, Maylon Conrad Goldchip Twylight Sr. Three-Year-Old Cow 1. N.1 Ackley, Kristopher Willdina Atwood Cindy 2. N2. Topp, Madelyn Diamond Oak Butze Flora 3. N3. Topp, Brennan Toppglen Whoas Whiskey

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OSF Intermediate Champion National Holstein Int. Champion Ackley, Kristopher Willdina Atwood Cindy OSF Reserve Intermediate Champion National Holstein Reserve Champion Topp, Madelyn Diamond Oak Butze Flora Four-Year-Old Cow 1. N1. Finke, Olivia Marie Highlight Titan Beauty 2. N2. Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann 3. N3. Hawvermale, Ashley Aurora-Rama Ava -ET Five-Year-Old Cow 1. N1. Ackley, Kristopher Craggan Goldwyn Zing 2. Griffith, Jenna Lane-Oak Atwood Marissa N2. Dye, Hannah JJ-Beaver Big Time Sara 3. Miley, David Miley Reality Fortune Gina N3. Cornish, Megan Gar-Ri Million Elena Aged Cow N.1 Ackley, Kyle Maiz-N-Blu AtwoodAlegra 1. N2. Ackley, Kristopher Sha-D-Rick Pronto Edie 125,000-Pound Cow 1. Steinke, Luke Mapl-Valle Advent Angle-ET Dry Cow 1. Heger, Cole Remmos Brady Barb OSF Senior Champion National Holstein Senior Champion Finke, Olivia Marie Highlight Titan Beauty OSF Reserve Senior Champion National Holstein Reserve Champion Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann OSF Grand Champion National Holstein Grand Champion Finke, Olivia Marie Highlight Titan Beauty OSF Reserve Grand Champion National Holstein Reserve Champion Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann

Special Thanks to Our 2016 Show Sponsors Spring Heifer Calf Jenny Thomas/Cybil Fisher Photo Winter Heifer Calf Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Fall Heifer Calf Open-Road Holsteins Summer Yearling Heifer Andrews Auctioneers LLC Spring Yearling Heifer Lund View Farms LLC Winter Yearling Heifer Broad-Vue Holsteins Fall Yearling Heifer H. B. Owen & Son, Inc. Junior Champion Female Mason Farms, Ltd Reserve Junior Champion Female DHI Cooperative, Inc Junior Two Year Old Cow Lorawae Holsteins Senior Two Year Old Cow Miley Holstein Farms Ltd Junior Three Year Old Cow Goodson’s Farm Senior Three Year Old Cow Crimson-Lane Holsteins/Thorbahn Brothers Intermediate Champion Commodity Blenders, Inc. Reserve Intermediate Champion Alden Farms Four Year Old Cow IBA of Ohio Five Year Old Cow Glen Sageser Aged Cow Baker’s Acres 150,000 Pound Cow Ohio Holstein Association Senior Champion Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Reserve Senior Champion Rupp-Vue Farm Grand Champion Female Stan-Mar-Dale Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion Ack-Lee Holsteins District Group of Five Ohio Holstein Association

(L to R): Representatives from Farm Credit-Chuck Henley and Alicia Meeks, National Holstein Jr. Champion Duhibou Fever Piranha, Alyson Phillips, Judge Brian Kelroy Reserve Jr. Champion Toppglen Awesome Wildflower, Marissa Topp and 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson

(L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Intermediate Champion Witladina Atwood Cindy, Kristopher Ackley, Res. Intermediate Champ. Diamond Oaks Butze Flora, Madelynn Topp, Representatives from Farm Credit-Lindsey Hoskinson and Chuck Henley, and Judge Brian Kelroy

(L to R): Representatives from Farm Credit Alicia Meeks and Lindsey Hoskinson with 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Grand Champion Highlight Titan Beauty, Olivia Finke, Reserve Grand Champion Balmoral Lars Auriann, Madelynn Topp, Judge Brian Kelroy, Bridgett Cummins from Holstein USA and Chuck Henley from Farm Credit

Senior Showmanship 1. Sugg, Brandon 2. Steinke, Luke 3. Deam, Victoria Intermediate Showmanship 1. Topp, Marissa 2. Topp, Kinley 3. Gunkelman, Tim Junior Showmanship 1. Finke, Olivia Marie 2. Deam, Emily 3. Hawvermale, Kelly

(L to R): Ohio State Fair Reserve Junior Champion Sha-D-Rick Pronto Edie, Kristopher Ackley, Ohio State Fair Junior Champion Toppglen Awesome Wildflower, Marissa Topp, 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson and Judge Brian Kelroy

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Senior Three-Year-Old Cow 1. Gunkelman, Cora Do-Ra-Me Contender Rita-Red Intermediate Champion Topp, Madelyn Willolea-CW Sapphire-Red Reserve Intermediate Champion Gunkelman, Cora Do-Ra-Me Contender Rita-Red

Fall Yearling 1. Good, Sydney Macland Redburst Juliet-Red 2. Birkemeier, Taylor Pineymede Arm Jaz-Red-ET Junior Champion Heifer Miley, David Miley Barbwire Glory-Red Reserve Champion Heifer Lahmers, Elaina Lah-Dale Malone Shine-Red Junior Two-Year-Old Cow Miley, David Advent Garnet-Red Mathews, Emma Dandy-Lea Absolute Ruby-Red Senior Two-Year-Old Cow 1. Topp, Madelyn Willolea-CW Sapphire-Red 2. Days, Eliza Redien-Acres Poker-Red Junior Three-Year-Old Cow 1. Miley, David Miley Redburst Glitz-Red 1.

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Special Thanks To Our 2016 Red and White Junior Show Sponsors Crimson Lane Farm Bickel Family Farms, Don & Jackie Bickel ABS Global – Ray Jackson COBA Mike’s Milk Hauling Topp-View Farm Miley Holsteins Davenport Hoof Care Jandi-K Farm Macabob Farm Triple-T Holsteins Del-Hollow Farm Wil-O-Rae Holsteins Terry Weiker Wabash-Way Holsteins Ja-Bob Farm Ja-Cher Farm Sprengs Long Acres Richman Farm Terra-Cotta Acres Starmark Farm Hudson Farm Call-Del Farm Bar-B-Hills Farm

2016 Ohio State Fair Junior Red and White Show Champion Heifers (L to R): Judge Jeremy Kohler, Champion Heifer Miley Barbwire Glory-Red, David Miley, Reserve Champion Heifer Lah-Dale Malone Shine-Red, Elaina Lahmers, and 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson

Senior Showmanship 1. Oechsle, Korey 2. Vales, Becca 3. Days, Eliza Intermediate Showmanship 1. Topp, Madelyn 2. Cupps, Ally 3. Gunkelman, Cora Junior Showmanship 1. Lahmers, Elaina 2. Finke, Lillian 3. Schlauch, Wyatt

2016 Ohio State Fair Junior Red and White Show Senior and Grand Champion Females (L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Female Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red, Madelyn Topp, Lillian Finke, Senior Champion and Grand Champion Female Oakvale Advent Cinnabar-Red, Olivia Finke, Judge Jeremy Kohler

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Adding Social Media To Your Farm Chores

By Maggie Mathews

Every time an animal rights group releases a video of dairy cows being punched and prodded with pitchforks, it makes the rounds on YouTube and Facebook, generating the expected angry responses.

But it also raises a flurry of outrage from another corner of the Internet: Farmers who are beginning to fight back, blogging, tweeting, uploading their own videos and chatting on Facebook to defend their industry and explain the abuse did not represent their practices.

Producers aren’t usually thought of as a wired, social-networking bunch. But frustration at being the targets of environmental or animal rights groups on-line has inspired them to get involved with social media and answer back to defend their livelihoods.

Maggie Mathews (D15) represented Ohio at the Junior Public Speaking Contest that was held at the 2016 National Holstein Convention. Maggie was one of more than four dozen Junior Members that spoke on a topic pertaining to the dairy industry.

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Did you know that nearly 60% of Americans younger than 30 say they obtain most of their national and international news online?

The new way of communicating, especially among our future dairy consumers, is through the Internet. Social media has power with: • 112 million bloggers • 3 billion photos on Flickr, a web site that allows browsers to post photos and other images • 140 million users on Facebook, a social networking website • 30 million LinkedIn users, a business professional networking website

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• 13 hours of video uploaded every minute of every day to YouTube Market research indicates that currently more than 373 million people use social media. That number is expected to grow to one billion globally by 2017. Social media is increasingly influencing pop culture, meaning that it also influences how the public perceives dairy products, dairy producers and milk production. And, with less than 2% of the U.S. population involved in farming today, many people don’t have the opportunity to visit a dairy farm in order to learn firsthand how we produce safe, wholesome and nutritious milk and dairy products. That’s an important reason why social media needs to be on our radar.

Armed with smart phones that allow them to post status updates from a tractor seat and increasingly comfortable issuing witty oneliners on Twitter, farmers are going online to tell their own stories, connect to a public they feel doesn’t understand them, exchange information and break the isolation they feel on the farm.

There’s so much negative publicity out there, and many of the dairy families that I know are afraid to put themselves out there to get our message out. Every farmer I know who cares for animals has at one time or another put those animals’ well being ahead of their own or their families’ time or needs. I have stayed up all night with my sick cow, missed special events to get the herd in before a storm and

helped my mom carry premature calves into our kitchen during the dead of winter.

My own family lives on a 300acre farm. And my siblings and I all share in the management and care of our 75-head milking herd of Holsteins and Ayrshires.

We care for the air, the water, the environment and the cows, because we live there, too.

The dairy industry in particular has been the focus of undercover videotaping by animals rights groups. In one video released on YouTube, a cow too weak to walk to slaughter is run over by a forklift operator. In another video, workers at a Vermont slaughterhouse kicked day-old calves.

This is another compelling reason to establish a strong, positive presence online for dairy. Today, more than ever before, individuals and organizations have negative, uninformed or inaccurate opinions about modern dairy farming. These anti-dairy voices are actively and effectively using social media to share their point of view with a wide public audience. Farmers say the videos are shocking but don’t represent how their animals are treated.

They worry Americans won’t realize this because they’re several generations removed from life on the farm, don’t know any farmers and have little idea how their food is produced. The only information about food and farming that most people get comes from the Internet, and exchanges were taking place on sites like YouTube or Twitter without any input from farmers.

consumers a stronger connection with the dairy producer, and that connection leads to brand loyalty and a better understanding of the industry. This is a different approach from when the dairy industry once tried to reach consumers with science, firing back with studies and statistics.

The problem is consumers don’t always believe the science. They do, however, trust their instincts.

That’s why producers have a better opportunity to connect with consumers online, by sharing the story of a family dairy farm where cows are loved and land is conserved.

If farmers aren’t part of the conversation, and if we aren’t telling our story, other people will, and they’ll tell it the way they want to.

So, I’d like to outline a few tips on how to effectively share a farm story and make an emotional connection with consumers: Use photos. Show calves, plants, milk processing or other daily farm activities. Use a very basic description for someone not familiar with agriculture.

Explain your importance. Social media can serve as a channel for advocacy, especially in the agriculture industry. With some anti-agriculture organizations using social media, it is important for producers to be present as well, so consumers get complete information.

My mom often says, “if you’re not part of the discussion, then you are the discussion, and if you’re being discussed, you might as well be there to participate in the conversation.”

Share “behind the scenes” information.

This includes photos featuring children and grandchildren working together on the farm and how kids help out with animal care. It’s one thing to say that more than 97 percent of dairy farms are family-owned, but it’s more effective to show it.

Ohio Is Looking For Juniors to Compete At The 2017 National Convention!

There are lots of opportunities for Ohio Junior Holstein Members to participate in contests at the National Convention: • Prepared Public Speaking • Extemporaneous Public Speaking • Display Board • Scrapbook • Digital Scrapbook • State Banner • Quiz Bowl (team competition) • Production Awards

Have fun. Sharing facts with consumers is a great way to get people excited and increase engagement.

Farmers can conveniently engage in social media from their phone in the milking parlor. There are so many applications, that you can just pick one to get familiar with it.

For details on the available events, please visit the Holstein USA website and click on the Junior link, or contact a OJHA Board of Director.

Regardless of the channel, dairy producers are beginning to be more comfortable, and more confident, in using social media. This gives OHIO NEWS

Ohio Junior members are planning a work day to prepare for the National competitions during Ohio’s Annual Meeting in March.

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The 2016 Ohio Junior Holstein Delegates and Contest Participants were: Jazmine Auble Emma Mathews Maggie Mathews Keaton Topp Kinley Topp Madelyn Topp

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The Ohio Holstein Association Board of Directors for Continued Financial Support The Ohio Holstein Association Members for Supporting our raffles, lunch stands and our other fund raisers

Ohio Junior Holstein Production Contest ENTRY BLANK

All entries must be registered in the Junior Member’s name only by January 1, 2016. The owner must be a member of the Ohio Junior Association. The awards will be presented on the basis of 305-day actual milk, butterfat and protein production. Age divisions are Junior Two-Year-Old calved before 2 years 6 months; Senior Two-Year-Old calved at 2 years 6 months or older; Three-Year-Old; Four-Year-Old and Aged Cow. A photocopy of the registration paper and individual cow page with the 305D record must accompany the entry.

Send entries, postmarked by Feb. 1, 2017, to: Ohio Holstein Association, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691.

JUNIOR MEMBER NAME ____________________________________________________________________________ AGE ____________ ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________ COUNTY ____________ PARENTS’ NAME __________________________________________________________ DHI CODE NO. ___________ LOCAL NEWSPAPER _________________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________

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BIRTHDATE _______________________________ AGE OF ANIMAL AT START OF RECORD ________________________ DATE FRESH __________________________________________ DATE DRY ___________________________________ ACTUAL 305 DAY RECORD _______MILK ______ % BUTTERFAT ______ FAT ______ % PROTEIN ________ PROTEIN If less than 305 days, the actual record completed: _________________ DAYS _______MILK ______ % BUTTERFAT ______ FAT ______ % PROTEIN ________ PROTEIN I do hereby certify that I am an Ohio Junior Holstein Association Member and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above listed information is correct and exact.

Applicant’s Signature ______________________________________________________________ Date ________________ I do hereby certify that I have conducted the testing under the ________ program on the herd in which the above animal was tested and that the record as stated above is accurate and was completed in conformity to the rules and regulations as specified for the system under which she was tested.

Testing Supervisor’s Signature ______________________________________________________ Date ________________ Parent or Guardian’s Signature ______________________________________________________ Date ________________

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The 2017 Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) Award application and forms are now available on the Holstein Association USA web site at www.holsteinusa.com/juniors, and are due March 1, 2017.

“Removing the number of applicants allowed per state in the DJM Contest will encourage more Holstein youth members to apply,” said Kelli Dunklee, Youth Programs Specialist. “This will allow us to select from the most qualified youth members in the country, regardless of what state they are from.”

The All-Breeds Showmanship at Spring Dairy Expo attracted 118 individuals divided ininto age who have excelled theirsixjunior groups. Again this year, the American project work, involvement on their Dairy Association Mideast sponsored farm, and their communities. the contest.inAll participants received a rosette or ribbon and 20 dollars from To apply,The youth must be between Mideast. winners were: the 9-Year-Olds ages of 17 and as of January — 20 Fulton Kennedy,1 Winchester, contestants in the award9 year.

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ABS Global, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Meaden & Moore — CPA’s . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Agri-King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company . . 40

American Dairy Association . . . . . . . .11

Midwest Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Andrews, Steve & Seth — Auctioneers . . . 63

New Pittsburg Large Animal Clinic . . . . . 56

Ashland Implement, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Ohio Beef Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51

Cargill Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Ohio Holstein Fall Sale . . . . . . . . 2

Carlisle Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Ohio State University/ATI . . . . . . . . 23

COBA/Select Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Pine Tree Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Commodity Blenders, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Plainfield Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Commodity Specialists Company. . . . . . . 64

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Ratta Applied Construction . . . . . . . . 66

Farm Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Farmers National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Town & Country Co-op Feed . . . . . . . . . . . 63

K & M Builders, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Trent Insurance Group Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Kidron Auction, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Lehman, Eileen — Livestock Hauling . . . . 15

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Lorawae Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wenger’s Sharpening Service . . . . . . . . . . 47

Lowe & Young, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Whiteleather Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Calendar of Events October 2016 4-8 World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI 4 Junior Holstein Show 6 Red & White Heifer Show 7 Red & White Cow Show 7 Holstein Heifer Show 7 World Classic Holstein Sale 8 Holstein Cow Show 24 Ohio News Deadline 15 Lorawae Holsteins Dispersal Sale 29 Ohio Holstein Fall Sale in Wayne Co, OH November 2016 1-8 NAILE Dairy Shows in Louisville, KY December 2016 1 Ohio News Deadline 15 Professional Photos due in Office for All-Ohio and Jr. All-Ohio February 2017 1 Ohio Holstein Junior Production Award Entries are due in the Office 1 Ohio News Deadline March 2017 1 National Distinguished Youth Member Applications are due to Holstein USA

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