Wisconsin Holstein News - December 2019

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Mead-Manor Def

Adeline-Red EX-92

Supreme Champion of the Jr. Show - 2019 World Dairy Expo

Defiant x VG-85-2Y Absolute x EX-93 Atwood x Ms Kingstead Chief Adeen EX-94 Grand Champion - 2019 Int. Red & White Jr. Show | Champ. Bred & Owned - 2019 Int. Red & White Show Supreme Champion - 2019 Wis. State Jr. Fair | Supreme Champ. Bred & Owned - 2019 Wis. State Jr. Fair Grand Champion and Champ. Bred & Owned- 2019 Wis. Championship R&W Jr. Show

Thank you to the show team at Duckett Holsteins for the excellent care of Adeline at World Dairy Expo. We are also appreciative of Jay Jauquet and Les Terpstra, who helped us acquire her grandam nine years ago. This has been an incredible journey!

Mead-Manor

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From the President - Craig Carncross It seems cliché to talk about the weather. The weather has sure been in control for 2019. It is also old news that the price of milk purchased from the farmer has finally gone up. These two things seem to be canceling each other out on my farm though.

I also know I am speaking to the choir when I say that farmers have gotten too good at what we do. All of the grain farmers in my neighborhood are amazed that the corn crop and bean crop are not being adjusted down. Those of us that produce milk have known for some time that processors just bank on us producing more milk from less cows and less farms. I think that the grain farming is starting to feel this same pain too. There is never a worry that there will not be milk to make cheese, butter and my personal weakness, ice cream.

Meanwhile, at the farm level we worry that we do not have enough feed for our cows, when we can spread manure because the fields are too wet, how we are going to replace machinery that wore out 3 years ago because that price has gone up more than the price of milk and how we are going to make any bedding for winter which came when the calendar still says fall.

I am not saying processors are not at the mercy of the markets to some extent, but they are still price setters at the other end. I have gotten two letters in this calendar year raising the rates of my hauling, a clear reminder that I am a price taker.

I do not intend to be such a Debbie Downer, but I do worry we have not addressed many of the issues affecting dairy as we trend

into a higher price milk cycle.

The issue of poor marketing of our milk was front and center again with the announcement that Dean’s has filed for bankruptcy. We watch as milk consumption continues to fall, and everyone throws up their arms as though there is nothing to be done. Maybe! Or maybe it’s time to reinvent ourselves.

There have been a number of inquiries into the status of Joe, my incompetent employee and the aftermath of his bad day.

Joe is no longer employed by my family. I recommended he leave the dairy industry. But just in case, you might want to ask for references if you are hiring.

Congrats to the tremendous breeders that represented Wisconsin through this fall’s shows. This goes out to breeders of cows of all colors. I strongly feel we need to support you all and thanks for making Wisconsin look so great. There is much to be proud of as members of the Wisconsin Holstein Association.

Next on the calendar will be our December board meeting.

As always, if you have concern or idea let a board member know and they will gladly bring it before the board. We are all in this together. Let’s end the year on a strong note!

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Wisconsin Holstein News Briefs Welcome - Birth Announcements

Kelly (Sime) and Chris Pollack welcomed Dane Bruce on October 15 weighing 9 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 21.5 inches long. Big sister Heidi and big brother Max are excited.

Jennifer (Dingbaum) and Grant Varo welcomed Miles Grant on October 24. Miles’ big sister is Ava and big brother is Grayson.

Logan Key Breunig made his entrance into the world on October 23 weighing 9 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Parents, Aaron and Nicole Breunig and big brothers Ethan, Gavin and Zander are very proud.

Jacob and Ashley Schauf welcomed Mallory Joy Schauf on November 17. Mallory weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Her proud grandparents are Bob and Karyn Schauf.

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Hello everyone! I am very excited to officially introduce myself as the new Director of Sales and Membership! My name is Charitee Seebecker and I grew up on my family’s Registered Holstein farm in Mauston, showing dairy cattle, hogs, and dogs for many years at local and state fairs. I was very active in the 4-H and FFA and served as an officer in each. I attended UW-Platteville where I obtained my degree in Agriculture Business with a Communications and Marketing emphasis. During my time there I was involved in the Pioneer Dairy Club, Agriculture Business Club, Ceres Women’s Agricultural Fraternity, National Agri-Marketing Association, as well as participated in intramurals.

My experiences growing up have helped my passion for agriculture grow. “Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present and I have the power to make it so” is the quote that I remind myself of daily. We need to invest in the youth, to invest in agriculture, to invest in the future and that is what my passion is about. That passion for agriculture drives me in everything I do.

I started my role on November 4. I am responsible for membership recruitment and maintenance, leading sponsorship efforts and educational programming, helping sell advertisements in the Wisconsin Holstein News and assist with WHA events.

When I am not at work you can find me horseback riding, hunting, or playing one of the three instruments that I can play; piano, guitar, and drums. I look forward to interacting with you all and getting to meet you at the upcoming events!

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Gaedtke Jordy Edith-Red-ET

2nd Jr., 9th Fall Calf – 2019 Int. Red & White Show 5th Fall Calf and Res. Champ. Bred & Owned Calf– 2019 Wis. State Fair Jr. Dairy Show 2nd Jr, 3rd Fall Calf – 2019 District 7 Show

Gaedtke Jordy Eden-Red-ET

Gaedtke Jordy Elouise-Red-ET

5th Jr. Fall Calf – 2019 Int. Red & White Show 6th Jr. Fall Calf – 2019 Int. Red & White Show 4th Fall Calf, Champ. Bred & Owned Calf and Res. 6th Jr., 8th Fall Calf – 2019 District 7 Show Grand Champ. Bred & Owned Heifer – 2019 Wis. State Fair Jr. Dairy Show

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Breeder Profile

District 5: Hahncrest Holsteins

by Mara Budde The Hahncrest Holsteins story began in 1949 when Dan Hahn’s grandfather put down roots among the hills in Loganville.

Like most farms of that era, the Hahn family was very diverse by raising hogs, Holsteins and chickens. The diversified farm shifted to dairy focus as the farm was passed down to Dan’s parents, Roger and Donna, and then finally to him where he’s farmed for 30 years. The farm consists of Dan, his wife Kim, and his son Dalton (21) and daughter Sawyer (19), when the two aren’t at school. Dan’s daughters, Courtney and Brittany, are both nurses and are not involved in the dairy but enjoy visiting.

While the farm was always had Registered Holsteins, there was a time where Dan was not registering animals. After his father’s passing when he was 21 years old, Dan’s time started to run short and registering fell by the wayside. Realizing there were some good cows not being classified and registered, along with his children’s interest in showing, calves started to be registered and Dan caught up on the rest of the herd. Currently, the family cares for 65 milk cows in a tie-stall barn.

In addition to this, Dan invested in some of the industry’s best bloodlines with his most prolific animal being Ms D Apple Dreamer-ET, an EX-90 Shottle from Ms Delicious Apple-Red EX-94. Dreamer’s maternal sisters include Ms D Apple DanielleRed-ET EX-95, Ms D Apple Dawn-ET EX-92, and Ms D Apple Danika-Red-ET EX-91. Dreamer’s maternal brother is Mr D Apple Diamondback-ET at Select Sires.

Dan acquired Dreamer on the CTC Celebration Sale in 2011.

She was housed at Sunshine Genetics at the time so he decided to put a bid in and came out on top. Dreamer would go on to produce 70 descendants, put one bull into stud and become an Excellent cow for Hahncrest.

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Her Colt-P son, Hahncrest Appl Jax-P-Red-ET was purchased

by DairyBullsOnline.com and was the number one genomic red sire in 2013.

To date, Dreamer has daughters and granddaughters by Carson, Airlift, Atwood, Defiant, Yoder, McCutchen and Beemer.

She also had the #2 Type heifer in the breed at one time.

Her most notable daughter in the showring who has proven to be a brood cow like her mother is Hahncrest Atw Danica-ET, VG-89-4Y-CAN. Danica was consigned to the Quest for Success Sale in 2015 and was purchased by the Demmer family where she was all All-Iowa Junior and Open Junior Yearling that same year. At that time, she was also the number 8 Red Carrier type heifer in the breed.

The Demmers then sold Danica to Ferme Blondin and Richard Villeneuve of Saint-Placide, Quebec. As Junior 2-Year-Old, she placed 14th in the 2016 International Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo.

The Hahns have made the trip to World Dairy Expo to look for her in the Blondin string and experience a feeling that all breeders strive for. Danica has three 2-year-old Avalanche daughters in Canada all scored VG, and is now owned by Ferme Garay and Alain Robert and Caroline Breton, Quebec.

Another cow that Dan invested in was Elm-Mound Sept RyleeRed-ET who too has a number of offspring in the herd. Rylee has been on a flush program a few times and has a nice 2-year-old Appl Jax that is waiting to see the classifier, Dan notes.

Dan strives to breed for type since Hahncrest sells at least 15 heifers a year. When making mating decisions, Dan looks at type traits and positive components and eliminates sires based on health traits. Once per year, he does mating with his Select

Hahncrest Holsteins | The Hahn Family, Loganville • 65 Registered Holsteins milking, 85 youngstock • Tie-stall facility • TMR ration: corn, haylage, corn silage, protein mix • 23,000 RHA • 360 acres, 200 owned/160 rented • Sires being used: Beemer, Tatoo, Diamondback, Defiant, Ronald, Warrior-Red, McCutchen, Atwood, Kenosha, Jordy, Crush, Artist and Kingboy

Sires reps. Sires that fit his criteria include Beemer, Tatoo, Diamondback, Defiant, Ronald, Warrior-Red, McCutchen, Atwood, Kenosha, Jordy, Crush, Artist and Kingboy. He tends to use more proven sires than young genomic sires.

On his high type animals, Dan does a fair amount of flushing in order to sell offspring to keep his farm profitable and give his prefix more exposure.

Like their father, Dalton and Sawyer also enjoy building their herd of Registered Holsteins. Each owns approximately five cows and a dozen heifers. Dan notes that Dalton is more apt to sell animals where Sawyer prefers to grow her numbers. Dalton enjoys showing and has purchased Holsteins that reflect this interest such as Heatherstone Msindependant, Budjon-Vail HP Drm Salsa VG-88, Heatherstone Cantina EX-91, and Rosedale Stardom Bound EX-94.

This year Sawyer exhibited the second place in the youngest summer yearling class at the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Dairy Show. Sawyer is planning to flush her VG-86 Moses that goes back to the Shormar S Alicia-ET family this year. The Hahns show at local, district and occasionally state and regional shows.

Day-to-day operations are completed by Dan while Kim does

Ms D Apple Dreamer-ET EX-90

Sawyer and Dalton enjoy working on the farm when they aren’t studying at college.

all of the night milking. Dalton attends Upper Iowa University on a full-ride wrestling scholarship, where he is also studying agricultural business. Sawyer is studying agriculture education at UW-Platteville. When home, they too work on the farm and work with show animals.

One of Dalton’s goals when he completes school or has more time, is to do more showing. To be more competitive, he hopes to put up another building devoted to raising show animals.

Cows are fed a TMR ration that consists of corn, haylage, corn silage and a protein mix. The 360 acres the family crops are primarily devoted to producing animal feed with some acreage in rotation for soybeans. Milking cows are housed in a tie-stall barn and are let out to a yard each day and pasture during the summer months.

Calves are raised for their first two months of life in a calf barn and once weaned moved to hutches for a month. Each animal is evaluated on an individual basis.

The Hahn family continues to work as a family to raise and develop their kind of Holsteins to remain profitable while striving toward the goal of marketing the herd more in the future through shows and selling offspring.

Elm-Mound Sept Rylee-Red-ET VG-88

Hahncrest Atw Danica-ET VG-89

Appl Jax-P-Red-ET was the top genomic red bull in 2013.

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Younger Distinguished Junior Members Ashley Brandel

Ashley Brandel is the 13-year-old daughter of Matthew and Tracy Brandel.

Ashley has two brothers, Colton and Justin, and a sister, Katie. Her family partners in Straussdale Holsteins LLC, Lake Mills, where they milk 230 Registered Holsteins.

Ashley is in the eighth grade at Lake Mills Middle School. She is active in the Jefferson County Junior Holstein Association, Wisconsin Milking Shorthorn Association, and South Side Eagles 4-H Club. Ashley enjoys exhibiting cattle at the Jefferson County Fair, District Show, Wisconsin State Fair, and World Dairy Expo. She enjoys playing basketball and volunteering at various dairy promotion activities in her community.

Colton Brandel

Colton Brandel is the 15-year-old son of Matthew and Tracy Brandel. Justin has two younger sisters, Ashley and Katie, and a little brother, Justin. His family partners in Straussdale Holsteins LLC, Lake Mills, where they milk 230 Registered Holsteins.

Justin is a freshman at Lake Mills High School. He is active in the Jefferson County Junior Holstein Association, Wisconsin Milking Shorthorn Association, and South Side Eagles 4-H Club. Justin enjoys exhibiting cattle at the Jefferson County Fair, District Show, Wisconsin State Fair, and World Dairy Expo. He enjoys hunting and volunteering at various dairy promotion activities in the community.

Ava Endres

Ava Endres is the 15-year-old daughter of Karen and Randy Endres. She has an older sister, Eliza, and a younger sister, Mara. She grew up on her family’s 750-cow Registered Holstein dairy farm, Endres Berryridge Farms LLC, in Waunakee. Ava is currently a freshman at Waunakee High School and is involved in Track & Field, student council, 4-H and dance. Ava’s favorite hobby is showing dairy cattle and attending dairy related events. Her future plan is to attend a four-year college and major in an agricultural field.

Cathryn Gunst

Cathryn Gunst is the 13-year-old daughter of Willis and Carla Gunst, Pine River. The family had a dispersal in May 2019 and Cathryn now owns seven head.

On the farm, Cathryn helped with milking, feeding calves, cleaning calf pens, setting up the milk house and other farm-related chores. Cathryn is involved in 4-H, where she served as reporter and participates in a variety of community service events. As a member of the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association, she is on the dairy bowl team and participates in other contests. She shows her 10 – Wisconsin Holstein News – December 2019

cattle at the local, state and national levels. Cathryn enjoys playing volleyball, softball, soccer and basketball and runs track.

Christopher Gunst

Christopher Gunst is the 13-year-old son of Willis and Carla Gunst, Pine River.

The family had a dispersal in May 2019 and he now owns seven head. On the farm, Christopher helped with feeding calves, cleaning calf pens, mixing feed and other farm-related chores. Christopher is involved in 4-H, participating in a variety of community service events. As a member of the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association, he is on the dairy bowl team and was fourth in dairy jeopardy last year. He shows his cattle at the county fair, district show, and state show. Christopher loves to play soccer, basketball and baseball and sings in the junior choir at St. John’s Lutheran School.

Elizabeth Gunst

Elizabeth Gunst, 14, lives in Hartford with her parents, Dennis and Nikki, and brother Matthew. Elizabeth is a freshman at Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills. She is the Vice President of the Herman Hornets 4-H Club and a member of the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association.

Elizabeth participates in dairy bowl, dairy jeopardy and dairy judging. She also enjoys showing dairy cattle and has exhibited at Spring Show, District 7 and 8 shows, State Fair, State Show, and World Dairy Expo.

Jacob Harbaugh

Jacob Harbaugh is the 14-year-old son of Lynn and Sara Harbaugh, Marion. Jacob has a brother, Logan, and a sister, Madison. He is a freshman at Clintonville High School.

Jacob is actively involved with BellaView Genetics, a registered dairy heifer operation. He owns about 25 animals and enjoys showing them at county, district, state and national shows. Jacob also enjoys dairy bowl, dairy judging, and is an active member of the Shawano County Junior Holstein Association and Clintonville FFA. He is a member of County Line 4-H Club and looks forward to participating in the Shawano County Fair every year in the dairy and swine projects. Jacob also enjoys sports and plays basketball and golf.

Kaydence Hodorff

Kaydence Hodorff and her sisters, Kayli, Kalista and Kaianne, are the fifth generation on their family’s dairy farm, Second Look Holsteins, LLC, in Eden.

Kaydence helps with various farm chores including working with show calves. She is the 14-year-old daughter of Corey and Tammy Hodorff. Kaydence is in eighth

grade at Campbellsport Middle School and enjoys participating in 4-H and Junior Holstein events as well as playing basketball, volleyball, and soccer.

Emily Stumpf Emily Stumpf is the 15-year-old daughter of Karla and John Stumpf, Appleton. She is a sophomore at Appleton North High School and has been showing Registered Holsteins for 11 years for Valley Drive Holsteins, LLC. Her growing herd is housed at her mom’s family farm in Fond du Lac County. Emily is active in Fond du Lac Junior Holsteins where she is treasurer and B-Square 4-H Club where she is vice president. Emily enjoys judging and showing Registered Holsteins, breeding and developing her Holstein herd, school choir and the Fuel Up to Play 60 program.

Kaelyn Weigel Kaelyn Weigel is the 16-year-old daughter of Ryan and Traci Weigel, Platteville. She is a member of the county, state and national Holstein associations and the Dairyland Diamonds 4-H Club where she serves as the secretary. Kaelyn’s extracurricular involvement includes FFA, National Honor Society and soccer. Additionally, Kaelyn is an important member of their family farm, Weigland Registered Holsteins, where she helps feed youngstock and milk cows when needed. She also enjoys spending countless hours with her show calves and cows. Her hard work ethic was rewarded this year when she was a recipient of the James W. Crowley Dairy Leadership Award. Kaelyn has two siblings, Kenadee and Keegan.

Kenadee Weigel

Kaelyn Weigel is the 14-year-old daughter of Ryan and Traci Weigel, Platteville. She is a member of the county, state and national Holstein associations and the Dairyland Diamonds 4-H Club where she serves as the treasurer. Kenadee’s extracurricular involvement includes Key Club, forensics, FFA, and competitive dance. Additionally, Kenadee is an important member of their family farm, Weigland Registered Holsteins, where she helps feed youngstock and milk cows when needed. She also enjoys spending countless hours with her show calves and cows. Her hard work ethic was rewarded this year when placed in the top two in many showmanship contests. Kenadee has two siblings, Kaelyn and Keegan.

Grady Wendorf

Grady Wendorf, Ixonia, is the 16-yearold son of Troy and Sarah Wendorf. He has a brother, Lane. Grady is the fourth generation on his family’s dairy and crop farm, Crescentmead, where they crop 1200 acres and milk 45 Registered Holsteins. He is a junior at Oconomowoc High School where is involved with FFA, serving as treasurer and crop manager of the school’s 80-acre farm. Grady is also a varsity member of the Oconomowoc Trap team as well as track and field. As a member of Dodge County Junior Holsteins, he participates in dairy bowl and dairy judging.

He is vice president of the County Line 4-H and enjoys showing at local, district, state and national levels.

12& Under Recognition Award Justin Brandel

Justin Brandel is the 9-year-old son of Matthew and Tracy Brandel. Justin has one brother, Colton, and two sisters, Ashley and Katie. His family partners in Straussdale Holsteins, LLC, Lake Mills, where they milk 230 Registered Holsteins. Justin is in fourth grade at Lake Mills Elementary School. Justin is active in the Jefferson County Junior Holstein Association, Wisconsin Milking Shorthorn Association, and South Side Eagles 4-H Club. Justin enjoys exhibiting cattle at the Jefferson County Fair, Wisconsin State Fair and World Dairy Expo. Justin enjoys playing basketball, training his donkeys, and volunteering at various dairy promotion activities in the community.

Katie Brandel Katie Brandel is the 10-year-old daughter of Matthew and Tracy Brandel. Katie has two brothers, Colton and Justin, and one sister, Ashley. Her family partners in Straussdale Holsteins LLC, Lake Mills, where they milk 230 Registered Holsteins.

Katie is in the fifth grade at Lake Mills Middle School. She is

active in the Jefferson County Junior Holstein Association, Wisconsin Milking Shorthorn Association, and South Side Eagles 4-H Club. Katie enjoys exhibiting cattle at the Jefferson County Fair, Wisconsin State Fair and World Dairy Expo. She also enjoys playing basketball and volunteering at various dairy promotion activities in her community.

Christina Buttles

Christina Buttles is the 12-year-old daughter of Andy and Lyn Buttles. She attends Lancaster Middle School where she is in the seventh grade. She loves playing in the band, going to activities with the Merry Mixers 4-H Club, and showing cattle with the Grant County Junior Holstein group. She and her sister Kayla live on Stone-Front Farm where she helps with calf feeding and taking care of the show cattle. She enjoys judging dairy cattle along with practicing and competing in dairy bowl. Clipping her cattle and having them December 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 11

look their best at a show is very rewarding for Christina.

Logan Harbaugh

Logan Harbaugh is the 12-year-old son of Lynn and Sara Harbaugh, Marion.

Logan has one brother, Jacob, and a sister, Madison. He is in seventh grade at St. Martin Lutheran School in Clintonville.

At home he is actively involved with Bella-View Holsteins, a registered heifer operation. He currently owns 20 animals and enjoys showing at county, district, state and national shows. Logan also enjoys dairy bowl, dairy judging and is an active member of the Shawano County Junior Holstein Association. In addition, he is a member of the County Line 4-H Club and enjoys participating in the Shawano County Fair, showing in the dairy and swine projects. Logan also plays basketball and baseball.

Vivian Lichty

Vivian Lichty is the 10-year-old daughter of Steve and Dori Lichty.

She dairy farms with her parents and brother at In-Style Holsteins, Beaver Dam. Vivian’s parents grew up showing Registered Holsteins and she inherited that passion for the Holstein cow. She owns her own animals and has shown at the county, district and state levels, as well as World Dairy Expo. Vivian competes in dairy jeopardy, dairy bowl, public speaking, Cow Camp, and more within the Wisconsin Holstein Association. She’s also learning how to judge dairy cattle. Vivian plays softball, volleyball, and piano, and is learning to sew in 4-H. She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.

Abby Meyer

Abby Meyer is the 10-year-old daughter of Larry and Jennifer Meyer of Chilton.

Abby and her family own Jenlar Holsteins & Brown Swiss. She has a 14-year-old sister, Brianna, and a 13-year-old brother, Austin. Abby attends fifth grade at Chilton Middle School and is a member of Chilton Tip Top 4-H Club and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Appleton. Abby likes helping care for and showing her Holstein and Brown Swiss cattle.

She also enjoys singing, gymnastics, softball, basketball and cross country. In addition, she loves to read.

Ella Raatz

Ella Raatz, of the Clark County Junior Holstein Association, is the daughter of Al and Teri Raatz, Colby. She is a seventh grader at Colby Middle School.

Although she does not live on an actual farm, she has found a way to become very active in 4-H and the Junior Holstein Association by partnering with a dairy

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farmer and showing Registered Holsteins during the summer.

Her participation in the Junior Holstein Association includes helping to organize the 2020 Junior Holstein Convention, working the Clark County Holstein Breeders’ cheese curd booth, and competing on the Clark County junior quiz bowl team.

Cameron Ryan

Cameron Ryan is the 10-year-old son of Chad and Amy Ryan, Fond du Lac, and has one brother, Dylan, age 11.

Cameron is involved in his grandparents’ dairy farm, Ryan-Vu Holsteins. There, he assists with mixing feed for the cows, feeding heifers, caring for his show heifers, and other aspects of the dayto-day chores. He enjoys going to and showing his cattle at the local, district, state and national levels.

He also likes competing in dairy bowl, dairy jeopardy and dairy judging contests. He is a fifth grader at the Lomira Elementary School, where he plays basketball and baseball.

Dylan Ryan

Dylan Ryan is the 11-year-old son of Chad and Amy Ryan of Fond du Lac and has one brother, Cameron, age 10.

Dylan is involved in his grandparents’ dairy farm, Ryan-Vu Holsteins. There, he assists with mixing feed and feeding cows, caring for his show heifers, milking cows and any aspects of the fieldwork he can. He enjoys showing his cattle at the local, district, state and national levels. He also likes competing in dairy bowl, dairy jeopardy and dairy judging. He is a sixth grader at the Lomira Middle School, where he plays basketball and baseball.

Payton Sarbacker

Payton Sarbacker is the 9-year-old daughter of Joe and Sarah Sarbacker of Verona. Payton grew up on Fischerdale Holsteins with her parents and sisters, Braelyn and Reagan. Payton enjoys showing Holsteins and has exhibited at the district show, county fair and World Dairy Expo junior show this past year. She is a member of the Paoli 4-H Fireballs 4-H Club and the Dane County Junior Holstein Association. Payton also enjoys playing soccer, basketball, dance and performing in musicals.

These award recipients will be recognized at the 2020 Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention in Stevens Point.

Distinguished Junior Members will be featured in the January 2020 issue of the Wisconsin Holstein News. More information on the convention and junior contests is available at www.wisholsteins.com/juniors.

Walk-Era Sid Chrissy 2E-94 EEEEE at 6Y

3-03 315 22,340 4.4 981 3.3 737 4-01 365 37,340 3.7 1287 3.2 1169 Sired by Sid, her dam is a VG-88 Sanchez with 28,380 4.6 1303 3.6 1023, next dam VG-87, then Walk-Era Roy Renita EX-94, Nom. All-American. She has VG daughters by Attic and Archrival, a Solomon and the Absolute pictured at right.

Hilltop-LLC Meridian 7267 VG-87 EX-MS at 4Y

3-00 279 28,380 3.1 880 3.1 881 3-11 181 20,410 3.2 689 3.0 566 inc.

Sired by Meridian, her dam is an EX-93 EX-MS Atlantic with 43,830 3.3 1445 2.9 1251 followed by a GP-84 Baxter. She has daughters by Orion and Montross.

HilltopLLC-A Absolute Chaos VG-86 at 2Y 2-01 143 9,620 3.7 381 3.3 334 inc.

An Absolute from Chrissy, she’s following in her mother’s footsteps. We are excited about the future of this young cow!

HilltopLLC-A Just a Kiss-ET VG-85 at 2Y

2-01 198 17,180 3.0 460 3.2 512 inc.

Sired by High Octane, her dam is a VG-88 Atwood with 42,780 4.3 1843 3.7 1564.

Next dam 2E-90 GMD and National Elite Performer with 43,780 4.1 1785 3.0 1290 and 173,000 lifetime; 3rd dam EX-95 Durham Juba.

Hilltop-LLC Atwood 6090 EX-93 2E EEEEE

4-03 365 45,430 3.7 1690 3.3 1500 5-10 198 23,900 3.5 804 3.1 663 inc.

Life to date: 136,190 3.9 5170 3.3 4385 Sired by Atwood, she is from an EX-90 Shottle. Next dam 2E-93 from the Roxys!

She has a Supersire in the herd.

As 2019 comes to an end, we at Hilltop Dairy would like to thank all of our customers and visitors!

May your Christmas season be blessed with many joys and may 2020 be a great year!

Managers: Rich, Cal & Loren Greenfield, 920-296-9289 Herdsman: Kevin Greenfield, 920-296-9292 N309 County Trk. Q, Markesan, WI 53946

RHA: 1226 cows 30,476 3.56 1084 3.24 987 104.7% BAA - 35 EX, 294 VG, 465 GP We have bred over 160 EX cows since 2008.

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Dairy students share post-secondary experiences Choosing a post-secondary school can be challenging. A lot goes into committing to a school including consideration of majors, future career opportunities, finances and personal preferences. Wisconsin has a wide variety of 2- and 4-year schools where students can specialize and prepare for a career in agriculture. Six dairy students share their experiences at the schools they attend to give future students an idea of what to expect and what college is like. Thank you to those who participated in our roundtable!

1. Where did you grow up and what is your background in agriculture? What are you majoring in and what are your plans after graduation?

Maddy Gwidt, UW-Platteville: I grew up on my family’s 120-cow dairy farm in Pulaski. I have shown cattle at the county, district and state level for most of my life, and I am heavily involved in both dairy judging and dairy bowl. I am a sophomore at the UW-Platteville where I am majoring in dairy science with a minor in agricultural business. Although I am not entirely sure what my plans are after graduation, I would like to work in agricultural marketing or sales.

Summer Henschel, UW-Madison: Growing up I have primarily lived in both Sheboygan and Calumet counties. Home now is Chilton, on my family’s hobby farm, Smooth Farming, where we raise several types of poultry, pigs, beef cattle, and goats.

Until just a few years ago I did not live on a farm. I found a love for dairy cattle and the dairy community through showing, working on dairies, and participating in youth organizations like Wisconsin Junior Holstein and FFA. I am currently a senior at UW-Madison studying dairy science. After my first year here on campus, I was accepted into the Food Animal Veterinary Medical Scholars Program (FAVeMedS). I’m excited (and nervous!) to start at the UW-School of Veterinary Medicine next fall.

Levi Kindschi, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College: I grew up in rural Sauk County on a hobby farm with my parents Bill and Tara Kindschi. I got into the Registered cattle business through 4-H. Not living on an operating dairy farm, I was very thankful to be able to exhibit my first project animals with the assistance of Heatherstone Enterprises and I’ve been in love with the dairy industry ever since. I am currently enrolled at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC) in Fennimore majoring in the two-year Farm Operations and Management – Dairy, program.

Cole Mahlkuch, UW-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC): I grew up in Juda on a small heifer farm where we raise anywhere from ten to twenty heifers at a time. I also will help from time to time on my grandparents’ and cousin’s farm as they house most of our cows after calving. I Photo by Cowsmopolitan 14 – Wisconsin Holstein News – December 2019

am currently attending UW-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course to pursue a dairy herd management certificate and once finished, I want to return home and start to grow our heifer facility.

Emily Pankratz, Lakeshore Technical College: I was born and raised on an 80cow dairy farm in Auburndale and have worked on other farms in addition to my home farm. In high school, I was actively involved in FFA and 4-H and love showing and judging dairy cattle. Currently, I am majoring in dairy herd management. After graduation I plan to go back home and manage my own farm or be a herdsperson.

Eric Wachtendonk, UW-River Falls: I grew up in Bloomer, a small town in northwest Wisconsin. I have a more diverse background raising and showing swine, beef, and dairy. I got involved in dairy in middle school when I showed my first Registered Holstein heifer at the local fair and I Photo by the Bullvine have been hooked ever since. In high school, I started working at Mayerlane Holsteins where I still house my cows today. I learned about the registered industry, and dairy farming. I continued to purchase and develop my own small herd of Holsteins where I strive to breed for type. I am currently a junior studying dairy science at UW-River Falls (UWRF). After graduation I plan on staying in the dairy industry hopefully working with genetics.

2. Why did you choose this school?

Gwidt: I chose UW-Platteville because I loved the campus, and the hands-on opportunities it had to offer. I found the small class sizes very appealing and loved how much the professors cared about their students.

Henschel: When considering what college I would attend, I initially thought I would need to be at a smaller and more rural school due to the size of my high school. Through multiple visits with various high school extracurricular activities, encouragement from dairy mentors, and ultimately a one-onone shadowing experience, I decided I just had to attend UWMadison. UW-Madison has so much to offer agriculture-focused students as a land-grant university in the heart of America’s Dairyland. I love the hustle of the city along with the supportive and encouraging dairy science faculty and students.

Kindschi: I chose SWTC because it’s close to home and it offered a lot of hands on opportunities. I enjoy the smaller class size and all the activities that are offered.

Mahlkuch: I chose FISC because it is a short and practical program where I won’t miss any shows or important events, as it is during the winter.

Pankratz: I chose Lakeshore Tech because it is a one-year program, but I also have the option to go a second year and continue my degree and I was also recommended to it. When I toured it, I also liked the campus.

Wachtendonk: I chose to attend UW-River Falls because of its excellent dairy science program and hands-on classes with the lab farm being located close by. At UWRF, you also pay a flat rate for the semester so no matter how many classes you have between 12 and 18 credits it costs the same, and those credits are cheaper when compared to other schools.

3. What are some of the most valuable experiences you’ve had in school?

Gwidt: One of the smartest decisions I made was to get involved. Going in, I didn’t know many people, so pushing myself to get involved really helped UW-Platteville feel like home.

Henschel: One of the most valuable experiences I’ve had in school is the opportunity through classes and organizations to go out and see farms. I’ve learned an incredible amount about dairying and consulting through visiting farms and putting my book knowledge to real use. I’ve also learned more about team dynamics and management choices by talking to farmers than I ever will in a classroom.

My other top valuable experience has been living in the Association of Women in Agriculture (AWA) house. The AWA house has truly become a second home for me. I would never be able to replace the network of friends and all the late nights spent talking about life with these amazing agricultural women.

Kindschi: My most valuable experience would probably be dairy judging. As I am in the showing business, it’s fun to be able to evaluate all types of cattle. I also enjoy the many farm tours and trips that have happened during my time here on campus.

Although not every situation may work for my own operation, there is always something to take away from each and every farm visit.

Mahlkuch: I think one of the most valuable experiences I have had is simply meeting new people and making connections.

No two farms are the same, and I have learned so much about diversity on a multitude of different farms and tools to take back to my farm.

Pankratz: Some of the valuable experiences I have had in school so far are conferences we’ve gone to and competitions, like World Dairy Expo judging. The conferences can be very hands on and are always very informative. World Dairy Expo was a lot of fun, and a great experience to compete against other schools.

Wachtendonk: The most valuable experiences I have had in school come from getting involved. I have had the opportunity to go to Canada and tour farms and watch the Royal Winter Fair.

I also had the opportunity to judge at Louisville and Harrisburg this year.

4. What do you enjoy most about the school and campus?

Gwidt: My favorite thing about UW-Platteville is the small, close-knit campus. Walking to class you are almost guaranteed to see someone you know. The classes are small which allows the professors to get to know each student by name, and also helps for individual learning. I also love all the opportunities UW-Platteville offers to get involved on campus.

Henschel: I enjoy having a bit of a walk to classes. It gives me time to digest what I just learned in one class and gear up for a different one. There’s also a lot of beautiful landscape spread throughout campus. My favorite views include overlooking Lake Mendota on Observatory Drive and State Street to the Capitol from on top of Bascom Hill.

Kindschi: I enjoy how it is small and the staff helps you whenever you ask. The environment suits me and my end goals.

Mahlkuch: I enjoy all the different options I have. Whether it is going to the gym or getting the chance to talk with someone who is involved in a completely different aspect of agriculture; there is an endless list of things to do on and near campus.

Pankratz: The thing I like most about the campus is all the resources they have available to you like Computer Problem Resolution center, where students can get personal computers repaired or the career closet, which provides professional clothes free of charge to students.

Wachtendonk: I enjoy how small our campus is. We have just under 7,000 students, and 15,000 people that live in River Falls.

We are also 30 minutes away from the Twin Cities. It is nice being on a smaller campus not only knowing the kids in your major but also most of the other kids with agriculture majors.

River Falls also offers a lot of opportunities for students to get involved. We also get to use the lab farm to host dairy judging contests for both the Wisconsin and Minnesota FFA. 5. Are you involved in any organizations? If so, which ones and what have you gained by being involved.

Gwidt: I am a member of the Sigma Alpha Sorority, which helped me meet new people, get involved with activities on campus, as well as expand professionally. I am also involved in Pioneer Dairy Club. Joining Pioneer Dairy Club helped me meet people with the same interests as me and has taught me more about the dairy industry.

Henschel: I am involved in a number of organizations on campus including the Association of Women in Agriculture, Badger Dairy Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau, and Collegiate FFA. Throughout my involvement in these organizations, I have become a much more effective communicator. I have also gotten better at problem solving. Most importantly, I have gained connections to people both in and out of the school.

Kindschi: I am in F.A.R.M Club and I also participate on the Dairy Judging Team. We’ve judged at World Dairy Expo, NAILE and elsewhere. Working with your peers has been an enjoyable experience and with be some of the greatest memories I take away from my time at SWTC. Pankratz: I am involved in Professional Agriculture Students (PAS) club. I am very glad I joined it because of all the experiences I have gotten from it and will get in the future.

Through PAS, I got to compete in the judging contest at World Dairy Expo, attend PDPW workshops, and volunteer at Farm Wisconsin. I was able to give back by volunteering as well as have fun, learning experiences.

Wachtendonk: I am involved in Block and Bridle, Alpha Gamma Rho-Alpha Psi, Dairy Club where I am currently serving as the Sale Chair for the 2020 Falcon Premier, and dairy judging.

6. What have you learned about your school that you weren’t expecting or didn’t know before?

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Gwidt: I knew a lot about UW-Platteville going in, but I definitely didn’t expect the number of opportunities they offer, the great people I was going to meet, or the number of connections I would make.

Henschel: I was not expecting my school to feel like a small school. Many of the students in my classes were people that I knew through Wisconsin Junior Holstein or FFA events. A lot of professors in my agriculture classes have made it a point to get to know the students and learn their names. After the first few weeks on campus I began to run into people that I knew all the time.

Kindschi: I wasn’t aware that an internship was a requirement of the program I am in. However, I am glad it was as I spent the summer working with a robotic dairy. That experience opened my eyes to a different way dairies can operate. I was initially nervous about this experience but looking back now; I am glad that SWTC has this requirement for their Ag Students. I stepped out of my comfort zone and learned way more than I ever imagined.

Mahlkuch: One thing that I have learned about UW-Madison is that they are doing so many different studies on so many aspects of raising and milking dairy cows. I also like that they use the teachers that are performing these studies to teach classes, which keeps us up-to-date with some of the latest research.

Pankratz: One thing I learned about the college was they offer some fun events like snack attacks, free snacks for students or bingo nights, bingo with prizes for students.

Wachtendonk: I wasn’t expecting our labs to be as hands on as they are. I also didn’t know anything about Alpha Gamma Rho, but I am glad that I joined.

7. What advice do you have for high school juniors and seniors?

Gwidt: Look at all your options, consider each school’s pros and cons and what you want your future to look like. Don’t let other people’s opinions be the deciding factor when choosing a school. While it may help to consider them, in the end go with your gut. You know what is best for you.

Henschel: Make sure to visit the schools and talk to current students! Ask about student life and planning out your educational goals. If you have the opportunity, sit in on a few classes as well. When I visited colleges, I also made sure to visit the campus or research farms, too. I’m a list person; so I found it extremely helpful to list the qualities that I wanted in a school and rank them. I revisited my list often, especially after visits, to reorder the qualities.

Kindschi: Explore your options, find a place that you like and will allow you to grow, but most importantly have fun and be ready to learn.

Mahlkuch: I would recommend learning how to take notes correctly and how to learn from them. The instructors go through PowerPoint lectures very fast and the better you are able to find what is important on the slide and write that down, the better off you will be in classess.

Pankratz: Advice I would give to high school juniors and seniors considering educational options is to do what you like and be sure it’s what you want to do before you commit, because it is very costly. Consider not only that, but also the job availability of your degree. Weigh your options and be certain in 16 – Wisconsin Holstein News – December 2019

what you decide to go for.

Wachtendonk: Make sure you like the school and they offer a program that will help you once you graduate. Take as many tours as you can of other schools. Try to meet with professors and ask as many questions as you can.

8. What was most helpful to you in high school while preparing to go to school?

Gwidt: My high school did a decent job at preparing me for college. I found it helpful to reach out to my teachers with any questions I had. I also utilized a lot of the resources my high school offered, which helped me build study habits; something I find incredibly useful now that I am in college.

Henschel: I took a ton of college credit courses through my high school—not AP, but dual credit. Most of the courses I took transferred as actual general education requirements I had to fulfill instead of just electives that only count towards your total credit count. Because of this, I am able to complete my degree in three years. These classes also prepared me for the rigor of college classwork and helped me find a good studying method.

Kindschi: For me, it was the ag-based classes as that’s what I am focused on at SWTC. Mahlkuch: The teachers were the most helpful thing for me in high school. They all want you to succeed in whatever career you choose, and they will push you harder in high school. This is just preparing you for what is to come in college, and you should embrace these teachers being hard on you and even push yourself harder.

Pankratz: The most helpful thing to me in high school to prepare for college was touring the colleges. Touring showed me the campus as well as informed me about it, which helped in my final decision to go to Lakeshore Tech.

Wachtendonk: Taking tours of campus, looking at what the programs and curriculums offer, price, and location. Deciding where you go to college is important and it is a lot different from high school. Be confident in your decision and make sure the school fits your personality and style.

9. Any other helpful advice you’d like to share?

Henschel: Fill out as many scholarships as you can! Make sure to spend lots of time with your family and friends before coming to school and take photos. Get a part-time job at school.

Build your credit!

Kindschi: I really enjoy my classes with Ryan Weigel. He’s easy to work with and has helped me succeed. Southwest Tech is giving me the education I need to be successful in the dairy industry and I look forward to what my future holds.

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Wisconsin Holstein Foundation becomes a reality The Wisconsin Holstein Association is pleased to announce the formation of the Wisconsin Holstein Foundation, Inc. With this development, the organization will be able to continue to provide scholarships to juniors with the added benefit of holding funds devoted to educational programming.

Contributions to Wisconsin Holstein Foundation, Inc., a 501(c) (3) corporation, are tax exempt and help support the Wisconsin Holstein Association’s efforts toward continuing education for our junior and adult members.

To kick off this effort, the newly formed Wisconsin Holstein Foundation, Inc., and the WHA board of directors are working to establish a Past President’s Scholarship in honor of WHA’s past and present leaders.

Wisconsin Holstein Foundation, Inc., is currently seeking memorials and donations toward this scholarship in honor of all who have served as president of the Wisconsin Holstein Association. Family and friends of past presidents are encouraged to contribute in order to continue the tradition of awarding scholarships totaling almost $20,000 annually. Additionally,

we are using this time to search for family members of past presidents for the historical value of our association.

The Past President’s Scholarship drive is off to a strong start with memorial funds of nearly $2700 donated in honor of past president William Hagemann after his unfortunate passing in 2015. Once established, this award will be presented during the scholarship announcements at the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention held annually in January.

To recognize those who have donated, contributors’ names will be listed on the WHA website and in the Wisconsin Holstein News.

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Lauren Jessica’s

Princess Journals

Hello Holstein Friends, Are we really reaching the end of 2019? I was told countless times that my year as the Wisconsin Holstein Princess would fly by, but I had no clue that the months would pass as fast as they have. It seems like just yesterday that my crazy childhood dream became a reality as Allie Breunig said ten words that I’ll forever hold close to my heart- “Lauren Siemers, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!”

From Cow Camp to colored shavings, my year has been filled with countless memories that I’m sure I’ll remember for decades to come. I’ve been granted the most incredible opportunity to interact with countless agriculturalists and dairy enthusiasts, and I’ve been able to share my story with those that are several generations removed from farm life. The small details of my year may fade in my mind as the years go by, but the power of connecting with people from each corner of this state and beyond will follow me everywhere I go. This is an

unimaginable blessing and I am so grateful for those that made it possible.

As my tiara and I traveled thousands of miles across America’s Dairyland, “team Siemers” picked up the slack I left at home and allowed me to have another year in the ring as an exhibitor. My mom and dad have been my biggest supporters since day one, and I am incredibly grateful for their love and guidance through the biggest adventure of my life thus far. The support from WHA staff and members, as well as words of encouragement from youth and adults alike, made this year truly special and grew my passion for the industry and the association in unthinkable ways.

WHA, thank you for bringing love, laughter, and life to my decade-old dream of becoming real-life royalty.

The way that this experience has grown my heart is more astonishing than I’ll ever be able to put into words. Please know deep in your heart that I am genuine about my endearment for Holstein cattle and the dairy industry as a whole. I can’t imagine my life without those black-andwhite beauties and the people they’ve brought into my world!

Here’s to a joyous holiday season filled with family, friends, and farming. I hope to see you all at the 2020 Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention for a weekend of competition and fun!

Forever your 2019 WHA Princess, Lauren Siemers

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District 5 Report

The January 2020 issue of the will feature District 10: Calumet, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Winnebago, Manitowoc

Columbia

2019 Adult Membership: 78; Junior Membership: 53 Adult Association officers: President: Colt Voegli; Vice President: Brad Fossum; Secretary: Marci Walker; Treasurer: Sandy Madland; Officers At-Large: Garrett Madland, Jodi Behn and Brooks Buchholz At our 2019 annual meeting on June 13, 2019 we elected officers and thanked Chris Davis for all of his contributions and dedication to Columbia County and the District 5 Holstein breeders serving in the capacity of District Show Chair and District 5 Holstein Breeder’s Club President. We also thanked Sandy Madland for all of her work as the 2019 Local Show Chair. Discussion took place as to whether we wanted to pursue joining another district for the annual district show. It was decided

District 8 Report

Dodge County 2019 Adult Membership: 71; Junior Membership: 22 Adult Association officers: President: Erik Warmka; Vice President: Shawn Nehls; Secretary: Mandy Sell; Treasurer: Ty Hildebrandt; Directors: Jared Buske, Troy Wendorf, Kevin Bunkoske, Travis Smith and Alison Grulke Junior Association officers: President: Dawson Nickels; Vice President: Elizabeth Gunst; Secretary: Matthew Gunst; Treasurer: Kylie Nickels; Recruitment: Grady Wendorf Our junior and adult organizations had a busy year, starting with the Junior Holstein Convention. Our youth excelled in many competitions, with several youth qualifying to participate at the National Holstein Convention.

We held our annual meeting, awarding the Friend of the Association award to Linda Behling and the Distinguished Breeder award was presented to David Blank.

Dodge County also hosted the District 8 Show in Beaver Dam on June 12, 2019. We held our annual Futurity in conjunction with the Dodge County Fair. Judge Ryan Krohlow placed the class of two-year-olds. The winning entry was Ladinodale Ladinodale Avaln Alayna-Red, exhibited by Matthew and Elizabeth Gunst.

Jefferson County 2019 Adult Membership: 30; Junior Membership: 19 Adult Association board: Linda Wright, Bryce Krull, Kayla Wright, Jodi Bobolz, Peggy Brandenburg Congratulations to the Hetts family and partners with their Grand Champion win in the International Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo with Butz-Butler Gold Barbara!

A number of members exhibited at summer shows with success. Kayla Wright won best dressed female at the Wisconsin All-Breeds Futurity.

Mar-Linda K Holsteins, LLC and Straussdale Holsteins, LLC exhibited at District 8 Holstein show and Wisconsin All-Breeds Futurity and open show at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Carley Krull received fourth place overall at the Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo.

Junior Association leaders: Colton Brandel, Drew Dettman, Gunnar Sperle, Emily Strauss, and Erin Strauss We had a number of juniors who participated in the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase, Wisconsin Summer Championship Show, District 8 Holstein Show, Wisconsin Junior State Fair and World Dairy Expo Show highlights of a few juniors: Colin Uecker: 1st Bred & Owned Summer Yearling WDE; Stella Schomoker: Reserve Grand Champion 20 – Wisconsin Holstein News – December 2019

to keep our current format and explore a few new things to manage and support the show. The 2020 District Show will be at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Portage and Jeff Brantmeier will serve as the official judge.

Junior Association officers: President: Melissa Sprecher; Vice President: Hayden Hockerman; Secretary: Hannah Hockerman; Treasurer: Sydney Rider; Reporter: Sarah Hagenow; At-Large Officer: Austin Rider; At-Large Officer: Levi Kindschi We have some new members learning about dairy bowl this year and planning to attend junior convention for the first time. We are discussing planning a showmanship clinic for the 2020 district show.

Holstein WI Jr. State Fair, Honorable Mention Senior Champion WDE; Carly Strauss: Best Dress Junior, Wisconsin All-Breeds Futurity.

Jefferson County Dairy Youth won the Spirit Award at Wisconsin Jr. State Fair. Brynn Emery and Olivia Brandenburg made it to finals in their showmanship divisions at World Dairy Expo. Brynn was second overall in the Intermediate division and Olivia was fifth in a competitive senior division.

We also had a group that judged at Area Animal Science Days.

The juniors participate in food stands to fund raise for junior events.

A few junior members will be participating at the 2020 Junior Holstein Convention.

Milwaukee County 2019 Adult Membership: 0; Junior Membership: 0 Ozaukee County 2019 Adult Membership: 3; Junior Membership: 1 Washington County 2019 Adult Membership: 18; Junior Membership: 10 Adult Association officers: President: Ike Mayer; Vice President: Jim Melius; Secretary: Gene Heterburg; Treasurer: Charlie Held; Directors: Brian Melius, Peter Muth, Matt Held, Joe DiGangi, Bob Falk The Washington County Holstein Association hosted our annual meeting in December. The juniors hold a fundraiser each year and the association currently has many young junior members.

Waukesha County 2019 Adult Membership: 8; Junior Membership: 1 Adult Association officers: President: Jim Grotjan; Vice President: Matt Hopkins; Secretary/Treasurer: Katie Agnew; Directors: Mike Beaumont, Dave Koepke, Elmo Wendorf, Tom Agnew, Audrey Hopkins and Jay Moore While the number of farms in our county continues to dwindle due to urban sprawl, we are still quite active in our communities. We sponsor awards at numerous shows throughout the spring and summer and we are a major sponsor for the Little Britches contest at the Waukesha County Fair each summer. Our group also runs the popular milk booth at our county fair.

In the spring, we work with the Waukesha County Dairy Promotion Committee to deliver Go-Gurts and agricultural materials to more than 1,000 elementary school children in the county. We have also helped local high schools with their agriculture programs – from start-up money to begin programs, introduction to agricultural careers in several career fairs at the elementary and high school levels, and aiding in continuing programs through a variety of ways. One of our main goals is to get kids interested and excited in the dairy industry and to let them know that it very well could be in their future.

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The 2020 WI Holstein Treasure Quest What is the WI Holstein Treasure Quest?

This event is a celebration and promotion of high caliber calves and their breeders and owners. Proceeds from this event benefit the state association members and fund breed promotion events held each year.

What can state members do to get involved?

State members can enter Registered Holstein heifers born between March 1 and December 31, 2019. Any state member can nominate a heifer using the form below. All entries must be received with a fee of $80 by February 1, 2020.

By entering your calf in the Treasure Quest, you are committed to potentially having the calf selected as the winner. The $80 entry fee also includes an entry in the Midwest National Spring Show or Midwest Spring Red & White Show.

Members can also participate by purchasing a lottery ticket for the chance to win one of the entered calves. There will be 125 lottery tickets printed, and 123 of them will be sold for $100 each. The remaining two tickets will be auctioned off; one will benefit the WHA Scholarship fund and the other the WHA Juniors. These auctions will be held at the state adult convention and spring show, and the tickets purchased will automatically be in the top 12 drawing.

When and where is the drawing held?

The raffle drawing will be held following the selection of Intermediate Champion at the 2020 Midwest National Spring Holstein Show on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Ticket holders must not be present to win, however, they do need a representative to choose a calf or bucket on their behalf. Ten tickets will be drawn on the day of the show, and they will be joined by the two tickets auctioned for a chance to win a new Holstein calf. Eleven winners will receive consolation buckets, valued at $100 each and one lucky ticket holder will go home with a calf. The breeder whose calf is chosen will receive a check for $5000, and those not chosen get to return home!

Where can I get my ticket?

Tickets can be purchased from any WHA board member or Breed Improvement committee member, or the state office by calling 1-800-223-4269.

Additional Information

All calves entered prior to spring show will be on display at the show and led into the ring at the time of the drawing.

The Wisconsin Holstein News will feature a special section on the entered calves in the March and April issues.

WI Holstein Treasure Quest Calf Entry Form

Heifer’s Registered Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Registration # _______________________________ Sire: __________________________________________

Birthdate ______________________________ Dam: __________________________________________

Dam’s Production Record: ______ Age ______ days ______________ M ________ F ________ P Owner’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________ City, State, Zip: _______________________________ Telephone: _______________________________

E-mail: _______________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________ o I have enclosed my $80 non-refundable application fee.

Due by February 1, 2020 to WI Holstein Association, 902 Eighth Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913 22 – Wisconsin Holstein News – December 2019

By entering your calf in the Treasure Quest, you are committed to potentially having the calf selected as the winner. The entry fee includes an entry to the Midwest National Spring Show or Midwest Spring Red & White Show.

Wisconsin Holstein Youth 2020 Junior Convention Schedule Friday, January 3 8:00 a.m. DJM Interviews 9:30 a.m. Convention Registration & Contest Room opens Dairy Jeopardy & Speaking Contest Registration (deadline to check-in is 10:45 a.m.)

Dairy Bowl Registration (check-in by 12 p.m.)

Princess Interview, Graduate, DJM Interview check-in 10:45 a.m. Dairy Jeopardy & Speaking Contest orientation 11:00 a.m. Speaking Contest roll call & contest begins (all ages) 11:00 a.m. Dairy Jeopardy roll call & contest begins (all ages) 12:30 p.m. YQCA seminar 2:00 p.m. Dairy Bowl volunteer orientation 2:15 p.m.

Senior & Rookie Dairy Bowl roll call & contests begin 6:00 p.m. Dinner; Dairy Jeopardy, Speaking, Essay & Junior Farm Tour Awards, Junior Progressive Breeder & Long Range Production Awards and Bell-R-Ring Contest 8:00 p.m. Evening entertainment Saturday, January 4 7-9 a.m.

Breakfast buffet open 7:45 a.m.

Dairy Bowl volunteer orientation 7:55 a.m.

Junior Dairy Bowl roll call 8:00 a.m. Junior Dairy Bowl contest begins 8:00 a.m. Contest Room opens 9:00 a.m. Royalty Interviews 12:00 p.m. Princess Luncheon

First-time Attendee & Graduate Recognition 2:00 p.m. Dairy Bowl Finals 3:00 p.m.

Junior Forum & Caucuses; Adult Forum 6:30 p.m.

Banquet & Dance Sunday, January 5 8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Contest Room results

Spirit Award & Bell-R-Ring winner announced 9:00 a.m.

Business Meeting, JAC Elections & Raffle Drawing

2020 All-American Youth on Parade Get your Ameri-cow-na ready! We’re celebrating All-American youth at this’s Junior Convention!

Here’s what’s new, exciting and All-American!

Friday, January 3 - All-American Red, White & Blue Dinner • Theme Night! Dress in your best Ameri-cow-na! It can be anything red, white, and blue or county shirts or whatever creativity you desire. Prizes will be awarded for best individuals and teams. Dress up and win “Golden Ticket” fast passes that get you into all meals 15 minutes early or get you first in the buffet line!

- Hypnotist & Game Night. Get ready to laugh ’cuz it’ll be a hoot watching your friends get hypnotized! Friendly games will be set up for everyone to enjoy – Ladder golf, corn hole, inflation toss, fecal fling, and more!

Sunday, January 5 - Motivational Speaker Jack Taylor Jr. (check him out on Facebook). Jack is a small town Wisconsin dude who hosts “Discover Wisconsin”. When he’s not traveling around the state

recording podcasts or making giant snowmen, Jack speaks to youth about values, goals, kindness, purpose and character.

Check out these Contests for the Junior Convention Contest Room

Ads, photos, crafts, and more! There are a ton of opportunities for recognition at junior convention in the contest room. Juniors can enter photography, arts and crafts, folding display, and advertisements. For rules and age divisions of these contests, check out the Junior Handbook online on the junior awards page. All contest room entries must be taken or produced since the previous Junior Convention by the junior member entering the project and need to be checked in on Friday by 5 p.m.

2019 Junior Raffle

Tickets for the 2019 Junior Raffle are available for sale. County advisors should have received tickets in the mail, however, if more are needed please contact the office. Don’t forget - your county earns $1 from each ticket sold by your members. This is a great fundraising opportunity that supports the WHA Junior programs as well as your county group!

This year’s calf is donated Weigland Holsteins, the Weigel family, Platteville. Don’t miss out on the chance to own this special calf!

Thank you the additional prize donors: Alta Genetics Badger Dairy Club Bonnie Mohr Cattle Connection CentralStar Cooperative Country Today Genex Hoard’s Dairyman International Protein Sires Nasco PDPW STgenetics UW-Platteville Dairy Club UW-River Falls Wisconsin Holstein Publications World Dairy Expo Ad ditional gift baskets donated by Junior Activities Committee members and Royalty

A note from your JACs

Hello Holstein friends, Hi everyone! Are you excited for Junior Convention? I know that we are! We have a jampacked weekend planned for everyone with many exciting events including a hypnotist on Friday night, which is also All-American night so wear your red, white, and blue. Saturday will be the conclusion of dairy bowl, Princess luncheon, banquet and dance. Along with the awards breakfast and business meeting on Monday morning, there will also be a great speaker - Jack Taylor Jr. Remember to prepare your folding displays, art projects and other items for the contest room! We JACs are hard at work planning our Bell-R-Ring and are very excited to hear what you all have come up with. Who will be this year’s Bell-R-Ring and Spirit Award winners? We’ll find out Monday morning!

We hope to see you there!

Mason Jauquet, Secretary & Northeast JAC December 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 23

Two to compete for 2020 Wisconsin Holstein Association Princess Two Junior Holstein members will vie for Wisconsin Holstein Princess at the upcoming Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention in Stevens Point. Along with their written applications, contestants will be interviewed individually and in a group setting by a panel of judges and will give a speech and answer impromptu questions in front of princess luncheon attendees on Saturday, January 4 at Noon. All are welcome to attend the luncheon as well as the banquet where the princess will be crowned. The banquet will take place that same Saturday beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for these events can be purchased by submitting a Junior Convention registration form from the November issue of the Wisconsin Holstein News or at www.wisholsteins.com/junior-events.

Roslind Anderson

Roslind Anderson is the daughter of Jeremy and Dulcie Anderson and the sister of Kali and Riley. She grew up on her multi-generational family farm, where they milk 150 Holsteins and Brown Swiss outside of Ellsworth.

She enjoys showing her dairy animals at the county, state and national levels. Roslind enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is a freshman at UW-River Falls, where she is studying Dairy Science. She is an active member of the UWRF Dairy Club, the Pierce-Pepin Holstein Club, 4-H and FFA.

Dairy Science at UW-River Falls offers: • The Dairy Learning Center - a state-of-the-art teaching laboratory and dairy operation just three miles from campus.

• A focus on teaching, with faculty specializing in dairy genetics, health, nutrition, production and welfare.

• An on-campus dairy processing plant.

• Numerous internship opportunities and strong industry connections.

• One of the largest undergraduate dairy science programs in the U.S. and the nation’s largest active Dairy Club.

• The Dairy Innovation Hub - a financial investment by the State of Wisconsin in education and research initiatives in the UW-System in support of the Wisconsin dairy industry.

Learn more about Dairy Science and all that the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences offers.

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Hannah Ullom

Hannah Ullom from Bloomer, is the 20-year-old daughter of Travis and Erica Ullom. She graduated from McDonell Area Catholic High School in 2018 and is currently in her third semester at Chippewa Valley Technical College studying Business Management.

Upon graduation she will attend Milwaukee Area Technical College. Hannah, along with her mom, grandparents, aunt and brother, Fritz, operate Mayerlane Holsteins. She exhibits cattle under the Mayerlane prefix, as well as her own, BrightLight Holsteins. Hannah would like to thank anyone who has encouraged her, challenged her or inspired her over the course of her junior Holstein career.

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Wisconsin Holstein Association’s All-Breeds Futurity 2022

In the event however, that any condition should arise which prevents the showing of the Futurity, the right is reserved to cancel same and refunds made to persons owning females that have been nominated, their share of all monied accrued after the deduction of actual expenses in the promotion of the Futurity.

SALE OF ELIGIBLE ANIMALS: When an animal that is entered in the All-Breeds Futurity is sold, the eligibility may be transferred to the new owner, and it shall be his responsibility to inform the Futurity Committee of the change of ownership. The seller shall inform the buyer that the animal purchased is already entered in the Futurity. To aid in this, exhibitors will receive an entry certificate for each animal after entry payment has been received. New owners will need to sign an entry form after notification of entry into Futurity.

OPEN CLASS SHOWING: If the show is held at the Wisconsin State Fair, all animals shown in the All-Breeds Futurity are eligible upon proper entry to be shown in the open class competition of the respective breed show. It is the responsibility of the animal’s owner to fill out the necessary forms for open class competition.

MISCELLANEOUS: Neither the Wisconsin Holstein Association nor the Wisconsin Holstein Futurity Committee is in any way responsible for the condition of the premises in which the Futurity is held and is not liable in the event of accident or loss of persons or property. All matter pertaining to the showing of the Futurity are subject to the rules, regulations and health requirements of any WI Holstein Association sponsored show along with those for the show at which the Futurity is held.

DRESS CODE: Every exhibitor must have formal dress to show in the Futurity. (Minimum requirements for men include a shirt, tie and dress pants while women should wear a dress, business suit or the equivalent.) Exhibitors not meeting the minimum dress code requirement will be denied entry into the show ring.

Interest on Futurity entry fee accounts and any sponsorship monies may be used to offset show expenses at the discretion of the WHA Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Holstein Futurity Committee.

Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Exhibitor_________________________________________ Mail Futurity Entry to: Wisconsin Holstein Association, 902 8th Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913

Name of Owner ________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Email: ________________________________________

Fee Schedule: Payment of $35 per animal due by May 15, 2020; late entries will be accepted from May 16-August 15, 2020 for $100 per animal.

Full entry fees must accompany entry form or sent within the appropriate time noted above. Owners of the animal being shown must be a paid member by May 31 of the year of the show and those leading the animal must be at least 12 years old by the day of the show.

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PURPOSE: To stimulate interest in the breeding and exhibiting of outstanding Registered Purebred Dairy Cattle of 87% RHA or higher. To promote the Registered Holstein breed and dairy industry to the general public with an appealing and memorable presentation.

PROCEDURES: An animal is nominated by an owner. All nominations are the responsibility of the owner. Dates, fees and rules will be followed to the letter.

ELIGIBILITY: Any registered female from any of the 7 major dairy breeds that was born September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019 is eligible for Wisconsin Holstein Association’s 2022 All-Breeds Futurity. Owners of the animal being shown must be a paid member of the respective breed association by May 31 of the year of the show and those leading the animal must be at least 12 years old by the day of the show.

FEES: Entries, along with $35 per animal, must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2020. Late entries will be accepted from May 16-August 15, 2020 at $100 per animal. Full entry fees must accompany entry form or sent within the appropriate time noted above.

PURSE: The purse in this event shall consist of all monies received by the All-Breeds Futurity (plus interest earned) as nomination fees, less the actual expenses incurred in its promotion and management.

All Futurity monies shall be kept in a separate Futurity Fund and used only for Futurity purposes.

The purse in this event will be divided among the first forty Futurity placings as follows: 1st place winner - 15% plus sponsorship monies 2nd .........12% Next ten places ............2% each 3rd ............9% Next ten places .........1.5% each 4th ............8% Next fifteen places .......1% each 5th ............6% (If 100% of purse money is not distributed by above breakdown, the balance will be split equally amongst all participants.)

REFUNDS: When nomination fees and the payment in connection with the Futurity are received, they are committed for the purse of this event and no refunds will be made, whether or not the animal is shown or its eligibility discontinued by owner.

Wisconsin Holstein Association’s All-Breeds Futurity 2022

2019 Wisconsin Top Performer Application Form Name of animal: ______________________________________ Reg. # _____________________ Owner: _____________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________________ E-mail _________________________________ Final Score ______________ Age at Classification ______________ BAA of Animal ____________ Lactation Number When Classified ____________

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All production records should be 305 days or less.

Cow must be classified at least GP if a 2 year old or VG if 3 year old or older.

Classification should be from the lactation being submitted for award. You may also submit a pedigree for classification verification if needed. For permanently scored cows, the permanent score will be used.

Cows must be housed in Wisconsin for the entire lactation to receive recognition.

This contest is for Wisconsin Holstein Association members.

All records will be entered on a TRUE PROTEIN BASIS. *2 & 3 year olds use 20 for the multiplier; all older animals use 25 as the multiplier to obtain ranking points.

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Send entries to: WI Holstein Association, 902 8th Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913 or fax 608-356-6312 or email lauraw@wisholsteins.com December 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 27

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Carl & Bonnie Werner took a much deserved break after their very successful 2012 dispersal. Retirement was the plan but passion persisted. These Distinguished Breeder honorees implanted embryos and the second wave of Car-Bon began! After 65 years of breeding Registered Holsteins, the time has come to hang up the milking stool! The Car-Bon milking herd and springing heifers sell December 17th. An intensive grazing herd for 27 years, small in quantity but BIG on quality! You’ll find 5 Excellent cows in the line-up plus a big list of EX candidates for their next visit with the classifier! A special year-end opportunity to buy from one of the most respected breeders in our state!

The Holiday Sale will also feature the Indies-View-GW Dispersal plus serveral consignments of profitable young fresh cows that will work in any operation along with a fantastic group of springing heifers. There will be something for everyone!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

May the joy you find this Christmas follow you throughout the new year.

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Chris Lyons 920-723-2406 clyons@holstein.com

Mandi Kipp 920-530-5023 mkipp@holstein.com

Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Crawford, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Richland, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Washburn

Adams, Calumet, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Lafayette, Manitowoc, Marquette, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Sauk, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha, Waushara, Winnebago

Brown, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewanee, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Portage, Shawano, Villas, Waupaca, Wood

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