AJ Quist Memorial Young Breeder of the Year Award
This award is presented annually at the State
Holstein Convention to a young CA breeder to recognize not only their
accomplishments, but also their potential for a successful career in the
Registered Holstein business.
Applications accepted throughout the year from members age 21-40.
AJ Quist Memorial Award APPLICATION
Read more abour past winners
2012
2011
2010
Applications accepted throughout the year from members age 21-40.
AJ Quist Memorial Award APPLICATION
Read more abour past winners
2012
2011
2010
Holstein USA News:
Click below for the latest updates from Holstein USA
US Holsteins- the Breed of Choice
National Show Judges List and Judges Conferences information
Your area Holstein USA reps:
Northern CA
Dennis Edlund: 916-207-4796
dedlund@holstein.com
Southern CA
James Macedo: 559-623-2734
jmacedo@holstein.com
Local Area Clubs:
Redwood Empire
President Tony Neles
Central Valley
President Raymond Quaresma
Stanislaus
President Gilbert Teixeira
Merced
President James Davis
Fresno-Madera
President Stephen Maddox, Jr.
South San Joaquin
President Matthew Evangelo
Important News
California Showcase Salewill be held in conjunction with the State Show, on Wednesday evening.
Featuring 60 head of calves and heifers from outstandind pedigrees, many are show-aged,
and all eligible to show on Friday! (click ad below for larger version)
Full catalog now available online HERE
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The 2014 State Holstein Show is right around the corner!
Join us in celebrating this 50th Anniversary Show at the Turlock Fairgrounds on April 24th & 25th
State Holstein Show ENTRY FORM
Jersey Show ENTRY FORM
** Entries are due April 4th
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this historic show, please follow THIS LINK
for more information about opportunities
The Merced County Black & White Show will be held April 19th at the Merced Fairgrounds.
Entries are due by April 14th
show information
ENTRY FORM
Futurity Entry Form and Rules
Redwood Empire Club will be hosting it's spring club show on April 19th at the
Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma.
Friday evening, there will be a social, dinnner and semen auction starting at 6:00 pm.
The show will be held on Saturday, starting at 10:30 am with showmanship.
This show is open to all breeds, registered and grade.
Contact Jessica Silacci with any questions, at 707-338-5950.
Entries are due April 11
The 3rd Annual Western Classic Junior Dairy Show was a great success! Congratulations to all involved. The show was held March 1st & 2nd
Judge: Tim Baumgartner, Oakdale, CA
Show Summary:
1st Place Winter Yearling – Giltex Atwood Alexis-ET Exhibited by Brandon Almeida, Hilmar
Reserve Junior Champion
2nd Place Winter Yearling – Hez Heztry Mira Exhibited by David Edwards, Hilmar
Senior & Grand Champion
1st Place 4 Yr Old – Ilander Bxter Alice 315-ET Exhibited by Tony Garcia, Modesto
Reserve Senior & Grand Champion
1st Place 5 Yr Old- REW Final Cut Bey 16222-et Exhibited by Garrison Fernandes, Tulare
Grade Holsteins
Reserve Junior Champion: 1st Place Winter Yearling - Exhibited by Anna Andrews, Bakersfield
Senior & Grand Champion: 1st Place 5 Year Old Cow - Exhibited by Marissa Soares, Hilmar
Reserve Grand Champion: 1st Place Junior 3 Year Old Cow - Exhibited by Tony Garcia, Modesto
Showmanship
Novice Division (13 Participants)
Junior Division (26 Participants)
Intermediate Division (41 Participants)
Senior Division (20 Participants)
Thank you to the Merced County Holstein Club for hosting a great
2014 California State Holstein Convention!
At the annual Senior Banquet, two prestigious awards were presented to members. Congratulations to the 2014 Doug Maddox Memorial Senior Breeder of the Year, Ron Pietersma of Legend Dairy Farms.
Aslo, congratulations to
A.J. Quist Memorial Young Breeder of the Year recipient, Stephen Mast.
2014 State Convention Sale
Held January 24th at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, 40 lots averaged $49,300. High seller was a first choice Man-o-shan from Larcrest Cale VG-89 consigned by Larcrest Holsteins and purchased by Hilmar Holsteins for 16,000. The second high seller was a red Colt-45 from a red Larson from Ms Candy Apple Red EX-94 consigned by Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba and purchased by Vermelhia Genetics for 12,000.The Merced Holstein club would like to thank all the support of the consignors, buyers and all the people that helped to make the sale such an overwhelming success!!
2013 California Holstein News Annual magazine now available to view online!
Please visit our Publications page
Exciting Junior results from the National Holstein Convention!
Please visit our Juniors page
1st Annual CHA Golf Tournament
was held Friday, June 28th at the Tulare Golf Course
Thank you to all of our sponsors (click thumbnail below), and participants who braved the scorching heat!
Congratulations to these top golfers~
1st place team: from Kirby Manufacturing- Steve Freitas, Tony Moore, Fernando Mattos, Manuel Alves
2nd place team: Allison Kasbergen, Laurie Alexander, Emma VanBeek, Alison DeGroot
3rd place team: Mike Parreira, Rodney Paulo, Jamie Bledsoe, Chris Parreira
2013 State Holstein Show and Red & White Show
results on the Sales & Show page!
Coverage of placings and showring pictures also on the HolsteinWorld blog here
Sincere thank you to all of the sponsors whose generosity and support helped to make this year's show a huge success!
Merced County Black & White Show and Redwood Empire Club Spring Show
results on the Sales & Show page!
AgriVenture is an organization that matches international trainees with host families in a wide variety of agricultural operations. They currently have a large demand from young people ages 18-30 who would like to come and work on Holstein dairies specifically in California.
Read more about hosting , and informational brochure
2011 State Holstein Convention Archive
Visitors
For more information about the California Holstein Association, contact our office.
- Office Manager, Kate Teixeira
- P.O. Box 507 ~ Keyes, CA 95328
- Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am- 2:00 pm
- Telephone: 805-801-0463
- Email: californiaholstein@yahoo.com
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