2025 Junior Officer Team
Presidents: Lauren Silveira, Chloe Chapman
Vice President & Social Media Chair: Heather Hodges
Secretary: Kinley Martin
Treasurer: Mykel Mull
Show Committee Chairmen: Jon Chapman, Kestin Martin
Social Media team: Hunter McIsaac, Hayden McIsaac
Reporter: Henry Blagg
Advisors: Kirsten Areias, Kate Teixeira
CA Juniors SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT!
State Convention
Wide variety of youth contests and activities offered. Knowledge contests Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy. Professional Skills contests- Prepared Speech, Introduction, Virtual Interview. Creative contests- Folding Display, Stall Card Design, Grilled Cheese. Recognition programs including Breeder of the Future, Scholarships, DJM, Cow Awards.
Contact Junior Advisors Kirsten Areias denk@elite.net or Office Manager Kate Teixeira for more details
COW CAMP
Held each summer, this educational adventure is open to interested youth ages 9-20. Participants stay in university dorms and engage in seminars covering a wide array of topics related to the dairy industry. While building relationships with dairy friends from around the state, campers learn valuable information and skills. Cow Camp 2024 was hosted by Fresno State University July 16-18. Thank you to Fresno State's Andrew Ridgway and event sponsors Yosemite Farm Credit, Select Sires Member Cooperative, Afimilk, and Associated Feed!
2024 National Holstein Convention
15 CA Junior members represented our state in Salt Lake City, UT Congratulations to all!
Jon Chapman was elected to serve on Holstein USA's Junior Advisory Committee
Lauren Silveira was recognized as a YDJM
State Banner created by Mykel Mull placed 2nd
State Digital Scrapbook created by Heather Hodges placed 3rd
Senior Dairy Bowl Team: Karley Rocha, Lauren Silveira, Jon Chapman, Teresa Sousa.
Jon Chapman earned 3rd place on Written Knowledge Exam
Junior Dairy Bowl Team: Fernando Valadao, Caleb Rocha, Kestin Martin, Kinley Martin.
Fernando Valadao earned 3rd place on Written Knowledge Exam
Emma Mast won 1st place Junior Dairy Jeopardy.
Additional Jeopardy contestants: Heather Hodges, Kiara Konyn, Livia Morris, Julietta Champi
State Junior Holstein Show
Junior- owned class placings and champions are recognized at the State Holstein Show in April. Many sponsorship opportunities are available!
Youth Challenge Contest
Designed to encourage involvement and showcase youth members' skills. Held in conjunction with the State Holstein Show, Youth Challenge includes 5 categories for participation and competition:
Showmanship
Fitting
Judging
Practical Knowledge
Interview
