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MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FOR Reynoldsburg, Ohio, May 15, 2012— Memorial gifts have been received through May 15 in support of permanent funds supporting education for Jersey youth and Jersey-specific research. Contributions were made to the Russell-Malnati Scholarship Fund in memory of Dr. J. J. Malnati, recipient of the Master Breeder and Distinguished Service awards presented by the American Jersey Cattle Association and founding partner of Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C. Dr. Malnati served a total of 13 years on the association’s Board of Directors and is one of the nine Jersey breeders honored by National Dairy Shrine with the Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award. Gifts in Dr. Malnati’s memory were received from Charles and Irene Adair, Clinton, S.C.; Mr. Henry Anderson, Newberry, S.C.; J. Lawrence and Barbara C. Benson, New Lebanon, N.Y.; Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.; Eleanor, Julie, Ben and Clint Collins, Sylacauga, Ala.; George and Ray Counts, Kinards, S.C.; Dairy Farmers of America, Mills River, N.C.; Marie M. Duryea, Albuquerque, N.M.; Fairfields Dairy Farm, LLC, Williamstown, Mass.; Phil and Marty Gordon and Family, Syracuse, Ind.; the Jack Holbrook Family, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Herby, Amanda and Hobbs Lutz, Chester, S.C.; G. Joe Lyon, Toledo, Iowa; Joan L. Malnati, Newberry, S.C.; Vincent, Carol, Emily, Eric and Katie Malnati, Walpole, N.H.; David E. Parkinson and Sara L. Gaetz, Sahuarita, Ariz.; Cheryl Parr, Newberry, S.C.; Richard A. and Jeanine M. Riggs, Evansville, Ind.; Ray and Margaret Schooley, Marshfield, Mo.; Marshal Stone, Staunton, Va.; Emily Sessions Stromquist, Atlanta, Ga.; and Jack and Claude Wheeler, Saluda, S.C. Mike Vaught, Lascassas, Tenn., the Collins Family, and Marilyn Malnati, Newberry, S.C., made gifts to the AJCC Research Foundation in memory of Jack Holbrook, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Through his long association with The All American Jersey Sale and Jersey Marketing Service as an auctioneer and ringman, Mr. Holbrook made significant contributions to the development and expansion of the Jersey breed nationwide.
The Collins Family also made a donation to the Research Foundation in memory of W. Charles McGinnis, Kinards, S.C. He served as President of The American Jersey Cattle Club and was the recipient of the AJCC Distinguished Service Award in 1986.
Ray and Margaret Schooley made a contribution to Jersey Youth Academy in memory of Neal F. Schirm.
The AJCC Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) trust operated exclusively for the purpose of promoting and sponsoring scientific research for the advancement of dairy technology and the dairy industry. Since 1967, it has provided seed money for well-designed projects related to high-priority areas that affect the Jersey breed. The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, compiles and maintains animal identification and performance data on Jersey cattle and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. For more information on the association’s complete line of services for dairy business owners, visit the website at www.USJersey.com or follow the news feed at facebook.com/USJersey.
D & E JERSEYS DONATES
HIGH GENOMIC HEIFER TO SELL FOR
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Dana has spent nearly her entire
career with the AMS Dairy Programs. She began as an agricultural
marketing specialist in 1990 working with the Federal milk
marketing order program. Prior to her appointment as Deputy
Administrator, she served as the Associate Deputy Administrator
for Dairy Programs for almost three years. Dana began her career
with AMS Fruit and Vegetable Programs in 1989 working in the
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Branch as a marketing
specialist. Dana grew up on a grain and livestock farm in central Iowa. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Service and Administration in Agriculture and International Agriculture from Iowa State University. |
Roger A. Cady, Ph.D., will be the featured presenter for the seminar programs starting at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27 at the North Conway Grand Hotel.
In his role as Senior Technical Advisor and Sustainability Lead on the Elanco Food Industry & Consumer Affairs team, Dr. Cady works with the dairy industry and retail chain providing sound science to support sustainable agricultural practices. His current work is focused on methods to reduce natural resource use in the production of food animal protein and promote environmentally sustainable practices in the food animal industry.
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Cady is a native of New York and
received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Breeding from
Cornell University. He has served several technical roles during
his 12-year employment at Monsanto and now Elanco Animal Health.
Prior to working in industry, Cady was professor and extension
dairy specialist for 18 years at University of New Hampshire and
Washington State University. He was co-founder of a popular
international 20-year old e-mail based discussion group covering
dairy herd management issues. He is also a founder of the Dairy
Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA). Dr. Cady is a member and past officer in the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) and has served on various national and state industry committees and boards. He was recipient of the Alfa-Laval Agri, ADSA Award for excellence in dairy cattle extension. In 1999 the DCHA created an award named in his honor which is presented annually for excellence in service to dairy heifer growers. |
The seminars on June 27 will include hands-on workshops for Herd View and JerseyMate™, two of the web-based services available from the American Jersey Cattle Association. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptop or tablet computers to the sessions, which will be conducted by Cari Wolfe, Director of Research & Genetic Programs, and Brad Barham, Business Development Consultant.
Complete information on the event schedule and registration for the 2012 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings is available on the USJersey.com web site, or by calling 614/322-4456. Reservations at the North Conway Grand Hotel must be made no later than May 26.
The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, maintains identification and performance records for dairy herd owners and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics. Since 1957, National All-Jersey Inc. has served Jersey owners by promoting the increased production and sale of Jersey milk and milk products. Visit USJersey.com for more information about AJCA and NAJ programs and services, or follow the news feed at facebook.com/USJersey.
ROBERT McGARRY, LYMAN RUDGERS
RECEIVE FRED STOUT EXPERIENCE AWARDS
Reynoldsburg, Ohio (April 20, 2012)--Robert T. McGarry, Enosburg Falls, Vt., and Lyman Rudgers, Attica, N.Y., have been selected as the 2012 recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Awards.
The fund supporting these awards was created in 2000 in memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997. Stout was instrumental in the growth of JMS marketing activities, and later added duties as a type evaluator and in customer field service for the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA).
Stout believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world. These awards honor that conviction by providing financial support for on-farm and JMS internship experiences.
JMS Internship Recipient: Robert McGarry
Robert McGarry begins his internship with Jersey Marketing Service on May 21. His experience will include working on the crews at the Cow Power Sale on June 23 in Byron, N.Y., and the 55th National Heifer Sale, June 30 in Fryeburg, Maine.
McGarry combines strong practical experience in dairy herd management with a passion for working with and marketing registered cattle. Growing up on his family's Holstein dairy near Enosburg Falls, Vt., Robert purchased his first Registered Jersey(tm) at age 14, and increased his herd to nine cows enrolled on the AJCA REAP program. He worked the summer of 2010 at St. Pierre Dairy in Enosburg Falls, taking care of 1,000 calves, making sure vet clinics ran smoothly, and working as a relief milker. He has also prepared cattle for shows, sales and picture sessions at seven different operations in the Mid-Atlantic states, including Kingsmill Farms and Janney Holsteins.
A junior at Virginia Tech majoring in dairy science with a minor in applied agricultural economics, Robert also works in the university's Mastitis and Immunology Lab, taking blood samples from calves and cows in addition to regular lab work. He is a member of the Virginia Tech Dairy Club and worked with the Showcase Sales held in 2010 and 2011.
McGarry was a member of the Vermont state 4-H dairy cattle judging team, and received the John Knapp Award in 2005 for the highest score in the Vermont State 4-H Quiz Bowl. In 2011, he was a member of the Virginia Tech dairy judging team that won at Eastern States Exposition and placed fifth in Jerseys at the NAILE Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Lousiville, Ky.
Robert's long-term ambitions are to return to the family dairy farm and work as a type evaluator for a breed association.
Farm Experience Recipient: Lyman Rudgers
A lifelong breeder of Registered Jerseys(tm), Lyman Rudgers of Attica, N.Y., was selected for the on-farm experience this year. He is completing his first year of studies in dairy science at the State University of New York, Morrisville.
Rudgers' early work experience in the dairy business came growing up on his family's 180-head Holstein and Jersey farm. The herd was dispersed in 2005, with eight Jerseys retained for the 4-H projects of Lyman and his three younger brothers. These cattle were housed at a nearby operation dairy and Rudgers Brothers Jerseys now has 16 cows and 18 replacements. Ten of them are owned by Lyman.
In 4-H, Lyman has shown at the Wyoming County Fair for the past 10 years, and twice at the New York State Fair. He has competed in the county Dairy Quiz Bowl multiple times, as well as on the dairy judging team at county, district and state levels. He has also served as an officer of Attica FFA.
Over the past five years, Lyman has developed his management skills working at a calf-raising operation and three dairies in the area. For more than two years, he was the wet calf feeder at Merle Heifers LLC, managing 90-plus calves on milk in individual stalls. He currently works at Boxler Dairy Farm at Varysburg, N.Y. Lyman is taking care of fresh cows and calves at this 2,000-cow operation, in addition to entering records in DairyCOMP 305.
Rudgers' plans are to complete the two-year program at Morrisville, then transfer to Cornell University. His long-term goal is to establish a new Jersey dairy operation with his family.
About Jersey Youth Programs
Previous recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Illinois (2003), Allison Waggoner, South Carolina (2004), Dan Bauer, Wisconsin (2005), Aaron Horst, Pennsylvania (2006), Jacob Pieper, Maryland (2007); Katie Albaugh, Maryland (2008); Brady Core, Kentucky (2009); Ivy Roberts, Florida, and Kim Wilson, Missouri (2010); and Amy Maxwell, Iowa, and Joseph Fjarlie, Wisconsin (2011).
The Fred Stout Experience Fund is one of nine educational awards for Jersey youth managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Contributions to these funds are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) tax deductible charitable gifts and may be made at any time during the year.
Applications for 2012-13 academic scholarships are posted online at USJersey.com and must be submitted no later than Monday, July 2, 2012. Deadline to apply for the 2013 Stout Experience Awards is February 1 of next year.
For more information, visit USJersey.com, or contact Dr. Cherie L. Bayer, Director of Development, at (614) 322-4456 or email cbayer@usjersey.com.
$1,000 Gift Received By Jersey Youth Academy In Honor of Duane Norman
Reynoldsburg, Ohio (April 20, 2012)—Colleagues, friends and family of Dr. H. Duane Norman, Fulton, Md., contributed $1,000 in his honor to Jersey Youth Academy at a banquet March 14, 2012 to celebrate his retirement after 42 years with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service.
Norman joined the USDA as a Research Geneticist (Animal) at Beltsville, Md., in 1970 and served as Research Leader of the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (AIPL) for nearly 24 years. His retirement was effective December 31, 2011.
Under Duane’s leadership, AIPL has expanded its role into producing genetic predictions for 28 yield and fitness traits that are integrated directly into industry management programs. The AIPL research program, which is carried out in cooperation with several industry organizations, has helped make the United States the world leader in dairy cattle genetics and has increased the production efficiency of dairy cattle worldwide through sales of semen, embryos, and cattle.
The AIPL research team has been recognized with the ARS Technology Transfer Award and with USDA’s Distinguished Service Award. Duane has received personal recognition for his accomplishments by several industry groups and by the Polish Ministry of Agriculture. He also has received four awards from the American Dairy Science Association, including its highest research award (Land O’ Lakes) and its Distinguished Service Award. In 2007, he was named National Dairy Shrine’s Guest of Honor, and last fall he was honored by World Dairy Expo at the Industry Person of the Year. He has had a productive research career, (co)authoring 500 publications, including 150 peer reviewed manuscripts, and presenting over 300 talks to research and industry audiences.
JULY 2 IS DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR JERSEY YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
Reynoldsburg, Ohio (March 27, 2012)—Monday, July 2 is the application deadline for six scholarships administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
These awards provide financial support to Jersey youth enrolled in colleges or universities or, in some cases, seeking hands-on experience in the development and management of Registered Jersey™ cattle. Applicants must be a junior or life member of the American Jersey Cattle Association upon submitting their application. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply for these scholarships. A copy of the applicant’s high school or college transcript must be included with the application form.
The Russell–Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies will be awarded in the amount of $5,000. Undergraduate students who have completed at least one-half of coursework credit hours required for a degree in dairy science, animal science (dairy emphasis), large animal veterinary practice, dairy production or manufacturing, or dairy product marketing, and graduate students in those program areas are eligible to apply.
The William A. Russell Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 will be presented to a student who will begin a program of study at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2012.
The Cedarcrest Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in large animal veterinary practice, dairy production, dairy manufacturing, or dairy product marketing.
Also to be awarded is the $1,500 Bob Toole Jersey Youth Award, which can be used for either college expenses or a well-defined practical experience related to breeding, developing and showing Registered Jerseys™.
The V. L. Peterson Scholarship and Paul Jackson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students who have completed at least one year of college or university work. The award amount for each scholarship is $1,000.
The Reuben R. Cowles Jersey Youth Award will be presented to a resident of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Applicants must be at least high school graduates, but not older than 36 years of age as of January 1. Applicants must state whether the award money will be used for to support their education or to fund a trip to the All American Jersey Show and Sale, the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings or other Jersey educational activities. The value of this award is variable; for 2011, it was $1,000.
For the 2012-13 academic year, $18,500 will be awarded across all AJCA scholarship programs. These awards will be presented Saturday, November 3 at the annual Junior Banquet held during The All American Jersey Shows and Sales in Louisville, Ky.
About the National Jersey Youth Program
The American Jersey Cattle Association has made strategic investments in Jersey youth since 1958 when it created the National Heifer Sale to provide annual funding for educational programs and awards. Scholarships are paid from permanent endowments administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Contributions are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) tax deductible charitable gifts and may be made at any time during the year.
JERSEY JUNIOR PUBLIC PRESENTATION
CONTEST ENTRIES DUE JUNE 1
Reynoldsburg, OH, February 23, 2012—June
1 is the deadline to enter the seventh national Jersey youth
presentation competition, TalkJersey.
All AJCA junior or lifetime members, ages 7 through 20 as of January 1,
2012, are eligible to enter one of two divisions: the live public
speaking contest or the recorded presentation division. Cash awards
sponsored by ABS Global Inc., DeForest, Wis., and prizes offered by the
American Jersey Cattle Association will be presented in all divisions.
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Judging will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, June 27 during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. at the North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway, N.H. The top-ranked contestant in each category will present his/her winning speech in a showcase awards ceremony on June 30 at the Fryeburg (Maine) Fairgrounds, prior to the start of the 55th National Heifer Sale. |
Live Public Speaking
Demonstrations or speeches are to focus on any phase of the Registered
Jersey™ business, including current affairs and dairy industry trends.
Judges will evaluate the speaker’s personal interest in the topic, as
well as its appropriateness for a general dairy audience.
Participants will be divided into groups by their age on January 1, 2012
as follows: Division I, 7 to 10 years; Division II, 11 to 13 years;
Division III, 14 to 16; and Division IV, 17 to 20 years.
Division I contestants present demonstrations between four (4) and six
(6) minutes in length. Posters may be used in addition to demonstration
materials.
Participants in Divisions II, III and IV present speeches between five
(5) and seven (7) minutes in length. Visual aids are not allowed.
Speaker notes are permitted. No more than four (4) 4" x 6" notecards may
be used. Judges will ask questions after each presentation is completed.
Judging will be open for viewing by interested parties.
Contestants will be scored on the basis of 50 points, as follows: topic
selection and content, 15 points; organization of speech, 10 points;
vocal presentation, 10 points; presentation and effectiveness, 10
points; and response to questions, 5 points. One (1) point will be
subtracted from the total point score for each 30 seconds over or under
the required speaking time.
Recorded Presentation Division
Entries may also be made in the category of narrated video or narrated
PowerPoint presentations. This presentation must be the contestant’s own
work and have been created between September 1, 2011 and June 1, 2012.
The topic must be a subject directly related to Registered Jerseys™.
Entries must be at least four (4) minutes in length, and feature the
contestant as the only speaker. No costumes may be used, and no
interviews with other persons are allowed. Musical tracks or background
music cannot be used in these presentations.
Entries will be judged in three groups by contestant age on January 1,
2012: Division I, ages 7 to 12 years; Division II, ages 13 to 16; and
Division III, age 17 and older.
The finished presentation must be saved in PC format and recorded for
playback on either a CD/DVD or USB flashdrive/thumbdrive. Entries must
be received in the AJCA office on or before Friday, June 8.
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online. Applications may also be requested from the AJCA Development
Department by calling 614/322-4456.
About the National Jersey Youth Program
The American Jersey Cattle Association has made strategic investments in
Jersey youth since 1958 when it created the National Heifer Sale to
provide annual funding for educational programs and awards. The first of
nine youth scholarship funds managed by the AJCA was established in
1965. The Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund provides financial support
for junior activities at The All American Show & Sale, the Jersey
breed’s showcase event for 58 years. Jersey Youth Academy was created in
2008 to expand educational programs for older Jersey youth. The third
Academy will be held in July of 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.
Information about the national Jersey youth development program is
available at www.usjersey.com/YouthProgram/juniors.pdf or by calling
614/322-4456.
JERSEY PRODUCTION IN 2011 SETS
NEW RECORDS IN ALL CATEGORIES
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, January 9, 2012— The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) announced today that new records for production by Registered Jersey™ cows were established in 2011.
The official Jersey lactation average increased to 18,633 lbs. milk, 889 lbs. fat, and 676 lbs. protein. On a Cheddar cheese equivalent basis, average yield was 2,294 pounds. All are new category records.
A record 91,028 lactations were processed by the AJCA, an increase of 51.4% in 10 years.
The lactation average is calculated on a standardized 305-day, twice daily, mature equivalent (m.e.) basis.
These records for Jersey production come on the heels of a study published in the January, 2012 issue of Journal of Dairy Science that documents lower production inputs and reduced environmental impacts of Jersey milk production because of higher component levels and small body mass to be maintained.
Using Jersey and Holstein data from the Dairy Records Management System (DRMS) database in 2009, researchers Jude Capper and Roger Cady determined that Jersey cows required 20% less total feedstuffs by weight and 32% less water to produce the same amount of milkfat and protein as Holstein cows.
Their analysis also documented substantial reductions in land usage, fuel consumption, waste output and greenhouse gas emissions. Per unit of cheese produced, the Jersey carbon footprint (total CO2-equivalents) was 20% less than that of Holstein.
Commented Erick Metzger, general manager of National All-Jersey Inc., “If a dairy can produce a given amount of protein, butterfat and other solids while using less feed, water and fossil fuels, and producing less waste, the cost of producing that amount of milk solids is reduced and yet the revenue realized from the pounds of milk solids produced is the same. The bottom line is more net profit.”
The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, compiles and maintains animal identification and performance data on Jersey cattle and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. Visit USJersey.com for more information about AJCA programs and services, or follow the news feed at facebook.com/USJersey.
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FOR
JERSEY YOUTH ACADEMY AND AJCC RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, January 10, 2012—A number of generous gifts were received in late December and early January by the Jersey Youth Academy and the AJCC Research Foundation.
The California Jersey Cattle Association made a Dean-level contribution to Jersey Youth Academy, which was created in 2008 by the Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business. The program is conducted every two years, with all program costs paid by the Academy fund.
Dr. J. J. and Marilyn Malnati, Newberry, S.C., made a contribution to the Academy in memory of Lewis Porter, recipient of the Klussendorf Trophy in 1969 and manager of Happy Valley Farms, Danville, Ky.
Gifts were also received in memory of Neal F. Schirm, Canal Winchester, Ohio, recipient of the AJCA Distinguished Service Award in 2004. These were made by D & E Jerseys, Donald and Elsa Sherman, Hilmar, Calif.; Mike and Merna Fremstad, Westby, Wis.; Jerry Lemmermen and Family, Galloway, Ohio; Miley Holstein Farms Ltd., West Salem, Ohio;
Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., made a gift in memory of Paul McCarthy, well-known Jersey breeder and lifetime AJCA member from Shelbyville, Ky.
Finally, a gift in continuing memory of Nanette J. Sherman-Taylor was also received from William Ahlem, Jr., Hilmar, Calif., and a general gift was received from Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, La.
In addition, contributions were received for the AJCC Research Foundation in memory of Neal Schirm from David and Linda Spahr, Findlay, Ohio, and Clauss Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif. Richard Clauss also made a contribution in memory of Paul McCarthy.
The AJCC Research Foundation is operated exclusively for the purpose of promoting and sponsoring scientific research for the advancement of dairy technology and the dairy industry. Since 1967, it has provided seed money for well-designed projects related to high-priority areas that affect the Jersey breed.
Both foundations are exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information on contributing to these or other permanent funds managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association, contact the Development Department at 614/322-4456.
The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, compiles and maintains animal identification and performance data on Jersey cattle and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. For more information on the association’s complete line of services for dairy business owners, visit the website at www.USJersey.com or follow the news feed at facebook.com/USJersey.
BRAD BARHAM NAMED
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
BY JERSEY ORGANIZATIONS
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, December 15, 2011—Neal Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., today announced the hiring of Brad Barham, Calhoun, Tenn., as Business Development Specialist, effective January 1, 2012.
In this newly created position, Barham will market and provide customer support for internet-based Herd Services, genomic testing services and young sire development programs, in addition to seeking new domestic and international business for the USJersey organizations. He will be based in the headquarters offices in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
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“Services
like JerseyMate™, Jersey Link, Herd View and genotyping are
essential tools for the progressive Jersey business owner,” said
the Jersey CEO. “We are committed to providing effective support
for those services, using customer feedback to improve them, and
also developing new services to meet the needs of Jersey owners. “Brad is an energetic, personable young man who brings hands-on dairy experience and an education in finance and business administration to this position,” Smith continued. “He has a keen interest in Jersey genetics and marketing, and is committed to our core goal of making the Jersey dairy businesses more profitable.” |
Barham received a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Tennessee Wesleyan College in May of 2010, and was selected by the faculty to receive the Townsend Award for all-around excellence among members of the graduating class. A scholarship basketball player and Dean’s List student, Brad was inducted into the Alpha Chi academic honor society in 2009 and was one of 94 national Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes in 2010.
Over the past decade, Brad has been genetic and reproduction manager at Barham Jersey Farm, a 210-cow Registered Jersey™ herd enrolled on the AJCA REAP program and member of Dixieland Jersey Sires Inc. He has negotiated more than 30 contracts with eight A.I. organizations in the last two years, facilitated early adoption of genomic testing in the herd, and coordinates its embryo transfer program. Brad was also instrumental in the creation of the Bar-Berry partnership with Berry College, Mt. Berry, Ga., and securing A.I. contracts for the college Jersey dairy.
Barham was selected for the inaugural class of Jersey Youth Academy (2009). He was the ninth-high individual overall, and fourth in Jerseys, at the 2004 National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. He was also an intern at ABS Global, Inc., acquiring training in marketing, sales, and reproductive technologies.
For the past year, he has worked as retail sales representative with Verizon Wireless, earning numerous recognitions for sales and overall performance.
The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, maintains identification and performance records for dairy herd owners and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics. Since 1957, National All-Jersey Inc. has served Jersey owners by promoting the increased production and sale of Jersey milk and milk products. Visit USJersey.com for more information about AJCA and NAJ programs and services, or follow the news feed at facebook.com/USJersey.
JERSEY LEADERS HONORED WITH MEMORIAL
GIFTS TO JERSEY YOUTH ACADEMY
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, December 12, 2011—Memorial gifts were received from 11 different donors through December 10, 2011 for Jersey Youth Academy.
The Jersey Youth Academy was created in 2008 by the Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business. The program is conducted every two years, with all program costs paid by the Academy fund.
Calvin and Lorraine Covington, Clemmons, N.C., made a contribution in memory of Norma “Duffy” Lyon, Toledo, Iowa. Known the world over as “the Butter Cow Lady,” Duffy was named an AJCA Honorary Member in 2007 and was World Dairy Expo’s Dairywoman of the Year in 1990.
Memorial gifts were also received honoring Neal F. Schirm, Canal Winchester, Ohio. A lifelong Jersey breeder, Schirm served as Director of the American Jersey Cattle Club and received the AJCA Distinguished Service Award in 2004. He was one of the founders and original delegates to the Central Ohio Breeders Association. Making contributions were Jack L. and Shirley A. Baker, New Albany, Ohio; J. Lawrence and Barbara C. Benson, New Lebanon, N.Y.; Frank and Diane Bordonaro, Mineral Ridge, Ohio; Arlene Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.; COBA/Select Sires, Inc., Columbus, Ohio; Mary S. Creek, Hagerstown, Md.; D. Todd and Kelly J. Kranz, Dublin, Ohio; Lawrence E. and Betty E. Neel, Lancaster, Ohio; the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association Inc.; Jeanne and Harold Schacht, Canal Winchester, Ohio; and Wickstrom Jersey Farms, Inc., Hilmar, Calif.
Jersey Youth Academy is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information on contributing to the Academy endowment or any of the other permanent funds managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association, contact the Development Department at 614/322-4456.
ALL
AMERICAN WINNERS OF 2011 ANNOUNCED
BY AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, December 12, 2011—The Jersey All American and Reserve All American winners of 2011 have been announced by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
The awards were presented November 7, 2011 during The 59th All American Jersey Show, viewed by a large ringside and broadcast worldwide on streaming internet video from Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. Imprinted certificates were presented to 26 owners or partnerships from 12 states.
Leading the list was the All American Four-Year-Old Cow, Pine Haven SSM Marmie, the 2011 National Grand Champion for owners Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder of Tremont, Ill. “Marmie” was named Supreme Champion of the North American International Livestock Exposition dairy show on November 8. In October, she was selected Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo.
Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., received six awards for three All American and three Reserve winners. Its string included the Winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity, Miss Iatola Blackie Rose-ET. The Stiles Family was named Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor of The 59th All American Jersey Show.
Two exhibitors picked up four awards each. Craig and Emily Walton of Pleasant Plain, Ohio, along with Gene Iager, Fulton, Md., and partners had three All Americans and one Reserve winner. Among them were Frederick 2783 Adventure, the Reserve National Grand Champion for a third consecutive year, and Tower Vue Lil Kook, the Junior Champion of the show. Keightley-Core Jerseys of Salvisa, Ky., exhibited two All Americans and two Reserve winners, among them the Reserve Junior Champion of the show, KCJF Motions Comotion.
The
winners in each class were:
Milking Senior Yearling
Tri-Line Tequila Dee-Dee, Craig Walton and Emily and Britni Thornburg, Pleasant Plain, Ohio, All American winner
Kan Do Cindy, Michael Hardy Rider, Upton, Ky., Reserve All American winner
Junior Two-Year-Old Cow
KCJF Tracer Ritzy, Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky., All American winner
TJ Classic Moment Legacy, J. and G. Bourne and T. and R. Francis, Ansonia, Ohio, Reserve All American winner
Senior Two-Year-Old Cow
Cascadia Iatola Puzzle, Gene Iager and Craig Walton, All American winner
Latimore Hired Gun Inpink, Bush River / Skip-A-Rilla and/or Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, Newberry, S.C., Reserve All American winner
Junior Three-Year-Old Cow
South Mountain Voltage Spice-ET, Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill., All American winner
WF Finalist Logic, Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., Reserve All American winner
Senior Three-Year-Old Cow
September Star Impuls, Bush River Jerseys, Goff Dairy and Skip-A-Rilla, Newberry, S.C., All American winner
Electras Eternal Star-ET, Cybil Fisher, Claire and Reece Burdette and Patricia Stiles, Mercersburg, Penna., Reserve All American winner
National Jersey Jug Futurity
Miss Iatola Blackie Rose-ET, Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., All American winner
WF Comerica Glenna-P, Brooke Powers, Irvine, Ky., Reserve All American winner
Four-Year-Old Cow
Pine Haven SSM Marmie, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder, Tremont, Ill., All American winner
Norse Star Tequila Kate, Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis., Reserve All American winner
Five-Year-Old Cow
WF Kanyon Gentry-P, Waverly Farm, All American winner
Tallys Centurion Tilly, Bush River / Skip-A-Rilla and/or Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, Reserve All American winner
Aged Cow
Frederick 2783 Adventure, Scott Lackey, Harold Rader, Gene Iager, and Craig and Emily Walton, All American winner
Dalemcee-J Counciller Tauntra, Patricia S. Stiles, Clear Brook, Va., Reserve All American winner
Lifetime Cheese Production Cow (minimum lifetime production of 10,000 lbs. Cheddar cheese equivalent)
BW Tanner Tammie L412, Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif., All American winner
KCJF Regency Treasure, Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky., Reserve All American winner
Junior Heifer Calf
Edgebrook Giller Natalie, Mike and Julie Hemp and Mike and Brenda Dilly, Chebanse, Ill., All American winner
Meadowridge Roosevelt Susie, Roger Riebe and Gene Henderson, Cumberland, Wis., Reserve All American winner
Intermediate Heifer Calf
WC Madman Suzie, Allison Massey, Wartrace, Tenn., All American winner
Meadowridge King Meagan, Roger Riebe and Gene Henderson, Reserve All American winner
Senior Heifer Calf
KCJF Motions Comotion, Brady Core, All American winner
Vivatars Beauty Belle, Stephen H., Bradley S., John M., Alissa K. and Alivia White, New Castle, Ind., Reserve All American winner
Summer Junior Yearling Heifer
Tower Vue Lil Kook, Scott M. Walton, All American winner
Edgebrook Reagan Shasta, Mike and Julie Hemp and Mike and Brenda Dilly, Reserve All American winner
Junior Yearling Heifer
TJ Classic Minister Venus-ET, Brandon Ferry and Greg and Joel Bourne, Pickett, Wis., All American winner
Crossbrook Tequila Sam, Julia Bogardus, Middleburgh, N.Y., Reserve All American winner
Winter Yearling Heifer
WC Madman Lynn, Allison Massey, All American winner
Yellow Briar Carlyn-ET, Kyle Natzke and Nicholas Schuster, Fond du Lac, Wis., Reserve All American winner
Senior Best Three Females
Waverly Farm, All American winner
R&R Jerseys, Tillamook, Ore., Reserve All American winner
Junior Best Three Females
Oak Breeze Farm, Wartrace, Tenn., All American winner
Meadowridge Jerseys, Cumberland, Wis., Reserve All American winner
Complete results from The 59th All American Jersey Show are posted on the USJersey web site.
An annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Association, The All American Junior Jersey Show is held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact the AJCA Development Department at 614/322-4456.
LEADERSHIP NAMED FOR THE 60th
ALL AMERICAN
JERSEY SHOW & SALE
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, December 12, 2011—The team of Jersey breeders who will lead The 60th All American Jersey Shows & Sales were announced today by the general chairman for 2012, Mike Fremstad, Westby, Wis.
An annual production of
the American Jersey Cattle Association, the All American is held in
conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition
in Louisville, Ky. More than 100 Jersey breeders and enthusiasts from
across the country donate their services to planning and staging the
three shows, two sales and youth awards banquet that make up the most
exciting weekend of dairy breed promotion in the world.
Jim Quist, Fresno, Calif., will chair the Sale Committee, succeeding
Corey Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., who will serve as the 2012 associate
general chairman. The 2012 associate chair for the sale committee will
be Pat Gourley, Portland, Ore.
Chair of the Open Show Committee will be Joshua Gordon, Warsaw, Ind.
Named associate chair was C. Neal Smith, Smyrna, Tenn.
Wesley Blankenship, Jackson, Tenn., will chair the meeting of the Junior
Activities Committee, with William Grammer, Sebring, Ohio, serving as
the associate chair. Also serving on this committee will be the 2011
National Jersey Queen, Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, Wis.
The National Jersey Jug Futurity Committee will be led by Brooke Core
Powers, Richmond, Ky. Dennis Post, Clinton, Wis., is the associate
chair.
Highlights of 2011 Shows, Sales
The All American capped the 2011 show season with 353 outstanding females placed in the open show and the National Jersey Jug Futurity. A total of 207 animals were shown by 132 aspiring Jersey breeders in The All American Junior Jersey Show.
The 59th All American Sale averaged $6,418.44 on 67 lots, including the high selling bull Heartland Vibrant Sonny at $60,000. The high female at $20,000 was DeBoer Tbone M6593. The 54th Pot O’Gold Sale, presented by Cow’s Match® Jersey Blend, posted the second-best average in series history at $4,568.18, with a new record established for the high seller at $11,000. All consignments in the Pot O’Gold Sale and two-thirds of those in The All American Sale sold with genomic evaluations.
The 2012 events will run from Saturday through Monday, November 3, 4 and 5 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Contact Dr. Cherie L. Bayer, coordinator of The All American Jersey Shows & Sales, for more information on the events or available sponsorships at 614/322-4456.
MANAGER NAMED FOR JERSEY MARKETING SERVICE
Jason Robinson assumes Manager position,
Erica Davis joins
administrative staff of national marketing company
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, December 5, 2011—Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and CEO of National All-Jersey Inc., today announced the hiring of two staff members for NAJ subsidiary, Jersey Marketing Service.
Jason Robinson, principal of Orion Cattle Services, New Holland, Ohio, has been named Manager of Jersey Marketing Service. Erica Davis, Washington Court House, Ohio, will assist with marketing and promotion for all JMS activities and provide on-site support for public auctions.
“We are pleased to add Jason and Erica to the JMS staff,” Smith said. “Each brings a strong professional reputation and proven performance to the company and will use their skills and experience to serve buyers and sellers of Jersey cattle and genetics.”
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As manager, Robinson will be responsible for all day-to-day operations of Jersey Marketing Service. “Jason’s practical experience from the cow side of sale management will be very valuable,” Smith continued. “He has managed sales in the barn for many years, in addition to working on sale selections and overall event management.” Robinson brings over 20 years experience in livestock marketing to this position. Orion Cattle Services was established as a professional service provider to purebred cattle marketers in 1998, and he has steadily grown the business to work from 30 to 35 tie-up and commercial sales annually. |
He has worked extensively with the Guernsey Breeders Association; Modern Associates, St. Paris, Ohio; Brown Swiss Sale Service LLC, Lake Mills, Wis.; and since 2005, Jersey Marketing Service.
Jason has served as a 4-H leader and as secretary-treasurer for the livestock and sale committees in Fayette County, Ohio, and is currently a director of the Ohio Milking Shorthorn Society. He bred and owned the unanimous 2010 All American Junior 3-Year-Old, Blue Spruce HTA Melody Mya. She was Reserve Intermediate Champion of the 2010 International Milking Shorthorn Show at World Dairy Expo.
“I am excited about joining Jersey Marketing Service as manager, and look forward to working with its growing list of customers,” Robinson said. “My goal in business has always been to treat people the way I would want to be treated, and to sincerely do a good job for buyers and sellers.”
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A native of Kutztown, Penna., Erica Davis grew up on her family’s 120-head dairy operation, Daview Farm. She was selected a National Distinguished Junior Member by Holstein Association USA in 2000, and was twice a member of the champion team in the National Junior Holstein Quiz Bowl. Davis earned a B.S. degree in agricultural science with a minor in agricultural communications from The Pennsylvania State University in 2004. She completed internships as World Wide Sires Ltd. and Accelerated Genetics, then joined the staff of Purebred Publishing Inc. as editor of Ayrshire Digest for two years. Erica also served one year as editor of the Ohio Jersey News. For the past eight years, she has also worked preparing cattle of all breeds for shows and sales. |
Through November 30, Jersey Marketing Service has generated gross sales of $8.3 million through private treaty transactions and public sale management of more than 6,100 lots. Highlights of the year have included introduction of the online auction website at JerseyBid.com; near-record averages for the National Heifer Sale, Pot O’Gold Sale and The All American Jersey Sale; and the highly successful two-day dispersal at K&K Jerseys LLC, Newton, Wis.
Founded in 1971, Jersey Marketing Service policies are set by a Board of Directors representing the 1,000 producer-members of National All-Jersey Inc. and more than 2,300 members of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Company offices are located at 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362.
JERSEY MARKETING SERVICE LAUNCHES THE
PORTFOLIO OF EXCELLENCE at JERSEYBID
Reynoldsburg, Ohio,
November 21, 2011—Jersey
Marketing Service has announced the launch of an online auction of elite
Jersey females, flush choices, embryo packages and pen lots on its
cutting-edge site,
JerseyBid.
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Portfolio of
Excellence at JerseyBid will open Tuesday, December 13 with the
live close-out beginning at 11:30 a.m. EST on Saturday, January
7, 2012. The sale will offer 40 to 50 lots of extreme quality. |
Neal Smith, CEO of JMS parent company National All-Jersey Inc., said that Portfolio of Excellence builds on the momentum of record-setting national sales sponsored in 2011 by the American Jersey Cattle Association—the National Heifer Sale, the 54th Pot O’Gold Sale and The 59th All American Sale.
“The demand for investment opportunities in Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics has never been stronger,” Smith observed, “whether it is for breed-leading genomics, high production or high type, or often the combination of all three. This makes it the perfect time to open up a new marketplace through an elite sale conducted entirely online.”
Compared to traditional auctions, Portfolio of Excellence at JerseyBid will give buyers more information, multiple pictures and video for consignments of interest. Plus, Smith noted, “they can place their bids in private from the comfort of their home office 24/7.”
After the sale, cattle will be tested for the state of destination and shipped directly from the seller’s farm, reducing stress and potential health problems. “This is the modern, progressive and most efficient way of marketing Jersey cattle,” said Smith. “The JerseyBid.com service provides complete integrity for both buyers and sellers in that process.”
The entire offering for Portfolio of Excellence at JerseyBid will be viewable at any time. Registration is required to bid in the auction. Once completed, bidders have access to a personal watch list and will receive instantaneous email notifications about changes in the status of their bids.
Jersey Marketing Service policies are set by a Board of Directors representing the 1,000 producer-members of National All-Jersey Inc. and more than 2,300 members of the American Jersey Cattle Association. The Jersey organizations provide services that support increasing the profitability of dairy businesses by increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. For more information on USJersey program and services, call 614/863-3636 or visit USJersey.com.
JUNIOR ALL
AMERICAN WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY
JERSEY ASSOCIATION
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, November 10, 2011—Seventeen Jersey youth between the ages of 9 and 20 from 11 states have been recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association as the owners of the Junior All American winners for 2011.
The awards were announced November 5 during The 59th All American Junior Jersey Show in Freedom Hall, Louisville, Ky. Imprinted certificates were presented to the owner of each winner before a large ringside audience by AJCA President Robert Bignami and association Executive Secretary Neal Smith. The presentations were also broadcast worldwide on live streaming internet video provided by the North American International Livestock Exposition.
The Junior All American Four-Year-Old, Claessic Fields Vindicat Genie, was selected by judge Ted DeMent, Kenney, Ill., as Grand Champion of the 207-head show. “Genie” was exhibited by Ben Sauder of Tremont, Ill.
Sauder’s All American Junior Three-Year-Old, South Mountain Voltage Spice-ET, was named Reserve Grand Champion. In all, Ben exhibited four All Americans and three Reserve All Americans. He was the show’s Premier Exhibitor.
The Junior All American Summer Junior Yearling, Sunset Canyon Governor FP Belle-ET, was Junior Champion for Valery Silva, Beaver, Ore. Crestbrooke Socrates Madeline-ET, the Junior All American Junior Yearling, was Reserve Junior Champion for Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac, Wis.
Premier Breeder honors went to George Colpetzer, Greenville, Penna., who exhibited a Junior All American and Reserve Junior All American during the show. Other exhibitors receiving multiple awards were Allison Massey of Wartrace, Tenn., and Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt.
The winners in each age division are:
Milking Senior Yearling
BRJ Jade Bomber Eilene H-74-ET, R. J. Doran, Newberry, S.C., Junior All American winner
Milk-N-More-WJM Conct Vacation-ET, Colin Wussow, Cecil, Wis., Reserve Junior All American winner
Junior Two-Year-Old Cow
LC Suspect Miss America, Taylor Leach, Linwood, Kans., Junior All American winner
Budjon-Vail Jade Gracie-ET, Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill., Reserve Junior All American winner
Senior Two-Year-Old Cow
Diamond S Governor Joya, Ben Sauder, Junior All American winner
Kellogg-Bay Amedeo Gladys-ET, Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt., Reserve Junior All American winner
Junior Three-Year-Old Cow
South Mountain Voltage Spice-ET, Ben Sauder, Junior All American winner
Kilgus Comerica Ruby, Trent Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., Reserve Junior All American winner
Senior Three-Year-Old Cow
Willdina Jade Bee, Ben Sauder, Junior All American winner
TC Vindication 1251 Becky, Krista Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., Reserve Junior All American winner
Four-Year-Old Cow
Claessic Fields Vindicat Genie, Ben Sauder, Junior All American winner
Millers Brazo Fascination, Kelsay Schilling, Boggstown, Ind., Reserve Junior All American winner
Five-Year-Old Cow
Tallys Centurion Tilly, Tabb French, Newberry, S.C., Junior All American winner
Belfontaine Remake Oshgosh, Ben Sauder, Reserve Junior All American winner
Aged Cow
FCF Prize Ella, Jordan Stookey, Milford, Ind., Junior All American winner
Lyon Duke Dutchy, Ben Sauder, Reserve Junior All American winner
Junior Heifer Calf
Xanadu MG Wild Thing, George Colpetzer, Greenville, Penna., Junior All American winner
DKG Motion Nancy, Trevor Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio, Reserve Junior All American winner
Intermediate Heifer Calf
WC Madman Suzie, Allison Massey, Wartrace, Tenn., Junior All American winner
Xanadu MG Bombshell Betty, George Colpetzer, Reserve Junior All American winner
Senior Heifer Calf
Vivatars Beauty Belle, Alissa Kay Ann White, New Castle, Ind., Junior All American winner
Four-Hills 1st Blue 3241-ET, Megan Hill, Reserve Junior All American winner
Summer Junior Yearling
Sunset Canyon Governor FP Belle-ET, Valery Silva, Beaver, Ore., Junior All American winner
Milk-N-More Vindication Nora-ET, Abby Tauchen, Bonduel, Wis., Reserve Junior All
American winner
Junior Yearling Heifer
Crestbrooke Socrates Madeline-ET, Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac, Wis., Junior All American winner
DKG Jade Showme, Trevor Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio, Reserve Junior All American winner
Winter Yearling Heifer
WC Madman Lynn, Allison Massey, Junior All American winner
Yellow Briar Carlyn-ET, Kyle Natzke Reserve Junior All American winner
Complete results from The 59th All American Junior Jersey Show are posted on the USJersey website at www.usjersey.com/AllAmericanResults/11_Results_index.html#Junior Show.
The All American Junior Jersey Show is an annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Association. For information on sponsorship opportunities or to make a contribution to the Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund in support of Jersey junior exhibitors, contact the AJCA Development Department at 614/322-4456.
TEN JERSEY JUNIOR BREEDERS RECOGNIZED FOR
ACHIEVEMENT
BY NATIONAL JERSEY ASSOCIATION
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, November 6, 2011—Ten young people were honored November 5, 2011 for their accomplishments in the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest.
The contest recognizes outstanding achievement by junior Jersey breeders in four areas: work with Registered Jerseys™, related dairy activities, relative progress, and future goals. They were selected from 17 outstanding youth nominated by state Jersey associations, based on their cumulative record through December 31, 2010.
The American Jersey Cattle Association presented cash awards totaling $3,000, including $600 to the contest winner, at the Junior Banquet held in conjunction with The All American Junior Jersey Show in Louisville, Ky.
The Top Three Honorees
Amber Ettinger, daughter of Ed and Cheryl Ettinger of Kinards, S.C., is the winner of the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. A junior majoring in dairy science at Virginia Tech, she has completed 14 years with Jersey youth projects. Over that time, she has developed a herd of 28 cows and 25 heifers with the cows averaging 19,265 lbs. milk, 892 lbs. fat and 663 lbs. protein, mature equivalent, in 2010. For the past three years, Amber has placed first in the South Carolina Jersey Production Contest. In 2010, she was second alternate in the National Jersey Queen Contest.
Amber is active in a number of community service projects, such as Micah’s Backpack, a program that supplies underprivileged children with book bags containing enough food to last the weekend. Her efforts have earned recognition from South Carolina State 4-H, numerous scholarships, and selection to the inaugural class of Jersey Youth Academy. Amber was voted the Outstanding Freshman of the Year Award for her involvement with Virginia Tech Dairy Club. She was also South Carolina honoree for the President’s Volunteer Service Award and Outstanding Junior Civitan of the Year. Amber hopes to pursue a career in the dairy industry, perhaps marketing and selling milk from her family’s Jersey herd.
Ranking second was Kyle Schirm, the son of Paul and Dawn Schirm, West Salem, Ohio. By making key purchases at the Pot O’Gold Sale and more recently utilizing sexed semen, he now owns 19 cows and 11 heifers. The average of 11 lactation records completed in 2010 was 17,589 lbs. milk, 818 lbs. fat and 648 lbs. protein, with four of his cows scored Excellent. Selected for the first Jersey Youth Academy, Kyle is majoring in finance at Ashland University.
In 2010, Kyle received the Peter Jackson Scholarship and earned his American FFA Degree. He recently completed an internship with Weaver Leather’s Livestock Sales Division. Kyle plans to remain in the financial field, working both on and off the farm. He would eventually like to market all-natural cheese and yogurt, taking advantage of the increasing demand for local products in his community.
Third place went to Cassandra Chittenden, a fourth-generation Jersey breeder from Schodack Landing, N.Y., and daughter of Brian and Beth Chittenden. She now owns a herd of 28 cows, averaging 20,381 lbs. milk, 1,003 lbs. fat and 709 lbs. protein in 2010. She is a sophomore at Cornell University, majoring in animal sciences with plans to minor in agribusiness.
As a student at Cornell, she is a member of the Red Carpet Society, an organization that hosts prospective students and provides guests with college experiences. She hopes to participate in a study abroad trip to New Zealand in the coming years to gain an understanding of the dairy industry in different parts of the world. Cassandra was a member of the first class of Jersey Youth Academy classes and received numerous state and national scholarships last year.
Rounding Out The Top 10
Ranking fourth through tenth in the contest were:
Kelli Ann Carstensen, a junior at California Polytechnic State University majoring in dairy science with an agribusiness minor with plans to attend law school. She is the daughter of Neal and Sally Carstensen, Petaluma, Calif. In her 12 years of Jersey youth work, Kelli has developed a herd of 19 cows and 12 heifers, with the cows averaging 16, 366 lbs. milk, 639 lbs. fat and 567 lbs. protein in 2010. She also has a keen eye as a judge, placing as third high individual and being a member of the Petaluma FFA team that won its division at the International Dairy Judging Contest held in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2010.
Stacey A. Theobald, the daughter of Charles and Amy Theobald, Creamton, Penna. Stacey is a student at Penn State University majoring in animal science. She owns 18 Jersey cows, four scored Excellent and 13 Very Good, producing an average of 16,214 lbs. milk, 851 lbs. fat and 625 lbs. protein in 2010. She is a member of numerous student groups at Penn State including the Dairy Science Club and Collegiate FFA, for which she is the community service chairperson. Stacey has plans to return to the family farm and help promote the new creamery her parents opened and also help support local 4-H efforts.
Cassandra Krull, the daughter of Cindy Krull and the late Brian Krull of Lake Mills, Wis. She is a freshman at Allen County Community College in Kansas, majoring in agribusiness. Her herd consists of seven cows, two scored Excellent, and four heifers, with the cows averaging 16,352 lbs. milk, 876 lbs. fat and 592 lbs. protein m.e. in 2010. Cassandra is no stranger to the tanbark trail, earning Grand Champion at the Wisconsin State Fair and Reserve Intermediate Champion at the Kansas State Fair in 2010.
Kara Maxwell, daughter of John Maxwell, Donahue, Iowa. During her 13 years of participation in Jersey youth activities, she has developed a herd of 22 cows and 24 heifers with the cows averaging 20,065 lbs. milk, 1,021 lbs. fat and 760 lbs. protein. Over the past five years, Kara has purchased heifers in the Pot O’Gold Sale, with the most recent purchase placing eleventhth in the 2010 Pot O’Gold Contest. Kara is also well accomplished in academics, being selected to attend the World Leadership Congress and becoming National Honor Society member in 2010.
Tera Koebel, daughter of Terry and Jennie Koebel, of Three Oaks, Mich. She is a senior at Michigan State University majoring in agribusiness management. The recipient of an American FFA Degree, Tera owned the Premier Performance Cow of both The All American Jersey Show and All American Junior Jersey Show in 2010. She was also selected first alternate in the National Jersey Queen Contest last year. Tera has taken her passion for the dairy industry global, traveling to the United Kingdom as the Great Lakes Dairy Ambassador and organizing a trip to attend the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Canada.
Avery Lutz, daughter of Wayne and Karen Lutz, Mocksville, N.C. A student at New River Community College Avery has achieved considerable success with her Jerseys. She owns seven cows scored Excellent and achieved a 2010 production average over 21,000 lbs. milk. In 2010, Avery was awarded the Reuben R. Cowles Youth Award and served on the Junior Activities committee for The All American Jersey Shows & Sales. She was also a member of the inaugural class of Jersey Youth Academy.
Corbin Wood, son of Steve and Christine Wood, Littlestown, Penna. He is a sophomore at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, associated with Penn State University, majoring in building construction technology. Ten years ago, Corbin started his own herd of Jersey with a single purchase. Today, his herd includes six cows and six heifers with the cows averaging 14,232 lbs. milk, 803 lbs. fat, and 534 lbs. protein, mature equivalent. Corbin is active with 4-H and FFA, receiving numerous local scholarships. Using his building construction technology education, Corbin hopes to one day own his own construction business that would specialize in dairy facilities.
The National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest has been sponsored annually since 1957 by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The list of previous winners is published in the USJersey web site at http://www.usjersey.com/YouthProgram/achievewinners.htm.
About the National Jersey Youth Programs
Organized in 1868, the Jersey association has sponsored educational programs and activities for young people interested in the Jersey breed since 1917. Junior members have the same registration privileges as Lifetime Members, and also the incentives of a comprehensive program leading to national recognition for their achievements with Jersey cattle.
These programs include:
The annual National Heifer Sale is the primary source of funding for the AJCA’s youth program. Additional funds are available from the Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund, the Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund, the Carl Bourne Memorial Fund, and the scholarship funds managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association.
PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH WINS NATIONAL
JERSEY PRODUCTION CONTEST
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, November 6, 2011— Tucker Hardy, Belleville, Penna., was honored November 5, 2011 as the winner of the National Jersey Youth Production Contest with Sniders Future Fenola.
The contest drew 88 entries from 52 Jersey youth across the United States. Rankings are made in two divisions. Division I includes first lactation records, provided the cow calved for the first time before 30 months of age. All other records are ranked in Division II. The cow with the highest dollar value is then declared the contest winner.
Cash awards and certificates were presented to the top 10 juniors in each division at the Junior Banquet held in conjunction with The All American Jersey Shows & Sales in Louisville, Ky.
With an MCP value of $5,962.53, “Fenola” was the Division II winner. She produced 28,500 lbs. milk, 1,671 lbs. fat and 1,055 lbs. protein in a 290-day lactation beginning at 7 years, 8 months of age, for an m.e. of 30,143-1,808-1,111. “Fenola” is scored Excellent-94% and was the 2008 Junior All American Aged Cow.
Lawtons Dawson Elizabeth, owned by Nathan Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y., topped Division I with a dollar value of $5,081.83 and an m.e. of 29,263-1,445-974. Actual production was 21,880 lbs. milk, 1,103 lbs. fat and 724 lbs. protein, calving at 1 year, 10 months of age.
All records were adjusted for age and month of calving (mature equivalent) using statistics provided by AIPL-USDA then ranked according to the lactation value using USDA component prices. The 88 entries averaged 22,313-1,045-787 m.e. with an average MCP value of $3,868.14.
Entries for the 2011 National Jersey Youth Production Contest are due March 1, 2012 and can be submitted online.
The American Jersey Cattle Association was organized in 1868 to improve and promote the Jersey breed of dairy cattle. It is the oldest dairy breed registry organization in the United States and provides services to more than 135,000 cows in 1,100 herds across the country. The association has made strategic investments in Jersey youth since 1958 when it created the National Heifer Sale to provide annual funding for educational programs, recognition awards and scholarships. For more information on AJCA programs and services, visit its web site at www.usjersey.com or call 614/861-3636.
NOMINATION PERIOD OPENS FOR 2012 NATIONAL JERSEY AWARDS
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, September 21, 2011—Nominations are sought for four awards to be presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in North Conway, N.H., June 27 through 30, 2012.
Any lifetime member of the AJCA can nominate qualified persons for these awards.
Master Breeder Award. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually upon a living AJCA member, family, partnership, or corporation, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has bred outstanding animals for many years and thereby has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States.
Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon as many living AJCA members and/or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, have rendered outstanding and unselfish service for many years and thereby have made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States.
Award for Meritorious Service. The AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service is bestowed annually upon a living individual, who, in the joint opinion of the Boards of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed and the livelihood of Jersey owners in the United States through research, education, development, marketing, or other significant activities of the allied dairy industry.
Young Jersey Breeder Award. These awards are bestowed annually upon as many living AJCA members and/or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, merit recognition. Nominees must be active members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and must be at least 28 years of age but not more than 40 years of age as of January 1 of the recognition year. Selection is based upon expertise in dairy farming and Jersey cattle breeding; participation in AJCA and NAJ programs; and leadership in Jersey and other dairy and agricultural organizations.
All nomination materials must be postmarked or received electronically on or before Monday, January 16, 2012. Forms may be requested from Paula England at 614/322-4469.
The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, compiles and maintains animal identification and performance data on Jersey cattle and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. For more information on the association’s complete line of services for dairy business owners, visit the website at www.USJersey.com or follow the news feed at facebook.com/USJersey.
FEBRUARY 1 IS DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR FRED STOUT EXPERIENCE AWARDS
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, September 21, 2011—Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2012 Fred Stout Experience awards.
The awards are presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997 who believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world.
Two awards will be offered: (1) a minimum 10-week summer marketing internship with Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and (2) a minimum 10-week on-farm, structured internship in Jersey herd management. Financial support is provided by a permanent endowment created by friends and colleagues of Fred Stout.
Applicants must have completed their high school education. To apply, submit a one-page résumé listing previous work experience, skills and other qualifications, plus a separate cover letter stating your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. The letter must also explain how and why the Fred Stout Experience will be of benefit in achieving future goals. A summary of involvement with and interest in Registered Jersey™ cattle is required. Specify which experience (marketing internship, on-farm internship) is preferred, or indicate if you are interested in both opportunities.
Two letters of support are required, one from an active breeder of Registered Jersey™ cattle, excluding immediate family members; and the other from a teacher, mentor or past employer. These must be mailed directly by the supporters to the AJCA office.
Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, February 1, 2012 and addressed to Fred Stout Experience, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362. They may be sent by email to info@usjersey.com.
Previous recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Illinois (2003), Allison Waggoner, South Carolina (2004), Dan Bauer, Wisconsin (2005), Aaron Horst, Pennsylvania (2006), Jacob Pieper, Maryland (2007), Katie Albaugh, Maryland (2008), Brady Core, Kentucky (2009), Kim Wilson, Missouri and Ivy Roberts, Florida (2010), and Joseph Fjarlie, Wisconsin and Amy Maxwell, Iowa (2011).
About the National Jersey Youth Program
The American Jersey Cattle Association has made strategic investments in Jersey youth since 1958 when it created the National Heifer Sale to provide annual funding for educational programs and awards. Scholarships are paid from permanent endowments administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Contributions are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) tax deductible charitable gifts and may be made at any time during the year.
For more information, contact the American Jersey Cattle Association by writing 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362, or visit its web site at USJersey.com.
NATIONAL JERSEY LEADERSHIP NAMED AT ANNUAL MEETINGS
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, June 30, 2011—Officers and directors for the two USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held June 24 and 25, respectively, at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
Robert Bignami, Orland, Calif., was elected to a one-year term as President of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Bignami, who was co-recipient of the 2007 AJCA Master Breeder Award with the late Harlan Askeland, owns and operates Brentwood Farms, a 1,300-cow Registered Jersey™ herd enrolled on REAP (registration, Equity, type appraisal and performance programs).
Elected as Vice President for a one-year term was Richard Doran, Jr., Newberry, S.C. Doran owns and manages Bush River Jerseys, a 700-head dairy operation that bottles and markets All-Jersey® brand milk with partner Peelers Dairy.
W. Phil Gordon, Syracuse, Ind., was elected to a three-year term as AJCA Director from the Seventh District, succeeding two-term director and retiring Vice President James VanBuskirk, Carleton, Mich. Phil is a third-generation Jersey breeder and operates Gordon Farms with his wife Marty, daughter Mary, and son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Jennifer.
Three sitting Directors were re-elected to a second three-year term: Robin Denniston-Keller, Byron, N.Y. (Second District); Jerry Spielman, Seneca, Kans. (Ninth District); and Jim Quist, Fresno, Calif. (Twelfth District).
National All-Jersey Inc.
David Endres, Lodi, Wis., was elected to serve a third term as president of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ). James S. Huffard III, Crockett, Va., was re-elected Vice President of the organization.
Re-elected to the NAJ Board from District 1 was Norman H. Martin, Tillamook, Ore.
The American Jersey Cattle Association was organized in 1868 to improve and promote the Jersey breed. Since 1957, National All-Jersey Inc. has served Jersey owners by promoting the increased production and sale of Jersey milk and milk products. Visit www.USJersey.com or more information about AJCA and NAJ programs and services, or follow the news feed at facebook.com/USJersey.