Scholarship Applications are due BEFORE FEBRUARY 14, 2026 and will be awarded at the OHA Convention luncheon on February 28, 2026 in Salem, Ohio. Be sure to take advantage of these opportunities to buffer some of the financials on your education!
OH Women Scholarship Application
Welch Communication Scholarship
Save the Date! April 17, 2026 will be the date for the Ohio Holstein Spring Sale, held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Sidney, Ohio.
Accepting Consignments NOW
Contact Eric Topp – 419-953-6448 | etopp@semex.com
Randall Kiko – 330-831-0174 | randallkiko@kikocompany.com
Individuals
• 1st payment of $3.00 or Full Payment of $30.00 due on or before
Oct. 20, 2024
• 2nd payment of $6.00 due on or before Jan. 20, 2026
• 3rd payment of $10.00 due on or before April 20, 2027
• 4th payment of $15.00 due on or before June 20, 2027 (last one)
Anna “Ann” Lou Knoop Obituary – January 26, 1937-January 14, 2026
Anna “Ann” Lou Knoop, 88 of Fletcher, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 26, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio to Ralph and Bernice (Fielder) Prince.
After graduating from high school, Ann attended The Ohio State University. She was deeply involved in 4-H, a passion that shaped much of her early life. She was crowned the first Champaign County 4-H Queen and later named Ohio Holstein Queen in 1958.
Ann had a deep love for nature and animals, especially her beloved cat, Lady.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Hugh Knoop; her daughter, Dede Knoop; her sons, Jeff (Kathy) Knoop, Alan (Rhonda) Knoop, and Scott (Glee) Knoop; ten grandchildren, Jamie (Jennifer) Knoop, Josh (Erica) Knoop, Kyle (Whitney) Knoop, Jake (Cassidy) Knoop, Jarret Knoop, Brandon Knoop, Whitney (Chris) Calland, Taylor Knoop and Adam Roberts, and Derrick and Logan Smuzok; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her mother and father-in-law, John and Velda (Staley) Knoop.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in SUBER, SHIVELY & VERNON Funeral Home, Fletcher, Ohio.
Funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 P.M in the funeral home with Pastor Tina Fox officiating.
Burial will follow in Cedar Point Cemetery, Pasco, Ohio
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Fletcher Fire Department (6605 OH-589, Fletcher, OH, United States, 45326) or Ohio’s Hospice (3230 N. County Rd. 25A, Troy, OH 45373)
Condolences may be expressed to the family at http://www.vernonfh.com.
It’s time to VOTE!!! for your favorite cover of the year before January 18!
The 2026 NHWSO application consists of 6 parts as follows: (1) signed personal/contact information form, (2) official college transcript, (3) resume, (4) personal opinion essay, (5) your personal “ad”, and (6) head shot photograph for publicity purposes. All six parts must be included with the application for consideration. All parts of the application must be emailed. Electronic signatures are acceptable for emailed applications.
Please return application by February 20, 2026 (emailed) to: 2024NHWSOscholarships@gmail.com
Questions? Contact Kate Geppert, Exec Secretary ● Phone: 573-808-5607 ● Email: ksgeppert@gmail.com
Classroom session led by experienced judges
Linear evaluation discussion
Practice placing classes & giving reasonsOhio Holstein crowns their queen for the year at the convention and annual meeting and we are searching for this years’ candidates and court! The Ohio Holstein Queen represents the Ohio Holstein Association at Spring Dairy Expo and Ohio State Fair, along with many District Shows. They do promotion for the breed and the dairy industry and we are so grateful to have them as our spokes women!
Apply before February 14 for the 2026 contest, we are excited to see you in February.
Annual Meeting Schedule (download to include with payment)
The 105th Convention and Annual Meeting of the Ohio Holstein Association will be held February 27-28 in Salem, OH, hosted by District 2.
Great farms to tour and visit with fellow Holstein breeders at, a fun sale on Friday night with Junior activities planned as well! Saturday is the Annual Meeting and the awards luncheon, followed by a fun auction that raises money and sends convention attendees off with a smile!
JOIN THE OHIO HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION IN FEBUARY!
The November / December issue of the Ohio Holstein News has been delivered (finally – Holidays, am I right?!)
