Category: Convention

2 Holstein USA Internship Opportunities Applications DUE January 15, 2026

Holstein Association USA and the Holstein Foundation are excited to announce two hands-on, paid summer internship opportunities for students. These internships provide unique, professional experiences at the National Holstein Convention, offering participants the chance to build their skills and gain industry exposure. The deadline to apply for either internship is January 15, 2026. Complete details and application information can be found at www.holsteinusa.com, under Our Association in the main menu, then Employment Opportunities.

“These internships offer students a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in both communications and youth development within the dairy industry,” said Lindsey Worden, Holstein Association USA CEO. “We are excited to provide students with the chance to play a role in our biggest member event of the year, while working alongside and learning from our experienced team.”

Holstein Foundation Youth Programs Intern

The Holstein Foundation Intern will assist with youth contest development and coordination for the 2026 National Holstein Convention in Orlando, Florida, with a focus on the Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy competitions. This six-week internship runs from May 26 to July 2, 2026, and includes pre-event planning, on-site execution, and post-event wrap-up.

This internship will offer competitive hourly pay based on experience, with housing provided in Brattleboro, Vermont for the weeks leading up to the Convention, as well as all transportation, lodging, and meals associated with attending the National Holstein Convention.

National Holstein Convention Communications Intern

The National Holstein Convention Intern will assist the Holstein Association USA communications team with event coverage and content creation for the 2026 National Holstein Convention in Orlando, Florida. This fast-paced, two-week internship runs from June 19 to July 2, 2026, and offers hands-on experience in photography, social media management, writing, and public relations.

This internship will offer competitive hourly pay based on experience, as well as all transportation, lodging, and meals associated with attending the National Holstein Convention.

March / April 2025 Ohio Holstein News

The March / April Ohio Holstein News is out! This issue features the Ohio Holstein Breeders honored at the Ohio Holstein Association Annual Meeting and Convention, held in Wooster in early March.

Congratulations to Randall Kiko, Lisa Kerr, Chad Griffith, and Nathan & Jenny Thomas for their honors. Read more about their accomplishments in this issue!

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Ohio Holstein Convention – Friday

Ohio Holstein Convention Farm Tours

10 a.m – 5 p.m.

March 7, 2025

OHIO HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

ADDED to the Tour Stops: Visit the OHIO HOLSTEIN OFFICE!

1375 Heyl Rd, Wooster, OH

The office will be open from 3-5 p.m.Come see some of the building improvements and explore the history of Ohio Holsteins!

Wil-San Registered Holsteins owned by Bill and Sandy Besancon, welcomes Ohio Holstein Convention attendees on March 7th as part of the convention farm tours.  

Farm Address: 

5693 Back Orrville Road, Wooster, OH 

The farm was acquired in 1868 by C.Z. Yoder, who purchased 102 acres, which constitutes the current farm. In 1895, the director of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station encouraged him to construct one of the first greenhouses in Ohio for the production of leaf lettuce and fruits. Over the years, the farm grew and the greenhouses expanded to eventually cover 18,000 square feet. Yoder also began milking Guernsey cows from 1920 to 1950. 

Read more in the Jan/Feb OH

Welcome to Miley Holstein Farms

Farm Address: 

6382 Bates Road, West Salem, OH

Miley Holstein Farms has been milking registered Holsteins since the 1950s. It’s truly a family affair, with Joe and Diana Miley; their son Jason and his wife, Amy, along with their children, Samantha, Andrew, and Austin; Jon and Amy Miley, with their sons, David and Adam; and Adam’s wife, Kari, and their son, Lincoln, all working together, along with the help of one dedicated high school student employee.

Read more in the Jan/Feb OHN

Pine Tree Dairy in Marshallville, Ohio, is run by Matt Steiner and his family. 

Farm Address: 

14747 Burbank Road, Burbank, OH

The Steiner family at Pine-Tree Dairy welcomes Holstein enthusiasts as they converge on District 7 for the Ohio Holstein Convention Farm Tours on March 7th. 

Pine-Tree Dairy is home to over 1400 head of cattle that are milked in parlors and robots. Six siblings keep the wheels in motion with help from the next generation including Hannah Steiner who was featured in our debut of the Two-Week Peek in the Ohio Holstein News. 

Read more in the Jan/Feb OHN

Welcome to Springhill Farm, Big Prairie, Ohio

Farm Address: 

7249 State Route 514, Big Prairie, OH

Springhill Farm was established in 1819 and has been an existing dairy with registered cattle for over 120 years. Originally, Guernseys called Springhill home until the mid-1970s when Holsteins were introduced. Dojimar Reflection Hope was purchased as an open heifer and was bred to Elevation, with Langacres Elevation Hope born on November 24, 1975. Hope was the second Holstein calf born on the farm and paved the way for the next 50 years of involvement in the Holstein breed. 

Read more in the Jan/Feb OHN

 

Ohio Holstein Convention Virtual Sale!

Ohio Holstein Convention Virtual Sale

Join the fellowship and have fun bidding LIVE at the Ice Plant at Minglewood Distilling Co., in Wooster, Ohio on Friday March 7. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres and dairy bar will be available. 

If you are unable to join us in person, log on to www.cowbuyer.com to bid from where you are! 

Don’t miss the opportunity to invest and add these great genetics to your herd!

Visit OhioHolstein.com for more information!

Ohio Holstein Memorabilia Auction

The Ohio Holstein Association recently put in new flooring at their state office, and with some reorganization in their storage room, some extra items need a new home. We are working with Cowbuyer.com to offer the Ohio Holstein Memorabilia Auction, with all proceeds to go to OHA for use in breeder programs.

We know there are those out there who like to collect or have interest in older breed items, both from Ohio and from a national stage, and we hope this reaches you!

There are a few volumes of the Type and Production Year Books and Herd Book records that are extras in our assemblage. Many of the volumes and catalogs offered are from the well-kept collection of Mr. I.M Cavanagh, given to the OHA by his family. There are several older sale catalogs as well, some have handwritten notes from Mr. Cavanagh, but most are clean copies. A large accumulation of past Holstein World issues are available, as well as some Ohio State Show catalogs.

The sale is on Cowbuyer.com and will close beginning at
7:00 p.m. eastern on March 4, 2025.

Terms and instructions can be found on the sale site or in this pdf. Terms of OHA Memorabilia Sale

CATALOG – Full listing of lots

Please read the Terms of OHA Memorabilia Sale. All items must be paid for and picked up (or concrete arrangements made) within 30 days of the sale or disposal methods will be utilized.

All questions and inquiries about the sale should go through Erica Davis, 614-371-8533 (text preferred) or cowladydesigns@gmail.com.

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Ohio Holstein Convention Virtual Sale catalog is now available. Something for everyone with a fine lineup of genomic IVF sessions, flush age heifers, show prospects, choices and a super set of 14 lots of type embryos!

The sale will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. eastern at the Ice Plant at Minglewood Distilling Company, Wooster, Ohio. Online bidding available on Cowbuyer.com

Ohio Convention Luncheon Meal Reservation DEADLINE – FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Please print the following pdf (or copy/tear out page 15 in the Nov.Dec 2024 Ohio Holstein News)
and send in your reservations to the Saturday Luncheon BEFORE FEBRUARY 28, 2025.
You must pay in advance!  2025 OHA Annual Meeting

March 8, 2025 – Annual Meeting – Best Western Plus Wooster Hotel & Conference Center 

  • 7:30 a.m. Dairy Bar Opens
  • 8:00 a.m.  Ohio Holstein Woman’s Association Annual Meeting
  • 8:00 a.m. Outstanding Junior Interviews
  • 8:30 a.m. Ohio Holstein Queen Contest Interviews
  • 9:00 a.m. Ohio Holstein Junior Meeting
  • 9:30 a.m. Ohio Holstein Annual Meeting **NEW TIME**
  • 11:30 a.m. Awards Luncheon, Ohio Holstein Queen Contest, Ohio Holstein Woman’s Auction
  • 3:00 p.m. Ohio Holstein Board of Directors Reorganizational Meeting

Ohio Holstein Convention Hotel Reservations – FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Hotel reservations for the Ohio Holstein Convention need to be made by February 3, 2025. There is a block reserved for Ohio Holstein. Rooms are $115.99 / night plus tax and a free breakfast is included. A well stocked dairy bar will also be available.

Best Western Plus Wooster Hotel & Conference Center 

243 E Liberty, Wooster, Ohio 44691 |  330-264-7750 | 1-800-780-7234

Please print the following pdf (or copy/tear out page 15 in the Nov.Dec 2024 Ohio Holstein News) and send in your reservations to the Saturday Luncheon BEFORE FEBRUARY 28, 2025. You must pay in advance! 2025 OHA Annual Meeting

2025 Ohio Holstein Queen Applications DUE FEBRUARY 14, 2025

2024 Queen Court – Jenna Calfo and Lilly Elsass

With the new year comes a new Ohio Holstein Queen!

Selection of the OHA Queen will be held at the OHA Annual Convention in Wooster, Ohio on March 7-8, 2025.

Ohio Holstein Queen Application 2025

2025 Queen Rules

To Apply: Visit www.ohioholstein.com for the 2025 Ohio Holstein Queen application. Email applications to
oholstein@sssnet.com or mail them to Ohio Holstein Association, PO Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691

Applications must be postmarked or emailed by Friday, February 14, 2025

If you are interested in competing in the OHA Queen Contest and/or have questions,
contact Courtney Lund at 419-681-2853 or lundview15@gmail.com

2025 OHIO HOLSTEIN QUEEN CONTEST RULES

Eligibility and Expectations:

  1. Contests must be at least 16 years old on January 1, 2025
  2. Contestants must be single (not married) throughout their reign
  3. Contestants must be members of the Ohio Junior Holstein Association, unless contestant is ineligible to be a junior member, in which case, she should be a member of the Ohio Holstein Association
  4. Contestants must be able to attend the 2025 Ohio Holstein Convention, 2025 Spring Dairy Expo, 2025 Ohio State Fair Holstein Shows and 2025 District Holstein Shows
  5. During the pageant portion of the contest, taking place at convention, the applicants will be expected to be in formal dress and have an escort (often a male family member)
  6. The Queen will be required to dress in professional manner at all Ohio Holstein functions
  7. The Queen must submit an article to the Ohio Holstein News for each edition throughout their reign
  8. Applications must be postmarked or emailed by Friday, February 14, 2025
  9. The contest will be held at the Ohio Holstein Convention. Interviews of applications will begin at 9:00 a.m. on March 8, 2025

Contestants will be judged on: Dairy Knowledge | Personal Appearance | Pose | Public Speaking