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)
It’s time to VOTE!!! for your favorite cover of the year before January 18!
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.
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.
Hey!! Remember us – the Ohio Holstein News?!?!
We have had the summer “off” – enjoying the fast pace of hay and straw harvest, county and state fair hustle and bustle, and hopefully some family time in the water / sun / air conditioning! But – its time to get back into the swing of things. Back to school, back to reality, back to business.
Fall is right around the corner – and with that is World Dairy Expo, and the next deadline for the Ohio Holstein News! This is the Midwest Holsteins issue (over 6000 subscribers) and it is available at World Dairy Expo (over 56,000 attendees) – meaning MORE EXPOSURE for your farm, business and family!
We are looking forward to having your ad in the May/June issue of the Ohio Holstein News! This issue is the Membership issue, sponsored by American Dairy Association Mid-East, and will be able to be picked up at the National Holstein Convention. To make this extra marketing option available, we are asking for your ad space to be reserved BY MAY 10, with your ad content quick to follow!
Highlight your herd’s and your families accomplishments!
All these and an endless list of other reasons to share your farm and family with the Ohio Holstein News subscribers and readers!
Applications for the National Judges Lists are due soon!
If you’re new to the list, submit a completed application by May 1, 2025.
Already on the list and updating your judging resume? You’ve got until May 15, 2025 to turn in your updated application.
Find the application and more information here: http://www.holsteinusa.com/shows/judges.html
