We’ve made improvements to our Judges List Application process!
If you’re looking to submit a new Judges List application or update your existing information, please complete your submission through the Judges List Application Portal by June 1.
You can find the portal link in the top right corner of our website: http://www.holsteinusa.com/shows/judges.html
Spring Dairy Expo Results can be found HERE!
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
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.
The November / December issue of the Ohio Holstein News has been delivered (finally – Holidays, am I right?!)
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.
The 2025 September / October issue of the Ohio Holstein News is now available online and will be in your mailboxes soon! This issue also contains the Midwest Holsteins Insert.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Below is a slideshow of breeder ads from the issue – enjoy!
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!
Excited about furthering your education in the dairy industry? Check out the Robert H. Rumler Master’s MBA Scholarship Program.
This $3,000 scholarship is dedicated to encouraging deserving candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Dairy Production to obtain a master’s degree in business administration.
The deadline for applications is April 15, 2025. Visit our website (link in bio) to apply!
