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!
DHI Herd Code 31-47-0076 • RHA 26,184M 4.5% 1168F 3.5% 911P
9/12 DHI test- 94 lbs 4.3%F 3.4%P SCC 283,000 (cow DHI index # is their Lot #)
200+ Quality Registered Holsteins sell – Parlor & Free Stall Trained
PBR Award winner 10 years • PGH Award winner 35 years
*Premier Breeder & Premeir Exhibitor at the 2025 District 8 Show
& the Supreme Champion of the 2025 Lorain County Fair Jr Show!
BAA 108% • 15 EX 56 VG • Bred 3 Gold Medal Dams & 28 Dams of Merit
Welcome to the Jaloda Farm Dispersal Sale
Our family purchased this farm in 1916, and we have milked cows every day since then. Our first
registered cattle were purchased in 1935. In 1965, a tornado destroyed most of our buildings and we
lost many cattle. It became an opportunity to build new facilities, adding a milking parlor.
One of the cows purchased at this time was carrying a calf that became our first excellent cow,
eventually scoring EX-93.
We started classifying in 1966. Our first BAA was 99.9 with around 30 cows. We have
classified every year since then. Our current BAA is 108 with our 120 cow herd.
Our goals in breeding program have been focused on high udder composite bulls with good
production and type. We also chose bulls high on the TPI list.
Jaloda Farm has earned the Purebred Breeder Registry for ten years and has won the
Progressive Genetics Herd Award every year since its conception 35 years ago.
We have free stall housing originally built in 1965 and a 10-stall parlor built in 2000. We are at a
point where our parlor and other equipment and facilities are wearing out and would need
significant repair and renovation. At the same time Jim and his son Dan are to the point of not
being able to do the work.
The family has shown their cattle at the Lorain County Fair for 80 years – every year since 1948. That
is something we hope to continue even without having a milking herd.
We would have to say we have loved our Holstein cattle and the dairy community we have been
a part of. We hate to see this come to an end. As we say goodbye to our cows, we wish all the new
owners much success.
Sincerely,
The Jim Sheffield 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
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!
The Spring Colors at Quietcove (2nd Edition) catalog is now online!
The Ohio Spring Sale will be held on April 12, 2025 at the Holmes County Fairgrounds / Harvest Ridge Facility in Millersburg, OH. The sale will start at 11:00 a.m. and will be available for online bidding at www.cowbuyer.com as well.
Take advantage of the Holmes County Dairy Clinic earlier in the day, at 9:30 a.m., with Chris Lang presenting on show day prep, showmanship, proper bedding, and feeding. This does count toward quality assurance!
There will be a drawing for 2 $150 vouchers for Ohio Holstein Junior Members who purchase at the sale.
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!
