The District 7 show is being held in conjunction with the Wayne County Fair Open Holstein show on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Wayne County Fair entries open on July 22 and close August 10. Make fair entries as usual to be included in the D7 show.
Click HERE for the Wayne County Fair Premium Book.
Juniors who wish to qualify for awards during this show must be paid Ohio Holstein junior members. If not already a member, you may pay $2.00 prior to the show to qualify.
Today is the deadline to submit your Junior transfers! Transfers must be received via mail or online by 11:59 P.M. EST tonight, July 15th. 🐄📬
If you have any questions or need help, please contact Holstein Association USA Customer Service at 800.952.5200.
A few changes have been made to the Holstein week schedule at Ohio State Fair over the past few years…so find the full listing of the week’s events here…
DAIRY CATTLE SCHEDULE – JUDGING TIMES
Session 1: Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn, Holstein, and Red and White
Wednesday, July 24
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. — In Person Skill-A-Thon — Voinovich Building Terrace
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m — Lunch and Junior Activities
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Dairy Jeopardy
Thursday, July 25 (All Junior Shows will start with Cows)
9:00 a.m. — Regional Summer National Junior Holstein Show — Judge: Kaleb Kruse
1:00 p.m. — Junior Red and White Show (Sanctioned) — Judge: Madison Fisher
1:00 p.m. — Junior Ayrshire Show — Judge: Stephanie Aves Schroeder
4:00 p.m. — Judging Clinic
Friday, July 26
10:00 a.m. — Milking Shorthorn Show (Junior & Open combined) ** Start with Cows — Judge: Corey Jodrey
2:00 p.m. — All Breeds Showmanship (Including Peewee show to start) Judge: Stephanie Aves Schroeder
Saturday, July 27
9:00 a.m. — Summer National Holstein Open Show — Heifers & Dry Cows — Judge: Pat Lundy
11:00 a.m. — Red and White Open Show (Sanctioned) — Heifers & Dry Cows — Judge: Tyler Reynolds
1:00 p.m. — Ayrshire Open Show — Judge: Kurt Wolf
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — Dairy Youth Incentive Dinner for sponsors and all Junior members
7:30 p.m. — National Holstein Futurity — Judge: Pat Lundy. **SHOW IN COOPER ARENA
Sunday, July 28
9:00 a.m. — Summer National Holstein Open Show — Cows — Judge: Pat Lundy
11:00 a.m. — Red and White Open Show (Sanctioned) — Cows — Judge: Tyler Reynolds
Cattle may be released after their breed shows are completed – only with prior approval from the OSF Dairy Office and the proper release forms.
Ohio Holstein breeders enjoyed a beautiful, warm sunny Saturday at the Ohio Holstein Breeder Tour, hosted by Velvet-View Farms in Big Prairie, Ohio. The Schlauch family operates a smaller, high type, show cow operation and process their own yogurt and ice cream, which were available for the visitors as part of a delicious lunch! They also have an IVF facility newly incorporated in the operation.
The guest speaker was Emily Mullen of The Mullen Dairy and Creamy in Okeana, Ohio. She spoke of the innovations she implemented on her family’s generational dairy farm to keep the operations going in current times.
Enjoy the pictures below and thank you to all who came out and supported Velvet-View Farms and the Ohio Holstein Association.
Lydia Kaverman’s folding display on investigating milk fluidity as a marker for mastitis placed second in the scientific intermediate division.
Aubree Topp’s folding display on gestation entitled “Bun in the Oven” placed third in the creative intermediate division.Carissa Pittman and Audrey Sidle created the digital scrapbook that placed third.Aubree Topp led the juniors in creating the state banner that placed third.MADISON, WIS. – Entries for the Dairy Cattle Show at the 57th World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin are now being accepted, exclusively online at worlddairyexpo.com. The first entry deadline is September 2 at 11:59 p.m. (CDT). Late entries, for an increased fee, can be submitted online through September 15 to be included in the cattle log, or until 5:00 p.m. (CDT) the day before the respective breed meeting.
The Dairy Cattle Show will run Sunday, September 29 through Friday, October 4. Entry information, the schedule of events, rules and other updates can be found in the premium book – available online at worlddairyexpo.com. Exhibitors may request a mailed copy of the premium book by contacting Laurie Breuch, Dairy Systems Manager, at lbreuch@wdexpo.com, or Lexa Miller, Dairy Cattle & Contests Coordinator, at lmiller@wdexpo.com.
World Dairy Expo is closely monitoring Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) and is in contact with state and federal animal health officials. WDE will share new information and directives as provided, but for the latest information on H5N1, visit DATCP Home Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Dairy Cattle (wi.gov).
World Dairy Expo’s prestigious Parade of Champions will be split into two events for the 2024 Dairy Cattle Show. Recognizing each champion deserves her moment in the spotlight, the selection of the Junior and Open Show Supreme Champion Heifers will move to Thursday evening, immediately following the selection of the International Holstein Show’s Junior Champion. The Junior and Open Show Supreme Champion Cows will continue to be selected on Friday.
Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo is the premier forum for the global dairy community to learn, share, create commerce and showcase competition. The annual event will return to Madison, Wis. October 1-4, 2024, where dairy producers near and far can experience the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, a world-class dairy cattle show, attend seminars, meetings and presentations highlighting the latest and greatest in the industry and connect with other producers. Download the World Dairy Expo mobile app, visit worlddairyexpo.com or follow WDE on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify, or YouTube for more information.
Martin Wesley Yoder was born to John Junior and Lois Marie Yoder on March 8, 1975. His father nicknamed Martin “Bud” as he was the youngest of 8 children. Bud grew up on a farm near West Salem, Ohio; he lived and breathed farm life, from the first word he learned to spell – CASE (tractor) – to joining the local Wayne County 4-H Program.
In High School, Bud played basketball and was an active member of the Northwestern FFA. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1993. Following graduation, Bud attended Rosedale Bible Institute, where he enjoyed friendships, and participated in the RBI drama productions.
After RBI, Bud spent many years fitting cattle for shows and sales across the world in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Brazil.
Bud developed a special relationship with Jim and Nancy Kemp when he worked for them as their cattle herdsman. Later, he also worked for David Hershey in the same capacity. While Martin loved working with cattle, he found his next calling working alongside Roger Baker. After a long stint with Roger, who almost succeeded at turning him into a Hollywood star (hear the full story at the service), Bud’s desire to be his own boss led him to start a hoof trimming business which he successfully operated for eight years.
Bud always said he did not want to “just marry a woman he could live with,” but to “marry a woman he couldn’t live without.” When he found the woman he couldn’t live without, he promptly sold his thriving business, his house, and moved to Canada, to marry Sarah (Donaldson) on June, 28, 2014.
Bud and Sarah wasted no time starting a family. 9 months and 1 week after the wedding, they welcomed their daughter, Mikaela Joy Yoder on April 3, 2015. Bud started working on Sarah’s family’s farm. Bud quickly became the go to man. He took the role with a charismatic willingness. Soon after, Sarah and Bud, started their own farm, Golden Gate Farms. They built a state of the art Lely robotic milking and feeding system and were a model farm for many tours. Bud enjoyed having farmers from all over the world tour the farm and discuss old and progressive farming methods.
In 2018, Bud and Sarah welcomed their son, John Wesley Yoder to complete their family. Bud lived to farm, and enjoy the company of his family. He included his family in everything he did and wanted to pursue. He enjoyed family trips, side by side trips, traveling to Madison, Wisconsin for World Dairy Expo to exhibit his cows.
He was a true showman. Always displaying a true example to youth and fellow friends in his everyday actions.
Bud attended Bradner Presbyterian Church and was active in the ministry. He was a true shepard in how he lived. He lived by God’s word, and shared and taught his children all life’s lessons from its pages.
Bud was preceded in death by his father, John Junior Yoder (2014) and father-in-law Rob Donaldson (2022).
He leaves behind his loving wife of 10 years, Sarah Yoder and two children Mikaela Joy Yoder (9) and John Wesley Yoder (6). He is survived by his mother Lois Yoder, Wooster, OH; his siblings Linda (James) Nissley, Tuscon, AZ; Delbert (Heather) Yoder, West Salem, OH; Daniel Yoder, Apple Creek, OH; Glenda (Marvin) Zuercher, Wooster, OH; Myron Yoder, Centerville, OH; Anita (Ryan) Hostetler, Mechanicsburg, OH; Marla Yoder, Columbus, OH. Bud will also be greatly missed by his many nephews and nieces. He always had a way of making each one feel like they were his favorite.
There will be a Tribute to Buds Life in Bradner, BC and another in Wooster, Ohio. See details below.
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m
Location: Bradner Community Hall (5305 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford, BC, V4X 2P1)
The family extends an invitation to everyone that knew or called Bud a friend. There will be an pportunity to share a memory or how Bud impacted your life. Refreshments to follow.
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m
Location: Roger Baker’s Farm (6609 Ashland Road, Wooster, OH 44691).
A tribute, followed by a time of visitation and a meal provided by farmers and friends of the agricultural community that loved Bud. If you knew, Bud, please plan to attend and share your memories with family and friends in private conversation or at the open mic during the meal. There will also be a Keepsake Box for you to share a written memory of Bud with his children that they can enjoy for years to come.
Earlier Note from wife, Sarah Yoder: Bud took his last breathe of life on earth yesterday, as I held his hand.
It wasn’t the victory I expected, believed, or wished for. But deliverance was granted. Bud overcame so many obstacles and fought so hard to return to his family. But the victory was, is, and always will be Jesus.
Bud was thee most precious husband, father and friend to so many. He was a true Shepherd in everything he did and to everyone he met.
A service will be held in Bradner and in Ohio at a date to be announced at the end of summer.
BRATTLEBORO, Vt., June 20, 2024 – In a meeting with staff today, Holstein Association USA (HAUSA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) John M. Meyer announced his plans to retire December 31st of this year and that current Chief Operating Officer (COO) Lindsey Worden will succeed him as CEO then.
During the meeting, Meyer said he had informed Holstein Association USA President Jonathan Lamb and Vice President John Burket about his retirement plans quite some time ago.
After a comprehensive interview process, the HAUSA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Lindsey will assume CEO duties January 1, 2025. According to President Lamb, “I want to thank the entire Board of Directors for their dedication and thoughtfulness to which they approached working through our transition process. I also want to express appreciation to our Counsel Phil Maples for his leadership as our facilitator. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to CEO John Meyer not only for his 23 years of dedicated service, but allowing us 22 months of notice of his retirement to undergo a thorough process of naming his successor. We welcome COO Lindsey Worden as the 10th Executive Secretary of our Association since its inception in 1885!”
Upon the announcement of her upcoming promotion, Lindsey Worden, a University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, who also serves the dairy industry as Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Board Chair, National Pedigreed Livestock Council Director, and Councilor on the World Holstein Friesian Federation, commented, “I am humbled to follow in John’s footsteps and have been grateful to work alongside him and witness many of the significant achievements our organization has enjoyed under his leadership. I am honored to be named Holstein Association USA’s next CEO, and excited to navigate the opportunities and challenges that will propel us into the future, while respecting and honoring our organization’s rich history.”
Reflecting on Worden’s new role, Meyer, a longtime dairy industry leader, told coworkers, “I’m delighted about the transition. Lindsey and I have worked extremely well together as teammates for the last 17 years. It’s been enjoyable for me to see Lindsey’s tremendous growth at the Association from college intern to CEO.”
Meyer continued, “Furthermore, I’m also happy for the entire Holstein team including staff, the Board of Directors, Association members and the dairy industry at large.”
“Lindsey, along with HAUSA’s outstanding Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Barbara Casna, of 21 years, and I will continue to work closely together, and with the HAUSA Board of Directors, to ensure the continuity of the transition along with the continued success of HAUSA, the world’s largest dairy breed organization,” Meyer stated.
The Summer Breeder Tour will be hosted by Velvet View Farms in Big Prairie, Ohio on Saturday, July 13. The speaker will be Emily Mullen of Mullen Dairy and Creamery, discussing her experiences in value added and agritourism. The herd and creamery at Velvet View will also be open to Ohio Holstein visitors.
We ask that you RSVP for lunch, though it is not required! We hope to see you there!
