Another Full Day at Holstein Convention

From Dairy Quiz Bowl competitions to the Annual Meeting, tours, the trade show opening and more it was another full day in Washington for those attending the National Convention. For more coverage you can visit the 2017 National Convention blog, holsteinworld.com, and of course the July/August issue of the HolsteinWorld Exclusive.
Scenes from throughout the day:

Star of the Breed Award - Miss Hot Mama-Red-ET EX-92

Elite Herds

40 Year Members

Impressive group of sale animals

Region 2 Caucus beginning to fill up

Region 3 Caucus beginning to gather

Tuesday Farm Tours for National Holstein

Several options were available for those already in Washington on Tuesday and not watching Junior competitions. One was a Southern Farm Tour. Thanks to the folks at Claquato and Portman Farms for opening up their facilities and hosting the tour attendees.

Holstein Family Night sponsored by Select Sires

Convention goers enjoyed a private event at the Museum of Flight in Seattle this evening sponsored by Select Sires.

Mount Rainier was visible this evening

Today was Tour Day in Washington

Today Holstein enthusiasts from around the US had hte opportunity to enjoy beautiful Washington weather, scenery and cows. The first stop was Sildahl Farms, home of the Schoenbachler family.

Four of the Ohio Juniors enjoying the farm tours

Next up was lunch at Ronelee, home of the Dabbles and other great cow families.

The final tour stop was Markwell Holsteins. Although the VanMersbergens no longer milk they hosted tour goers with locally made ice cream and raspberries. The also gave a demonstration on raspberry picking from their 100 acres. Local breeders from around the region brought in a few cows to showcase from area farms.

Watch for more to come!