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Melissa Hart, EditorCell: 517-398-1957email: [email protected] Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262Michigan Dairy Cattle News401 Harvest Trail, Midlothian, TX 76065Ph: [email protected] 4 times per year

Michigan Dairy Cattle NewsEXECUTIVE COMMITTEETim Baker, Byron Center 616-813-6745 Brent Moyer, Caro 989-553-4333 Ike Hunt, Elsie 989-862-4864Suzanne Tuttila, Williamston 517-490-7736Tammy VanHaistma, Dorr 616-795-2256

Michigan Holstein AssociationIke Hunt, President6386 N. Meridian Rd., Elsie, MI 48831Tammy VanHaitsma, Vice President4480 18th St., Dorr, MI 49323Suzanne Tuttila, Executive Secretary401 Harvest Trail, Midothian, TX 76065Ph: [email protected]

Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Susan Green, President 989-862-5507 Brent Moyer, Vice President 989-553-4333 Jeff Michalek, Secretary 517-625-3477 Pam Shaver, Treasurer 810-614-7466

Holstein Association USAPhone: 1-800-952-52001 Holstein Place, Brattleboro, VT 05302Michigan and Indiana RepresentativeMax Dunseth278 S. Sprague, Coldwater, MI 49036517-278-3030 Cell: 269-251-0232Michigan Upper Peninsula RepresentativeMandi RamsburgDe Pere, WI • [email protected]

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Volume 2 • Issue 2Summer 2016

The Michigan Dairy Cattle News is the official publication of the Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association, Inc. and the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club.

table of contentsNotes from the Field ........................................................................................... 6

From the Jersey Desk ......................................................................................... 7

I Remember When .............................................................................................. 8

Michigan Jersey Membership Directory ............................................ 10-11

Spartan Spectacular Sale Report .................................................................11

Great Lakes Holstein Show Report ..............................................................13

In Memoriam.......................................................................................................14

Michigan Holstein Membership Directory ........................................ 16-21

Michigan Junior Holstein Membership Directory .................................22

Michigan Junior Holstein News....................................................................23

Michigan Jersey Spring Show Report .......................................................24

One More Thing .................................................................................................25

Calendar of Events ............................................................................................26

from the editor’s desk

The Michigan Dairy Cattle News is beginning it’s second year with our first collaboration with Midwest Holsteins. This special feature inserted into our magazine contains breeder ads from

Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota. We have several Michigan breeders who took advantage of this opportunity to be showcased in five different state magazines. We hope you enjoy this special edition of the magazine as we hope to make this an annual feature. If you have suggestions or questions about the magazine, advertising or just want to chat, please contact me at [email protected] or call or text 517-398-1957.

Melissa Hart

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Notes From the Field

Spring is finally here, the sun is shining and the planting season has started! I hope everyone is

enjoying this warm weather as much as I am. Along with warm weather what does that mean… show season is also among us! I wanted to remind you about a couple of things that are coming up. All animals must have two forms of ID to be able to be shown this includes 2 ear tags, a drawing and a ear tag, two sketches, or two pictures! This will make check in as fast and efficient as possible! For national shows, all animals must have a USDA 840 ear tag to be eligible for show!

Please let your Holstein Representative know if you have any questions to any show rules or qualifications. We will most certainly be happy to help you! I hope

everyone is as excited for show season as I am!

Next,there is some big news happening at Holstein USA recently, in regards to ET/IVF Recovery Forms! As of May 1st, Holstein USA Inc is no longer requiring ET/IVF Recovery Forms for registering animals. Instead of the forms, we are requiring more information in regards to these calves when you submit the registration application. Easy ID has been updated to a newer version with these changes. Instead of Recovery Forms, you will be contacted by Holstein USA Inc about genomic testing these animals. If you have any questions about these exciting changes please contact Max, myself or office. We are extremely ecstatic about these changes and we

hope you are too!

If you need anything else in regards to registrations, transfers, or any of our other services please contact one of your Holstein Regional Representatives! We look forward to working with you and we wish you the best of luck in your show and crop seasons!!

Sincerely,

Mandi Ramsburg Regional Representative Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Max Dunseth: 269-251-0232 Mandi Ramsburg: 920-530-5023

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I always hesitate to start my “letter from the president” aimed only at Jersey breeders. I grew up on a Holstein farm

in Hillsdale Co. When my father returned to his home farm in 1957 and started farming with my grandfather, there were mostly Holsteins and a few Guernseys, but no Jerseys.

In my youth I was the county outstanding Holstein girl. I married a Holstein boy. I thought I was thoroughly entrenched. I still own several Holsteins! I didn’t get Jerseys in my life until my daughter Emily begged her Grandpa Green to buy her

a Jersey calf at the District 6 All Breed Calf Sale. That’s Michigan Holstein Association District 6! So I guess you can say it was Holstein folks that got me in the Jersey business. And here I am, president of our state Jersey association!!

I guess what I’m saying is, Jersey breeders, or people who have Jerseys, can come from anywhere. I just read somewhere that years ago the famous Beatle John Lennon and his wife Yoko bought a herd of Holsteins. How cool is that! In the big picture we could take this line of thinking into everything in our lives.

Anytime, anywhere could be opportunity just waiting for us!

So whatever your breed, (or passion), love it, promote it, and tell people about it. You never know who may come knocking at your door!

Have a great summer!!

Susie Green

President MJCC 989-862-5507 home 989-413-0639 cell

Michigan Jersey Cattle ClubFrom the Jersey Desk

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One of the trademark looks of the Jersey was the rather short head with the distinct dish in the forehead. That was before the larger Jerseys were bred with larger and stronger heads. The Jersey always had the broad muzzle, good for the pasture grazing from the beginning of time.The one trait of the Jersey has always been the best uddered cow of all the breeds but now with the more capacious and still well balanced udders they are able to produce so much milk and do it more efficiently than any other dairy breed. The Jersey remains the gentlest and most pleasing animal to

work with.Speaking of heads, remember the horned Jerseys? We worked harder on those horns preparing an animal for the show ring than any other aspect of the fitting or train-ing. There were the horn weights to bring the horns down, the wires or purchased ap-paratus to turn them in. The endless hours that were spent with sand paper and emery cloth and then the final coat of polish. And to think we never got a drop of milk from those horns. However, many a good cow lost a quarter to the horns of a herdmate who wanted to move her out of the way.

Do you remember the nice looking chain that was over the horns and hung down on the forehead? It was quite a shock at first to see the horns go, but in the end what a blessing.Another chore of fitting for the show ring was the blanketing and keeping the blan-kets on and clean. Nowadays the coats are fit more with better feed rations and experts with the clippers.Looking back at things past when did hand stripping behind the milking machine cease? Probably about the time the one legged or three legged milk stool did.

I Remember When... By Blanche Piepkow

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Abbott, Braidy Jean 2275 Davis Hwy, Char-lotte 48813

Adam, Mark (Constructive Jerseys) 2063 Arch Rd, Eaton Rapids, 48827, (517) 281-7982, [email protected]

Anderson, Elmer 14635 Petersburg Rd, Milan, 48160, (734) 439-8370

Atherton, Thomas (Tomerton) 10400 Smith Rd, Gaines, 48436, [email protected], (989) 271-8757, (810) 730-2034 cell

Bachelor, Steve & Lynda (Bachelor Farms) 5715 W Bachelor Rd, Angola, 46703 [email protected], (260) 833-1721

Black, George & Sarah 14220 S. Hinman, Eagle, 48822, [email protected] (517) 626-2951, (517) 285-9286 cell

Bowman, Joe 14071 Addison Rd, Addison, 49220, (517) 547-6254

Bowman, Woodring, John & Dorothy & Andea 14480 Addison Rd, Addison, 49220 [email protected], (517) 547-6722, (517) 320-5722 john

Bradstreet, Mindy 309 West Main St, Ad-dison, 49220, [email protected], (517) 547-5682

Buell, Drew & Deanne (Buell’s Bovines)

Castner, David 1303 N. St Clair Rd, Ovid, 48866, [email protected], (989) 834-5683

Clark, Nick (Pro-Hart Jerseys) 3699 Stahlbush Rd, Prescott, 48756 [email protected], (989) 873-4300, (989) 873-4429 (fax)

Cook, Diane 11454 Parks Rd, Pewamo, 48873 [email protected], (989) 307-1040

Costigan, Mary (Windy View Farm) 4325 Arthur St. E, Coopersville, 49404 [email protected], (616) 430-1258

Crabtree, James & Nick (Crabtree Jerseys) 15691 US Hwy 223, Addison, 49220 [email protected], (517) 547-5204

Crabtree, Margie (Crabtree Jerseys) 6440 N Meridian Rd, Addison, 49220, (517) 547-6368

Crabtree, Nick & Ted (Crabtree Jerseys) 6430 Meridian Rd, Addison, 49220 (517) 306-7315 Nick Cell

Dawson, Jeff (Dawson Jersey Farm) 5532 Roach Rd, Croswell, 48422, (810) 679-3313, (810) 404-0287 cell, [email protected]

Delong, Terry (Carrie) (Delong Farm) 4241 Jones Rd, North Branch, 48461 (810) 614-4022, [email protected]

Domecq, Joe 2558 W. Territorial, Rives Junction, 49277, [email protected], (517) 353-7855

Green, Susan (Vitality Dairy Crew) 5320 Meridian Rd, Elsie, 48831 [email protected], (989) 862-5507

Green, Sadie (Vitality Dairy Crew) 5320 Meridian Rd, Elsie, 48831 (989) 413-0566, [email protected], [email protected] (treasurer)

Haws, Steve & Kate 8925 Lulu Rd, Ida, 48140

Haywood, Luke (Sand Creek Dairy LLC) 1045 Solomon Rd, Hastings, 49058 [email protected], (269) 948-8362, (269) 958-8362 (fax)

Ingraham, Beth 6611 Knox Rd, Portland, 48875, (517) 647-6844

Jacobs, Richard & Lori (RL&L Jacobs Farm) 6187 Easton Rd, New Lothrop, 48460 [email protected] (989) 743-4111, (810) 964-9437 cell

Jacobs, Raymond & Thelma (R&R Acres) 2575 N Geeck Rd, Corunna, 48817, (989) 743-6168

Jacobs, Ray E & Angela (R&R Acres) 6611 Jacobs Rd, New Lothrop, 48460 (989) 743-4160

Jacobs, Jennifer (R&R Acres) 2575 Geeck Rd, Corunna , 48817, [email protected], (989) 666-5999

Jacobs, David 7101 E Henderson, New Lo-throp, 48460, (810) 252-5787

Jones, Amy & Larry (Lawrence Heritage Farm) 360 Lawrence Rd, Coldwater, 49036 [email protected], (517) 238-5684

Koebel, Tera, Greta, Jennie, Ava, Terry (Tri-Koebel Holsteins & Jerseys) 16318 Avery Rd, Three Oaks, 49128 [email protected], (269) 756-9606 (269) 930-2470 cell

Lewis, Doug & Susie 11566 Addison Rd, Jerome, 49249, [email protected] (517) 287-5131, (734) 645-2173

Long, Ron & Sara (Rosa-Myst) 5015 Devonshire Ave, Lansing, 48910 [email protected], (989) 225-1368 - Sara; [email protected], (989) 225-1365 - Ron

McCauley, Moss & Renee (Tumbleweed) 4825 Lincoln Lake Ave NE, Lowell, 49331 [email protected] (616) 691-8424, (616) 691-1084 fax

Messing-Kennedy, Ashley 811 W McTaggart Rd, Bad Axe, 48413 [email protected], (989) 980-3875

Meyer, Paul & Sherry (Rod-er-Dic Farm) 7692 Kalamazoo SE, Byron Center, 49315, (616) 698-8540, (616) 490 3336 cell

Michalek, Jeff 4215 W Locke Rd, Perry, 48872 (517) 625-3477

Moyer, Brent (Brenhaven Jerseys, LLC) 2647 E. Caro Rd, Caro, 48723, (989) 553-4333 [email protected]

Palen, Greg (Netherhall Farms) 7517 Welter Rd, Ovid, 48866, [email protected], (989) 834-211, (989) 834-2914 (fax)

Palmerton, Francis & Patricia (Hapalson Jersy Farm) 11606 Fleming Rd, Fowlerville, 48836 [email protected], (517) 223-3187

Piepkow, Bill & Melanie 23704 V Drive N., Olivet, 49076, [email protected], (517) 543-6784, (269) 967-8571 cell

Piepkow, Blanche (Lake & Piepkow) 23607 V Dr N, Olivet, 49076

Place, Larry (Place Jersey Farm) 1524 Locke Rd, Perry, 48872, [email protected], (517) 625-7202

Place, Tim & Beth (Place Jersey Farm) 3148 W Lake Rd, Perry , (517) 625-4060 Home (517) 712-0224 Cell

Lifetime MembersElmer Anderson 14635 Petersburg Road, Milan, MI 48160-9205

Marge Crabtree 6440 N. Meridian Road, Addison, MI 49220

Blanche Piepkow 23607 V Drive N., Olivet, MI 49067

2016 Jersey Membership Roster

MICHIGAN JERSEY CATTLE CLUB2016 Membership Directory

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Prichard, Fred & Annette (Maple Arbor Farms) 3895 1 Mile Rd, Sears, 49679, (989) 382-5447

Reed, Malissa (Reed Dairy Farm) 4795 W Mason Rd, Owosso, 48867 [email protected], (989) 277-3343

Reed, Stephen (Reed Dairy Farm) 4795 W Mason Rd, Owosso, 48867

Rendon, Bruce & Daire (Renmoor Jerseys) PO Box 809, Lake City , 49651, (231) 839-2980

Robinson, Brent (Brenhaven Jerseys, LLC) 2647 E. Caro Rd, Caro, 48723, (989) 551-0681, [email protected]

Rupprecht, Nathan (King Street Dairy Farm/Thistle Dew Jerseys) 8147 Swaffer Rd, Vassar, 48768, [email protected]

Rupprecht, Andrew & Elizabeth (King Street Dairy Farm/Thistle Dew Jerseys) 7916 Swaffer Rd, Vassar, [email protected] (989) 640-6913 Beth, (989) 223-9464 Nate

Schloss, Sarah (Seven Kids Farm) 5420 Farrell Rd, Dexter, 48130, [email protected], (734) 424-0331

Schulte, Stefanie (Narrow Gate Farm) 9082 Beeck Grove Hwy, Rogers City, 49779 [email protected], (989) 734-0032, (269) 832-6991 cell

Schwark, Roy (Royark Farm) 22242 30 Mile Rd, Ray, 48096, [email protected], (586) 354-7599

Shaver, Tim & Pam (Fireside Jerseys) 8080 Heater Rd, Silverwood, 48760, (810) 614-7466 [email protected]

Smith, James & Mary (Brown Sugar Jerseys) 11542 Wikes Rd, Yale, 48097, (810) 387-3007, (810) 304-0290 cell, [email protected]

Spike, Madelon (Spike Stable) 11246 Lemott Circle, Jerome, 49249, (810) 635-4919

Thomsen, Kim 1651 S Plumb Rd, Stanton, 48888, [email protected], (989) 328-3104

Thomsen, Martin & Sally 4342 W Thompson Rd, Stanton, 48888, [email protected] (989) 328-3085, (231) 250-5675 Sally

VanBuskirk, Jim & Jan (JVB Redhot Jerseys) 1110 W. Sigler Rd, Carleton, 48117 [email protected], (734) 654-6544 (734) 771-2807 cell

VanBuskirk, David & Yvonne (JVB Redhot Jerseys) 1104 W Sigler, Carleton, 48117 (734) 654-0402, (734) 915-7484 cell

Weston, Chester & Denise (CDW Jerseys) 14125 Behling Rd., PO Box 383, Concord, 49237, [email protected], (517) 920-2504 Denise, (517) 206-0661 Chet

Wilson, Dave & Lisa (Maelynn Holsteins & Company) 4784 Findlay Rd, St. Johns, 48879 [email protected], (989) 224-7833

Zeinstra, Craig (Zeinstra Farms LLC) 913 122nd Ave, Shelbyville, 49344, [email protected], (269) 672-7781

MICHIGAN JERSEY CATTLE CLUB 2016 Membership Directory

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By Kelly Raterink & Louise Vanderploeg2016 Spartan Spectacular Sale Chairmen

The Michigan State Dairy Club and Dairy Judging teams hosted the 17th Annual Spartan Spectacular Calf Sale on Friday, April 8th at the Michigan State University Pavilion in East Lansing, Michigan. The club put together an exceptional lineup of heifers, with a sale average of $1420 across 28 lots.

The high-seller at $3,600 was Lot J1: Miss Centerfold Ressurection-ET, a stylish Ressurection fall calf out of a EX-93 Champ followed by six generations of VG/EX. She was consigned by Amber Black of Howard City, Michigan and purchased by Phillip Dowty and family of Goshen, Indiana.

The second highest seller at $2,700 was Lot 16: Tri-Koebel Okal Trilogy-Red, a fancy O Kalif-Red fall calf from the same maternal line as Tri-Koebel Goldwyn Trophy EX-92. Consigned by Greta Koebel from Three Oaks, Michigan. Trilogy was purchased by Kelvin Webster of Laingsburg, Michigan.

On behalf of the Spartan Spectacular Sale committee, we would like to thank all of our 2016 consignors, buyers and sponsors! We hope that you will join us again next year! Proceeds from this sale go towards funding

MSU Dairy Club and dairy cattle judging team events and trips throughout the year and make many opportunities possible for all students involved.

Sale Staff: Matthew Lawrence, Auctioneer; Norm Nabholz, Pedigrees; Torei Kulpinski, Sale Clerk; Shane Hulle, Eric Westendorp, and Randy Lettinga, Ringmen

2016 Sponsors: Agri-King, Gingell Feed Consultants, Michigan Sugar Company, Williams Farm Machinery, Golden Elm Dairy, Clintonia Road Dairy, Gucwa Farms, De Grins Oer Dairy, Trierweiler Dairy,

Draklan Farms and the MSU Beef Farm

2016 Catalog Sponsors: Kalmbach Feeds, Nobis Agri Science, Mike Milot of Harvey’s Commodities, Bobbi Bailey of MarSyt, Doug Krikke of Countryside Solutions, Mike Sheehan of McConnell Farm Supply, Bob West of Brown Dairy Equipment Co., Joe Wiest of Quality Liquid Feeds, Kevin Lenneman of Wirth and Fedewa Livestock Equipment, Malissa Reed of NorthStar Cooperative, Stephen Sheppard of Genex Cooperative, Gordan Gasper of HiTech Dairy Supply, and Brian Sanford of Agri-King

Spartan Spectacular Sale crew pictured above with the 2016 sale topper, Lot J1.

Spartan Spectacular boasts $1,420 sale average

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Under several inches of spring snow the 2016 Great Lakes Holstein Show was held on April 9th at the MSU Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Molly Sloan of Wisconsin sorted through the cattle and selected Craigcrest Rub Gold Rhianna-ET as the Grand Champion. Rhianna is owned by Hardy’s Holsteins of Tipton, Michigan. The Reserve Grand Champion was also owned by Hardy’s Holsteins, she was Hardys Brokaw Dolly.

While Rhianna was also the Senior Champion, the Reserve Senior Champion honors went to Minsu Guthrie Marge exhibited by T&H Dairy of Fowler, Michigan. The Intermediate Champion was aforementioned Hardys Brokaw Dolly and the Reserve Intermediate Champion was Green-Meadow Ladd Astre-RC exhibited by Green Meadow Farms of Elsie, Michigan.

In the heifer show, Ms Minsu Brokaw Rowdy was named Junior Champion and was exhibited by Nicole Vanderploeg of Ithaca, Michigan and the Reserve Junior Champion went to Minsu Sid Jaz-TW exhibited by T&H Dairy of Fowler, Michigan.

Green Meadow Farms swept the Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder awards.

In the Junior show Kelly Raterink and Kristen Burkhardt took all the champion banners. The Grand Champion and Intermediate Champion was Tumbleweed Krispy Goldchip exhibited by Kristen Burkhardt of Fowlerville, Michigan. The Reserve Grand Champion and Reserve Intermediate Champion was Hardys Brokaw Santa exhibited by Kelly Raterink, Zeeland, Michigan. In the heifer show the Junior Champion was Ms Hardys Wndbrk America-ET exhibited by Raterink and the Reserve Junior Champion was Tumbleweed Brokaw Kendall exhibited by Burkhardt.

A complete show report with placings and photos can be seen at www.dairyagendatoday.com.

Great Lakes Holstein Show Report

Hayleigh Geurink with the Reserve

Grand Champion

Hardys Brokaw

Dolly and Parker

Hardy with the Grand Champion Craigcrest Rub Gold Rhianna

Ike Hunt with Reserve Intermediate Champion Green-Meadow Ladd As-tre-RC, Parker Hardy with Intermediate Champion Hardys Brokaw Dolly.

Laura Bolinger with Reserve Junior Cham-pion Minsu Sid Jaz-TW, Nicole Vander-ploeg with Junior Champion Ms Minsu Brokaw Rowdy & judge Molly Sloan.

Laura Bolinger is at the halter of Reserve Senior Champion to Minsu Guthrie Marge with Parker Hardy at the halter of Senior Champion Craigcrest Rub Gold Rhian-na-ET.

From left: Judge Molly Sloan, Kristin Burkhardt with Grand Champion Tum-bleweed Krispy Goldchip, Kelly Raterink with Reserve Grand Champion Hardys Brokaw Santa, Suzanna Hull, Michigan Dairy Ambassador.

Kristin Burkhardt with Reserve Junior Champion Tumbleweed Brokaw Kendall and Kelly Raterink with Ms Hardys Wnd-brk America-ET.

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In Memoriam

Former MMPA President Elwood Kirkpatrick passes away at 79

Former dairy industry leader and Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) President Elwood Kirkpatrick, of Kinde, Michigan passed away on May 16 at the age of 79. Kirkpatrick served the dairy industry for over 28 years in various leadership positions, including 26 years as president of Michigan Milk Producers Association. Throughout his presidency, Kirkpatrick served the cooperative and dairy industry on both state and national levels through his involvement in a number of agriculture and dairy related organizations.

Kirkpatrick was elected to serve on the MMPA board of directors in 1979 where his aptitude in finance quickly earned him the respect of fellow board members who elected him as president of MMPA in 1981. He continued to serve as MMPA president until his retirement from the board in March 2007.

“The dairy industry lost a great leader.

Elwood Kirkpatrick made a tremendous impact on the dairy industry on both the state and national level,” MMPA President Ken Nobis said. “He played an important role in shaping today’s dairy industry, and his vision will live on.”

In Michigan, Kirkpatrick served as chair of the Michigan Dairy Industry Committee, was a member of the United Dairy Industry of Michigan board of directors and had served on the Michigan Agriculture Commission.

On the national level, Kirkpatrick served on the executive committee of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) for 23 years, including serving as NMPF vice president from 1983-2003.

An example of his leadership character emerged in the late 1980s when he helped lead the charge to unify the promotion and marketing efforts of the U.S. dairy industry, bringing together the activities of the United Dairy Industry Association and the National Dairy Board through the formation of Dairy Management Incorporated, creating greater efficiencies in the national dairy promotion program.

Kirkpatrick accomplished many notable successes for the dairy industry, but one of his most influential roles was serving as the first chairman of the U.S. Dairy Export Council. From its inception, Kirkpatrick worked tirelessly to establish and grow the U.S. dairy export sector. At the time of its start, dairy exports represented less than 3 percent of annual U.S. milk production. Today, exports of U.S. dairy products exceed over 15 percent of U.S. milk production.

Kirkpatrick served as Chair of the U.S. Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Animals & Animal Products (ATAC) and was a member of the U.S. Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade (APAC).

As an accomplished dairy farmer, Kirkpatrick had been recognized with

Michigan State University’s “Dairy Farmer of the Year” award in 1986 and the “Distinguished Service to Agriculture” award in 1987.

Upon Kirkpatrick’s retirement in 2007, the MMPA board of directors established the Elwood Kirkpatrick Dairy Science Research Fund at Michigan State University. The endowment fund pays tribute to Kirkpatrick’s dedication to advancing the research needs of the dairy industry. Kirkpatrick was instrumental in the establishment of the Revitalization of Animal Agriculture Initiative signed into Michigan law in 1993.

Kirkpatrick was born in Dwight Township on January 30, 1937 to the late Ross A. and Eula (Arnott) Kirkpatrick and was a lifetime dairy farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle Kirkpatrick of Dwight Township; daughters: Lisa (Craig) Iden of Kinde and Rebecca Waling of Texas; sons: Dean (Maureen) Kirkpatrick, Ron (Andrea) Kirkpatrick, both from Kinde and Brad (Amy) Kirkpatrick of Traverse City; granddaughters: Corey, Casey, Brooke, and Natalie; grandsons: Randy, Dallas, Sean, Eric, Derek, Nathan, Colin and Ryan; and a special cousin, Beverly (Arnott) McFarland from Bay City. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Leslie Arnott.

Memorials may be offered to Heartland Hospice or to the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church.

Elwood Kirkpatrick, dairy industry leader, passed away May 16, 2016. Kirkpatrick served the dairy industry for over 28 years in various leadership positions, including 26 years as president of Michigan Milk Producers Association.

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Adam, Mark (Constructive) spouse: Don-na. 2063 Arch Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. District 3. ph: 517-281-7982, other: c-281-7982, email: [email protected]. (Cows located on various farms).

Alexander, Jeffrey (Na-Lar) spouse: Julie. 5815 Hanover Rd., Hanover, MI 49241. Dis-trict 3. ph: 517-563-8729, fax:517-563-8037, email: [email protected]. (US 127 to Chi-cago Rd.(US12) W approx. 7 mi to Moscow Rd., N 5 mi to Hanover Rd. E first farm south side of rd. (white buildings-farm sign).)

Atherton, Thomas F. (Tomerton) spouse: Lynn. 10400 Smith Rd., Gaines, MI 48436. District 6. ph: 989-271-8757, email: [email protected]. (US23 to Grand Blanc Rd. W to Seymour Rd. S to Smith Rd. W 1.7 miles to farm.)

Baker, Timothy (Star-Summit) spouse: Jennifer. 1843 16th Ave., Byron Center, MI 49315. District 5. ph: 616-813-6745 (c), fax:616-896-8994, other: 616-896-8964 home, email: [email protected]. (South of Grand Rapids on US 131 to 84th St. exit, west 8 miles to 16th Ave., 1st place south on 16th Ave.)

Barends, Tom ( Jenesis -B). 1370 W. 32nd St., Fremont, MI 49412. District 7. ph: 231-924-6163, fax:231-924-9794, email: [email protected]. (5 miles east of Fremont on 48th St., 2 miles north on Ferris, east on 32nd St. to first farm on south side.)

Berens, Nathan (Melridge). 3165-146th Ave, Dorr, MI 49323. District 4. ph: 616-299-4437. (I-96 to Hudonsville exit. Go south on 32nd Avenue about 8 miles; farm on the left (East) side of 32nd Ave.)

Bialobrzeski, Kenneth (KB-View). 1712 Henry St., Alger, MI 48610. District 7. ph: 989-836-2234. (N on 1-75 to 202 exit tEaston, Maple Ridge 1/2 mile to Henry St, South 1/2 mile to farm on left).

Black, Amber (Blackview). 14231 Cutler Rd., Howard City, MI 49329. District 5. ph: 989-620-6230, email: [email protected]. (From 131, M-46 east to Amble Rd., north 1 mile to Yanke Rd., east 1 mile - Farm on left side.)

Black, George & Sarah A. (GS-Black). 14220 Hinman Rd, Eagle, MI 48822. Dis-trict 1. ph: 517-626-2951, fax 517-626-2951, email: [email protected]. (4 miles south of Vassar on Vassar Rd., 2 miles west on Swaffer Rd.)

Bodeis, Calvin (Bodeis) spouse: Abigail. 1814 W. Saginaw Rd., Mayville, MI 48744. District 1. ph: 989-625-0713, email: [email protected]. (From light in Mayville: 3 miles west on Saginaw Rd. to farm on north side.)

Bohm, Charles R. (Plumbrook) 22407-29 Mile Rd., Ray, MI 48096. District 1. ph: 586-749-9839, email: [email protected]. (8 miles east of M-53 on 29 Mile Rd.)

Bontekoe, Mark (Touchdown) spouse: Ka-trina. 22180 5th Ave., Marion, MI 49665. District 7. ph: 231-743-6923 or 231-510-0764, email: [email protected]. (2 1/2 east of stoplight in Marion to 5th Ave. then north 2 miles. Left on 22 mile road, First place on right.)

Braid Farms Inc. (Braid Farms). 3107 New-burg Rd., Durand, MI 48429. District 6. ph: 989-743-3723, other: 989-666-7247, email: [email protected]. (I-69 Bancroft exit-west 1/2 mile to Scribner Rd.-turn N at Scribner Rd; 1 mile on corner).

Braid, Robert & Betsy L. (Castaway). 2727 Newburg Rd., Durand, MI 48429. District 6. ph: 810-730-1815 or 989-666-7247, email: [email protected]. (I-69 Bancroft exit-west 1/2 mile to Scribner Rd., north 1 mi.)

Buell, Andrew 7075 N. Lewis, Temperance, MI 48182. District 2. 734-693-1408 (c), oth-er: 734-693-3698 (c), email: [email protected].

Burkhardt, Sheila & Conan (Nugentdale). 9984 Crofoot, Fowlerville, MI 48836. Dis-trict 3. 517-223-7870, email: [email protected].

Buth, Dennis W. (Green Vale). 681 Glen-vale, Coopersville, MI 49404. District 5. ph: 231-638-3103, email: [email protected].

Butler, Brent & Nina (Sandy Ridge). 13875 Darby Rd., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. District 5. ph: 616-374-5211, email: [email protected]. (5 miles west of Lake Odessa on M-50 to corner of Darby Rd.)

Carson Acres, LLC (Carson-Acres) 6280 One Mile Rd., Hesperia, MI 49421. Dis-trict 7. ph: 231-924-0484, email: [email protected]. (6.75 miles North of Fre-mont on North Stone Rd. OR 1/4 Mile South on Stone off M-20).

Cary, Stephen 6717 Poorman Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49017. District 3. ph: 269-968-3510, fax: 269-968-8828, email: [email protected].

Case, Rob & Kelli 877 E. Cloverdale, Hast-ings, MI 49058. District 3. ph: 269-721-3739. (M-37 to Butler Rd., 1 mile down on N side of road)

Clark, Alpha S. & Linda S. Sherman (Cly-dal) P.O. Box 8, McBain, MI 49657. District 7. ph: 231-825-2435, fax:231-825-8265, email: [email protected]. ( Junction of US-10 & M-66, go 2 miles west on US-10, 1/2 mile south on 50th Ave., barn on right hand side of road.)

Clark, Nicholas (Rho-Nic) 3699 Stahlbush Rd., Prescott, MI 48756. District 7. ph: 989-873-4300, fax:989-873-4429. (14 miles east and 2 miles north of West Branch).

Costigan, Mary Katherine (Mardad) 4325 Arthur St East, Coopersville, MI 49404. Dis-trict 5. ph: 616-430-1258, email: [email protected]. (I-96 West to Exit 19 Lamont/Coopersville; turn right off highway onto 48th Ave.; turn left on Cleveland, right on 56th Ave., down about 4 miles on left side.)

Michigan Holstein Association 2016 Membership Directory

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MICHIGAN HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION2016 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Michigan Holstein Association Board Of Directors

President ............................... Ike Hunt Vice President ....................Tammy VanHaitsmaExecutive Secretary............Suzanne Tuttila

District 1...........................................................Brent Moyer District 2...........................................................Sarah Dillon District 3.....................................................Eric Westendorp District 4..........................................................Jennie Koebel District 5..............................................................Tim Baker

District 6..............................................................Gary Vitek District 7...........................................................Tom Barends At-Large..................................................Nicole Vanderploeg At-Large...............................................................Steve Reed At-Large..............................................................Jess Jakubik

Cumper, Duane G. (Cumper) spouse: San-dra. 350 Decker Rd., Marlette, MI 48453. District 1. ph: 989-635-2796. (6 miles N, 2 miles E, 1/2 mile S of Marlette on W side of rd.)

Cumper, John W. (Cumper) spouse: Shirley. 445 Decker Rd., Marlette, MI 48453. District 1. ph: 989-635-2796. (6 miles north, 2 miles E, 1/2 mile south of Marlette on west side of road.)

Cumper, William G. (Cumstead) spouse: Carolyn. 350 Decker Rd., Marlette, MI 48453. District 1. ph: 989-635-2796. (6 miles north, 2 miles east and 1/2 mile S of Marlette.)

Davenport, Dean M. (KelDean) spouse: Kelly. 11305 E. Newburg Rd., Durand, MI 48429. District 6. ph: 989-288-5484, fax:989-288-6349, email: [email protected]. (2 miles east of Durand on Newburg Rd.)

Deuling, Amanda (Sunlight) 5233 S. Fer-ris Ave., Newaygo, MI 49337, ph: 231-742-0795, email: [email protected].

Dillon, Matt (Posey Creek) 4300 Jerome Rd, North Adams, MI 49262. District 2. ph: 517-287-5504, email: [email protected]; [email protected].

Doherty Farms, LLC (Airy-Fred John). 6571 Brooks Rd, Brown City, MI 48416. District 1. ph: 810-688-3482. (From Lansing east on I-69 to Imlay City to M-53. north on M-53, 14 miles to farm.)

Domecq, Joe & Denise 2558 W. Territorial Rd., Rives Junction, MI 49277. District 3. ph: 517-589-9809, fax:517-589-9809, email: [email protected].

Double B Dairy/Jeffrey & Alisha Bigler (Alibi) 9750 Edgar Rd., Lakeview, MI 48850. District 5. ph: 989-352-5033, other: 989-352-5033, email: [email protected]. (From M-46 & M-91 in Lakeview take M-91 S approx 2-3 mi. Turn E on Deaner Rd. Dairy barn on the N side of the rd.)

Dunseth, Max Lee (Ti-Max) 278 South Sprague Rd., Coldwater, MI 49036. Dis-trict 3. ph: 517-278-3030(c)269-251-0232, fax:517-278-3030, email: [email protected]. (1-1/2 mi. S of U.S. 12, turn at hos-pital off U.S. 12).

Finkbeiner, Max C. 6435 Austin Rd., Saline, MI 48176, ph: 734-368-2182.

Folcik, Gerald & Marilee W797 Folcik Ln. 3775, Wilson, MI 49896. District 8. ph: 906-466-2591, fax:906-466-2591. (US 41 to CR 551, south 2 and 1/2 miles to first farm on left.)

Gasper, Ken (Lew-Max) spouse: Jane. 2500 N. Marble Rd., Belding, MI 48809. District 5. ph: 616-897-9729, fax:616-897-9047, email: [email protected]. (North of Saranac on Hawley 3 miles, west on Potters 3 miles to Marble Rd., N 3 mi.)

Geurink, Gerald A. (Geurink) spouse: Joan. 5380 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, MI 49401. District 5. ph: 616-895-6764, fax:616-895-6764, email: [email protected]. (11 miles west of Grand Rapids on M-45 or 1/4 mile east of Allendale.)

Gilna, Richard & Maureen (Modik). 5160 Serr Rd, Corunna, MI 48817. District 6. ph: 989-743-3996, email: [email protected]. (5 miles east of Owosso on M-21 to Kerby Rd., 1/4 mile south to Serr Rd., 1/4 mile east.)

Good, Jim & Tara (Med-O-Bloom) Box 485, Caledonia, MI 49316, ph: 616-891-7165, fax: 616-891-7165, email: [email protected]. (5020 100th SE, Caledonia, MI 49316)

Granskog, David (Granskog-Acres). Box 508, W6435 20.5 RD., Stephenson, MI 49887. District 8. ph: 906-753-2848, email: [email protected]. (Take US 41 S. to G-12. W on G-12 about 2 mi to Linderoth Rd. N to 1st. cross road, 20.5 Mile Rd. to end of road.)

Green Meadow Farms, Inc. (Green Mead-ow). 6400 Hollister Rd., Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-862-4291, fax: 989-862-4292, email: [email protected].

Green, C. Velmar & Craig (Green Mead-ow). 6400 Hollister Rd, Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-862-5020.

Green, Charles D. & Susie (New Vi-tality) 5320 N Meridian Rd, Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-862-5507, email: [email protected].

Green, Craig (Green Meadow) 8521 E Mead, Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-862-3703, fax: 989-862-4292, email: [email protected].

Gremel, Walter (Starward). 9393 Canboro Rd., Sebewaing, MI 48759. District 1. ph: 989-883-3772. (4 and 1/2 miles east of the sug-ar factory in Sebewaing.)

Gross, Steve H. (Gross-Farm) spouse: Stephanie. 2877 North Gilmore Rd., Weid-man, MI 48893. District 7. ph: 989-298-7011. (1 mile south of Rosebush. Then 8 miles west to Gilmore Rd. Then 1/4 mile south.)

Hackney, Dale ( John-Don) spouse: Linda. 4814 S County Line Rd., Durand, MI 48429. District 6. ph: 810-962-0184 (D), fax:810-962-0183 (L). (1 and 1/2 mile south of I-69 on Sheridan Rd., (Exit 123).)

Hardy, Gregg (Hardys) PO Box 156, Tipton, MI 49287, ph: 517-431-2415 or 517-403-5247, fax 517-431-2249, email: [email protected]. (1 mile east & 1 mile north of Tipton on Wisner Hwy.)

Hart, Bobby spouse: Melissa. 4520 Holcomb, North Adams, MI 49262. Dist. 2. ph: 517-287-5719, email: [email protected]. (127 S to North Adams Rd., W to Holcomb, S 1/2 mile.)

Hartland Farms, Inc. (Hartland) 12750 Cadmus Rd., Clayton, MI 49235, ph: 517-445-2478. (2 miles north of Hudson on US-127 to Beecher Rd., east 5 miles to Hughes Hwy., north to 2nd house on west side.

Haywood, Luke (LEH Sand Creek) spouse: Renee. 1045 Solomon Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. District 3. ph: 269-948-8362, fax:269-948-8362. (5 miles W of Hastings by Hastings Airport).

Hazle, George J. (Golden Knob) 4389 East Pratt Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879. District 6. ph: 517-651-5430, email: [email protected]. (5 miles south of St. Johns on Busines Route US 27 to Price Road, 3 miles east to Chandler Rd., south 2 1/2 miles to Pratt Rd., east 1/2 mi.)

Higgins, Joseph (B&W Dreams) 370 Tru-man Rd., Barryton, MI 49305, ph: 231-335-6036. District 7. (M-66 to 20th Ave., east to 10th Ave., north to Truman - left 1/2 mile.)

Hoekstra, Dennis (Hoekstar) spouse: Dana. 1721 21 Mile Rd, Barryton, MI 49305. Dis-trict 7. ph: 989-382-7491. (M-66 to Barryton; East 1 mile on 20 Mile; North 1 mile on 20th to farm).

Holger LRS Farm, LLC (Holger LRS) 16377 W. Hersey Rd., Hersey, MI 49639. District 7. (1 mile east of Hersey, across Musk-eson Bridge, 1st farm south side of road.)

Horning, Jeffrey (Horning) spouse: Lynda. 11834 Pleasant Lake, Manchester, MI 48158. District 2. ph: 734-428-8610, fax:734-428-1874, email: [email protected]. (Take I-94 to M-52. Go south 8 miles to Pleasant Lake Rd. go east 4 miles.)

Hull, Michael & Lori (Upperknoll). 4114 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262. Dis-trict 2. ph: 517-287-5119, fax: 517-287-4060, email: [email protected].

Hunt, Ike spouse: Mary. 6386 N. Merid-ian Rd., Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-862-4864, other: 989-307-0987, email: [email protected].

Hyde, Patricia L. (Moram). 11872 Bailey Rd., Morley, MI 49336. District 5. ph: 231-856-4481, email: [email protected]. (US 131 to M-46, east 5 miles to Bailey Rd., north 2 and 1/2 miles to farm.)

2016 Membership Directory

Jakubik, Jessica (Geurink) spouse: Mat-thew. 4729 Henderson Lake Rd., Prescott, MI 48756. District 5. ph: 616-889-3849, email: [email protected]. (11 miles west of Grand Rapids on M-45 or 1/4 mile east of Allendale.)

Johnson, R. Lynn (Flat River). 8877 N. Derby Rd., Six Lakes, MI 48886. District 5. ph: 989-365-3085. (Intersection of M-46 and M-66 at Six Lakes: 3/4 mi E on M-46 to Derby Rd., 1/8 mi N to farm on W side of road.)

Jorgensen, Aaron (Ri-Val-Re) spouse: Robin. 4104 Moyer Rd., Williamston, MI 48895. District 3. ph: 517-468-3431, fax:-fax:517-468-3510. (From Webberville west on Grand River Ave. to Webberville Rd. then north 3 1/2 miles on Webb Rd. to Moyer Rd. then east on Moyer Rd. 1/4 mile to farm.)

Kellenberger, Dale (Havendale) spouse: Sue. 8717 Huttenlocker, Munith, MI 49259. District 3. ph: 517-596-2578. (1 1/2 miles east of Munith on Waterloo-Munith Road to Hut-tenlocker Road, south 1 1/2 miles to farm.)

Kirk, Kevin M. & Dana Sue (Golden Knob). 1608 Silvers Rd., Rt. 6, St. Johns, MI 48879. District 6. ph: 989-224-4735, email: [email protected]. (US 27 N of St. Johns 3 miles to Silvers Rd, right(East) 1 1/2 miles to farm on right.)

Klamer, David (DK). 4474 Harding Rd., Conklin, MI 49403. District 5. ph: 616-899-1043. (1 Mile West of Conklin on Harding Rd..)

Klee, Earl (Kleeland). 3983 Minden Rd, Ruth, MI 48470. District 1. ph: 989-864-3591. (2 miles west of Ruth 1 1/4 north).

Knust, Susan (LBDSK). 6471 Hollow Corners, Dryden, MI 48428. District 1. ph: 810-798-8772, fax:810-798-2677, email: [email protected]. (3 miles south of M-53 and I-69 intersection. 1 1/2 miles west to farm on Hollow Corners.)

Koebel, Greta (Tri-Koebel). 16318 Avery Rd., Three Oaks, MI 49128. District 4. ph: 269-756-9606. (2 miles east and 1 and 3/4 mile north of Three Oaks.)

Koebel, Terry & Jennie (Tri-Koebel) 16318 Avery Rd., Three Oaks, MI 49128. District 4. ph: 269-756-9606, fax:269-756-9606, email: jkoebel@[email protected]. (2 miles east and 1 and 3/4 mile north of Three Oaks.)

Kraft, David Wesley (Grassylea). 12916 W. Stanton, Trufant, MI 49347. District 5. ph: 616-984-2977. (1 mile E of Trufant on Stan-ton Rd.)

Kronemeyer, John & Julia/Jim & Toni (Taylor Creek). 7065 East Taylor Rd., Pick-ford, MI 49774. District 8. ph: 906-647-7638, fax:906-647-1064. (2 miles south and 1/4 mile west of Pickford.)

Kulhawick, Joseph C. (Wickdale) spouse: Ruth. 11320 W Stoney Corners Rd., Mc Bain, MI 49657. District 7. ph: 231-825-8098, email: [email protected].

Kurtz, John (Teakwood). 4896 N. Meridian, Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-277-1946, email: [email protected].

Lautner, Terry K. (Leelanau) spouse: Cath-ryn. 13718 S. Bugai Rd., Traverse City, MI 49684. District 7. ph: 231-946-4623, fax:`, other: 231-883-6455, email: [email protected]. (2 1/2 miles west of Traverse City on M-72 then 1/4 mile north on Bugai Rd).

Lee, Katherine L. 7058 Jamie Dr., McBain, MI 49657. District 7. ph: 231-825-0331, email: [email protected].

Lehman, Christina Marie & John (OLR Holsteins) spouse: John Lehman. 7400 W. Riley Rd., Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-661-2714, fax:989-661-2714, email: [email protected]. (127 North to M-21 East to Carland Rd. North to Riley Rd.-West 1/2 mile).

Lettinga, Randy 1749 Grevel Ct., Muskeg-on, MI 49444, ph: 616-437-2005, fax: 231-853-9969. (US-131 to Bradley Exit, east 5 miles to Patterson Rd., 1 mile north to farm.)

Lipsey, Lisa Lee 6980 Johnson Rd., Pot-terville, MI 48876. District 3. ph: 517-645-0074, email: [email protected].

Long, Douglas R. (Long Haven) spouse: Bev. 2100 Seneca Hwy., Clayton, MI 49235. District 2. ph: 517-445-2662, fax:517-445-2662, email: longhavenfarm@tc3net. (7 miles west of Adrian on Beecher at Seneca.)

Long, Ronald D. & Sara (Rosa Myst) spouse: Sara. 5015 Devonshire Ave, Lansing, MI 48910. District 3. ph: 989-225-1368, fax:989-225-1365 (c-Ron), email: [email protected]. (Housed at T & H Dairy & Greg DeForest).

Long, Scott (Long-Haven) spouse: Jenni-fer. 2091 Seneca Hwy, Clayton, MI 49235. District 2. ph: 517/445-2280, email: [email protected]. (7 miles west of Adrian on Beecher.)

Lozmack, Diane (Ad-Lib). 7150 W. Kruger Rd., Three Oaks , MI 49128. District 4. ph: 269-756-9208.

Marshall, Eric & Brian (Marshall Bros.) spouse: Marsha. 10139 W. Chicago Rd., Allen, MI 49227. District 2. ph: 517-869-2872, fax:517-869-2065, email: [email protected]. (3 miles East of Quincy on US 12-South side of Highway-Blue Harvestor).

McCauley, Thomas & Renee (Tumble-weed). 4825 Lincoln Lake NE, Lowell, MI 49331. District 5. ph: 616-283-6411, fax:616-691-1084, other: 616-691-7926, email: [email protected].

Meyer, Carol E (Rod-er-Dic). 1652 76th St. S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316. District 5. ph: 616-698-8540, fax:616-698-8540, other: 616-698-2062 barn. (S on US 131 to 76th st exit, E on 76th Street 2 1/4 mi to Kalamazoo SE, S on Kalamazoo SE to first farm on E side.)

Meyer, Paul R. (Rod-er-Dic) spouse: Sher-ry. 7692 Kalamazoo, SE, Byron Center, MI 49315. District 5. ph: 616-698-8208, fax:616-698-8540, other: 616-490-3336. (S on US 131 to 76th S exit, E on 76th st 2 1/4 mi to Kalam-azoo SE, S on Kalamazoo SE to the first farm on the E side.)

Meyer, Sherry (Strautz AAA) spouse: Paul. 7692 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Byron Center, MI 49315. District 5. ph: 616-698-8208, fax:616-698-8208, other: 616-490-2873, email: [email protected]. (M-66 to S. Kalamazoo Ave. Go through 3 stoplights to 76th st. Farm is just past 76th St. intersection on left (East) side.)

Middleton, Gary (Idlewild) spouse: Debra. 16345 Lowe, Hudson, MI 49247. District 2. ph: 517-448-8770. (2 miles south of Hudson to Lowe Rd. east 1/2 mi.)

Minnis, Carl E. & Caroline (Car-Min-Vu) spouse: Caroline. 2795 Howell Rd., Web-berville, MI 48892. District 3. ph: 517-521-3607. (I-96 to Dansville exit south to Howell Rd. east on Howell Rd. 2 miles.)

Molhoek, Duane & Janet (End Road). 429 E. Walenjus Rd., Falmouth, MI 49632. District 7. ph: 231-826-3770, fax:231-826-3773, email: [email protected]. (1 mile north of the bank in Falmouth. Corner of Koopman & Walenjus Rd).

Moser, Stan & Laura (CLASS) 394 S. Os-borne, Dansville, MI 48819, ph: 517-404-3559, fax: 517-623-6863, email: [email protected]. (2 miles east of Dansville, M-36 to Osborne Rd., then 1-1/2 miles north)

Moyer, Brent. 2647 E Caro Rd, Caro, MI 48723. District 1. ph: 989-553-4333, other: 989-553-4333, email: [email protected]. District 1. (M-24 to Caro. East on M-81 approximately 5 miles to farm; left side of M-81).

Neff, Michelle & James (Moram) spouse: James. 880 E. Clarence Rd., Harrison, MI 48625. District 7. ph: 989-429-2359, fax:989-539-2791, other: 989-539-7805, email: [email protected]. (US 131 to M-46, east 5 miles to Bailey Rd., north 2-1/2 mi. to farm.)


Nelkie, Charles & Julie (Lemajru-N). 1595 W. State Rd., West Branch, MI 48661. Dis-trict 7. ph: 989-345-2255, email: [email protected]. (Exit 112 Business Loop to Fair-view Rd., Rt(N). 3/4 mi to State Rd. Rt(E) 2 mi. 1st farm E of Moose Lodge. Or, Alger Exit onto 33 N. 4 mi, past M55/M33 Intersection to State Rd. 5 mi W on State Rd. White barn, 4 blue silos & white house.)

Nelkie, Emory (Lemajru-N). 1837 Finert Rd, West Branch, MI 48661. Dist. 7. ph: 989-345-2255. (Exit 112 Business Loop to Fairview Rd., Rt(N). 3/4 mi to State Rd. Rt(E) 2 mi. 1st farm E of Moose Lodge. Or, Alger Exit onto 33 N. 4 mi, past M55/M33 Intersection to State Rd. 5 mi W on State Rd. White barn, 4 blue silos & white house.)

Nelkie, Martin (Lemajru-N). 1595 State Rd., West Branch, MI 48661. District 7. ph: 517-345-2255. (I-75 to Cook Rd. exit at West Branch, 1-75 business loop to Fairview Rd., 1/4 mile north to State Rd., east 2 miles to first farm past Moose Lodge.)

Nelkie, Reuben (Lemajru-N). 1837 Finerty Rd, West Branch, MI 48661. District 7. ph: 517-345-2255. (I-75 to Cook Rd. exit at West Branch, 1-75 business loop to Fairview Rd., 1/4 mile north to State Rd., east 2 miles to first farm past Moose Lodge.)

Nugentdale Farm (Nugentdale). 4825 Lin-coln Lake Rd., Lowell, MI 49331. District 5. ph: 616-691-7237, email: [email protected]. (North of Lowell on Lincoln Lake Road about 8 miles, farm is located between 5 Mile and 6 Mile Roads.)

O’Farrell, Abigail R (Lemajru) spouse: Mi-chael E. O Farrell. 1204 Simmons Rd., West Branch, MI 48661. District 7. ph: 989-709-6206, email: [email protected].

Paulen, Jeffrey L. (Claytop). 17909 Dean-er Rd, Howard City, MI 49329. District 7. ph: 616-634-2958, fax:231-937-4954, email: [email protected]. (In Howard City, take E darton E to Orton St., go N across a bridge, follow fork in Rd to the E 1 1/2 mi, farm is on the corner of Deaner and Paepke Rds.)

Poth, Ron (Pothdale). 6045 Cade Rd., Brown City, MI 48416, ph: 810-346-2106. District 1. (2 miles north of west end of Brown City, which is on M-90)

Protzman, Gary L. (Delcath) spouse: Deann. 4141 N Maxwell Rd., Caseville, MI 48725. District 1. ph: 989-856-4446, email: [email protected]. (5 miles north of Elkton, 2 miles west on Filion Rd., north 1 and 1/2 mile on north Maxwell.)

Pyle, Bertus (Creekmere) spouse: Edna. 3647 100th Ave., Zeeland, MI 49464. Dis-trict 5. ph: 616-772-6647. (1/2 mile north of Zeeland on 100th Ave. between Riley & Quincy Streets.)

Raterink, Michael (Rat-Rink). 2145-72nd Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464. District 5. ph: 616-772-6784, email: [email protected]. (I-96 to Exit 55-Byron Rd., E 1-1/2 mi. to 72nd Ave., S 1/4 mile).

Reed Dairy Farm (S.J. Reed) spouse: Elaine. 4795 W. Mason Rd., Owosso, MI 48867. Dis-trict 6. ph: 989-277-2078, fax:989-725-5661, other: 989-277-2078, email: [email protected]. (East of Owosso on M-21 to Sherman Rd., north to Mason Rd., west 1/2 mile to farm on south side of road.)

Robinson, Brent (Pinnacle). 2647 E Caro Rd, Caro, MI 48723. District 1. ph: 989-551-0681, email: [email protected]. (M-24 to Caro. East on M-81 approximately 5 miles to farm; left side of M-81).

Rock, Richard (Sunnyrock). 3055 N Geeck Rd, Corunna, MI 48817. District 6. ph: 989-743-3856. (6 miles east of Owosso and 3 miles N.)

Rubingh, Marvin (Rubi-Sweet). 8022 Ru-bingh., Ellsworth, MI 49729. District 7. ph: 231-588-6084, fax:231-588-2329, email: [email protected]. (2 mi. S of Ellsworth on C-65.)

Rupprecht, Andrew (King-Street) spouse: Elizabeth. 6027 W Lake RD, Clio, MI 48420. District 1. ph: 269-986-6793, email: [email protected]. (from Vassar; 4 miles south on Vassar Rd., 2 miles west on Swaffer Rd.)

Sanford, Brenda S. (Brookside-S). 4201 Reinelt Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427. District 1. ph: 810-376-4708. (From Deckerville: 6 miles west, 1 1/2 mile north from Sandusky: 7 miles north, 1 mile west, 1 1/2 miles north.)

Sanford, Carl W. (Brookside-S) spouse: Dorothy E.. 4201 Reinelt Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427. District 1. ph: 810-376-4708, email: [email protected]. (From Deckerville: 6 miles west, 1 and 1/2 mile north or from San-dusky: 7 miles north, 1 mile west, 1 and 1/2 mile north.)

Sanford, Dorothy spouse: Carl. 4201 Rein-elt Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427. District 1. ph: 810-376-4708, email: [email protected]. (From Deckerville: 6 miles west, 1 and 1/2 mile north or from Sandusky: 7 miles north, 1 mile west, 1 and 1/2 mile north.)

Sanford, Jeffrey A (Rose-Castle) spouse: Dr. Ellen, J. D.V.M.. 37 W. Stone Rd., Decker-ville, MI 48427. District 1. ph: 810-376-4321, other: farm 810-376-4708. (6 miles west and 1 1/2 miles northof Deckerville, Or &miles N and 1 mile W, and 1 1/2 N of Sandusky).

Schilling, William H. (R-Pine) spouse: Rita. 19724 Marcellus Hwy., Decatur, MI 49045. District 4. ph: 269-782-6583, fax:616-782-8841. (10 miles east of Dowagiac on Marcellus Hwy).

Sherman, Casey (Clydal). 4361 50th Ave., Sears, MI 49679. District 7. ph: 231-734-3472. ( Junction of US-10 & M-66, go 2 miles west on US-10, 1/2 mile south on 50th Ave., barn on right hand side of road.)

Sherman, Travis (Clydal). 4361 50th Ave., Sears, MI 49679. District 7. ph: 231-734-3472. ( Junction of US-10 & M-66, go 2 miles west on US-10, 1/2 mile south on 50th Ave., barn on right hand side of road.)

Shuler, G. C. & Sons (Wa-Ward). 2791 Snow Rd., Baroda, MI 49101. District 4. ph: 269-326-0366, fax:269-465-3965, email: [email protected]. (1 and 1/ 2 mile west of Cleveland Ave. on Snow Rd.)

Sipiorski, James (North-Fashion) spouse: Sandra. 3400 Wheatfield Dr, St. Johns, MI 48879. District 6. ph: 989-224-1840, fax:989-224-1840, email: [email protected].

Sneller, Darwin D. (Starward) spouse: Kathy. 8677 Kilmanagh Rd., Sebewaing, MI 48759. District 1. ph: 989-883-3716, other: (c)989-977-3718, email: [email protected]. (4 and 1/2 miles east of the Sugar Factory on Can-boro Rd.)

Sneller, Eric (Starward) spouse: Cassie. 3167 Bay Port Rd, Sebewaing, MI 48759. District 1. ph: 517-420-6840, email: [email protected]. (4 and 1/2 miles east of the Sugar Factory on Canboro Rd.)

Stevens, Douglas P. (Woodyvale). 3079 N Vandecar Rd, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. Dis-trict 7. ph: 989-644-2094, other: C: 989-330-1013. (From Mt. Pleasant north on old 27 to Weidman Rd. West 7 miles to Vandecar-white barn w/green roof ).

Surbrook, Rick, Gerald & James (Sur-brook). 4858 Maple Lane Rd., Rives Junc-tion, MI 49277. District 3. ph: 517-569-3143. (2 miles south of Rives Junction to Maple Lane Road., 1/2 mile west to farm.)

Sweers, Janice A. (Rod-Er-Dic) spouse: Michael. 1541 Dennis Rd., Williamston, MI 48895. District 5. ph: 517-655-2573, fax: 517-655-9197, email: [email protected]. (Housed at Roger & Paul Meyer, Byron Center.)


Sweers, Kailey (Rod-Er-Dic) 1541 Dennis Rd., Williamston, MI 48895. District 5. ph: 517-682-8092, email: [email protected]. (Housed at Roger & Paul Meyer, Byron Center.)

Swisslane Dairy Farms (Swisslane). 12877 84th St, Alto, MI 49302. District 5. ph: 616-889-5018, fax:616-868-6742. (S off exit 52 of I-96 on Alden Rd (M-50), 5 miles to 84th St, east 1 mile).

T & H Dairy (Minsu). 3024 N Wright Rd., Fowler, MI 48835. District 6. ph: 989-593-2307, fax:fax:989-593-2787, email: [email protected].

Tacoma Dairy Inc. (Tacoma). 180 W Blue Rd., Falmouth, MI 49632. District 7. ph: 231-826-1512. (1 1/2 miles north of Falmouth.)

Thelen, Thomas spouse: Nancy. 2636 Staley Rd., Lyons, MI 48851. District 5. ph: 517-855-3631. (Lyons, Mich. - 8 miles NW Port-land: on Divine Hwy north to David Hwy., west to Staley north 1 1/2 miles, west side.)

Trierweiler Dairy Farms (Triway). 9123 Grange Rd., Portland, MI 48875. District 6. ph: 989-587-4042, fax:989-587-4041, email: [email protected]. (3 miles south of West-phalia on Grange Rd.)

Troyer, Brian (Troyer-Vue) spouse: Teresa. 380 Bullock Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036. Dis-trict 4. ph: 517-278-3119, fax:517-278-3784, email: [email protected].

Van Rhee, Gene K. (Claydale). P.O. Box 376, Caledonia, MI 49316. District 4. ph: 616-318-0243, email: [email protected].

VanderPloeg, Tony & Nicole (Tonic) 1666 S. Begole Rd., Ithaca, MI 48847, ph: 940-733-8960, fax: 989-574-6112, email: [email protected]. District 6. (West of Ithaca.)

VanHaitsma, Tim J & Tammy K (Sun Quest). 4480 18th St, Dorr, MI 49323. Dis-trict 5. ph: 616-681-9439, email: [email protected].

Ver Hage, Tim & Sandy (Ver Hages). 2917 104th Ave., Allegan, MI 49010. District 4. ph: 269-673-4886, fax:269-673-4886, email: [email protected]. (M-40 south of Allegan to 104th Ave. - east 1 1/2 miles on 104th Ave. farm on north side of road.)

Vitek, Gary & Lynn (Wonder-Bred) spouse: Lynn. 4194 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879. District 6. ph: 989-224-8536, email: [email protected].

W-R-L Daniels Farm, LLC (W-R-L) spouse: Anne. 8189 W. Prescott Rd., Whit-temore, MI 48770. District 7. ph: 989-756-4935, other: 989-873-0036 (c), email: [email protected]. (2 and 1/2 miles west of Whittemore on the road to the high school.)

Wadell Dairy Farm, LLC./Jeff & Charles (Wadelland) spouse: Gail. 5112 E. Maple Rapids Rd., Elsie, MI 48831. District 6. ph: 989-862-5572, fax:989-862-5609. (5 mi E of US 27 on Maple Rapids Rd.; from stoplight in Elsie, W 5 mi to Watson, N 1 1/2 mi to Maple Rapids, 1/4 mi E to 1st house on S side.)

Wardin Brothers (Wardin) 2155 N. Fordney, Hemlock, MI 48626. District 6. ph: 989-642-3262, fax:989-642-3262, email: [email protected]. (2 miles east and 2 miles north of Hemlock.)

Watts, Todd W. (Esquerita) 865 Norway Dr, Fowler, MI 48835. District 6. ph: 989-593-2679, email: [email protected]. (2 miles north of Fowler on Wright Road, northeast corner of Wright and Kinley Rd.)

Webster-VanAtta, Margery (Green Mead-ow) spouse: Mark. 6125 Hibbard Rd, Laings-burg, MI 48848. District 6. ph: 517-719-7436, email: [email protected].

Wendell-Country Dairy Inc. (View-Home). 3476 S. 80th Ave., New Era, MI 49446. District 7. ph: 231-861-4636, email: [email protected]. (US 31 north to New Era exit, east 2 and 1/2 miles to first stop sign, left to first Rd., right to first place.)

Westvale View Dairy, LLC (West-vale-View) 6382 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, MI 49073. District 3. ph: 269-838-7001 (D-C), fax:517-852-9004, other: 269-838-8017 (L-C), email: [email protected]. (2 miles south of Nashville, northeast corner of M-66 and M-79.)

Whelan, Chad Wesley (Top-O-Hill) spouse: Kelly. 3450 Whelan Rd, Tipton, MI 49287. District 2. ph: 517-403-9497.

Wieber Dairy, LLC (Wieber). 5053 N. Wright Rd., Fowler, MI 48835. District 6. ph: 989-593-2421. (4 miles north of Fowler on Wright Rd. northwest corner of French & Wright brick house.)

Wilson, David (Maelynn) spouse: Lisa. 4784 Findlay Rd, St. Johns, MI 48879. District 6. ph: 989-224-7833.

Wilson, Lisa Mae Wing (Maelynn) spouse: David. 4784 Findlay Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879. District 6. ph: 989-224-7833, fax:989-224-7833, email: [email protected]. (N of St. Johns to French Rd. W 2 1/2 mi to Mc-neil Rd, N to Lowe Rd, W 1 mi to Church & school (Findlay Rd) Turn S (left) 3/4 mi.)

Wolford, Diane (Wolford). 8671 W 40th, Fremont, MI 49412. District 7. ph: 231-924-6526, email: [email protected]. (4 miles west of Fremont on 48th St 1 mile north on Dickinson then 1/4 east, first farm on the north side.)

Wolford, Gary (Wolford) spouse: Karen. 8671 W 40th, Fremont, MI 49412. District 7. ph: 231-924-6526, email: [email protected]. (4 miles west of Fremont on 48th St. 1 mile north on Dickinson then 1/4 east, first farm on the north side.)

Woods, John (Moon Lit Woods) spouse: Cathy. 20652 3 Mile Rd., Reed City, MI 49677. District 7. ph: 231-832-2833, email: [email protected]. (1/2 mile south on old 131 and 1 mile east of Reed City onThree Mile Rd.)

Ziel, Henry M. (Zielland) 575 Sand Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467, ph: 989-738-4616, fax: 989-874-6783, email: [email protected]. (4 miles north of Kinde, 1/2 mile east on Stoddard Rd.)

Ziel, Mark (Zielland) 298 Stoddard Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467, ph: 989-874-4616, email: [email protected]. (4 miles north of Kinde, 1/2 mile east on Stoddard Rd.)

Zimmerman, Ken (Thumb-Meadow) spouse: Marian. 381 Freiberger Rd., San-dusky, MI 48471. District 1. ph: 810-648-5235. (3/4 mile north of 46 and 1 mile east of 19.)

Zimmerman, Marcus (Moore-View) 440 N. Wheeler Rd., Snover, MI 48472, ph: 810-404-1117, email: [email protected]. (1 mile north of 46 on Wheeler Rd. on east side of road)


AD-LIB: Lozmack, DianeAiry-Fred John: Doherty Farms, LLCAlibi: Double B Dairy/Jeffrey & Alisha

BiglerAl-Ott: Van Rhee, GaryAngle Acres: Majeske, SallieBodeis: Bodeis, CalvinBraid Farms: Braid Farms Inc.BrenHaven: Moyer, BrentBrookside-S: Sanford, Brenda S.Brookside-S: Sanford, Carl W.Car-Min-Vu: Minnis, Carl E. & CarolineCarson-Acres: Carson Acres, LLCClaydale: Van Rhee, Gene K.Claydale: Van Rhee, Gene K.Claytop: Paulen, Jeffrey L.Clydal: Clark, Alpha S. & Linda S. Sher-

manClydal: Sherman, CaseyClydal: Sherman, TravisConstructive: Adam, MarkCreekmere: Pyle, BertusCumper: Cumper, Duane G.Cumper: Cumper, John W.Cumstead: Cumper, William G.D & D-S-Dream: Hassevoort, Donald &

DouglasDelcath: Protzman, Gary L.DK: Klamer, DavidD-L-Bennett: Bennett, LawsonDLC: Case, Dennis L.Elbon: Sederlund Farms, LLCEnd Road: Molhoek, Duane & JanetEsquerita: Watts, Todd W.Flat River: Johnson, R. LynnFolcik: Folcik, Gerald & MarileeFreelands: Freeland, RandyGenie-Vale: Wardin, Paul & SaraGeurink: Geurink, Gerald A.Geurink: Jakubik, JessicaGolden Knob: Hazle, George J.Golden Knob: Kirk, Kevin M. & Dana SueGraf Acres, LLC: Graf, GlennGranskog-Acres: Granskog, DavidGrassylea: Kraft, David WesleyGreen Meadow: Green Meadow Farms,

Inc.Green Meadow: Green, C. Velmar and

CraigGreen Meadow: Green, CraigGreen Meadow: Webster-VanAtta, Mar-

geryGross-Farm: Gross, Steve H.Havendale: Kellenberger, DaleHoekstar: Hoekstra, DennisHolger LRS: Stieg, Louis & RosemarieHorning: Horning, Jeffrey

Horning: Horning, KatelynIdlewild: Middleton, GaryJef-Len: Thelen, Jeffry W.Jenesis -B: Barends, TomJohn-Don: Hackney, DaleJo-Kim: Ensz, JoeKB-View: Bialobrzeski, KennethKelDean: Davenport, Dean M.King Street: Black, George & Sarah A.King-Street: Rupprecht, AndrewKing-Street: Rupprecht, ChrisKleeland: Klee, EarlLBDSK: Knust, SusanLeelanau: Lautner, Terry K.LEH Sand Creek: Haywood, LukeLemajru: O Farrell, Abigail RLemajru-N: Nelkie, Charles & JulieLemajru-N: Nelkie, EmoryLemajru-N: Nelkie, MartinLemajru-N: Nelkie, ReubenLew-Max: Gasper, KenLong Haven: Long, Douglas R.Long-Haven: Long, ScottMaelynn: Wilson, DavidMaelynn: Wilson, Lisa Mae WingMaple Arbor: Prichard, Fred D. & Annette

L.Mardad: Costigan, Mary KatherineMarshall Bros.: Marshall, Eric & BrianMelridge: Berens, NathanMichalee: Reister, HopeMinsu: T & H DairyModik: Gilna, Richard & MaureenMoon Lit Woods: Woods, JohnMoram: Hyde, Patricia L.Moram: Hyde, Shaun & Betty JoMoram: Neff, Michelle & JamesNa-Lar: Alexander, JeffreyNew Vitality: Green, Charles D. & SusieNorth-Fashion: Sipiorski, JamesNugentdale: Burkhardt, Sheila & ConanNugentdale: Nugentdale FarmOLR Holsteins: Lehman, Christina Marie

& JohnPinnacle: Robinson, BrentPlumbrook: Bohm, Charles R.Posey Creek: Dillon, MattRat-Rink: Raterink, MichaelRho-Nic: Clark, NicholasRi-Val-Re: Jorgensen, AaronRod-er-Dic: Meyer, Carol ERod-er-Dic: Meyer, Paul R.Rod-Er-Dic: Sweers, Janice A.Rosa Myst: Long, Ronald D. & SaraRosable: Post, Steven DanielRose Brook: Potter, Ron, Jim & AnthonyRose-Castle: Sanford, Jeffrey A

R-Pine: Schilling, William H.Rubi-Sweet, Rubi-Mart: Rubingh, MarvinRunningwell: Studer, Roger/Runningwell

DairyS.J. Reed: Reed Dairy FarmSandy Ridge: Butler, Brent & NinaSKB: Osentoski, SteveSmikin: Smith, Kevin D. & Traci J.Star-Summit: Baker, TimothyStarward: Gremel, WalterStarward: Sneller, Darwin D.Starward: Sneller, EricStrautz AAA: Meyer, SherrySue-Cha: Letts, BethenieSun Quest: VanHaitsma, Tim & TammySunnyrock: Rock, RichardSurbrook: Surbrook, Rick, Gerald & JamesSwisslane: Swisslane Dairy FarmsTacoma: Tacoma Dairy Inc.Taylor Creek: Kronemeyer, John & Julia/

Jim & ToniTeakwood: Kurtz, JohnThuemland: Thuemmel Dairy, Inc./Daniel

W. ThuemmelThuemland: Thuemmel, Daniel T.Thuemland: Thuemmel, Daniel W.Thumb-Meadow: Zimmerman, KenTi-Max: Dunseth, Max LeeTomerton: Atherton, Thomas F.Tonic: Hoff, Nicole & VanderPloeg, TonyTop-O-Hill: Whelan, Chad WesleyTop-O-Hill: Whelan, DaveTouchdown: Bontekoe, MarkTri-Koebel: Koebel-Baker, TeraTri-Koebel: Koebel, GretaTri-Koebel: Koebel, Terry & JennieTriway: Trierweiler Dairy FarmsTroyer-Vue: Troyer, BrianTumbleweed: McCauley, Thomas & ReneeUpperknoll: Hull, Michael & LoriVer Hages: Ver Hage, Tim & SandyView-Home: Wendell-Country Dairy Inc.Wadelland: Wadell Dairy Farm, LLC./Jeff

& CharlesWardin: Wardin BrothersWa-Ward: Shuler, G. C. & SonsWestvale-VIEW: Westendorp, DougWickdale: Kulhawick, Joseph C.Wieber: Wieber Dairy, LLCWinterfield: Bott, Keith, Wendy & TiffanyWolford: Wolford, DianeWolford: Wolford, GaryWonder-Bred: Vitek, Gary & LynnWoodyvale: Stevens, Douglas P.W-R-L: W-R-L Daniels Farm, LLCYonkman-S-D: Yonkman, Samuel J.


MICHIGAN HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATIONPREFIX DIRECTORY


Anschuetz, Clara 8189 W Prescott, Whittemore, MI 48770Anschuetz, Otto 8189 W Prescott, Whittemore, MI 48770Atherton, Andrew (Tomerton) 7038 Crosswinds, Swartz Creek, MI 48473Atherton, Kamryn (Tomerton) 7038 Crosswinds, Swartz Creek, MI 48473Atherton, Kelsie (Tomerton) 7038 Crosswinds Dr, Swartz Creek, MI 48473Atherton, Luke (Tomerton) 7038 Crosswinds Dr, Swartz Creek, MI 48473Baker, Gerrit (Star-Summit) 1843 16th Ave., Byron Center, MI 49315Baker, Jack (Star-Summit) 1843 16th Ave., Byron Center, MI 49315Barnes, Chelsea 8354 Stanton St., Zeeland, MI 49464Barnes, Kaila 8354 Stanton St., Zeeland, MI 49464Beeker, Jenna ( JKJ) 63067 Engle Rd, Constantine, MI 49042Black, Ian (GS-Black) 14220 Hinman Rd, Eagle, MI 48822Black, Olivia (GS-Black) 14220 Hinman Rd, Eagle, MI 48822Bontekoe, Brant (Touchdown) 594 22 Mile Rd., Marion, MI 49665Bontekoe, Damion (Touchdown) 594 22 Mile Rd., Marion, MI 49665Bontekoe, Owen (Touchdown) 594 22 Mile Rd., Marion, MI 49665Buell, Skylar 7075 N. Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI 48182Buell, Stoney 7075 N. Lewis Ave., Temperance , MI 48182Burkhardt, Kristen (Nugentdale) 9984 Crofoot Rd., Fowlerville, MI 48836Burkhardt, Tyler (Nugentdale) 9984 Crofoot Rd., Fowlerville, MI 48836Clark, Allyson (Clydal) 3980 S. 50th Ave., Sears, MI 49679Clark, Gavin 4889 E M-55, Prescott, MI 48756Cook, Cameron 11454 Parks Rd., Pewamo, MI 48873Davenport, Lance (KelDean) 11305 E. Newburg Rd., Durand, MI 48429Dershem, Miriah 5233 Anderson Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879Domecq, Joey 2558 W. Territorial Rd., Rives Junction, MI 49277Dreyer, Brandon 1524 Wiersma, Zeeland, MI 49464Dreyer, Brittany 1524 Wiersma, Zeeland, MI 49464Geurink, Ashton (Geurink) 8121 Felch St., Zeeland, MI 49464Geurink, Hayleigh (Geurink) 8121 Felch St., Zeeland, MI 49464Good, Meghan (Med-O-Bloom) PO Box 485, Caledonia, MI 49316Good, Shannon (Med-O-Bloom) PO Box 485, Caledonia, MI 49316Higgins, Alexis 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305Higgins, Daisy 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305Higgins, Hope 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305Higgins, Ivory 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305Higgins, Jaicee 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305Higgins, Jazlyn 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305Higgins, Katrina 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305Higgins, Liberty 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305Higgins, Max 370 Truman Rd., Barryton, MI 49305Horning, Mason (Horning) 11834 Pleasant Lake, Manchester, MI 48158Horning, Natalie (Horning) 11834 Pleasant Lake, Manchester, MI 48158Hull, Kathryn (Upperknoll) 4114 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262Hull, Suzanna (Upperknoll) 4114 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262

Hull, Thomas (Upperknoll) 4114 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262Huttenga, Mason 8030 Edwards Rd, Mc Bain, MI 49657Huttenga, McKenzie 8030 Edwards Rd, Mc Bain, MI 49657Knust, Jessica (LBDSK) 6471 Hollow Corners, Dryden, MI 48428Knust, Kelly M. (LBDSK) 6471 Hollow Corners, Dryden, MI 48428Kronemeyer, Chelsea (Taylor Creek) 6867 E. Taylor, Pickford, MI 49774Lettinga, Kamron 6163 Glen Eagle, Hudsonville, MI 49426Long, Grant (Long-Haven) 2091 Seneca Hwy, Clayton, MI 49235Long, Keagan (Rosa Myst) 5015 Devonshire, Lansing, MI 48910Long, Taegan (Long-Haven) 2091 Seneca Hwy, Clayton, MI 49235McCauley, Cash (Nugentdale) 4825 Lincoln Lake Rd., Lowell, MI 49331McNeilly, Mariah 5186 Hoover Rd, Barryton, MI 49305Moser, Anna (CLASS) 394 S. Osborne, Dansville, MI 48819Moser, Eric (CLASS) 394 S. Osborne, Dansville, MI 48819Moser, Lucas (CLASS) 394 S. Osborne, Dansville, MI 48819Neff, Hayley (Moram) 880 E. Clarence Rd., Harrison, MI 48625Nielsen, Irene 1250 Anthony Hall c/o Miriam Weber Nielsen, East

Lansing, MI 48824Nielsen, Mathias 1250 Anthony Hall c/o Miriam Weber Nielsen, East

Lansing, MI 48824Nugent, Connor 4825 Lincoln Lake Ave, Lowell, MI 49331Nugent, Jake 4825 Lincoln Lake Ave, Lowell, MI 49331Nugent, Keegan 4825 Lincoln Lake Ave, Lowell, MI 49331Nugent, Nikki 4825 Lincoln Lake Ave, Lowell, MI 49331Okkema, Evelyn 2386 Adams Rd, Blanchard, MI 49310Poth, Eli (Pothdale) 6045 Cade Rd., Brown City, MI 48416Poth, Eric (Pothdale) 6045 Cade Rd., Brown City, MI 48416Provoast, Cole (Rho-Nic) 222 N. Grove St, Standish, MI 48658Provoast, Melanie (Rho-Nic) 222 N. Grove St, Standish, MI 48658Raterink, Kelly 2145-72nd Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464Sanford, Abagail (Rose-Castle) 255 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427Sanford, Andrew (Rose-Castle) 237 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427Sanford, Catherine (Rose-Castle) 255 W. Stone Rd, Deckerville, MI 48427Sanford, Maryanne (Rose-Castle) 255 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427Sanford, Sophia (Rose-Castle) 255 W. Stone Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427Schneider, Kaylie 8265 Reid Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473Szakal, Amber 3218 Hibbard, Corunna, MI 48817Szakal, Ben 3218 Hibbard, Corunna, MI 48817VanHaitsma, Tucker (SunQuest) 3981 116th St., Wayland, MI 49348Vitek, Shelby (Wonder-Bred) 4194 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879Watts, Quinn (Esquerita) 865 Norway Dr, Fowler, MI 48835Watts, Sierra (Esquerita) 865 Norway Dr, Fowler, MI 48835Weber, Rylee 3870 9th St., Wayland, MI 49348Webster, Justin (Green Meadow) 6125 Hibbard Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848* Paid Junior Members as of 5/28/2015

MICHIGAN JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION2016 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Junior Holstein Board of DirectorsHayleigh Geurink – PresidentLucas Moser – Vice President

Eric MoserSkylar Buell

Suzanna Hull

Kristen Burkhardt - SecretaryKelly Raterink – Treasurer

Ashton GeurinkChelsea BarnesBrittney Dryer

2016 Junior Membership Roster*

23 Summer 2015

Sunshine, blue skies, green grass and cows being let out on the pasture for the first time this spring, running wild, are just a few of our favorite sites to see as farmers. Spring shows have already come and gone, new winners in the show ring are being talked about and our state shows are quickly approaching. With these events happening all around us it has made for an eventful few months for the Michigan Junior Holstein Association!

We had an extremely successful annual semen and embryo sale this past April. Our sale consisted of four embryo lots, eight semen lots, and a flush and freeze package graciously all donated to us. Jerry Jorgenson and RI-VAL-RE Genetics donated the four embryo lots. Dr. Jon Gunther donated the flush and freeze package. Our generous semen donators are as followed: Sunrose Holsteins, Hardys Holsteins, Class Holsteins, SEMEX, ABS, Northstar Cooperative, Michigan Livestock Service and International Protein Sires. We can’t even begin to express how much we appreciate the support of all of those who donated! You are what keep the youth in Michigan going and are helping tremendously in developing the future leaders of Michigan’s dairy industry. During our semen and embryo sale the Westendorp family and owners of MOO-ville creamery hosted a breakfast table full of delicious dairy products, fruit and biscuits and gravy! A big thank you to the Westendorp family for always being eager to help out the juniors in any way possible. It is GREATLY appreciated and you gave everyone fuel for a long day of sales!

Our board is very excited to announce that we officially have a group of 15 kids headed to the National Holstein Convention in Saratoga Springs, New York this June to represent Michigan in various contests! We are so happy to have a big group of young representatives going and look forward to seeing what we can bring to the table!

With all of that being said, I wanted to take a minute to reminisce on my time here as President of the Michigan Junior Holstein

Board as my term and junior membership is coming to an end this July. For all of you who don’t know, I have been a part of this board of directors since I was 12 years old. Over the past 10 years this board has taught me leadership, networking, planning, responsibility and a million other positive skills I could list. Not only has being a part of this board taught me these crucial skills, it also helped me develop life-long friendships that I know I will have forever. It may sound cliché, but you truly do become family with the people you work side by side with all year around. It has been such a cool experience starting on the youngest side of the spectrum and now ending my time as the oldest one on the board. It is an awesome feeling to be able to watch the younger members grow and develop just as I did through my years with Michigan Junior Holstein. It is my goal that all of my board members, and other youth members get to have the best experiences of their lives as I did being a part of this board. I want to encourage anyone who has thought about running for a director position on the board to go for it and not be intimidated. When I was 12 I was extremely nervous to dive into this opportunity, especially since everyone else was way older and more experience than me. It turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life and has opened so many doors that never would have been opened for me.

As I sign off for the last time as a junior in this magazine, I just wanted to end by

saying THANK YOU. Thank you to the youth in Michigan for being so eager to be involved in this industry and always being enthusiastic. Thank you to my board members that have cycled through. You guys have worked so hard and have been some of the best friends a girl could ask for! Thank you to my adult advisors who have put many hours of work into helping us succeed as young professionals and never getting frustrated with our many questions! A special shout-out to the adult advisors: Jessica Jakubik, Melissa Hart, Louisa Westendorp and Laura Moser, as well as Jennie Koebel (who isn’t a current advisor, but was an amazing one in her time as one.) You are five of the most influential women I could’ve asked to work besides and grow up, looking up to. Thank you SO much for constantly supporting me and helping develop me into the woman I am today as I end my junior Holstein career. Finally, THANK YOU to the dairy industry for providing so many amazing, unique opportunities that I never could’ve dreamed of having. I am truly blessed to be a part of the best industry in the world and look forward to the next chapter of my life.

Respectively Submitted for the final time as a junior member,

Hayleigh Geurink

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The Michigan Jersey Spring Show was featured on Saturday April 9th at the MSU Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Molly Sloan of Wisconsin alternated between the Jerseys and the Holsteins on that Saturday as she sorted through

the brown beauties.

The Grand Champion and Senior Champion of the show was Cloverfield TEQ Toonzani exhibited by Brenhaven Jerseys of Caro, Michigan. Brenhaven

also exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion and Reserve Senior Champion in TJ Classic Minister Legacy. The Honorable Mention, Blackview Tequila Shotglass was exhibited by Amber Black of Howard City.

Blackview Tequila Shotglass was also selected as the Intermediate Champion while Bellvale Valentino Taffy exhibited by Skylar Buell of Temperance was the Reserve Intermediate Champion.

The Junior Champion of the show was Tumbleweed Excitation Hunter exhibited by Kristen Burkhardt of Fowlerville while GOJ Cordie Governor Caroline exhibited by Golden Oak Jerseys of Goshen, Indiana was named Reserve Junior Champion.

Premier Breeder was Vitality Crew and Premier Exhibitor was Brenhaven Jerseys.

Michigan Jersey Spring Show

Andrew Dowty with

Reserve Junior Champion

GOJ Cordie Governor

Caroline, Moss McCauley

at the halter of Junior

Champion Tumbleweed

Excitation Hunter and

Kristen Burkardt.

Skylar Buell is at the halter of her Reserve Intermediate Champion Bellvale Valentino Taffy while Matt Biermacher is at the halter of the Intermediate Champion Blackview Tequila Shotglass exhibited by Amber Black (right).

The Grand Champion line up included Judge Molly Sloan, Moss McCauley at the halter of the Grand Champion Cloverfield TEQ Toonzani, Brent Moyer at the halter of the Reserve Grand Champion, TJ Classic Minister Legacy and Matt Biermacher at the halter of the Honorable Mention, Blackview Tequila Shotglass.

Brent Moyer at the halter of his Reserve Senior Champion TJ Classic Minister Legacy, Moss McCauley at the halter of the Senior Champion Cloverfield TEQ Toonzani, both exhibited by Brenhaven Jerseys.

Vitality Crew was named Premier Breeder; from left: Luann Lerner, Sadie Green and Susie Green.

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Summer picnicThe Michigan Holstein Associ-ation picnic will be hosted by District VII with a date and place to be determined. Keep watch for updates on the Michigan Holstein Association Facebook Page.

Explore the Shore in 2018The National Holstein Convention will be coming to Traverse City, Michigan in 2018 and plans are underway for this fantastic opportunity to showcase Mich-igan to the Holstein enthusiasts from around the country. Darwin and Kathy Sneller and Tom and Lynn Atherton are teaming up to lead this endeavor and welcome your questions and your help. If you are interested in helping on a committee, they would welcome your participation! Contact Darwin Sneller at 989-977-3718 for more information. And watch for the big reveal of our 2018 Logo in the Fall issue!

Enter the photo contest!The Michigan Holstein Association is holding their annual photo contest where the winner will receive a prize valued at $100 and have his/her pho-to published in the magazine.

To enter:• You must be a MHA member• All entries must be postmarked by

November 15, 2016.• Photo may have either landscape

(horizontal) or vertical orientation. *Only vertical photos can be used on the cover of the magazine.

• You may submit up to four photos for consideration.

• Entries must be submitted as an 8x10 print or a 300dpi or great-er digital photo via email or on a disc. Final resolution eligibility will be determined by MHA. Digital photos should be saved as JPEG, TIF or BMP.

• All photos must be accompanied by a submission form

Entries should be mailed to:Michigan Holstein Association 401 Harvest TrailMidlothian, TX 76065

or emailed to: [email protected] (Files < 10MB only)

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One More Thing...

Congratulations to our April Production Leaders!Tim Baker of Star Summit Farms, Byron CenterCOW: STAR-SUMMIT INTEG SUGAR-ET • USA 66609903 • 100-NACLASSIFICATION: VG-88 SIRE: ROBTHOM INTEGRITY-ET • TV USA 2150948DAM: STAR-SUMMIT R E SWEETPEA • USA 131490011LEADER RECORD: AGE: 4-08 X: 2X DAYS: 305 MILK: 45,250 DCRM: 99 %F: 3.7 FAT: 1676 %P: 2.9 PROT: 1320 DCRC: 99STATE: MI OWNER: 13737 NATIONAL/STATE: MICHIGAN PLACING: 1st MILK AGE CATEGORY: SR 4YR

Westvale View Dairy, LLC, NashvilleCOW: FOLLY-HOLLOW CARUSO 1020 • USA 69978182 • 100-NACLASSIFICATION: G-77 SIRE: SPRINGWAY CARUSO-ET *TR • USA 50840835DAM: FOLLY-HOLLOW MORTY 886 • USA 65888388LEADER RECORD: AGE: 4-03 X: 3X DAYS: 305 MILK: 48,190 DCRM: 101 %F: 2.6 FAT: 1260 %P: 2.7 PROT: 1284 DCRC: 81 STATE: MI OWNER: 34996 NATIONAL/STATE: MICHIGAN PLACING: 3rd MILK AGE CATEGORY: JR 4YR

Jeff & Alisha Bigler and Henry & Marlene Behrenwald, LakeviewCOW: ALIBI CHELIOS 943 • 840003006320279 • 98-NACLASSIFICATION: F-70 SIRE: DOMICOLE CHELIOS-ET *B/R • CAN 7927543DAM: ALIBI BUCKEYE 733-TW • USA 63294016LEADER RECORD: AGE: 4-07 X: 2X DAYS: 305 MILK: 42,410 DCRM: 100 %F: 4.4 FAT: 1865 %P: 2.9 PROT: 1236 DCRC: 100STATE: MI OWNER: 86677 NATIONAL/STATE: MICHIGAN PLACING: 3rd MILK AGE CATEGORY: SR 4YR

Like us on Facebook!You can follow all the latest news and happenings on The Michigan Holstein Asso-ciation and the Michigan Jer-sey Cattle Club Facebook pages. Don’t miss out on deadlines, en-try forms and contact names and numbers when you check in with these Facebook pages.

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Bovine Beautician ...................................................... 7

Brenhaven ...................................................MW Pg. 27

Caledonia Farmers Elevator ..................................... 8

Dairy Agenda Today ................................................27

District VII ................................................................... 2

End-Road Farms ......................................................... 7

Genex .......................................................................... 4

Germane Environmental ........................................... 7

Green Meadow ............................................. MW Pg. 8

Hardy’s Holsteins ......................................... MW Pg. 2

Hawkesfield Farms ..................................................... 7

Germane Environmental .........................................26

Michigan State Fair ..................................................28

MMPA .......................................................................... 3

Northstar Cooperative .............................................. 9

Reed Dairy ..................................................MW Pg. 32

Rod-er-Dic Farm .........................................MW Pg. 37

ST Genetics .................................................................. 9

Star Summit ................................................MW Pg. 15

Starward Farm ...........................................MW Pg. 40

SunQuest Holsteins ....................................MW Pg. 33

Tomerton Jerseys & Holsteins ................................... 8

Vitality Crew ................................................. MW Pg. 5

Wardin Brothers ......................................................... 8

Weston Jerseys ........................................................... 8

Westvale View ............................................MW Pg. 44

calendar

2016June 10, 2016 - Elder Creek Farms DispersalSpringport, Michigan

June 10-16, 2016 - Indiana State Holstein & Jersey Show, Goshen, Indiana

June 13-17, 2016 - National Ayrshire Convention, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

June 15-18, 2016 - National Milking Shorthorn Convention, Dublin, Ohio

June 23-27, 2016 - National Guernsey Convention, Bloom-ington, Minnesota

June 28 - July 1, 2016 - National Holstein Convention, Saratoga Springs, New York

June 28 - July 1, 2017 - National Holstein Convention, Bellevue, Washington

June 29-July 2, 2016 - American Jersey Cattle Association & National All-Jersey Annual Meetings, San Diego, California

June 29 - July 3, 2018 - National Holstein Convention, Traverse City, Michigan

July 6-9, 2016 - National Brown Swiss Convention, Owaton-na, Minnesota

July 18-22, 2016 - Michigan Dairy Expo, MSU Livestock Pavil-ion, East Lansing, Michigan

September 4, 2016 - Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair Dairy Show, Novi, Michigan

September 17-22, 2016 All-American Dairy Show, Harris-burg, Pennsylvania

October 4-9, 2016, World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wisconsin

November 3-8, 2016, North American International Livestock Exposition Dairy Show

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July 18-22, 2016Michigan Dairy ExpoMSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

June 28-July 1, 2017National Holstein ConventionBellevue, WA

June 29-July 3, 2018National Holstein ConventionTraverse City, MI

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