Important News

Announcing the Western Classic Junior Dairy Show, hosted by the South San Joaquin Holstein Club:
The show will be held March 3-4 at the King's County Fairgrounds
Entries are due February 22.
Details, contact information, entry form HERE

Get ready for the 2012 California State Holstein Convention!
Updated Convention schedule here

State Convention Sale - catalog now available to view online- click cover below
Update sheet here
flyer- view here!

We are all saddened to hear of the passing of Doug Maddox of Ruann and Maddox Dairies. He was a friend, leader, and true supporter of the Holstein Cow, and will be greatly missed.
Sincere condolences to the Maddox families.

Doug Maddox Memorial Fund

oug’s long term goal was to set up a foundation to support various causes close to this heart such as his alma mater Cal Poly, Holstein Foundation, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Scholarships, etc. As such, charitable donations in memory of Doug Maddox can be made payable to Fresno Regional Foundation, 5250 N. Palm Ave., Suite 424, Fresno, CA 93704. Fresno Regional Foundation will acknowledge your tax-deductible contributions.
Memories of Doug
The Family would appreciate any sharing of memorable events and experiences that you may have had with Doug over the years.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Steve or Julie
Email to: sdmaddox@yahoo.comPhone: 559-867-3545

Two exciting sales coming up this spring in CA!!
Click the logos below to view ads:

Catalog now available online here!

Hotel headquarters for the Earthquake sale will be the Modesto Doubletree. Make your reservations today by calling 209-526-6000. Mention the sale for special $89 rate.

Congratulation to CA exhibitors on their success at the 2011 World Dairy Expo!
Visit our Sales and Shows page for results.

The Merced County Holstein Breeders' Summer Family Picnic was held in eary August.
Click thumbnails to see the fun!

Congratulations! to two young ladies from CA who have recently been announced as recipients of prestigous scholarships from the National Dairy Shrine:
Mandy Brazil was selected as winner of an NDS/DMI Milk Marketing Scholarship, while Karessa Mann was selected to receive the Iager Scholarship.
Visit www.dairyshrine.org for more information about these awards.

The 2011 California Holstein News annual magazine is now available to view online. Please visit our 'Publications' page to enjoy pages featuring CA Holstein members and their herds!

The 2011 State Holstein Convention was hosted by the Fresno-Madera Club at the Pines Resort in Bass Lake, CA on January 27-29. Thank you to convention chairmen Pat Maddox and Ron Kuber and their committee members for hosting a fabulous convention!Host night on Thursday included dinner and the State Convention Sale. Go to the Sale & Shows page for more information; sale catalog and high sellers.Friday night the Annual Senior Banquet was held. 150 guests enjoyed the evening featuring speaker and meal. Two prestigious awards were given out at the banquet.