Welcome
The California Holstein Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving members and Holstein enthusiasts throughout the state. Our mission is to promote Holstein genetics, facilitate networking opportunities, and foster youth development.
Holstein USA just released their 2024 list of cows qualifying for Elite Performer Award!
On-Farm Challenge
Showcase your herd favorites as you see them everyday!
CANCELLED due to uptick in confirmed HPAI cases in CA. Out of respect to our members' herd biosecurity, the board has opted to postpose On-Farm Challenge debut until next fall.
HOW ON-FARM CHALLENGE WORKS:
Official judge will come to your farm at an arranged time and evaluate the cows that are entered. Snapshots will be taken of animals presented to use in the awards and in case the judge needs a refresher while compiling placings. After visiting all farms and seeing all entries the judge will then select winners from each age class, as well as Champions. A fun, low stress way to show off your favorite cows!
In an effort to recognize cows that have not competed in the show ring, no animals that have shown on the state or national level within the past 2 years can be entered. (This includes CA State Show, CA State Fair, Western Classic, Western Showcase, Western Spring National, World Dairy Expo)
October 26
Annual Planning Conference
12:00 pm
Durrer's Barn, Modesto
* please RSVP by 10/18 to 805-801-0463 for catering
November 2
Junior Planning Conference
2:15 pm jumping
3:15 meeting & pizza
* please RSVP by 10/28 to 805-801-0463
January 30- February 1, 2025
State Holstein Convention
hosted by Redwood Empire Club
Petaluma Sheraton
March 2025
Western Classic Junior Show
April 2025- date to be decided at Planning Conference
State Holstein Show
June 23-26
National Holstein Convention
St. Louis, MO
2024 CA State Holstein Convention
February 2-3 Tenaya Lodge