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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!
NEW! On-Farm Challenge
Showcase your herd favorites as you see them everyday!
Week of October 20-25 Judge: Bill Stolzfus Buhl, Idaho
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)
Thank you
to our 2024 year
corporate sponsors!
DIAMOND LEVEL
PLATINUM LEVEL
BRONZE LEVEL
October 1
On Farm Challenge entries due
October 10-13
Western Dairy Showcase
Turlock, CA
October 19
RSVP DUE
for Planning Conference & On Farm Challenge Awards BBQ & Mixer
October 20-25
On Farm Challenge
October 26
Annual Planning Conference
Durrer's Barn, Modesto
November 2
Junior Planning Conference
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
