The National Jersey Queen contest will benefit from the donation of a March junior calf donated by Lyon Jerseys of Toledo, Iowa. The calf will sell in the 57th All American Jersey Sale on November 8, 2009 for the benefit of the National Jersey Queen Scholarship Fund.
The heifer, Lyon Blackstone Steffi, is a daughter of Lencrest Blackstone-ET, JPI 191, and out of a Very Good-86% BW Legion daughter with 16,819-906-626 m.e. on her first lactation. The next dam is also Very Good with six records averaging 16,943-722-589 m.e.
The National Jersey Queen Scholarship Fund was established in 2005 by a group of Jersey women interested in expanding travel and educational opportunities for the National Jersey Queen and members of the court. It provided a $500 scholarship and travel support to three national Jersey events for 2008 National Jersey Queen, Kristin Hogan, Tillamook, Ore. Scholarships of $300 and $200, respectively, were also provided to the two alternate Queens: Julie Ann Ozburn, Nolensville, Tenn., and Katie Wirkus, Athens, Wis.
The National Jersey Queen contest is held in conjunction with The All American Jersey Shows and Sales, scheduled for November 7 through 10 in Louisville, Ky. Over the two-day contest, the contestants complete a general dairy knowledge test, are interviewed by a panel of judges, and prepare a two-minute video presentation demonstrating their public speaking skills.
Deadline for applications to enter the 2009 National Jersey Queen contest are due October 15.