Congratulations to Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky., for being selected as the 2009 recipient of the Fred Stout Experience Award, given by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The award was created in 2000 in memory of Fred J. Stout Jr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997. Stout was … Read More
Jersey Youth Get Entries in by June 5
Jersey youth – don’t forget that Friday, June 5, 2009 is the deadline to enter the fourth edition of the national Jersey junior presentation competition, TalkJersey. All AJCA junior or lifetime Members, ages 7 through 20 as of January 1, 2009, are invited to enter either the live public speaking contest or the recorded presentation division. Judging will be held … Read More
U.S. Jersey Sets Record
U.S. Jersey Association is proud to announce that Jersey breeders have set an all-time record in 2008 for registrations, REAP cows and herds, and cows scored. Congratulations!
Junior All American Winners Announced
Twenty Jersey youth between the ages of 9 and 20 from 15 states have been recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association as the owners of the Junior All American winners for 2008. The awards were announced November 8 during The 56th All American Junior Jersey Show in Freedom Hall, Louisville, Ky. Nic Sauder of Tremont, Ill., picked up two … Read More
Ten Young Jersey Breeders Honored
Ten young people have been honored for their accomplishments in the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. The association provides cash awards totaling $3,000, with the winner receiving $600. The contest honors outstanding achievement by junior Jersey breeders in four areas: work with Registered Jerseys™, related dairy activities, relative progress, and future goals. They were selected from 14 outstanding youth nominated … Read More
January 15 is Deadline for Jersey Awards
The American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. are seeking nominations for their annual breeder awards. Any lifetime member of the AJCA can nominate qualified persons for these awards. All materials must be received on or before January 15, 2009. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually upon a living AJCA member, family, partnership, or corporation, who, in the … Read More
Hogan Crowned 54th Jersey Queen
Congratulations to Kristin Hogan, Tillamook, Ore., who has been crowned the 54th National Jersey Queen. The first alternate National Jersey Queen for 2008 was Julie Ann Ozburn, from Nolensville, Tenn. She is the daughter of Jim and JoAnn Ozburn and a third-generation Jersey dairy farmer. Selected as second alternate Queen was Katie Wirkus, the daughter of Allen and Barb Wirkus … Read More
Semex Supports Jersey Scholarship Fund
On September 30 officials of the Semex Alliance, Guelph, Ontario, presented a check for $1,750 in support of the American Jersey Cattle Association Scholarship Fund in Madison, Wis., David Chamberlain, President of the American Jersey Cattle Association, and Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and CEO, accepted the contribution, the largest donation made to the Jersey educational endowment during 2008. Joining Semex … Read More
Apply Now For Stout Award
The Jersey Association is seeking High school graduates and college students who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle to apply for the 2009 Fred Stout Experience award. Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2009 The award is presented annually in memory of Fred J. … Read More
Looking for Applicants for Jersey Queen
Speaking of sparkly crowns, the Jersey Association is looking for candidates for their 54th National Jersey Queen. Applications must be received in the AJCA office on or before October 15. Judging begins on Friday, November 7. The new Queen will be selected Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the conclusion of Junior Day activities at The All American Jersey Shows and … Read More