News from the American Jersey Cattle Association

Jason Robinson assumes Manager position, Erica Davis joins
administrative staff of national marketing company

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, December 5, 2011—Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and CEO of National All-Jersey Inc., today announced the hiring of two staff members for NAJ subsidiary, Jersey Marketing Service.

Jason Robinson, principal of Orion Cattle Services, New Holland, Ohio, has been named Manager of Jersey Marketing Service. Erica Davis, Washington Court House, Ohio, will assist with marketing and promotion for all JMS activities and provide on-site support for public auctions.

“We are pleased to add Jason and Erica to the JMS staff,” Smith said. “Each brings a strong professional reputation and proven performance to the company and will use their skills and experience to serve buyers and sellers of Jersey cattle and genetics.”

He has worked extensively with the Guernsey Breeders Association; Modern Associates, St. Paris, Ohio; Brown Swiss Sale Service LLC, Lake Mills, Wis.; and since 2005, Jersey Marketing Service.

Jason has served as a 4-H leader and as secretary-treasurer for the livestock and sale committees in Fayette County, Ohio, and is currently a director of the Ohio Milking Shorthorn Society. He bred and owned the unanimous 2010 All American Junior 3-Year-Old, Blue Spruce HTA Melody Mya. She was Reserve Intermediate Champion of the 2010 International Milking Shorthorn Show at World Dairy Expo.

“I am excited about joining Jersey Marketing Service as manager, and look forward to working with its growing list of customers,” Robinson said. “My goal in business has always been to treat people the way I would want to be treated, and to sincerely do a good job for buyers and sellers.”

Through November 30, Jersey Marketing Service has generated gross sales of $8.3 million through private treaty transactions and public sale management of more than 6,100 lots. Highlights of the year have included introduction of the online auction website at JerseyBid.com; near-record averages for the National Heifer Sale, Pot O’Gold Sale and The All American Jersey Sale; and the highly successful two-day dispersal at K&K Jerseys LLC, Newton, Wis.

Founded in 1971, Jersey Marketing Service policies are set by a Board of Directors representing the 1,000 producer-members of National All-Jersey Inc. and more than 2,300 members of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Company offices are located at 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, November 21, 2011—Jersey Marketing Service has announced the launch of an online auction of elite Jersey females, flush choices, embryo packages and pen lots on its cutting-edge site, JerseyBid.

Neal Smith, CEO of JMS parent company National All-Jersey Inc., said that Portfolio of Excellence builds on the momentum of record-setting national sales sponsored in 2011 by the American Jersey Cattle Association—the National Heifer Sale, the 54^th Pot O’Gold Sale and The 59^th All American Sale.

“The demand for investment opportunities in Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics has never been stronger,” Smith observed, “whether it is for breed-leading genomics, high production or high type, or often the combination of all three. This makes it the perfect time to open up a new marketplace through an elite sale conducted entirely online.”

Compared to traditional auctions, Portfolio of Excellence at JerseyBid will give buyers more information, multiple pictures and video for consignments of interest. Plus, Smith noted, “they can place their bids in private from the comfort of their home office 24/7.”

After the sale, cattle will be tested for the state of destination and shipped directly from the seller’s farm, reducing stress and potential health problems. “This is the modern, progressive and most efficient way of marketing Jersey cattle,” said Smith. “The JerseyBid.com service provides complete integrity for both buyers and sellers in that process.”

The entire offering for Portfolio of Excellence at JerseyBid will be viewable at any time. Registration is required to bid in the auction. Once completed, bidders have access to a personal watch list and will receive instantaneous email notifications about changes in the status of their bids.

Jersey Marketing Service policies are set by a Board of Directors representing the 1,000 producer-members of National All-Jersey Inc. and more than 2,300 members of the American Jersey Cattle Association. The Jersey organizations provide services that support increasing the profitability of dairy businesses by increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. For more information on USJersey program and services, call 614/863-3636 or visit USJersey.com.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, November 10, 2011—Seventeen Jersey youth between the ages of 9 and 20 from 11 states have been recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association as the owners of the Junior All American winners for 2011.

The awards were announced November 5 during The 59^th All American Junior Jersey Show in Freedom Hall, Louisville, Ky. Imprinted certificates were presented to the owner of each winner before a large ringside audience by AJCA President Robert Bignami and association Executive Secretary Neal Smith. The presentations were also broadcast worldwide on live streaming internet video provided by the North American International Livestock Exposition.

The Junior All American Four-Year-Old, Claessic Fields Vindicat Genie, was selected by judge Ted DeMent, Kenney, Ill., as Grand Champion of the 207-head show. “Genie” was exhibited by Ben Sauder of Tremont, Ill.

Sauder’s All American Junior Three-Year-Old, South Mountain Voltage Spice-ET, was named Reserve Grand Champion. In all, Ben exhibited four All Americans and three Reserve All Americans. He was the show’s Premier Exhibitor.

The Junior All American Summer Junior Yearling, Sunset Canyon Governor FP Belle-ET, was Junior Champion for Valery Silva, Beaver, Ore. Crestbrooke Socrates Madeline-ET, the Junior All American Junior Yearling, was Reserve Junior Champion for Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac, Wis.

Premier Breeder honors went to George Colpetzer, Greenville, Penna., who exhibited a Junior All American and Reserve Junior All American during the show. Other exhibitors receiving multiple awards were Allison Massey of Wartrace, Tenn., and Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt.

BRJ Jade Bomber Eilene H-74-ET, R. J. Doran, Newberry, S.C., Junior All American winner

Milk-N-More-WJM Conct Vacation-ET, Colin Wussow, Cecil, Wis., Reserve Junior All American winner

LC Suspect Miss America, Taylor Leach, Linwood, Kans., Junior All American winner

Budjon-Vail Jade Gracie-ET, Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill., Reserve Junior All American winner

Kellogg-Bay Amedeo Gladys-ET, Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt., Reserve Junior All American winner

Kilgus Comerica Ruby, Trent Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., Reserve Junior All American winner

TC Vindication 1251 Becky, Krista Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., Reserve Junior All American winner

Millers Brazo Fascination, Kelsay Schilling, Boggstown, Ind., Reserve Junior All American winner

Tallys Centurion Tilly, Tabb French, Newberry, S.C., Junior All American winner

Xanadu MG Wild Thing, George Colpetzer, Greenville, Penna., Junior All American winner

DKG Motion Nancy, Trevor Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio, Reserve Junior All American winner

Xanadu MG Bombshell Betty, George Colpetzer, Reserve Junior All American winner

Vivatars Beauty Belle, Alissa Kay Ann White, New Castle, Ind., Junior All American winner

Sunset Canyon Governor FP Belle-ET, Valery Silva, Beaver, Ore., Junior All American winner

Milk-N-More Vindication Nora-ET, Abby Tauchen, Bonduel, Wis., Reserve Junior All

Crestbrooke Socrates Madeline-ET, Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac, Wis., Junior All American winner

DKG Jade Showme, Trevor Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio, Reserve Junior All American winner

Complete results from The 59^th All American Junior Jersey Show are posted on the USJersey website at www.usjersey.com/AllAmericanResults/11_Results_index.html#Junior Show.

The All American Junior Jersey Show is an annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Association. For information on sponsorship opportunities or to make a contribution to the Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund in support of Jersey junior exhibitors, contact the AJCA Development Department at 614/322-4456.

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CORE FUND, JERSEY YOUTH ACADEMY TO BENEFIT
FROM HEIFERS SELLING AT ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE

Reynoldsburg, Ohio (October 19, 2011)—Two Registered Jersey™ heifers, one donated by Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif., and the other by the TJF/Lee Syndicate of Boonville, Miss., will sell for the benefit of national Jersey youth programs at The 59^th All American Jersey Sale on November 6, 2011 in Louisville, Ky.

The heifer is out of BW Louie Louisa ET681-ET, projected to 24,320-958-786 m.e. on her first lactation and ranked seventh in the nation for genomic Jersey Performance Index™ (October, 2011). The heifer’s grandam is BW Avery Katie ET121-ET, Excellent-93% with four lactations over 30,000 lbs. milk. She has 18 sons in A.I. service, among them the bull syndicated in 2008 to provide seed money for the highly successful Jersey Youth Academy, BW Academy-ET (GJPI 168).

Proceeds from this heifer are designated for the Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund, created in 1993 to commemorate his 37 years of service to the Jersey breed. It provides financial support for youth activities, primarily at The All American Junior Show.

The mission of the Jersey Youth Academy is to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business. All costs for participants selected from a national pool of applicants are paid by the Academy’s 501(c)(3) educational foundation created in June of 2008. Contributors to the foundation represent a broad spectrum of Jersey breeder and dairy industry support, with the largest contribution to date coming from the all-donation National Heifer Sale on June 25, 2011.

Pedigrees for both heifers are contained in the catalog for The All American Jersey Sale, posted on the USJersey.com website.

The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, maintains identification and performance records for dairy herd owners and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. The association has made strategic investments in Jersey youth since 1958 when it created the National Heifer Sale to provide annual funding for educational programs, recognition awards and scholarships. For more information, visit www.USJersey.com.

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Reynoldsburg, Ohio, October 11, 2011—Artist Gary Sauder of Cloverdale, Calif., has donated an original painting in pastels to be sold for the benefit of Jersey Youth Academy at The 59^th All American Jersey Sale at November 6, 2011 in Louisville, Ky.

Generations,” a 16” by 20” pastel on suede, captures “the beauty and character of the Jersey cow along with the care and dedication in developing the next generations of Jerseys and breeders of Jerseys,” Sauder says. The artistic effect is enhanced by a custom frame creating a 24” by 28” finished work that will have a substantial presence in any home or office.

Sauder, a native of northern California, was an accomplished exhibitor of Registered Jerseys™ as a youth. He was awarded the 1979 Paul Jackson Memorial Scholarship while attending California Polytechnic State University, then later worked with

the show string for Meadow Glen Farms, Orland, Calif. Sauder’s work has been juried into many exhibitions, including Southwest Color ’98 in San Diego, Tracy Art League, the Amsterdam Art Contest, and Art on the Move. He is a resident artist at the Healdsburg Center for the Arts.

The painting will be sold at the start of sale at 5:00 p.m. on November 6. Absentee bidders can contact any member of the American Jersey Cattle Association staff to be represented in complete confidence.

The Jersey Youth Academy is a 501(c)(3) private foundation managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business. It provides an in-depth educational program focused specifically on the Jersey cow and the Jersey business, while challenging participants to explore the broad range of career opportunities involving Jerseys and the dairy industry For more information, visit the Academy web site, contact program coordinator Dr. Cherie L. Bayer at (614) 322-4456, or write Jersey Youth Academy, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, September 21, 2011—Nominations are sought for four awards to be presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in North Conway, N.H., June 27 through 30, 2012.

Any lifetime member of the AJCA can nominate qualified persons for these awards.

Master Breeder Award. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually upon a living AJCA member, family, partnership, or corporation, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has bred outstanding animals for many years and thereby has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States.

Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon as many living AJCA members and/or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, have rendered outstanding and unselfish service for many years and thereby have made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States.

Award for Meritorious Service. The AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service is bestowed annually upon a living individual, who, in the joint opinion of the Boards of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed and the livelihood of Jersey owners in the United States through research, education, development, marketing, or other significant activities of the allied dairy industry.

Young Jersey Breeder Award. These awards are bestowed annually upon as many living AJCA members and/or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, merit recognition. Nominees must be active members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and must be at least 28 years of age but not more than 40 years of age as of January 1 of the recognition year. Selection is based upon expertise in dairy farming and Jersey cattle breeding; participation in AJCA and NAJ programs; and leadership in Jersey and other dairy and agricultural organizations.

All nomination materials must be postmarked or received electronically on or before Monday, January 16, 2012. Forms may be requested from Paula England at 614/322-4469.

The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, compiles and maintains animal identification and performance data on Jersey cattle and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. For more information on the association’s complete line of services for dairy business owners, visit the website at www.USJersey.com or follow the news feed at facebook.com/USJersey.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, September 21, 2011—Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2012 Fred Stout Experience awards.

The awards are presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997 who believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world.

Two awards will be offered: (1) a minimum 10-week summer marketing internship with Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and (2) a minimum 10-week on-farm, structured internship in Jersey herd management. Financial support is provided by a permanent endowment created by friends and colleagues of Fred Stout.

Applicants must have completed their high school education. To apply, submit a one-page résumé listing previous work experience, skills and other qualifications, plus a separate cover letter stating your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. The letter must also explain how and why the Fred Stout Experience will be of benefit in achieving future goals. A summary of involvement with and interest in Registered Jersey™ cattle is required. Specify which experience (marketing internship, on-farm internship) is preferred, or indicate if you are interested in both opportunities.

Two letters of support are required, one from an active breeder of Registered Jersey™ cattle, excluding immediate family members; and the other from a teacher, mentor or past employer. These must be mailed directly by the supporters to the AJCA office.

Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, February 1, 2012 and addressed to Fred Stout Experience, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362. They may be sent by email to info@usjersey.com.

Previous recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Illinois (2003), Allison Waggoner, South Carolina (2004), Dan Bauer, Wisconsin (2005), Aaron Horst, Pennsylvania (2006), Jacob Pieper, Maryland (2007), Katie Albaugh, Maryland (2008), Brady Core, Kentucky (2009), Kim Wilson, Missouri and Ivy Roberts, Florida (2010), and Joseph Fjarlie, Wisconsin and Amy Maxwell, Iowa (2011).

The American Jersey Cattle Association has made strategic investments in Jersey youth since 1958 when it created the National Heifer Sale to provide annual funding for educational programs and awards. Scholarships are paid from permanent endowments administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Contributions are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) tax deductible charitable gifts and may be made at any time during the year.

For more information, contact the American Jersey Cattle Association by writing 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362, or visit its web site at USJersey.com.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, August 25, 2011—St. Brigid’s Farm, a Registered Jersey™ dairy located near Kennedyville, Md., will be one of eight U.S. operations featured as a Virtual Farm Tour at the 2011 World Dairy Expo.

The program, which will be presented by owners Robert Fry, D.V.M., and Judy Gifford, will start at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5 in Mendota 1 meeting room in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. The American Jersey Cattle Association is the program sponsor.

“The three cornerstones of St. Brigid’s Farm,” Judy explains, “are ecological soundness, economic viability and positive community influence with the Jersey cow the center of all three.”

Established in 1996 with the purchase of 69 heifers, the St. Brigid’s Jersey herd today includes160 head consisting of milking cows, replacement heifers, steers and veal calves. It currently ranks third in the nation based on its herd average Jersey Performance Index™, with the 86 cows averaging $222 for USDA’s Cheese Merit index. The 2010 lactation average was 19,867 lbs. milk, 936 lbs. fat and 754 lbs. protein.

The cows graze on perennial grasses, such as ryegrass, orchardgrass or endophyte-free fescue mixed with white clover, from April to mid-December. Pastures are irrigated in the summer. During the grazing season, the ration is supplemented with a fortified grain mix and a modest amount of corn silage. In winter, corn silage and baled hay take the place of grazed forages.

Grass-fed Jersey beef and meadow-raised veal is sold directly to individuals and restaurants to offer consumers a delicious and healthy alternative to the options at the supermarket. St. Brigid’s Farm beef and veal is offered regularly on the menu of the popular Chestertown restaurant, Brooks Tavern, Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore and several others in the area as seasonal specials.

Since 2008, St. Brigid’s Farm has hosted an annual Field to Fork Dinner featuring food sourced from the farm and other local producers. The menu is different each year depending on the availability of local ingredients and the creative flair of the chef. Much of the dinner is cooked on site. Net proceeds are donated to charity with beneficiaries including Heifer International and the Kent County High School Culinary Arts Program.

Judy served as co-chair of the National Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) Outreach Committee from 2005 to 2010, and was keynote speaker for the SARE New American Farm Conference in 2008. Bob received the Award for Excellence in Preventive Veterinary Medicine in 2005 from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.

Other Virtual Farm Tours feature dairy businesses located in Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and North Carolina. They are being sponsored by AgSource Cooperatives Services, Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, Lely USA, North Carolina Dairy Advantage, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Quality Liquid Feeds, and Structures Unlimited LLC. There is no charge for these programs.

World Dairy Expo opens Tuesday, October 4 with the Central National Jersey Show starting at 1:00 p.m. in the Coliseum. The cow show continues on Wednesday morning and concludes with selection of the Grand Champion by judge Hank Van Exel, Lodi, Calif.

The Top of the World Jersey Sale kicks off at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening in the sale pavilion. Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, is the sale manager.

The American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. will have an exhibit throughout Expo. It will be located in the Coliseum at Arena Level 101 and 102.

Nearly $45,000 in premiums offered for three Jersey shows in three days
at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville

August 10, 2011, Reynoldsburg, Ohio—The finest Registered Jerseys™ on the face of the earth will take center stage when The 59th All American Jersey Show & Sale returns to the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky., November 5 to 7.

Premiums totaling nearly $45,000 will be offered for three shows. Last year’s All American assembled over 600 Registered Jerseys™ under one roof, making it the largest exhibition of Jerseys in the United States and the world for 2010.

The All American Junior Jersey Show is scheduled for Saturday, November 5. Ted DeMent, Kenney, Ill., is the judge with Dean Dohle, Half Way, Mo., serving as his consultant. This is one of the richest junior shows in the world with $8,875 in premiums offered, plus an additional $5,000 in exhibitor support being provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association.

The 58th National Jersey Jug Futurity on Sunday, November 6 offers an estimated $10,000 in premiums. It will be judged by Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio. His consultant will be John Erbsen, Lanark, Ill.

The open division of The All American Jersey Show is set to take place on November 7 and will be judged by Herby D. Lutz, Chester, S.C. His consultant will be Andrew Vander Meulen, Brighton, Ontario.

The first and second place entries in each class of all shows will be named the All American and Reserve All American winners for 2011 by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The shows will be streamed live from Freedom Hall via webcast.

Two sales, both managed by Jersey Marketing Service of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, will also occur that same weekend.

The 59th All American Jersey Sale, the premier showcase for Registered Jersey™ genetics in the United States, will offer 75 lots on the evening of Sunday, November 6.

A total of 35 Registered Jersey™ heifers—all genomically tested—will be offered to youth between seven and 20 years of age in the 54th Pot O’Gold Sale. Cow’s Match® Jersey Blend is the Presenting Sponsor of this sale on Saturday, November 5.

All events will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center, conveniently located near the Louisville airport. The schedule is:

Saturday, November 5
8:00 a.m.	The 59th All American Junior Jersey Show, Freedom Hall
4:30 p.m.	54th Pot O’Gold Sale, presented by Cow’s Match Jersey Blend, Newmarket Hall
7:30 p.m.	All American Junior Banquet, South Wing Conference Center

Sunday, November 6
1:00 p.m.	National Jersey Jug Futurity, Freedom Hall
4:15 p.m.	Pre-sale sponsored social
5:00 p.m.	The All American Jersey Sale, West Hall B

Monday, November 7
7:30 a.m.	The 59th All American Jersey Show, Freedom Hall

For complete premium list with show rules and entry forms, visit the NAILE website at or call 502/595-3166. September 20 is the deadline for open and junior show entries, as well as final nominations with payment for the National Jersey Jug Futurity. Late entries may be made for an additional fee until October 10.

The All American Jersey Show & Sale is an annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Approximately 100 Jersey breeders from across the United States serve on the All American planning committees, which meet annually in March. For more information on sponsorship opportunities associated with The All American, contact the AJCA Development Department at 614/322-4456.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, August 1, 2011—The AJCC Research Foundation has issued a request for research proposals to be funded in 2012 addressing significant issues for the Jersey breed and Jersey milk producers.

Application deadline is Thursday, December 1, 2011. The Research Advisory Committee of the American Jersey Cattle Association will evaluate the proposals, then forward its recommendations to the AJCA Board of Directors, which will award funds at its meeting in March 2012.

Submissions are evaluated for (a) merit (e.g., potential to advance practical knowledge, creative approach to the problem); (b) competence (i.e., high probability of successful completion within the proposed time frame); and (c) relevance (e.g., problem derived from one of the areas of research priority).

Since 1988, the Foundation has awarded nearly $880,000 in seed money for selected projects.

Detailed information about the Competitive Grants Program can be found on the Foundation web site or requested from Cari W. Wolfe, Director of Research and Genetic Programs Development, at 614/322-4453.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, June 30, 2011—Officers and directors for the two USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held June 24 and 25, respectively, at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

Robert Bignami, Orland, Calif., was elected to a one-year term as President of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Bignami, who was co-recipient of the 2007 AJCA Master Breeder Award with the late Harlan Askeland, owns and operates Brentwood Farms, a 1,300-cow Registered Jersey™ herd enrolled on REAP (registration, Equity, type appraisal and performance programs).

Elected as Vice President for a one-year term was Richard Doran, Jr., Newberry, S.C. Doran owns and manages Bush River Jerseys, a 700-head dairy operation that bottles and markets All-Jersey^®brand milk with partner Peelers Dairy.

W. Phil Gordon, Syracuse, Ind., was elected to a three-year term as AJCA Director from the Seventh District, succeeding two-term director and retiring Vice President James VanBuskirk, Carleton, Mich. Phil is a third-generation Jersey breeder and operates Gordon Farms with his wife Marty, daughter Mary, and son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Jennifer.

Three sitting Directors were re-elected to a second three-year term: Robin Denniston-Keller, Byron, N.Y. (Second District); Jerry Spielman, Seneca, Kans. (Ninth District); and Jim Quist, Fresno, Calif. (Twelfth District).

David Endres, Lodi, Wis., was elected to serve a third term as president of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ). James S. Huffard III, Crockett, Va., was re-elected Vice President of the organization.

Re-elected to the NAJ Board from District 1 was Norman H. Martin, Tillamook, Ore.

The American Jersey Cattle Association was organized in 1868 to improve and promote the Jersey breed. Since 1957, National All-Jersey Inc. has served Jersey owners by promoting the increased production and sale of Jersey milk and milk products. Visit www.USJersey.com or more information about AJCA and NAJ programs and services, or follow the news feed at facebook.com/USJersey.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, July 13, 2011—Chris Lundgren, West Union, Iowa, has joined the staff of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. as an Area Representative for the states of Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. He will also travel nationwide as an evaluator for the AJCA Linear Type Traits Appraisal program.

“With three years of classification experience with Holstein Association USA Inc., Chris already is familiar with the principles of linear type evaluation,” said Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and CEO of the USJersey organizations. “In addition, his knowledge and experience in purebred dairy cattle marketing, particularly with domestic and international embryo sales, will be put to good use in providing service to our customers.”

Lundgren was a regional Holstein classifier from 2003 to 2006 and has judged numerous local and district shows in his home state. Most recently he was employed by Recipient Solutions, Boonsboro, Md., as the embryo transfer and IVF facility assistant manager. He worked closely with breeders on marketing and breeding strategies for their elite cattle. Chris also scheduled and planned domestic and international tours to generate embryo and cattle sales within the dairy industry.

He attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls as a dairy science major and managed two of the dairy club’s Holstein sales while at River Falls.

Lundgren, his wife and their children live on her parents’ farm, Sco-Lo-KC Holsteins, in West Union, where he helped manage the dairy from 2000 to 2009. His responsibilities included every aspect of cow care, herd health, computer records, purebred marketing and financial management.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, July 13, 2011—Londa M. Johnson, LaCrescent, Minn., has been named an Area Representative for the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., effective July 25, 2011.

Johnson will provide on-farm service in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, and also travel nationwide as an evaluator for the AJCA Linear Type Traits Appraisal program.

“Londa is an excellent communicator with deep knowledge of the Jersey breed complemented by a strong skill set in dairy nutrition and management,” said Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and CEO of the USJersey organizations. “Her cowside knowledge and marketing experience will be valuable in serving the varied needs of our customers in the central plains region.”

Johnson has been a dairy production specialist with Landmark Services Cooperative providing nutrition management services since May of 2010. She earned a B.S. degree in dairy science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, with a minor in business and professional communications. In 2009, Johnson was a member of the UW-River Falls team that placed second in the National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, and was the eighth high individual overall. She also served as president of the UWRF Dairy Club and co-chair of the 2010 Falcon Premier Sale.

Londa was selected for the inaugural class of Jersey Youth Academy in 2009. That same year, she was a participant in the International Collegiate Ag Leadership Program for China and Vietnam and completed a progeny promotions internship at ABS Global Inc.

A native of Minnesota, Johnson grew up on her family’s Holstein and Jersey dairy farm in rural LaCrescent. In addition to helping with ongoing herd management, she coordinated mating decisions for the herd and prepared cattle for shows.

She was awarded the American FFA Degree and elected state sentinel for Minnesota FFA (2006). In addition to being runner-up in the Princess Kay of the Milky Way competition, Londa was chosen as a National Beef Ambassador (2006-07).

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, July 6, 2011 —The 54th National Heifer Sale held on June 25 grossed $305,850, a bold statement for support for Jersey Youth Academy and the annual youth programs sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA).

The 72 heifers sold at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station in Wisconsin were donated by breeders from 26 states and Jersey Island. General average of the sale was $4,247.92, third best of the 54-year series.

The third-ranked female for Genomic Jersey Performance Index (GJPI) topped the sale at $27,000. Will Do Valentino Wannabe (Twin) was purchased by Sexing Technologies of San Antonio, Texas. She sold carrying contracts from three A.I. organizations. “Wannabe” was sired by All Lynns Louie Valentino-ET. Her dam, Will Do Rebel Warm, Excellent-90%, ranks on the Top 1½% list for Jersey Performance Index and was projected to 23,118-1,022-843 m.e. on her second lactations.

The sale topper was donated by Erica and Amber Ettinger, Kinards, S.C. Amber was a member of the inaugural Jersey Youth Academy class in 2009.

Sexing Technologies also bid $12,600 for Dutch Hollow Valentino Cher-ET donated by Paul C. Chittenden of Schodack Landing, N.Y. “Cher” ranks on the Top 500 Heifer list with a GJPI of 222. Also a daughter of All Lynns Louie Valentino-ET, her dam, Dutch Hollow GM Cherish, Excellent-90%, has production of 28,8210 lbs. milk, 1,207 lbs. fat and 1,023 lbs. protein in 305 days (3x).

The third-high seller was Yosemite Legal Iatola N23058-ET donated by Lars William Russell, Hilmar, Calif. The December calf was purchased by Caitlin Avila, Dalhart, Texas, for $9,800. Her dam, Trinitys Iatola Cindy-ET, Excellent-90%, was Premier Performance Cow of the California State Fair junior show in 2010.

The complete list of Vision Gifts with buyer and price is available on the Jersey Youth Academy website. Of the sale gross, $25,000 was set aside for the 2011 national youth programs and the balance added to the endowment of Jersey Youth Academy.

Jersey Youth Academy is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business.

The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, maintains identification and performance records for dairy herd owners and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. Visit www.USJersey.com or more information on programs and services, or follow the news feed at facebook.com/USJersey.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, June 29, 2011—The permanent fund for Jersey Youth Academy added $6,720 from the third annual Cow Pie Bingo, held June 23 at All-Lynn Jerseys, Reedsburg, Wis., during the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc.

The prize for this year’s fundraiser was All Lynns Vaughn Sutton, a February calf donated by Tommy Allen, who will be attending the second Jersey Youth Academy from July 17 through 22 in Columbus, Ohio.

The heifer sired by All Lynns Vaughn-ET, the third-high genomically tested and marketed young sire for Jersey Performance Index™ at 244, is a maternal descendant of Reich-Dale Brigadier Sandra Dee, Excellent-94% and Grand Champion of The All American Junior Jersey Show in 1997.

More than 80 individuals and farms made donations of $10, $25 or $50 to select one or more of the 192 squares available. “Sutton” chose her new owner by making her “deposit” on a square taken by Richard Clauss, Hilmar, Calif. Clauss then donated the calf to the 54^th National Heifer Sale on June 25, where she sold for $1,500 to Benjamin Colopy, Castile, N.Y. All proceeds went to Jersey Youth Academy.

Over the past three years, Cow Pie Bingo has raised a total of $20,570 for the endowment of Jersey Youth Academy.

For more information, visit the Academy web site, contact program coordinator Dr. Cherie L. Bayer at (614) 322-4456, or write Jersey Youth Academy, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362.

MARYLAND COW LEADS JERSEY BREED FOR LIFETIME PRODUCTION

Reynoldsburg, Ohio (May 3, 2011)—The American Jersey Cattle Association today announced a new leader in its Living Lifetime Production Contest.

After ranking second in the two previous contests, Queen-Acres Barber Booper moved into first place with lifetime totals on December 31, 2010 of 306,145 lbs. milk, 14,664 lbs. fat and 10,520 lbs. protein. Average daily production was 81.4 lbs. milk, 3.9 lbs. fat and 2.8 lbs. protein.

Bred and owned by Rebeccah Lippy, Keymar, Md., “Booper” is a Very Good-88% daughter of WF/L&M Duncan Barber-ET. Three of her 10 lactations have exceeded 30,000 lbs. milk, with the highest being 40,616 lbs. milk in 365 days beginning at 8 years of age. That record ranks twenty-first all-time in AJCA production testing history.

The AJCA Living Lifetime Production Contest recognizes Registered Jersey™ cows alive as of December 31 of the contest year. Twenty-six cows met the minimum nomination requirements for the 2010 contest of 200,000 lbs. milk, 9,500 lbs. fat and/or 7,500 lbs. protein.

The previous contest winner, Duncan Hibrite of Family Hill, holds the all-time records for official lifetime production with 343,620 lbs. milk, 16,070 lbs. fat and 12,601 lbs. protein. She was owned by Ryan Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore.

The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, maintains identification and performance records for dairy herd owners and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. Visit www.USJersey.com or more information on programs and services, or see the news feed at facebook.com/USJersey.

CALLING ALL JERSEY CHEESES: ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR

SECOND NORTH AMERICAN JERSEY CHEESE AWARDS

Reynoldsburg, Ohio (April 19, 2011)—North American cheese and butter makers are invited to showcase their products made from 100% Jersey milk in the second North American Jersey Cheese Awards, being judged Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

The competition is being held during the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc.

A panel of leading industry experts will provide an objective assessment of all entries, which must be made from exclusively Jersey cow milk. Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will be given in nine (9) classes for cheeses. There are also classes for Jersey cream butters and Jersey cultured milk products. Gold Award cheeses will then go forward for the title of Best of Show. Awards will be announced June 23.

There is no fee to enter the contest, or a limit to the number of varieties that a cheese maker can enter. Entries will be accepted through Friday, June 17, 2011. Products must be received at the contest location on or before Monday, June 20.

1. The contest is open to any cheese or butter maker located in a World Jersey Cattle Bureau North American region country and producing a cheese or butter made purely with Jersey milk. The organizers will seek verification that the products entered are made using 100% Jersey milk.

2. Each entry may be entered in the name of a person or group directly involved in making the product. A person or group may enter more than one class. A person or group may be named on more than one entry within a class if the entries are of different varieties.

3. Each product must be entered in its original form, uncut, as whole wheels, loaves or blocks. Any cheeses and butter under one pound of weight will require one retail case of samples (minimum of 6 pieces). Product is to be sent in normal company packaging. Exceptions are made for cheeses normally cut during manufacture (e.g., feta, Swiss), or when fully formed pieces are blocks larger than 40 pounds. Contact contest superintendent for information on the amount of cheese required for judging.

4. Contest organizers reserve the right to place entries into the class deemed most appropriate by the head judge.

5. All products entered in the competition become the property of the American Jersey Cattle Association.

The contest is sanctioned by the World Jersey Cheese Awards, the first breed-specific cheese competition established in 2008 by the World Jersey Cattle Bureau. The official media partner is Culture, the premier magazine devoted to cheese, with additional support from La Panzanella LLC.

Enter online or contact contest superintendent Sarah Gilbert, Customer Service Coordinator with National All-Jersey Inc., at (614) 322-4468. Detailed instructions for shipping will be provided after entries are made. Products must be received at the judging location on or before June 20, 2011.

For more information on the Awards competition and sponsorship opportunities, contact Dr. Cherie L. Bayer, North American Vice-President for the World Jersey Cattle Bureau, at (614) 322-4456 or Russell Gammon, Executive Secretary of Jersey Canada, at (519) 821-1020.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio (April 7, 2011)—July 1 is the deadline to submit applications for six scholarships administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

These awards will provide financial support to Jersey youth enrolled in colleges or universities or, in some cases, seeking hands-on experience in the development and management of Registered Jersey™ cattle. Applicants must be a junior or life member of the American Jersey Cattle Association upon submitting their application. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply for these scholarships. A copy of the applicant’s high school or college transcript must be included with the application form.

A Russell–Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies of $5,000 will be awarded. Undergraduate students who have completed at least one-half of coursework credit hours required for a degree in dairy science, animal science (dairy emphasis), large animal veterinary practice, dairy production or manufacturing, or dairy product marketing, and graduate students in those program areas are eligible to apply.

The William A. Russell Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 will be presented to a student who will begin a program of study at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2011.

The Cedarcrest Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in large animal veterinary practice, dairy production, dairy manufacturing, or dairy product marketing.

Also to be awarded is the $1,500 Bob Toole Jersey Youth Award, which can be used for either college expenses or a well-defined practical experience related to breeding, developing and showing Registered Jerseys™.

The V. L. Peterson Scholarship and Paul Jackson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students who have completed at least one year of college or university work. The award amount for each scholarship is $1,000.

The Reuben R. Cowles Jersey Youth Award will be presented to a resident of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Applicants must be at least high school graduates, but not older than 36 years of age as of January 1. Applicants must state whether the award money will be used for to support their education or to fund a trip to the All American Jersey Show and Sale, the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings or other Jersey educational activities. The value of this award is variable; for 2010, it was $1,000.

For the 2010-11 academic year, $18,500 will be awarded across all AJCA scholarship programs. These awards will be presented Saturday, November 5 at the annual Junior Banquet held during The All American Jersey Shows and Sales in Louisville, Ky.

Reynoldsburg, OH, March 30, 2011—June 1 is the deadline to enter the sixth national Jersey youth presentation competition, TalkJersey.

All AJCA junior or lifetime members, ages 7 through 20 as of January 1, 2011, are eligible to enter the live public speaking contest or the recorded presentation division. Cash awards sponsored by ABS Global Inc., DeForest, Wis., and prizes offered by the American Jersey Cattle Association will be presented in all divisions.

Judging will be held Wednesday afternoon, June 22 during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. at the Kalahari Resort Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

The top contestant in each category will present his/her winning speech in a showcase awards ceremony on June 25 at ABS Dekorra.

Demonstrations or speeches are to focus on any phase of the Registered Jersey™ business, including current affairs and dairy industry trends. Judges will evaluate the speaker’s personal interest in the topic, as well as its appropriateness for a general dairy audience.

Participants will be divided into groups by their age on January 1, 2011 as follows: Division I, 7 to 10 years; Division II, 11 to 13 years; Division III, 14 to 16; and Division IV, 17 to 20 years.

Division I contestants present demonstrations between four (4) and six (6) minutes in length. Posters may be used in addition to demonstration materials.

Participants in Divisions II, III and IV present speeches between five (5) and seven (7) minutes in length. Visual aids are not allowed. Speaker notes are permitted. No more than four (4) 4" x 6" notecards may be used. Judges will ask questions after each presentation is completed. Judging will be open for viewing by interested parties.

Contestants will be scored on the basis of 50 points, as follows: topic selection and content, 15 points; organization of speech, 10 points; vocal presentation, 10 points; presentation and effectiveness, 10 points; and response to questions, 5 points. One (1) point will be subtracted from the total point score for each 30 seconds over or under the required speaking time.

Entries may also be made in the category of narrated video or PowerPoint presentations. This presentation must be the contestant’s own production and have been created between September 1, 2010 and June 1, 2011.

The topic must be a subject directly related to Registered Jerseys™. Entries must be between five (5) and seven (7) minutes long, and feature the contestant as the only speaker. No costumes may be used, and no interviews with other persons are allowed. Musical tracks or background music cannot be used in these presentations.

Entries will be divided into three groups by contestant age on January 1, 2011: Division I, ages 7 to 12 years; Division II, ages 13 to 16; and Division III, age 17 and older.

The finished presentation must be saved in PC format and recorded for playback on either a CD/DVD or USB flashdrive/thumbdrive. Entries must be received in the AJCA office on or before June 10.

To enter, simply complete the online entry form. Applications may also be requested from the AJCA Development Department by calling 614/861-3636.

The American Jersey Cattle Association has made strategic investments in Jersey youth since 1958 when it created the National Heifer Sale to provide annual funding for educational programs and awards. The first of nine youth scholarship funds managed by the AJCA was established in 1965. The Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund provides financial support for junior activities at The All American Show & Sale, the Jersey breed’s showcase event for 58 years. Jersey Youth Academy was created in 2008 to expand educational programs for older Jersey youth. It will be held for the second time July 17 to 22, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, March 16, 2011—Twenty-five gifts have been received from January 31 through March 15, 2011 for Jersey Youth Academy, the Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund, and the AJCC Research Foundation.

The Jersey Youth Academy was created in 2008 by the Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business. The program is conducted every two years, with all program costs paid by the Academy fund.

New Dean-level supporters are the New York Jersey Cattle Club and the South Carolina Jersey Cattle Association.

Memorial contributions honoring James R. Chaney of Bowling Green, Ky., past Director of the AJCA and 2003 recipient of the Master Breeder Award, have been received from Dr. J.J. and Marilyn Malnati, Newberry, S.C.; Dave, Jennifer and Karl Zumbach, Hopkinton, Iowa; Warren County Farm Bureau, Bowling Green, Ky.; Adair County District Cooperative Extension, Columbia, Ky.; Dr. Robert W. and Debra K. Thompson, Franklin, Ky.; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bellamy III, Bryn Mawr, Penna.; Wickstrom Jersey Farms, Inc., Hilmar, Calif.; Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.; Will Do Jerseys, LLC, Kinards, S.C.; Jerry and Sue Spielman, Seneca, Kans.; Arlene Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.; Mike and Merna Fremstad, Viroqua, Wis.; Danforth Jersey Farm, Jefferson, N.Y.; and David Allen, Reedsburg, Wis.

Memorial contributions honoring Patricia Endres, Lodi, Wis., have been received from Huffard Dairy Farms LC, Crockett, Va.; David Norman and Agnes Arnold-Norman of Liberty, Penna.; and Donald and Elsa Sherman, Hilmar, Calif.

Contributions to Jersey Youth Academy were also made by Dr. J.J. and Marilyn Malnati, Newberry, S.C., and John and Elaine Kokoski, Hadley, Mass., in honor of Jane F. Chittenden, New Lebanon, N.Y., lifetime member of the AJCA, and spouse of two-time president, Master Breeder and Distinguished Service Award recipient Stanley N. Chittenden.

Wickstrom Jersey Farms, Inc., Hilmar, Calif., made a contribution to the Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund in memory of Jane F. Chittenden. This fund was created in 1993 to commemorate former Executive Secretary Maurice E. Core’s 37 years of service to the Jersey breed.

Contributions to the AJCC Research Foundation in memory of Harold Owens, Frederic, Wis., were received from Wickstrom Jersey Farms, Inc., Hilmar, Calif.; David L. Brandau, Wilton, Wis.; and Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Owens was the recipient of the 1997 Distinguished Service Award and a strong advocate for multiple component pricing.

Finally, royalties from D&E Rebel Scholar-ET, sold in the 2005 All American Sale to Jerseyland Sires and the Scholar Syndicate, were received for the AJCA Scholarship Fund.

For more information on contributing to these or other permanent funds managed by the association, contact the Development Department at 614/322-4456.

The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, maintains identification and performance records for dairy herd owners and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. For more information on its programs and services, visit www.USJersey.com.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, February 4, 2011—David Chamberlain, President of the American Jersey Cattle Association, today announced the 40-member class for the second Jersey Youth Academy, July 17 to 22 in Columbus, Ohio.

“Building upon AJCA programs initiated over 50 years ago, the Jersey Youth Academy is an in-depth educational program focused specifically on the Jersey cow and the Jersey business,” Chamberlain explained. “At the same time, Academy challenges its participants to explore the broad range of career opportunities involving Jerseys and the dairy industry.

“These 40 young people from 17 states exemplify the many talented, interested Jersey youth in the United States that we want to encourage towards careers in the Jersey dairy business.”

California: Kelli Carstensen, Petaluma; Jordan Dunn, Visalia; Rylin Lindahl, Visalia; Colin Russell, Hilmar; Natalie Sanders, Hilmar; and Theresa Sweeney, Visalia

Missouri: Tricia Jo Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau; and Tyler Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau

Ohio: Kira Andre, Wauseon; William D. Grammer, Sebring; and Erin Williams, McConnelsville

Pennsylvania: Tucker Hardy, Belleville; Logan Karchner, Nescopeck; Jesse Kline, Chambersburg; Jaylene Lesher, Bernville; Amanda Mitcheltree, New Castle; Charlie Moyer, Roaring Branch; Maria Noble, Gillett; and Stacey Theobald, Waymart

Wisconsin: Thomas Allen, Reedsburg; Sydney Endres, Lodi; Cassandra Krull, Lake Mills; and Charisse Orth, Stitzer

Selection was based on merit, motivation and preparation for the program as reflected in the written application and goal statement. Applications were reviewed by a committee appointed by Chamberlain and chaired by AJCA Director James Quist. All program costs, including round-trip transportation for participants, will be paid by the Academy.

The 2011 keynote address will be given by James Ahlem, vice-chair of Dairy Management Inc. and past-President of National All-Jersey Inc.

A highlight of the 2011 program will be an expanded “Meet the Deans” program, where the young people will meet leaders from the Jersey community to gain their unique insights about the future of the dairy business with a specific focus on the Jersey cow.

Other confirmed speakers are Calvin Covington, former CEO of Southeast Milk Inc. and the USJersey organizations; Stan Erwine, Vice President of Producer Relations with Dairy Management Inc., and Francis Fluharty, Research Associate Professor, Ohio State University, and member of the AJCC Research Foundation advisory committee.

The Jersey Youth Academy is a 501(c)(3) private foundation. Contributors represent a broad spectrum of Jersey breeder and dairy industry support. The National Heifer Sale on June 25, 2011 in Arlington, Wis., will be an all-donation sale to complete the Academy endowment campaign.

For more information, visit the Jersey Youth Academy web site, contact program coordinator Dr. Cherie L. Bayer at (614) 322-4456, or write Jersey Youth Academy, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, January 24, 2011—The marketing reach and convenience of JerseyBid.com, a new real-time online auction service from Jersey Marketing Service, will be the focus of the winter USJersey seminar, March 12 in Columbus, Ohio.

Neal Smith, CEO of National All-Jersey Inc., parent company of Jersey Marketing Service, will present the easy-to-manage listing and bidding features designed to make selling and buying Jerseys more efficient and cost-effective. Joining him for the seminar will be Mark Chamberlain, manager of AJCA IT Services.

The program, also to be broadcast as a live webinar, begins at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 at the Concourse Hotel and Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. It is being held in conjunction with the winter meetings of the directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., and the 2011 planning meetings for The All American Jersey Shows & Sales.

A networking reception follows the seminar. The Concourse Hotel is located at 4300 International Gateway, on the grounds of Port Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio. For webinar log-in instructions, click here.

Jersey Marketing Service policies are set by a Board of Directors representing the 1,000 producer-members of National All-Jersey Inc. and more than 2,300 members of the American Jersey Cattle Association. The schedule of sales for the first half of 2011, plus averages of all 2010 public auction sales, is posted on the JMS web site.

The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, compiles and maintains animal identification and performance data on Jersey cattle and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. For more information on USJersey program and services, call 614/863-3636 or visit the web site at www.USJersey.com.

MEMORIAL GIFTS RECEIVED BY PERMANENT FUNDS FOR
JERSEY RESEARCH AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, January 19, 2011—Gifts have been received through January 15, 2011 for Jersey Youth Academy, the J.F. Cavanaugh Fund of the AJCC Research Foundation and the Fred Stout Experience Fund.

New Dean level supporters are Richard and Marilyn Hughes, owners of Westview Jerseys at Bodega, Calif. James Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif., made a Fellow level contribution in memory of Ryan Graber, Parker, S.D.

Memorial contributions honoring Patricia Endres, Lodi, Wis., have been received from Duane and Patricia Wickstrom, Hilmar, Calif.; Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.; Michael R. and Anna C. Riggs, Danville, Ind.; David L. Brandau, Wilton, Wis.; Michael and Linda Hellenbrand, Cross Plains, Wis.; Brian and Kristin Paul, Milton, Wis., Brian and Laurie Spahr, Findlay, Ohio; Sunbow Jerseys, Charles, Carol and Veronica Steer, Cottage Grove, Tenn.; and Alex Steer, Dalhart, Texas.

The Ohio Junior Jersey Breeders Association also made a contribution to the Academy endowment.

The J. F. Cavanaugh Fund of the AJCC Research Foundation was created in 1985 to honor Jim Cavanaugh upon his retirement after 29 years service as Executive Secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Club and National All-Jersey Inc. The Foundation was established in 1967 under Cavanaugh’s leadership.

Contributions in Cavanaugh’s memory were received from Mike and Merna Fremstad, Westby, Wis., Richard Chichester, Falmouth, Va., and Jeanne Winget, Nokomis, Fla.

The Fred Stout Experience fund was created in 2000 in memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997. Stout was instrumental in the growth of the company’s marketing activities, and also served as an AJCA type evaluator.

For more information on contributing to these or other permanent funds managed by the association, contact the Development Department at 614/322-4456.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, January 3, 2011—The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) announced today that new records for production by Registered Jersey™ cows were established in 2010.

The official Jersey lactation average increased to 18,567 lbs. milk, 876 lbs. fat, and 671 lbs. protein. On a Cheddar cheese equivalent basis, average yield is 2,270 pounds. All are new category records.

A record 88,727 lactations were processed by the AJCA, an increase of 23% in five years.

The lactation average is calculated on a standardized 305-day, twice daily, mature equivalent (m.e.) basis.

The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, compiles and maintains animal identification and performance data on Jersey cattle and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. For more information on USJersey program and services, call 614/863-3636 or visit the web site at www.USJersey.com.

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CORE FUND, JERSEY YOUTH ACADEMY TO BENEFIT FROM HEIFERS SELLING AT ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE

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MARYLAND COW LEADS JERSEY BREED FOR LIFETIME PRODUCTION

CALLING ALL JERSEY CHEESES: ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR

SECOND NORTH AMERICAN JERSEY CHEESE AWARDS

CORE FUND, JERSEY YOUTH ACADEMY TO BENEFIT
FROM HEIFERS SELLING AT ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE