Tennessee is the Place to Be! June 23-26
Holstein World: As we near this year’s convention, only six months away, share any thoughts that you have as to how breeders are preparing to be in the spotlight of the national industry.
Rissa Mitchell: Let me begin by saying that our Tennessee Holstein family is pretty small compared to some other states, and we really don’t relish the idea of being in the “national spotlight.” Even though we have a relatively small group, we’re committed to hosting a convention that is both productive and enjoyable for everyone that attends. So we really would like to encourage folks to make plans to bring your family to Knoxville, Tennessee next summer. We promise to do our best to make it a memorable convention for you and your family.
In our industry, Tennessee probably isn’t regarded as a Holstein hotbed, but I think many will be pleasantly surprised at the quality of Holsteins in our state. Tennessee Holsteins have been competitive in many national shows, sold well in national sales, and are becoming regulars on the Locator List and in active A.I. lineups. The breeders in our state realize we have a special opportunity to showcase not only our area’s natural beauty and tourist attractions, but the quality of our Holsteins as well. We hope you’ll join us for the national Holstein convention June 23-26, 2007 and let us convince you that “Tennessee’s the Place to Be in 2007!”