The Brown Swiss National Convention is approaching its last day of activities in Syracuse, NY. Breeders gathered at the Double Tree Hotel, just around the corner from the Holstein World offices, beginning Tuesday of this week. Two hundred adults and juniors have experienced true New York Swiss hospitality and enjoyed a week of seminars, award presentations and guest speakers. Last night, Jenna Smith was crowned the National Swiss Ambassador and also the recipient of the Youth Achievement Award. Today, buses departed the Double Tree for farm tours to Towpath Farm (Kathy & Gordon DeMay) and Vine Valley Farm (Leon & Karen Button), before heading to Captain Bill’’s Columbia for a lunch cruise on Seneca Lake. This afternoon, convention attendees will either participate in a winery tour through the Finger Lakes region or come back to Syracuse early to preview the sale cattle. Tonight’’s main banquet begins at 7:00pm.

Tomorrow’’s the last day to be part of this year’’s convention. A continental breakfast will be served at the NY State Fairgrounds beginning at 9:00am, with the National Sale following at 11:30am.

Be sure to check www.allbreedaccess.com next week for official news and sales results from the convention!

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