National Convention begins!
It was a beautiful day on Monday as many people who arrived this past weekend got on the bus to tour several prominent Wisconsin herds. Among them were Mystic Valley, the Bruenig family of Jenny-Lou Holsteins; Budjon Farms, the Cull family; Ryan-Vu Holsteins, the Ryan family; and Vir-Clar Holsteins, the Boyke family. It was also a busy, busy day for the juniors as the Jeopardy Contest was held today, along with the dairy bowl written tests. Tonight, adults were treated to a poolside event, while the juniors were across the way enjoying a real Hawaiian luau.
Ginny Wolfe (NY), Debbie and Keith Decker (PA) and Howard Wolfe (NY) enjoy the first tour stop at Mystic Valley Farms. Even though it was a 9:30am visit, the Bruenigs served the bus a great dessert of vanilla ice cream and strawberries.
The North Carolina delegation in front of the Budjon sign.
Sisters and friends! Amy Ryan of Ryan-Vu Holsteins and her sister Carla Gunst of Wilstar. Amy’s family hosted the tour bus today, while Carla and her husband and partners at Wilstar hosted an open house yesterday that still attracted visitors past 10pm!
Clearly secure enough to wear a skirt at the Junior Luau!!
J.R. Boyke made it back to the Dells after visiting with tour goers at Vir-Clar. He also completed a busy day of interviews for the DJM contest.
Part of the Junior activities tonight featured the presentation of the banner contest. Here, you’ll want to pay particular attention to the KU mascot - a favorite of the Rottinghaus family we believe!?
Creativity at its best from the Washington juniors!
One of New York’s DJM semi-finalists Julia Hudyncia and her mother Shirley!
Happy kids come from California! Celebrating Taylor Pires’ win of the Intermediate Jeopardy Contest today, and Caitlyn Lopes win in the Junior Jeopardy Contest, the gang gets ready to present their banner!
Stay tuned for more, including herd visit updates coming soon!