The Brown Swiss National Convention is underway!
The Stage is Set…and the National Brown Swiss Convention is underway in Lima, Ohio! Wednesday’s acivities included the checking in of the Palmer Hoffman Memorial Heifer Show animals as well as the Junior Olympics that were both held at the Allen County Fairgrounds. The show on Friday afternoon will feature 95 heifers exhibited by Brown Swiss youth from 13 different states! The show, headed up by Chris Lahmers is a tribute to long-time Brown Swiss enthusiast and supporter Palmer Hoffman.
The much anticipated sale line-up looks to live upto its billing as one of the best national sales in history! The sale managed by Wayne Sliker and his Modern Associates features some of the finest from Ohio and throughout the country! The sale will feature many show stopping heifers and cows from many outstanding pedigrees! Check out the sale line-up by visiting www.allbreedaccess.com. The sale is set to start at 11 am on Saturday, July 5th.
Today was tour day! The dreary weather did not keep convention goers from visiting one of Ohio’s finest herds - Topp-View, Botkins, Ohio. Mary Lou Topp and family rolled out the red carpet for visitors with a great lunch and warm hospitality at their beautifully kept farm. Mary Lou’s sons - Eric, Keith and Phillip, along with their families were all onhand to answer questions and give personal tours of the cattle and the facilities. The herd that consists of mostly Brown Swiss and Holsteins has numerous All-American nominees, Champions and high scoring individuals.
Check back early next week for more convention and sale news!
Brown Swiss youth gather at the Fairgrounds to take care of their entries in the Palmer Hoffman Memorial Heifer Show.
No strangers to the Brown Swiss scene…Ken Main and Peter Vail look through the sale line-up with Brian Garrison. Dale Bendig in the foreground working hard to keep things looking good.
A portion of the young milk cows in the sale line-up.
On the left - the Reserve Grand Champion from NY Spring Show - Siegerts Flip Twister who is selling in the sale!
The box stall barn at Topp-View was the place to be! All-Americans and Champions were on display for visitors.
Three buses and many car loads of visitors were treated to a great meal at Topp-View.
Topp-View is not only known for their great animals…The Topp Family is also known for the beautiful landscaping and well-kept farmstead! Mary Lou out did herself on the flowers this year (which is hard to do!)…everything was beautiful!