Exels Holsteins & Wine Tasting
A delightful driving tour began at Exel’s dairy #1, the group then went to the farms feed facility were feed is stored and prepared for delivery to the two dairies that the Van Exel’s operate. Tour goers disembarked the bus at Exel’s Dairy #2 and were greeted by the Van Exel Family with refreshments and a line-up of Exels elite Holstein females. After departing Exels, the group headed to Van Ruiten Winery, owned by a former dairy family. The Van Ruiten family greeted the buses and hosted everyone to taste their wines in their barrel room. The bus departed the winery and headed over the Sacramento Delta to their final destination at the National Convention Sale.

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Junior Fun at Raging Waters!

Junior and senior Holstein members gathered at Raging Waters for a fun family day in the sun. As the temperature climbed over 110 degrees, participants were thankful for a plentiful supply of sunscreen and access to exciting water attractions. Lunch was provided at the park, and you can guarantee that not many juniors waited the full 45 minutes to get back to the water!

For pictures of this event, follow the link below!

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