Local Students to Receive Young Distinguished Junior Holstein Honors

Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 -- 12:01 PM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) The Wisconsin Holstein Association will be hosting its annual Junior Holstein Convention in Manitowoc next month.

According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, the event will commence with numerous activities for hundreds of junior members in attendance, including a dairy bowl contest and dairy jeopardy, as well as a contest room with arts and crafts, advertising, county scrapbook, and photography contests.

Junior members also have the opportunity to participate in prepared speaking contests and a dairy promotion contest during the January 6-8, 2023 gathering. In addition to participating in these activities, members will be recognized for their achievements throughout 2022.

Acknowledgment is given to those receiving 12 and under, Younger Member, and Distinguished Member recognition, and a new Outstanding Boy and Girl will be named.

This year, 12 Young Distinguished Junior Member honors will be presented and a couple local recipients include Jaron Begert of Neillsville and Ella Raatz of Colby. Meanwhile, a new Wisconsin Holstein Princess and Attendant will also be named during the convention.

The Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association strives to positively influence young people by recognizing and congratulating their achievements and accomplishments in the industry.

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