Local Participants in Annual Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention

Friday, January 13th, 2023 -- 12:00 PM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) The annual Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention was hosted by the Manitowoc and Calumet County Juniors in Manitowoc, Wis., Jan. 6-8.

According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, more than 400 Holstein members, chaperones, and volunteers were in attendance to help make the event a success. Throughout the convention, junior members participated in numerous contests including speaking, arts and crafts, photography, Dairy Jeopardy and Dairy Bowl.

The largest competition of the weekend was Dairy Bowl, in which 34 junior, 18 senior, and six rookie teams competed. More than 40 volunteers helped coordinate Dairy Bowl matches, Dairy Jeopardy contests, and the speaking contest.

2022 Distinguished Junior Members include Madeline Hensel of Wood County. The Young Distinguished Junior Holstein Members included Jaron Begert of Clark County and Ella Raatz of Clark County.

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