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April 1 is the deadline for several Holstein Foundation opportunities!If you're planning on applying for the George Mill...
03/30/2026

April 1 is the deadline for several Holstein Foundation opportunities!

If you're planning on applying for the George Miller Memorial or Raymond LeBlanc Memorial Scholarships, or participating in the Dairy Jeopardy or Dairy Bowl contests at National Holstein Convention, be sure to submit your applications and entries by April 1.

Apply for the George Miller Memorial Scholarship: www.holsteinfoundation.org/about/george-miller-memorial-scholarship.html

Apply for the Raymond LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship: www.holsteinfoundation.org/about/raymond-leblanc-memorial-scholarship.html

Dairy Jeopardy Entry Form: www.holsteinfoundation.org/youthprograms/dairyjeopardy.html

Dairy Bowl Entry Form: www.holsteinfoundation.org/youthprograms/dairybowl.html

Two memorial scholarships honor pillars of the Holstein community who were dedicated to mentoring the next generation of...
03/26/2026

Two memorial scholarships honor pillars of the Holstein community who were dedicated to mentoring the next generation of dairy youth.

Applications are due April 1, 2026 and scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2026 National Holstein Convention in Orlando, Florida.

Visit www.holsteinfoundation.org to learn more or apply!

The Raymond LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship was established in 2025 to honors the late Raymond LeBlanc. Beyond his professi...
03/24/2026

The Raymond LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship was established in 2025 to honors the late Raymond LeBlanc. Beyond his professional achievements as a well-known cattle salesman and ring man, Raymond was passionate about mentoring young people in the industry

The college scholarship supports a student pursuing an agricultural degree who serves as a leader within the dairy industry and their communities. Applications are due April 1, 2026.

Visit www.holsteinfoundation.org to find the application.

The George Miller Memorial Scholarship was established in 2023 in remembrance of the late George Miller. George was an i...
03/21/2026

The George Miller Memorial Scholarship was established in 2023 in remembrance of the late George Miller. George was an icon within the Holstein industry and dedicated to preparing youth for futures within the dairy industry.

The college scholarship supports a student pursuing an agricultural degree who serves as a leader within the dairy industry and their communities. Applications are due April 1, 2026.

Visit www.holsteinfoundation.org to find the application!

Thanks to our friends at Select Sires Inc. and Holstein Association USA for helping make this opportunity possible!

Planning on competing in the Dairy Bowl or Dairy Jeopardy contests at National Holstein Convention this summer? Don’t mi...
03/19/2026

Planning on competing in the Dairy Bowl or Dairy Jeopardy contests at National Holstein Convention this summer? Don’t miss the April 1 entry deadline!

Two memorial scholarships honor pillars of the Holstein community who were dedicated to mentoring the next generation of...
03/17/2026

Two memorial scholarships honor pillars of the Holstein community who were dedicated to mentoring the next generation of dairy youth.

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Current U.S. citizen attending a U.S. university full-time
- Current Holstein Association USA member, adult or Junior
- Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree
- Someone with dairy or agriculture-related experiences and career aspirations

Applications are due April 1, 2026 and scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2026 National Holstein Convention in Orlando, Florida. Visit www.holsteinfoundation.org to learn more or apply!

During her time as a the Junior member, Rachel Craun won all three divisions of Dairy Jeopardy at the National Holstein ...
03/11/2026

During her time as a the Junior member, Rachel Craun won all three divisions of Dairy Jeopardy at the National Holstein Convention. However, the positive impact of her involvement in Holstein Foundation programs and the Junior Holstein Association goes much deeper than that.

In this episode, Rachel shares how these experiences have shaped her future career goals. The conversation spans from tips for competing in Dairy Jeopardy, to memorable showring experiences, and scholarship opportunities to Rachel’s future career goals in the dairy industry.

Find the episode on your preferred listening platform using this link: https://linktr.ee/holsteinconnections

On this day 32 years ago, the first Class of YDLI gathered in Tampa, Florida. To celebrate, we’re commemorating February...
02/10/2026

On this day 32 years ago, the first Class of YDLI gathered in Tampa, Florida.

To celebrate, we’re commemorating February 10 with the first-ever Day of the Dairy Leader! We invite you to join us in celebrating today - or anytime in February, by participating in one of three ways.

Make a Donation: Contribute to the Holstein Foundation in support of their impactful efforts to educate and train the next generation of dairy leaders. Make a one-time gift or set up a recurring donation online. https://www.holsteinfoundation.org/contribute/give.html

Show your Spirit: Share your YDLI pride on social media using the hashtag .

Engage with the Community: Volunteer your leadership and advocacy skills with community organizations you care about.

Last week, over 60 young adults stretched themselves, expanded their network, and dove into many areas of personal and p...
02/09/2026

Last week, over 60 young adults stretched themselves, expanded their network, and dove into many areas of personal and professional growth during the Young Dairy Leaders Institute.

Phase I might be over for YDLI Class 14, but we’re keeping the celebration going! Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Day of the Dairy Leader, when we’ll be commemorating the day YDLI first met on February 10, 1994.

During the first full day of YDLI, attendees dove into understanding their personality type and learned how to leverage ...
02/04/2026

During the first full day of YDLI, attendees dove into understanding their personality type and learned how to leverage their unique strengths to communicating effectively. They also explored how storytelling shapes their personal brand and how to transform how they show up and influence team culture. There were lots of connections, laughs, and fun along the way!

Special thanks to Elanco for sponsoring the Ignite Your Impact session, Trans Ova Genetics for sponsoring the Your Brand Begins With Your Story session, and Cargill for sponsoring the evening's dinner and keynote speaker!

Yesterday, YDLI Class 14 headed to Fort Work Stock Show for a behind-the-scenes tour before enjoying a welcome dinner an...
02/03/2026

Yesterday, YDLI Class 14 headed to Fort Work Stock Show for a behind-the-scenes tour before enjoying a welcome dinner and networking reception that evening. Attendees connected with fellow classmates and prepared for the week ahead.

Thanks to Zoetis Dairy for sponsoring the Welcome Dinner & Networking Reception!

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