California Holstein Association

06/02/2026

Congratulations to a well deserving recipient of this prestigious award!

Announcing the 2026 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder – Curtis Vanden Berge!

The California native says he knew from a young age that dairy farming was in his future. Today, Curtis is a partner in his family's Vanden Berge Dairy in Bakersfield, California. He has a drive to continuously improve the herd genetics, focusing on increasing components and ensuring each generation is better than the last.

Curtis will be recognized for the award during the upcoming National Holstein Convention in Orlando, Florida.

Join us in congratulating Curtis on this well-deserved honor!

05/22/2026

Cow Camp is back this summer!!
Hosted at Cal Poly SLO July 21-23
Open to interested youth ages 9-20

⭐️also seeking parent chaperones to make this event possible! contact Kate if interested

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qE9otJMqiJCO-MuRyyprD5y5eRquuEhmvPTMiV_cIkQ/edit?usp=drivesdk

05/19/2026

Saddened to hear of Fred Denier's recent passing. Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

Memorial events as follows:
May 26 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Viewing
6:00 p.m. Rosary
Lodi Funeral Home, Inc.
725 South Fairmont, Lodi, CA

May 27 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass
St. Christophers Catholic Church
Galt, CA

View Frederick Alois Denier's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

05/18/2026

Ad space reservations due TODAY for the 2026 California Holstein News annual magazine! Be a part of the association’s ‘yearbook’ advertising the best in genetics and dairy industry partners!

Check out last summer’s issue here:
https://issuu.com/cowsmopolitan/docs/california_annual_2025?fr=sM2Y5ODgzNDg5MTQ

05/16/2026

Congratulations!

05/15/2026

05/13/2026

The Western Spring National Holstein Show is underway in Richmond, Utah this week!

Follow show coverage on Cowsmopolitan, Inc. and Walton Webcasting to support the many California exhibitors!

We're kicking off three days of show coverage in Richmond, Utah with the Western Spring National Junior Show! Judge Chris Curtiss is selecting his winners and champion for Holsteins, Red & Whites, and All Other Breeds today!

Cowsmo Coverage of the show today is possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Blackstone Genetics and Blackstone Photography!

Follow along with class placings, photos, and a livstream from Walton Webcasting here: https://cowsmo.com/event/western-spring-national-junior-holstein-show-2026/

05/06/2026

REMINDER:Our next Young Professionals webinar is coming up soon!

This webinar will focus on how to get the most from your internship program. The content will have a double focus: certainly it will help if you're a young person preparing for an internship this summer, but it will also help employers understand how to effectively manage young people to benefit the company and enrich the student.

Panel members will include:
Crystal Sinn, Moderator
Lindsey Worden, CEO of Holstein Association, USA
Clancey Krahn, student at Oklahoma State University
Kristen Chapman, dairy marketing specialist at Cargill Animal Nutrition

The webinar will be held at noon Central on Wednesday, May 13. To register for the event, please click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fzV5zB6LQ9C8LANNm5gQyw

05/02/2026

🔴Attention RWDCA Junior Members! 🎉

Applications for the RWDCA Scholarship and National Red & White Ambassador are officially live. 🌟

Don’t miss your chance to earn recognition and support for your outstanding involvement in the Red & White Dairy Cattle world.

📅 Deadline: June 1st, 11:59pm

You can find applications and details on the RWDCA website.

https://www.redandwhitecattle.com/juniors

Be sure to tag a fellow Junior who should apply!