California Holstein Association

10/01/2026

Congratulations Hank Van Exel Exel's Holsteins & Jerseys on being honored as this year’s Klussendorf Award recipient!

Congratulations to Hank Van Excel on winning the prestigious Arthur B. Klussendorf Award

09/28/2026

Congratulations MJC Dairy Judging team on another win!! 🥇

Modesto Junior College captured the overall team title at the 2026 International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. Team members also earned the top overall individual and high individual reasons honors.

09/28/2026

Huge congratulations to the California 4-H Dairy Judging team! All four members are active CA Junior Holstein members, coached by current association board members!

History is always being made at World Dairy Expo, and on Saturday, Sept. 26, the 2026 Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Awards Banquet was one for the books. For the first time in the contest h,Hoards at Expo

09/26/2026

Way to go CA Junior Holstein Secretary, Kinley Martin! 4th place Junior Showmanship at World Dairy Expo 👏👏

09/21/2026

Countdown is on for the best fall Junior-only Dairy Show experiences!!

YOUTH DAIRY CATTLE SHOW OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS.

09/15/2026

09/01/2026

Two full summer internship opportunities are available for the summer of 2027!

The Digital Content & Communications intern will help tell the story of Holstein Association USA through engaging digital content.

The Holstein Foundation Youth Programs intern will support youth leadership and dairy education programs that inspire the next generation of dairy leaders.

Both interns will play an active role in the 2027 National Holstein Convention and the inaugural Dairy Data Academy, working alongside industry leaders from across the country and building valuable professional connections.

Applications are due October 31, 2026. Learn more or apply using the link in the comments!

Interns will receive furnished housing for the duration of their internship and competitive hourly pay based on experience ($16-18/hour).

08/31/2026

Showorks is open to register for our upcoming show. You can find the Showorks link through our website:

www.westerndairyshowcase.com

- click on the tabs drop down to find Entries
- create your account and start your entries
- you can save your entries and edit as needed, then submit when you are ready

ENTRY DEADLINE - September 30th
LATE ENTRIES DEADLINE (fees apply) - October7th

If you have any questions, please DM or email [email protected]

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