Spring Dairy Tune-Up: fitting/showmanship workshop

05/03/2025

I want to send a big shout out to our sponsors! This wouldn't be possible without you.

05/02/2025

Bedding is down and the bleachers are in! Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow.

04/20/2025

We are less then 1 week away! Get signed up now before your too late.

04/17/2025

9 days till the Tune-Up!

There is still time si sign up! Get signed up by sunday night to get a free t-shirt.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

04/09/2025

We are only 4 weeks away from this years Spring Dairy Tune-Up! Be sure to get signed up today so you don't miss out this opportunity!

Here is the link to the Google doc.

Spring Dairy Tune Up May 3rd and 4th 2025 Fayette County Fairgrounds West Union, IA -Entry forms due April 25th -Open to youth 9-18 years old -No entry fees to attend (pre-registration required) -Each youth should bring only one dairy heifer for workshop, Clean and ready to fit -Open to Registered,....

04/02/2025

Lets spread the word! This is a great place to sharpen your fitting and showmanship skills at a low cost. There is no registration fee, bedding is down and ready for your animal. and meals are provided for everyone!

Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
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04/02/2025

It's announcement time!

I am happy to announce our fitting instructor for the Spring Dairy Tune-Up! This year I would like to welcome Garrett Pfeiler to our event.

Garrett owns and operates a cow-calf herd and farms alongside his father raising hogs near
Holy Cross, IA. In addition to his family’s operation, he and his fiance, Amanda, have started
their own small registered Brown Swiss herd at Amanda's family’s dairy farm. Garrett’s family
milked registered Brown Swiss until selling out 10 years ago. After selling the herd, Garrett
continued to purchase Brown Swiss heifers to show through 4-H where he developed his fitting
skills. He then started fitting at sales when he was in college, and continues to fit for the Iowa
and Minnesota Brown Swiss State Sales.

Thank you Garrett!

03/27/2025

I am happy to announce our showmanshipinstructor for this year is Kendra Waldenberger.

Kendra Waldenberger is from Spring Grove, MN. She was heavily involved in 4-H and FFA growing up. In 2016, Kendra and her brother started Hobby Stock Brown Swiss, a small show herd that they raise and exhibit their Brown Swiss at local, state, and national levels. Kendra graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2023 where she majored in Animal Science with a dairy production emphasis and Agricultural Communication and Marketing. While at the University of Minnesota, Kendra was also on the collegiate dairy judging team where she found great success placing 7th individual overall, 1st team overall at the 2021 Vernon County Collegiate Contest and then went on to the 2022 All American Intercollegiate Contest where she was 5th individual overall, 1st team overall. To round out her judging career, Kendra was part of the 1st place team overall and while placing 3rd individual at the 2022 North American International Livestock Exposition. After graduating Kendra completed an internship with Ocean View Genetics in Wisconsin where she learned the ins and outs of raising elite show cattle. Currently, Kendra works for Select Sires Member Coop as a Genetic and Reproductive Trusted Advisor. Her role involves creating matings, linear scoring cows, sire selection, working with genomics, and running inventory calculators for customers. She enjoys getting the chance to judge shows and work with youth involved in the dairy industry.

Kendra is excited to work with the youth participants to share her tips and tricks as showmanship can make or break your animals success in the ring.

Thank you Kendra for helping us with our clinic!

03/18/2025

There seemed to be a problem with the link to sign up. Let's try this again!

Spring Dairy Tune Up May 3, 20rd and 4th 20252 Fayette County Fairgrounds West Union, IA -Entry forms due April 25th -Open to youth 9-18 years old -No entry fees to attend (pre-registration required) -Each youth should bring only one dairy heifer for workshop, Clean and ready to fit -Open to Registe...

02/24/2025

It's that time of year again! Spring Dairy Tune Up has been set for May 3rd and 4th at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. Stay tuned for more upcoming announcements.

05/05/2024

I would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to our sponsors. You are a huge part of what makes this all happen.