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Wisconsin Set to Host National Guernsey Convention
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 06/05/2008

Guernsey breeders from across the United States will be in Wisconsin this month for their organization's annual meeting. The 2008 National Guernsey Breeders' Association will be holding its national convention from June 25-30 at the Madison Marriott West Hotel in Middleton.

"We are looking forward to a great week and welcome all dairy producers to attend," says Seth Johnson, executive secretary of the American Guernsey Association. "It's a very exciting time for the breed.

Organizers say Guernsey registrations have risen the past three consecutive years. Sale prices are also at unprecedented levels with the 2007 national convention sale averaging $4,879 and a top seller of $23,000.

"We're anticipating another record-breaking sale in 2008," says Johnson. "We have a top-notch line up with daughters and embryos selling from the best in the breed."

The sale is being held at City Slickers Farm in Cross Plains on June 30, with a noon start time.

Other activities for the week include early bird farm tours being held on June 26. Tour stops include Donnybrook Farm, Platteville; Shullsburg Creamery, Shullsburg; and Woodale Farm, Janesville. A dinner with Alice in Dairyland will be held that evening. Youth contests, adult committee meetings and a welcome dinner will be the focus on June 27. Saturday begins with an awards breakfast followed by tours. The first stop is Gurn-Z Meadow Farm in Janesville, followed by National Dairy Shrine, Hoard's Museum, Nasco and Hoard's Dairyman Farm all located in Fort Atkinson.

On June 29, attendees can attend educational seminars, workshops, the sale cattle parade at City Slickers farm and the youth annual banquet. The convention wraps up Monday with the American Guernsey Association annual meeting and National Convention Sale.

The convention is being hosted by the Wisconsin Guernsey Breeders Association. For questions, call the Wisconsin Guernsey Breeders Association office at 608-534-6010.

The Wisconsin Guernsey Breeders' Association is the largest state Guernsey breed organization and has an 83-year history of activities that promote and improve the Guernsey breed.


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