BARABOO — The Wisconsin Holstein Association will hold its annual Junior Holstein Convention in collaboration with the Waupaca-Waushara Junior Holstein Association at the Red Lion Hotel in Appleton, Dec. 28-30, 2021.
According to a statement from the group: Youth from across the state will be recognized for their outstanding achievements in multiple categories. The top award recipients for those excelling with their Junior Holstein projects will be the Distinguished Junior Members (ages 17-21), Young Distinguished Junior Members (ages 13-16), and 12 & Under Recognition award winners (ages 12 and younger).
They will be officially recognized on the Wednesday evening of convention, Dec. 29, 2021.
Marissa Vosberg will be recognized as a Distinguished Junior Member. She is the 18-year-old daughter of Phil and Laura Vosberg of Monroe. At the age of nine, with support from her parents, Marissa started her own herd
of Registered Holsteins and Brown Swiss. She is responsible for developing her herd, and with her parents, operates Vosberg Hilltop Livestock; and helps as the third generation on her family’s beef and crop operation. Marissa is involved in many clubs in school and plays on the girls’ varsity soccer team. She also enjoys exhibiting her Registered Holstein and Brown Swiss cattle, traveling and spending time with her friends and family.
The Wisconsin Holstein Association is a nonprofit organization that strives to increase knowledge and provide opportunities to youth by involvement through the Registered Holstein project
For more information on WHA, visit www.wisholsteins.com or call 1-800-223-4269.