North Central Highland Cattle Association
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2020 Annual meeting

NCHCA members gathered in Warrens, Wisconsin on February 1st and 2nd for the annual meeting and educational session at Three Bears Resort. 
Saturday attendees heard two excellent speakers.
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Bill Halfman, an agricultural agent from Monroe County was up next for our second session. He spent time discussing the nutritional needs of cattle and gave us ideas that we could apply to our field and pasture management in order to allow our cattle to grow and mature to reach peak performance keeping them healthy and productive their entire lives.
Katie Pfeiffer, a Reproductive Specialist with CentralStar Genetic and Reproductive Services, spoke about breeding cattle and talked in depth about artificial insemination, including a discussion of a number of synchronization protocols. Katie answered member questions and provided helpful information for those will all levels of experience with AI.

Click HERE to download a copy of the presentation slides.
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Cindy Weideman shared decades of history of both the North Central Highland Cattle Association and the American Highland Association. She compiled an amazing collection of photos and facts that she has collected over the years and shared copies of the collection with attendees. Thanks to Cindy for putting the information together and sharing it with us all.

outstanding service awardS

sue dyke

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The NCHCA board honored Sue Dyke of Almosta Farm for her many years of service to our region and her phenomenal leadership and devotion to our NCHCA juniors. Sue has stepped down as Junior Committee Chair this year and turned those reigns over to Tina Broderick of Tabletop Acres. Congratulations, Sue and thank you as you pass the juniors off to new leadership!

billy johnston

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The NCHCA board honored Billy Johnston of Dalraida Highland Farm for his many years of hard work and support of the Association.  Billy's friendship to all our members, as well as his experience and leadership has helped guide and promote our regional association from its early years to what we have become today.  Congratulations, Billy and thank you for all you have done for NCHCA!
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The Junior Scholarship for 2020 was awarded to Maryn Cowell!
​​After a great banquet, an auction to support the junior programs was held and a good time was had by all.
On Sunday morning, the business meeting was held. The board updated members about priorities and projects it has been working on during the year. Committees made reports on their activities for the year and recommendations for the upcoming year. Some of the highlights are:
  • New displays have been purchased to help promote highlands at a variety of events. Special thanks to Four T Acres for their generous support of this project.
  • The Association had a booth at the Grassworks conference in January for the first time, promoting the breed to this audience.
Elections for one director position and the AHCA regional director were held. Officers and directors are
President:           Randi Johnson
Vice-president:  Jan Larson
Secretary:           Anne Proctor
Treasurer:          Josh Krenz
AHCA Board:     Mark Schulz
Directors:           Jon Carlson
                             Kevin Opperman
                             Daniel Webster

items of note

  • Entries are open for the Fourth Annual Production Sale at Four T Acres on June 20th.
  • Photos can be submitted for the 2021 NCHCA calendar. The deadline for entries is March 31st.
Thanks to all members who were able to make the meeting and a special welcome to the many new faces who came to the session. See you all next year!
Special thanks go to Kerie Olson  and Jan Larson for the great job planning and organizing the event. Looking forward to next year!

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North Central Highland Cattle Association Mission Statement:
NCHCA shall protect the integrity and sustainability of the Highland breed by promoting education and social interactions of its members.
  • Home
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  • Highland Cattle
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      • Wisconsin Farms
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    • Annual Show >
      • 2022 Show Results
      • 2022 World Beef Expo
      • Past Shows >
        • 2021 Show Results
        • 2021 Show Photos
        • 2021 World Beef Expo
        • 2020 Show Results
        • 2020 Show Photos
        • 2020 World Beef Expo
        • 2019 Show Results
        • 2019 Show Photos
        • 2019 AHCA National Show
        • 2018 Show Results
        • 2017 Show Results
        • 2017 Show Photos
        • 2017 AHCA National Show
        • 2016 Show Results
        • 2016 Show Photos
    • Annual Meeting >
      • Annual Meeting 2023
      • Annual Meeting 2022
      • Annual Meeting 2021
      • Annual Meeting 2020
      • Annual Meeting 2019
      • Annual Meeting 2018
      • Annual Meeting 2017
    • Production Sale
  • Resources
    • Educational Sessions
    • Producer Education Scholarship
    • Member Tips
    • Cattle Handling Tips
  • For Sale
    • NCHCA Apparel
    • Production Sale
    • Calendar
    • Beef Producers
    • Classified Ads >
      • Submit Ads
    • Semen Directory >
      • Submit Semen Ad