2022 Annual meeting

NCHCA members gathered in Warrens, Wisconsin on February 5th and 6th for the annual meeting and educational session at Three Bears Resort. 
Members split into small groups to cover a variety of topics including:
  • Junior Program
  • Marketing Highland Beef
  • Your Farm's Online Presence
  • Halter Training & Showing
  • Feeding & Nutrition
  • Buying & Selling Cattle

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Chris Polzin, livestock judge and owner of Polzin Cattle was the keynote speaker. Chris led an interactive session where a number of topics were discussed including breeding decisions, breed characteristics, selecting bulls, judging livestock, showing to name a few.

Chris was assisted by his son, Colton, who has an interest in Highland Cattle.

junior scholarship
​award winner
​avery bailey

outstanding
​service award
randi johnson
climbing stump farm
The Junior Scholarship for 2022 was awarded to Avery Bailey!
The NCHCA board honored Randi Johnson of Climbing Stump Farm for her work in support of the Association.  Randi has served on the NCHCA Board and continues to work on several committees including show, sale, calendar and website. Congratulations, Randi and thank you for all you have done for NCHCA!


​After a great banquet, an auction to support the junior programs was held and a good time was had by all.

Thanks to all who contributed items and bid. Juniors raised over $1,000 through your generosity.
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:
  • The Association has started to offer online educational sessions. The first featured Anne Proctor, Ph.D. discussing animal nutrition. A recording of the session is available HERE.
  • A new scholarship program for any member is being created to help members expand their own knowledge and help other members learn as well. More information on the scholarship is available HERE.
An election was held for one director position and Maureen Matt of Hidden Ridge Highland Cattle was elected to a two year term.

Maureen replaces Kevin Opperman who leaves the Board after two terms. Thanks to Kevin for his efforts on behalf of our members.

You can listen to a Zoom recording of the meeting,

items of note

  • Entries are open for the Annual Production Sale on June 11th. Learn more about the sale at highlandsale.org.
  • Photos can be submitted for the 2023 NCHCA calendar. The deadline for entries is March 15th. Submit your photos HERE.
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 Katie Baker for the great job planning and organizing the event.