2025 Annual meeting

NCHCA members gathered in Tomah Wisconsin on February 8th for the annual meeting and educational session at Cranberry Country Lodge
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business meeting


​On Saturday 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.
You can find the agenda with committee reports here: 

​2025 Annual Meeting Agenda


​Elections were held for President, Vice President and three director positions. The results are: 
President:  Maureen Matt
Vice President:  Michelle LeTourneau
Directors:   Todd Green
                      Jeremiah Mewes
                      Jessica Webb

Leaving the board are Melinda Cowell, Katie Baker, and Jessica Lipke. Many thanks to all for their hard work on the board.

​You can watch a recording of the business meeting below

items of note

  • There willbe two sales this year.
    • Entries are open for the Frozen Semen and Embryo Sale on March 15th.
    • The live animal sale, Females of Fall, will be held in person in conjunction with the Regional Show in September
    • Learn more about the sale at highlandsale.org.
  • Photos can be submitted for the 2026 NCHCA calendar. The deadline for entries is March 15th. This year entries will be limited to four photos per farm. Submit your photos HERE.

featured speaker - jacob larson


Jacob is a long time Highland breeder, beginning with the breed as a junior member in the 1990s. He also traveled extensively studying the Highland breed, even working with elite breeders in Scotland. Jacob is now a Highland Cattle consultant, judge, and loves to share his passion for breeding exceptional Highland cattle. 

Watch a recording of Jacob's presentation 
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​Look for Jacob's Visual Guide coming to his website soon 
Visual Guide: Structure & Attributes of Quality Scottish Highlands


​group discussions


​Members split into small groups to cover a variety of topics including:
  • Bull Selection
  • Keys to Successful Calving
  • Marketing Marketing Highland Beef

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congratulations!

junior scholarship
​award winner
lauren cowell

outstanding
​service award
tony letourneay
little house and farm
​Congratulations to Lauren Cowell who is the 2025 recipient of the NCHCA Junior Scholarship. Thanks to Lauren for her commitment to the breed and our association. We know she will find success as she continues her collegiate career.
The NCHCA board honored Tony LeTourneau for his work in support of the Association.  Tony has served on multiple committees, putting his skills as a graphic artist to work. The new Hoofbeat, show and sale catalogs, calendar and website reflect his contributions. And he is our all around AV guy as evidenced at the annual meeting. Congratulations, Tony and thank you for all you have done for NCHCA!


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

Thanks to all who contributed items and bid. 
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 Sharon Lewis and the Annual Meeting Committee
​ for the great job planning and organizing the event.