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educational sessions

The North Central Highland Cattle Association plans to sponsor educational sessions for its members over Zoom. Recordings of those sessions will be posted here. Look for more programs to come in the future.
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successful calving

​On line seminar featuring North Central members Cindy Weideman of Schon Boden Farms and Mark & Jamie Schulz of Flatland Farm LLC. With combined 55+ years of calving experience, this seminar focused on what to watch for leading up to birth, the birthing process, and the first 24-48 hours after birth for calf and cow.

contact info and resources

Cindy Weideman     Schon Boden Farms, Osceola, Wisconsin  
Calving at Schon Boden Farm
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Recommended Book: 
Beef Resource Handbook Published by Ohio State University Extension

Additional Resources

Mark and Jamie Schulz     Flatland Farms, LLC, Elkton, Minnesota   
Calving at Flatland Farm
calving_at_schon_boden_farm.pdf
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calving_at_flatland_farm.docx.pdf
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what to look for in your ​next highland bull

Bulls account for 50% of your entire genetic pool for your future calves. Are you giving enough thought and detail to this important genetic decision? Learn more on selecting the best bull for your farm.
​The presenter for this seminar is Skyler Anderson, the owner of Skye High Farms in Michigan. Skyler has been in the Highland business most of his life. He has bred and owned national Highland champions. Skyler is known and respected throughout the world for his Highland cattle acumen.
Recorded April 23, 2022
Download Presentation Pages HERE


animal nutrition

​Anne Proctor, Ph.D., is a ruminant nutritionist working for a feed company as well as a Highland breeder.  Learn the basics about how the digestive system of a cow works and what we need to know to make sure our feeding strategy meets the needs of our cows.  
Recorded January 8, 2022
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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.
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  • About
    • About NCHCA
    • Contacts
    • Organization
  • Membership
    • Join or Renew
    • Find Members
    • Membership Benefits
    • Outstanding Service Award
    • The Hoofbeat
  • Juniors
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Annual Meeting 2025
    • NCHCA Annual Show >
      • 2025 Show Overview >
        • Show Schedule of Events
        • Show Requirements
        • Health Requirements
      • Past Shows >
        • 2024 Show Results
        • 2023 Show Results
        • 2023 Show Photos
        • 2023 World Beef Expo
        • 2022 Show Results
        • 2022 World Beef Expo
        • 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
    • Production Sale
  • Resources
    • About Highland Cattle
    • Educational Sessions
    • Podcasts
    • Cattle Handling
    • Producer Education Scholarship
    • Member Tips
  • For Sale
    • Classified Ads >
      • Submit Classified Ad
    • Semen Directory >
      • Submit Semen Ad
    • Calendar
    • Production Sale