vote on photos for the 2023 calendar
The photos for the 2023 calendar will be selected by voting of the membership.
There is one ballot allowed per member farm.
You can vote for up to THREE PHOTOS PER SEASON, so TWELVE in total.
You can vote by clicking HERE.
The ballot includes photos.
To download a catalog of the photos, click HERE.
VOTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL APRIL 15TH
There is one ballot allowed per member farm.
You can vote for up to THREE PHOTOS PER SEASON, so TWELVE in total.
You can vote by clicking HERE.
The ballot includes photos.
To download a catalog of the photos, click HERE.
VOTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL APRIL 15TH
Support our Association by purchasing calendars.
Another great job of putting together fine examples of the breed and featuring member farms. These make great gifts!
CLICK HERE for more information.
Order your calendar by using the Paypal Buy Now button
or send check or money order of $20.00 each plus $5.00* shipping to:
NCHCA
C/O Josh Krenz
Windland Flats
31932 136th St
Princeton, MN 55371
*NOTE: $5 shipping charge is within the 48 continental United States. Additional shipping charges will apply outside the 48 continental USA.
NCHCA
C/O Josh Krenz
Windland Flats
31932 136th St
Princeton, MN 55371
*NOTE: $5 shipping charge is within the 48 continental United States. Additional shipping charges will apply outside the 48 continental USA.
nchca annual scholarship program
Applications are open for 2023
The NCHCA Junior board is pleased to offer 1 (one) $500 scholarship to a current NCHCA junior member, to be used for college or trade school expenses {Tuition, Books, Etc.}.
Limit of one award per junior
The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply. Deadline is January 1st.
Check the Junior page for more details.
The NCHCA Junior board is pleased to offer 1 (one) $500 scholarship to a current NCHCA junior member, to be used for college or trade school expenses {Tuition, Books, Etc.}.
Limit of one award per junior
The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply. Deadline is January 1st.
Check the Junior page for more details.
The Junior of the Year program recognizes one junior each year who has excelled at participating not only in the association, but also at school and in his/her community. This annual award was created and sponsored by Sue Dyke in honor of her grandmother.
The junior must be a member in good standing of the NCHCA juniors. They must be younger than 21 years of age and have not received the award in a previous year.
The Junior of the Year award is given out in the fall at the NCHCA Show in Austin, Minnesota. The winner receives a HUGE traveling trophy that gets passed on to the next winning junior the following year. The winner also receives a specially designed trophy size belt buckle to keep and bragging rights throughout the year.
Any NCHCA member can submit a nomination.
Please consider nominating an outstanding junior in our organization!
Click HERE to download the nomination form.
Nominations should be submitted by September 1st to:
Sue Dyke
PO Box 27
Magnet, NE 68749
email: sue@almostafarmhighlands.com
The junior must be a member in good standing of the NCHCA juniors. They must be younger than 21 years of age and have not received the award in a previous year.
The Junior of the Year award is given out in the fall at the NCHCA Show in Austin, Minnesota. The winner receives a HUGE traveling trophy that gets passed on to the next winning junior the following year. The winner also receives a specially designed trophy size belt buckle to keep and bragging rights throughout the year.
Any NCHCA member can submit a nomination.
Please consider nominating an outstanding junior in our organization!
Click HERE to download the nomination form.
Nominations should be submitted by September 1st to:
Sue Dyke
PO Box 27
Magnet, NE 68749
email: sue@almostafarmhighlands.com
nominations are open for
junior of the year
Know a worthy junior member? Nominations are open until September 1st for this year's junior of the year. For more information, check the JUNIORS page.
send in your photos for the 2023 calendar
Submissions for the 2023 NCHCA calendar are being accepted now. Share your photos of your cattle and promote your farm. Send in photos that reflect the four seasons that include your animals.
Click HERE to learn more and send in your photos for consideration.
nchca annual scholarship program
The NCHCA Junior board is pleased to offer 1 (one) $500 scholarship to a current NCHCA junior member, to be used for college or trade school expenses {Tuition, Books, Etc.}.
Limit of one award per junior
The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply.
Limit of one award per junior
The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply.
In order to apply, student must complete the following:
The recipient will be chosen by the NCHCA board without name or identifying information.
The board will consider the following when choosing the recipient:
By applying for this scholarship, you are authorizing the use of your name, photo and information in NCHCA and / or AHCA media.
Click HERE for information and the application form.
- Accurately and completely fill out the application in detail.
- Obtain high school or college transcript.
- Email completed application and high school or college transcript to: Tina Broderick at brodericktr@gmail.com by January 31, 2022. (Recipient will be announced at the annual meeting in February)
- Two letters of recommendation emailed directly from reference to brodericktr@gmail.com. Emails must be received by January 31, 2022. We recommend one from an unrelated teacher or employer and a second character reference from an unrelated acquaintance.
The recipient will be chosen by the NCHCA board without name or identifying information.
The board will consider the following when choosing the recipient:
- Long term goals
- Leadership
- Academic Excellence
- Extracurricular Activities
- Commitment to and Participation in NCHCA Junior Program and Association
- Review of Application by the Board Members
By applying for this scholarship, you are authorizing the use of your name, photo and information in NCHCA and / or AHCA media.
Click HERE for information and the application form.
Applications are open for 2022
The NCHCA Junior board is pleased to offer 1 (one) $500 scholarship to a current NCHCA junior member, to be used for college or trade school expenses {Tuition, Books, Etc.}.
Limit of one award per junior
The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply. Deadline is January 31st.
Check the Junior page for more details.
The NCHCA Junior board is pleased to offer 1 (one) $500 scholarship to a current NCHCA junior member, to be used for college or trade school expenses {Tuition, Books, Etc.}.
Limit of one award per junior
The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply. Deadline is January 31st.
Check the Junior page for more details.
The 2022 calendar is one of the best yet featuring photos from member farms selected by the membership. Thanks to all farms that submitted photos and congratulations to the featured farms.
Available for purchase HERE
and at NCHCA Events.
Support our Association by purchasing calendars. These make great gifts!
NCHCA Education Hour - january 8th
We invite you to join us via Zoom for an educational session on January 8 at 7:00 pm. Anne Proctor, Ph.D., is a ruminant nutritionist working for a feed company as well as a Highland breeder. Join her to 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. Bring your questions - we will allow plenty of time for discussion. Use the link below to register for the meeting.
What: NCHCA Education Hour
When: Jan 8, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcuCsrz8pE9IclvQ3Oqg-7VMx_PI9hwDL
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
When: Jan 8, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcuCsrz8pE9IclvQ3Oqg-7VMx_PI9hwDL
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Call to Order
Proof of Quorum
Proof of Notice of Meeting
Approval of 2020 Minutes
Officer Reports:
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Committee Reports:
AHCA Representative
Show Committee
Regional Show
World Beef Expo
Junior Committee
Hoofbeat Committee
Membership Committee
Production Sale Committee
Website Committee
Calendar Committee
Old Business
New Business
Elections
President
Vice President
Director Positions (Two)
Membership Recognition Award
Junior Scholarship Award
Adjourn
Proof of Quorum
Proof of Notice of Meeting
Approval of 2020 Minutes
Officer Reports:
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Committee Reports:
AHCA Representative
Show Committee
Regional Show
World Beef Expo
Junior Committee
Hoofbeat Committee
Membership Committee
Production Sale Committee
Website Committee
Calendar Committee
Old Business
New Business
Elections
President
Vice President
Director Positions (Two)
Membership Recognition Award
Junior Scholarship Award
Adjourn
minnesota junior spring classic
april 23-25 mower county fairgrounds austin, MN
Entries open March 1st through April 16th
Sign up early. If we get enough entries, there will be a highland breed show!
Yes, that is Brooklyn with her highland on their website!
The NCHCA Junior board is pleased to offer 1 (one) $500 scholarship to a current NCHCA junior member, to be used for college or trade school expenses {Tuition, Books, Etc.}.
Limit of one award per junior
The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply. Deadline to apply is January 1, 2021.
Limit of one award per junior
The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply. Deadline to apply is January 1, 2021.
In order to apply, student must complete the following:
1. Accurately and completely fill out the application in detail.
2. Submit current high school or college transcript.
3. Submit two sealed letters of recommendation:
We recommend one from an unrelated teacher or employer and a second character reference
from an unrelated acquaintance.
4. Turn in all of the above by Jan. 1, 2021.
Mail to :
Tina Broderick
13188 Lakeview Court
Pound, WI 54161-8818
(Recipient will be announced at the annual meeting in February)
The recipient will be chosen by the NCHCA board without name or identifying information.
The board will consider the following when choosing the recipient:
Click HERE for information and the application form.
1. Accurately and completely fill out the application in detail.
2. Submit current high school or college transcript.
3. Submit two sealed letters of recommendation:
We recommend one from an unrelated teacher or employer and a second character reference
from an unrelated acquaintance.
4. Turn in all of the above by Jan. 1, 2021.
Mail to :
Tina Broderick
13188 Lakeview Court
Pound, WI 54161-8818
(Recipient will be announced at the annual meeting in February)
The recipient will be chosen by the NCHCA board without name or identifying information.
The board will consider the following when choosing the recipient:
- Long term goals
- Leadership
- Academic Excellence
- Extracurricular Activities
- Commitment to and Participation in NCHCA Junior Program and Association
- Review of Application by the Board Members
Click HERE for information and the application form.
nchca annual scholarship program
Applications are open for 2021
The NCHCA Junior board is pleased to offer 1 (one) $500 scholarship to a current NCHCA junior member, to be used for college or trade school expenses {Tuition, Books, Etc.}.
Limit of one award per junior
The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply. Deadline to apply is January 1, 2021.
Check the Junior page for more details.
The NCHCA Junior board is pleased to offer 1 (one) $500 scholarship to a current NCHCA junior member, to be used for college or trade school expenses {Tuition, Books, Etc.}.
Limit of one award per junior
The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply. Deadline to apply is January 1, 2021.
Check the Junior page for more details.
The Junior of the Year program recognizes one junior each year who has really excelled at participating not only in the Association, but also at school and in his/her community.
The junior must be a member in good standing of the NCHCA juniors. They must be younger than 21 years of age and have not received the award in a previous year.
The Junior of the Year award is given out in the fall at the NCHCA Show in Austin, Minnesota. The winner receives a HUGE traveling trophy that gets passed on to the next winning junior the following year. The winner also receives a specially designed trophy size belt buckle to keep and bragging rights throughout the year.
The junior must be a member in good standing of the NCHCA juniors. They must be younger than 21 years of age and have not received the award in a previous year.
The Junior of the Year award is given out in the fall at the NCHCA Show in Austin, Minnesota. The winner receives a HUGE traveling trophy that gets passed on to the next winning junior the following year. The winner also receives a specially designed trophy size belt buckle to keep and bragging rights throughout the year.
Any NCHCA member can submit a nomination.
Please consider nominating an outstanding junior in our organization!
Click HERE to download the nomination form.
Nominations should be submitted by September 1st to:
Sue Dyke
PO Box 27
Magnet, NE 68749
email: sue@almostafarmhighlands.com
Please consider nominating an outstanding junior in our organization!
Click HERE to download the nomination form.
Nominations should be submitted by September 1st to:
Sue Dyke
PO Box 27
Magnet, NE 68749
email: sue@almostafarmhighlands.com
Click HERE to download the nomination form.
Nominations should be submitted by September 1st to:
Sue Dyke
PO Box 27
Magnet, NE 68749
email: sue@almostafarmhighlands.com
Nominations should be submitted by September 1st to:
Sue Dyke
PO Box 27
Magnet, NE 68749
email: sue@almostafarmhighlands.com
Photography by Otter Creek Creations. For high quality copies of photos, go to www.ottercreekcreations.smugmug.com.
nchca annual scholarship program
The NCHCA Junior board is pleased to offer 1 (one) $500 scholarship to a current NCHCA junior member, to be used for college or trade school expenses {Tuition, Books, Etc.}.
Limit of one award per junior
The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply.
Limit of one award per junior
The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply.
In order to apply, student must complete the following:
1. Accurately and completely fill out the application in detail.
2. Submit current high school or college transcript.
3. Submit two sealed letters of recommendation:
We recommend one from an unrelated teacher or employer and a second character reference
from an unrelated acquaintance.
4. Turn in all of the above by Jan. 1, 2020.
Mail to :
Kerie Olson (NCHCA Secretary)
26086 885th Ave.
Austin, MN 55912
(Recipient will be announced at the annual meeting in February)
The recipient will be chosen by the NCHCA board without name or identifying information.
The board will consider the following when choosing the recipient:
Click HERE for information and the application form.
1. Accurately and completely fill out the application in detail.
2. Submit current high school or college transcript.
3. Submit two sealed letters of recommendation:
We recommend one from an unrelated teacher or employer and a second character reference
from an unrelated acquaintance.
4. Turn in all of the above by Jan. 1, 2020.
Mail to :
Kerie Olson (NCHCA Secretary)
26086 885th Ave.
Austin, MN 55912
(Recipient will be announced at the annual meeting in February)
The recipient will be chosen by the NCHCA board without name or identifying information.
The board will consider the following when choosing the recipient:
- Long term goals
- Leadership
- Academic Excellence
- Extracurricular Activities
- Commitment to and Participation in NCHCA Junior Program and Association
- Review of Application by the Board Members
Click HERE for information and the application form.
It's Annual Meeting time!
Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 & Sunday, February 3rd, 2019
Holiday Inn/Eau Claire South
4751 Owen Ayres Ct.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-830-9889
Call the hotel to reserve your room and mention that you are with the North Central Highland Cattle Association to get the special room rate of $114.95 per night.
All members are welcome to come together for this annual event. The annual business meeting includes election of officers and directors. Meet with other Highland breeders and learn from educational sessions. Juniors will have great activities. There will be a banquet on Saturday followed by an auction to raise funds for the Juniors.
Registration will be at noon on Saturday.
Saturday, February 2
Sunday, February 3
Don't forget, if you can, to bring along an auction item to donate to the juniors. They will be auctioning off the items to raise money for their activities throughout the year. The funds will go toward recreational activities during our annual meeting, educational activities like cow camp, and expenses for their show in Austin, MN in the fall of the year.
Looking forward to seeing some old friends and the opportunity to meet some new ones! Please come and join us!
Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 & Sunday, February 3rd, 2019
Holiday Inn/Eau Claire South
4751 Owen Ayres Ct.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-830-9889
Call the hotel to reserve your room and mention that you are with the North Central Highland Cattle Association to get the special room rate of $114.95 per night.
All members are welcome to come together for this annual event. The annual business meeting includes election of officers and directors. Meet with other Highland breeders and learn from educational sessions. Juniors will have great activities. There will be a banquet on Saturday followed by an auction to raise funds for the Juniors.
Registration will be at noon on Saturday.
Saturday, February 2
- Panel Discussions Featuring NCHCA Member Farms
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm Marketing and Sales of Highland Beef
- Break Networking
- 2:15 - 3:15 pm Handling and Facility Maintenance of Highland Cattle
- Break Networking
- 3:45 - 4:45 pm Exhibiting and Showing Highland Cattle
- Social Hour and Banquet
- 5:00 - 6:00 pm Social and Networking
- 6:00 pm Annual Banquet, Awards and Auction
Sunday, February 3
- 9:00 - 11:00 am Annual Business Meeting and Elections
Don't forget, if you can, to bring along an auction item to donate to the juniors. They will be auctioning off the items to raise money for their activities throughout the year. The funds will go toward recreational activities during our annual meeting, educational activities like cow camp, and expenses for their show in Austin, MN in the fall of the year.
Looking forward to seeing some old friends and the opportunity to meet some new ones! Please come and join us!
highland springs farms
is hosting a pasture walk
nchca members welcome!
Submissions for the 2020 NCHCA calendar are being accepted now. Share your photos of your cattle and promote your farm. Send in photos that reflect the four seasons that include your animals.
Click HERE to learn more and send in your photos for consideration.
Click HERE to learn more and send in your photos for consideration.
COWS AND HEIFERS FOR SALE
Two cows and two heifers
1,100 per cow, 900 per heifer or
2,000 for both Cows and
1,700 for both heifers or
1,840 for combo,
OBO email for more pics or info
Josh West
Cottonwood Farm
west_josh_westy@yahoo.com
Two cows and two heifers
1,100 per cow, 900 per heifer or
2,000 for both Cows and
1,700 for both heifers or
1,840 for combo,
OBO email for more pics or info
Josh West
Cottonwood Farm
west_josh_westy@yahoo.com
for sale:
HEIFERS AND STEER FOR SALE
CBS Lady, Yellow, born 3/17/16, Reg #55804
CBS Caramel, Red, born 4/16/16, Reg #55802
CBS Rose, Red, born 6/24/16, Reg #56339
One 2 year old steer
All very docile!
Dean or Charlotte Van Haren
Apache Acres
charlottevanharen@gmail.com
farm picnic
come one, come all to the farm picnic
creachann gleann farm
September 15th - plattville, wisconsin
You are invited to a farm picnic at Creachann Gleann on September 15th, 2018!
Creachann Gleann will supply the meat, pop, and lemonade. If you would like to bring a dish to pass, it
would be appreciated but not required. It is a family event. It's a good time to visit with other Highland enthusiasts, enjoy some scenery, share experiences, and ask questions.
Creachann Gleann will supply the meat, pop, and lemonade. If you would like to bring a dish to pass, it
would be appreciated but not required. It is a family event. It's a good time to visit with other Highland enthusiasts, enjoy some scenery, share experiences, and ask questions.
There is space available for overnight camping, as well. The event begins when folk start arriving!
Please RSVP to:
Creachann Gleann Farm
Ben and Mary Schmidtke
7200 Platte Rd
Platteville, Wi. 53818
Email: info@creachanngleann.com
Phone: 608.348.4047
Please RSVP to:
Creachann Gleann Farm
Ben and Mary Schmidtke
7200 Platte Rd
Platteville, Wi. 53818
Email: info@creachanngleann.com
Phone: 608.348.4047
Big Ridge VooDoo Magic (51522)is a Scottish Type, purposely bred sire, bred to pass on the superior maternal characteristics and good feet of his parents and grandparents. Magic's calves average 55 pounds and grow quickly to catch up and often pass calves with heavier birth weights.
For more information, contact:
Bill Arrington
Big Ridge Highlands
Bigridgehighlands@gmail.com
For more information, contact:
Bill Arrington
Big Ridge Highlands
Bigridgehighlands@gmail.com
send in your photos for the 2020 calendar
Submissions for the 2020 NCHCA calendar are being accepted now. Share your photos of your cattle and promote your farm. Send in photos that reflect the four seasons that include your animals.
Click HERE to learn more and send in your photos for consideration.
Click HERE to learn more and send in your photos for consideration.
featured in agriview
Windland Flats - Minnesota
A featured article in a recent issue of Agriview promoted the Highland Production Sale by NCHCA on June 24, 2017 and it highlights two farms from NCHCA.
Agriview is a weekly newspaper that goes to 25,000 households in WI, IL, IA and MN.
Click HERE to read and share with all your Highland and non-Highland friends.
Agriview is a weekly newspaper that goes to 25,000 households in WI, IL, IA and MN.
Click HERE to read and share with all your Highland and non-Highland friends.
time is running short!
send in your photos for the calendar
Deadline is march 31st
Submissions for the 2019 NCHCA calendar are being accepted now.
Share your photos of your cattle and promote your farm. Summer and fall photos for the calendar are always needed because there often aren't very many submitted. Spring photos are also in short supply.
Click HERE to learn more and send in your photos for consideration.
Share your photos of your cattle and promote your farm. Summer and fall photos for the calendar are always needed because there often aren't very many submitted. Spring photos are also in short supply.
Click HERE to learn more and send in your photos for consideration.
For sale:
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2016 Highland Bull: FTA Kansas
Registration #56338 Dun bull sired by Skye High Wayward Son 2011 NWSS Grand Champion Highland Bull. His dam is FTA Victoria's Secret of our Four T Acres breeding, going back to Scott of Craycombe. Handled but not halter trained, this stout guy has excellent feet and legs, a long straight top line, wide stance and a good disposition. Kansas has been vaccinated, his breeding soundness exam done, and he is ready to go to work. If you are interested, you can even stop by to see both his dam, sire, and other progeny out of this excellent pairing of animals. Contact us at FTAcres@yahoo.com if you are interested or have any questions. |
For sale:
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With fall calving starting the middle of September and going through winter we have a number of cattle for sale, starting with most of the 2015-16 heifer crop. We also have a number of cows for sale.
Boulder Meadows Highlands Larry & Cindy Sassen lsfjfarm@brainerd.net 320-745-2444 |
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Minnesota junior spring classic
The 8th Annual Minnesota Junior Spring Classic was held May 5-7, 2017 at the Mower County Fairgrounds.
Click HERE to learn more.
Click HERE to learn more.
2017 A.C.T. camp
Sign up now for Advanced Cow Training (A.C.T.) Camp, July 7-9 at Windemere Farm in Junction City, Wisconsin.
Click HERE for more details.
Click HERE for more details.
stored stuff from earlier publication
Submit your photos for the 2018 calendar now!
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It's that time of year! Submit your cattle photos for consideration for the 2018 calendar. Photos will be accepted through May 1st.
The calendar process is changing a bit this year. Thanks to calendar committee members for their work to help get the calendars produced in time for the Production Sale in June. Click HERE to see the guidelines and to submit your photos online. |
Advertise in the calendar
A limited number of slots are available for business card ads in the calendar at a cost of $25. Sign up below and pay online.
TIME is running out to order your nchca apparel!
For a limited time only: NCHCA Logo Apparel is available for order through April 21st. Order your hat, polo shirt or t-shirt under the FOR SALE tab.
