2010-2011 Minnesota Junior Holstein Board of Directors

Congratulations Megan Herberg - DJM Finalist

The finalists in the 2010 National Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) competition were recently named during the National Junior Holstein Convention in Bloomington, Minn. Being named a DJM finalist is the highest honor a Junior Holstein member may receive, and is based on outstanding work throughout their dairy project career.

Maureen Lee, Katie Hanehan, Benjamin Kinnard, Megan Herberg, Leah Henkes, and Jacob Brey. - photo courtesy of Holstein Association USA

This year's finalists are: Jacob Brey, Wis.; Katie Hanehan, N.Y.; Leah Henkes, Iowa; Megan Herberg, Minn.; Benjamin Kinnard, Wis.; and Maureen Lee, Wis.

The six finalists were narrowed down from a field of twelve semifinalists that were interviewed during the Convention. Each of the six finalists will receive annual renewed memberships to Holstein Association USA.
The DJM contest is designed to honor Junior Holstein members ages 17 to 21 who have excelled in their junior project work, involvement on their farm, and in their communities. Twelve semifinalists are selected based on an entry book that includes the story of their junior Holstein work, information about their cattle, involvement in school and community activities, and personal view questions.

- Press Release courtesy of Holstein Association USA

Click here to read Megan's DJM Story!