Minnesota Holstein Association Field Day to be held August 11, 2012 in Grey Eagle

Opening their doors for this year’s Minnesota Holstein Association Field day is Jeff and Korinna Rohde, Rohde Dairy. Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the farm. Farm tours will take place throughout the morning and the afternoon. At 12:00 noon all are invited to enjoy lunch on the farm and fellowship with fellow breeders. At 1:30 p.m. a judging contest will be held. All are welcome to attend, so please bring the whole family and the neighbors or the local 4-H club.
Jeff and Korinna farm in Grey Eagle, Minn. They are currently milking 60 cows and have 75 head of young stock. They milk in a tie stall barn that holds 46 head. The current rolling herd average is 26,553 pounds of milk, 958 pounds of fat and 805 pounds of protein.
After some exciting purchases in 2012 Jeff and Korinna have been introduced into a new kind of marketing and merchandising. On the farm you will have the opportunity to see these purchases and family members first hand. A full story on Rohde Dairy can be found at www.mnholstien.com.
For directions to Rohde Dairy or further information please visit www.mnholstien.com or contact the Minnesota Holstein Association at 320-259-0637 or minnesotaholstein@gmail.com.
Minnesota Holstein Association was organized in 1910 for the purpose of improving and promoting the Holstein breed of dairy cattle. The MHA consists of 900 members and is open to all persons interested in Holstein cattle. The mission of the Minnesota Holstein Association is, “To enhance the lives and profitability of all dairy producers and enthusiasts by providing opportunities for education, marketing, recognition and socialization.”