March 18 & 19 the annual Jersey Canada 2016 AGM was held in Ingersoll, ON at the Elmhurst Inn and hosted by the Oxford County Jersey ClubMarch 18 & 19 the annual Jersey Canada 2016 AGM was held in Ingersoll, ON at the Elmhurst Inn and hosted by the Oxford County Jersey Club
Jersey Canada 2016 AGM
Friday Night Awards
After a great day touring Oxford County Jersey farms we kicked off the formal portions of the AGM at the Production and All-Canadian Awards Banquet. Hall of Fame Certificates, Class Leader Certificates and All-Time Class Leaders Awards were presented. Along with All-Canadian Awards.
Saturday AGM and awards
Saturday morning brought a very positive Annual Meeting and Guest Speaker Andrew Campbell. Andrew Spoke on his past years experience of #farm365, where he posted daily photos on Twitter about Farming. He also spoke about educating the consumer about where their food comes from.
Awards Presented
Youth of Distinction – Sean Smith, MB
Jersey Young Achievers – Marc & Craig Dalton, BC, Jennifer Butcher & Wes Kuntz, ON, Jon & Sandy
Kingdon, ON
Presidents Banquet
Awards Presented
Cow of The Year
Rosalea Jed’s Cybil (link to her Bio)
Presidents Cup
RJF Remake Becky
4590kg P, 5382kg F
Owned by – Robert Jarrell and Family, ON
Hall of Fame Trophy
Garhaven Country Detour
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Composite BCAs – Far & Protein 996
Owned by – Hollylane Jerseys, ON
Ralph J. Barichello Memorial Award
Tom Byers, ON
Honorary Life Member
Chris and Valerie Richardson, ON – Rich-Valley Jerseys
Distinguished Service
Matthew Graye, St. Pierre-Jolys, MB – Graylane Jerseys
Constuctive Breeder
Ferme Bona, St Bonaventure QC
Ferme Scottiere, St Paul d’Abbosford, QC
Lone Pine Jerseys, AB
Master Breeder
Rexlea Jerseys, ON
Larry Sheardown and Family