Jersey Canada has announced the Judge for the 2024 National Jersey Show at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair: Jeff Sayles
Working along side Jeff, in the ring will be the Associate Judge for the 2024 National Jersey Show at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair: Richard Osborne
Richard Osborne along with his wife, Teresa and children, Easton and Sienna own and operate their farm under the Willow Creek Genetics prefix. Here they milk approximately 100 Holsteins and Jerseys on a 200-acre farm in Hagersville, Ontario. Willow Creek has bred and owned several All-Canadian and All Ontario nominated cattle. With the herd currently comprised of 23 EX, 68 VG and 8 GP cattle.
While working towards the goal of owning a farm Richard worked for 12 years as a cattle fitter traveling across Canada, the U.S.A, Spain, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Brazil and Holland. Richard also worked full time in the A.I. industry for Alta Genetics as well as in the Dairy nutrition industry for Grand Valley Fortifiers for several years while establishing their current dairy operation.
Richard has had the opportunity to officiate at multiple 4-H and Dairy breed shows and breeders’ cups throughout Ontario. As well as having the opportunity to place the conformation portion of the 2019 Western Canadian Classic in Alberta.
Furthermore, Richard has had the opportunity to judge internationally in the Dominican Republic for their National Jersey and Brown Swiss Show. Richard has been selected to participate as a judge for the All Canadian and All Ontario competition for both the Jersey and Holstein breeds. He will also be the Associate Judge for the 2024 TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic Showmanship Competition at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Outside of the farm Richard has served on his County Holstein club and dairy farmers of Ontario committees in the director and executive roles.
Source: Jersey Canada