Since 1913, Pennsylvania Holstein Association has
focused on two areas:
 | Furnishing service to owners of Holstein
cattle. |
| Conducting a program of breed promotion
and education, in addition to providing a means for members to market
their products. |
To insure quality of following through in that commitment,
PHA serves its members in six areas.
1. Shows: over 5,000 Pennsylvania Registered Holsteins are exhibited each
year. PHA sponsors & supports:
| 2 State Shows |
| 7 Regional Championship Shows |
| 25 Local Recognized Shows |
| Pennsylvania All-American Show |
2. Promotion: we have promotion displays
at:
| Pennsylvania Farm Show |
| Ag Progress Days |
| County Fairs |
| Conventions |
3. Publications
| Pennsylvania Holstein Profiles |
| Farmshine Newspaper |
| Holstein World |
4. Dairy Promotions
| Dairy Princess Program |
| Mall Exhibits |
| Parades and Festivals |
| School Programs |
| Cheese Sale |
5. Youth: PHA offers many activities and contests for Holstein
youth through 21 years of age. Some of these are:
| Distinguished Junior Member Contest |
| Dairy Bowl Contest |
| Youth Scholarship Program |
| Junior Progressive Breeder Award |
| State Judging School |
| Junior All-Pennsylvania Contest |
| Milk, Fat and Protein Contest |
| Awards at District and State Shows |
| Public Speaking Contest |
6. Education: There are 50 clubs that sponsor activities and
provide fellowship for the membership at the local level.
| Local Club Meetings
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| Tours-Local, State and National
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| Barn and Twilight Meetings
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| Promote Classification
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| Promote Production Testing (DHI and DHIR) |
| Merchandising and Advertising |
| State Convention |
| Hall of Fame
Award |
| Distinguished
Young Breeders Award |
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