Please send in your nominations for the 2026 New England Holstein Distinguished Service and the 2026 Ralph Gushee Memorial Caretaker awards. Nominations are due in the New England office by JULY 15, 2026. Link to list of previous award winners. The form fillable pdfs are here: New England Holstein Distinguished Service Award Ralph Gushee Memorial Caretaker Award

Betsy Bullard speaks with Emily Syme and Justine Allyn of Farm Credit East. Betsy discusses their Holstein activities and education and how these activities influence their work with Farm Credit East today. Both Emily and Justine talk about what advice they would have for the NESHA youth members, as they have fairly recently made the transition to full-time careers. Plus, they talk on what role they see Farm Credit East playing with New England members. To listen to this podc

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association podcast, host Betsy Bullard of Brigeen Farms in Turner, Maine speaks with Keenan Thygesen. Keenan, of Farmstead Genetics, is one of the driving forces behind the Springfield Showcase Sale and has been recognized a Holstein USA Distinguished Junior Member. Betsy talks with Keenan about his Junior Holstein activities and how they influence him in his work today. To listen to this podcast, go to our website nesholsteins.com

In episode 13 of the New England Holstein Association podcast series, Betsy Bullard talks with Maddy Poitras, Will Bullard, and Sydney Bullard. They discuss the junior program and the various activities junior members enjoy. The junior’s activities, contests, traveling and opportunities to meet others from around the country are invaluable. In their own words, the junior board members talk about what the program means to them. To listen to this podcast, go to our website nesh