Congratulations to Crestomere Holsteins & Mosnang Holsteins who will receive their first Master Breeder Shield this year at the Holstein Canada National Convention in April in BC!

Dear Farmers, Farm Families, and Agricultural Producers,

You’re invited to join us for an engaging event designed specifically for young dairy farmers between the ages of 18 and 30, focused on planning for the future of dairy farming. This event is held in conjunction with the Alberta Holstein Association AGM on Friday, February 6, 2026 providing a great opportunity to learn, connect, and take part in a broader industry gathering.

This event will feature a panel of local dairy farmers who will share their real-life experiences and answer questions about succession planning, including:

• Preparing for farm transition
• Family communication and decision-making
• Challenges and lessons learned
• Opportunities for the next generation in dairy

In addition, MNP will provide a short presentation on the accounting and financial considerations involved in succession planning, offering practical insight into what’s needed to support a smooth and successful transition.

Whether you are currently working on a family dairy farm, planning to take on a larger role in the operation, or thinking ahead about ownership and management, this event is a valuable opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with peers in the dairy industry.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
🕒 Time: 1 – 4 pm, evening meal to follow
📍 Location: Holiday Inn & Suites Edmonton Airport Conference Center, 1100 – 4 Street, Nisku, AB

There will be plenty of time for questions, discussion, and networking with fellow producers. Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 27.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,
Alberta Holstein Association

The Catalogue is live for viewing!

PRESENTED BY NORTHERN ALBERTA HOLSTEIN CLUB
February 6, 2026
8:30 PM
Holiday Inn & Suites Edmonton Airport and Conference Centre, Nisku, Alberta

Videos will be available prior to the sale via Northern Alberta Holstein Club Facebook page or by contacting a Sale Committee Member

• Sale Manager: Chance Hofstra 780 271 6955
  Arjan de Lange-780 387 8129
  Wim Ruysch-780-289-5948
  Luke Wrubleski-780 499 9441
  Fred Hofstra-780 220 3733
  Debbie Hofstra-dairy@live.ca

Watch the Northern Alberta Holstein Club Facebook page for Sale Videos, Sale Updates
and the Link to view the online sale Feb. 6, 2026
Absentee bids can be entrusted to any member of the sales staff.
NOTE: If wanting to bid on any lot in the sale you must phone any of the sales staff to place
a bid, no bidding will take place online.

• Auctioneer: Andrew Wildeboer
• Pedigrees: Lee Morey
• Sale Day Bid Takers:
  • Orville Schmidt 780 970 8186
  • Dale Bienert 780 940 6729
  • Tom Hofstra 780 499 7531
• Sale Contacts:
  • Chance Hofstra 780 271 6955
  • Max Tenhave 450 501 5739
  • Tyson Flaman 403 704 3845
  • Don Chalack 403 348 9642

Purchase tickets on Eventbrite

Congratulations to Casey Morey being moved to Official Judge status.

Judges List

Official Judges

• Gordon Atkins- Calgary- (403) 247-3645
• Dale Bienert- Sherwood Park- (780) 922-2433- bienertholsteins@hotmail.com
• David Chalack- Calgary- (403) 585-2455- dchalack@altagenetics.com
• Markus Hehli- Rimbey- (403) 783-0442- mhehli@hotmail.com
• Lee Simanton- Ponoka- (403) 704-6692- lisalee.s@hotmail.com
• Joe Folkerts- Sherwood Park- jfolkerts87@gmail.com
• Lee Morey- Rochester- – (780) 206-5164-morey.unique@gmail.com
• Chad Crest- Athabasca- (780) 689-9576- chad.crest@gmail.com
• Casey Morey- Rochester- (780) 307-5378- cmorey@ualberta.ca

Aspiring Judges

• Jan van de Brake- Lacombe- (587) 377-3677 Jmvandebrake@outlook.com
• Chance Hofstra- Millet- (780) 271-6955 chancehofstra@gmail.com
• Martin Staub- Edmonton- (780) 231-1286martin.staub9@gmail.com
• Katelyn Kozak-New Sarepta- (780) 686-4614 kkozak@xplornet.ca
• Maxime Ten-Have- Crossfield- (450) 501-5739- maximetenhave007@hotmail.com