The Dundas Holstein Club has planned a number of events over the next few months for dairy producers and Holstein breeders.
The first activity is the Open Barn Rally on Saturday March 4. The day is planned for breeders to drop in at four open houses between 10 am and 3 pm. Hosting the day will be Ricrodreg Holsteins – Richard and Reg Gilmer, South Mountain; Lolan Holsteins – Bert, Anna and Robbie Smail, Brinston; Hesshill Holsteins – Richard and Jane Hess, Williamsburg; Seawayview/Signature Holsteins – Michael and Thea Farlinger, Morrisburg.
The next event is the Dundas Dairy Day on March 8. This year our hosts will be Kevlyndale Holsteins – Kevin, Dale and Dean Boyd, South Mountain. The afternoon event starts at 1pm.
The one-day bus tour is on March 28 to Renfrew County. The tour will be visiting farms in the Cobden and Pembroke areas. The cost is $30 per person and deadline for signing up is March 12. Contact Cheryl Guy for more information.
Other events that have been planned for the year include:
July 26- Family Night
Aug. 3 - Golf Day
Aug. 25 - Dundas Holstein Show, Chesterville Fair, 7 pm
Nov. 2 - Banquet
Nov. 9 to 11 - Two Day Bus Tour Royal Winter Fair
Dec. 6 - Annual Meeting
The club is also participating in the Eastern Ontario Calf Sale which is being held on Sat., April 1 at the A M Barr Arena in Kemptville.
For more details and information contact President John Doom at 613-448-3310 or Secretary Cheryl Guy at 613-774-3399.
The next meeting of the Dundas Holstein Club will be March 22, at the Country Kitchen Restaurant, Winchester.