Our 8th featured futurity exhibitor is Christine Oehmichen. Christine and her husband, Craig, and children, Chase and Willow, own and operate Oeh-My Farm in Abbotsford, WI. The farm consists of 40 milk cows with 180 acres of land owned and 145 rented. They have a current RHA of 24,403 lbs. of milk and a BAA of 110.5% Oeh-My Farm has gained many accomplishments over the past few years. They have been the Premier Exhibitor at the District 4 Holstein Show in both 2013 and 2014 and they had the winning Jr. Best Three heifers in 2012. Oeh-My has also exhibited the Supreme Champion for the last 2 years at the WI State Fair. The Oehmichen's mentor local youth through a youth apprenticeship program. They also participate in shows including Central WI State Fair, WI State Fair, District Show, State Show, World Dairy Expo, and the WI State Jersey Show. Their children, Chase and Willow, are involved in the Junior Holstein Association and attend cow camp and the WI Jr. Holstein Convention. Be sure to look for Christine Oehmichen and Oeh-My Farm's entry at this year's Futurity!
Futurity Fun Fact: Along with our top prizes and best dressed awards, we also have many other awards for our exhibitors to compete for. Exhibitors have the opportunity to compete for Best Udder, sponsored by East Central Select Sires, Top Milk Production and Top Fat & Protein, both sponsored by Brian Greenman Rural Mutual Insurance Agent, Best Jr. Bred and Owned and Best Bred and Owned, both sponsored by Robert and Randy Nigh of Lirr Farms, and 1st Place Junior which is sponsored by Angela Davis-Brown of Ma-Brown Holsteins and Jerseys and the WI Jr. Holstein Association. In order to compete for some of these awards, our Exhibitors must provide copies of test sheets and registration papers. We wish our exhibitors the best of luck!
2013 Top Fat and Protein and Top Milk Production Winner:
Burledge Shottle Graffiti-ET - Burledge Holsteins
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