The National Ayrshire convention continued in Wilmington, Ohio on Thursday while breeders visited Youngs Jersey Farm, Serpent Mound, and concluded the evening with the Fenton and Jodrey families at Emerald Farms.
Young's Jersey Dairy Farm is located in Yellowsprings, Ohio. Home to 30 Jerseys that produce milk to make ice cream and cheese that are sold in the two restaurants on the farm. The dairy also has bating cages, a driving range, play area for young children and other animals for people to see.
Emma Coleman enjoyed petting the Jersey calves
Gene Newell couldn't decide which ice cream flavor he wanted - so he got both!
Ayrshire breeders' gathered at Serpent Mound to listen to the history of the mound in Southern Ohio.
JP and Henri from Ayrshire Canada are happy to be here and always look forward to the week's activities
One of the many views of Serpent Mound
The final destination from Thursday's tours was Emerald Farms, home of the Fenton and Jodrey families from Winchester, Ohio. Plenty of hospitality, great cows and smiling faces welcomed the group.
A small selection of great young cows in the herd
Remembering a dear friend Cindy Climer whose Milking Shorthorns are housed at Emerald Farms.
Classification workshop held at the farm by Dave Wallace breaking down each trait. July 1st the Brown Swiss Association will start scoring Ayrshire herds previously done by Select Sires.
John Dalton, Bruce Nelson, Sharon Tentinger & John Rogers squeeze in a quick Ayrshire Foundation meeting
Ag Olympics was a big hit with the youth. Phase 1: Wheelbarrel race
Phase 2 - Gunny sack races
Phase 3 - Carry bales through tires and stack the bales on the other side
Final Stage - Weave through tires will carrying an egg on a spoon
Tom Fenton welcomed the group and thanked those who helped preparing for the tour. He also noted that the 6th and youngest generation are very involved in the farm and recognized them for being so excited about the business. The Ayrshire breed has brought the opportunity for many friends and great fellowship.
The Distinguished Service Award was presented to the Fenton siblings -
L-R: JoAnn Jodrey, Doug Fenton, Ron Fenton & Tom Fenton
Emerald Farms Family
Fireworks show concluded the evening.