Our mission – “To promote and support programs that develop leadership
                       for the dairy industry.”

Our vision –  “A dairy industry with vibrant leadership.”

The Holstein Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 1989. It is headquartered in Brattleboro, Vermont, and shares office space with its parent organization, Holstein Association USA, Inc. Each person on the Holstein Foundation’s small staff grew up on a dairy farm, so they know how to do more with less, including recruiting over 100 volunteers each year to carry out their programs.

The Holstein Foundation’s education leadership development and outreach programs serve youth and young adults representing all breeds of dairy cattle. The cornerstone program for young adults is the renowned Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI). Current programs targeting youth ages 9-21 include the popular Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy competitions. The Foundation also focuses on youth education and outreach activities, offering free workbooks, a yearly newsletter, and ribbons for local shows, just to name a few.

• Charles "Chuck" Worden, Chairperson, Cassville, NY
• John Bierbaum, Vice Chairperson, Burnsville, MN
• Calvin Covington, Secretary, Belleview, FL
• Jennifer Tetreault, Treasurer, Brattleboro, VT

• Kimberly Clauss, Hilmar, CA
• Frank Conyngham, Shavertown, PA
• Joel Hastings, East Syracuse, NY
• Judy Iager, Fulton, MD
• Rob Kolb, Naperville, IL
• Doug Maddox, Riverdale, CA
• David Pelzer, Rosemont, IL
• Larry Tande, Medford, MN
• Elmo Wendorf, Jr., Ixonia, WI

Staff

• Kelli Dunklee, Program Specialist
• Jodi Hoynoski, Programs Manager
• John M. Meyer, Administrator
• Jessica Strout, Programs Assistant 
• Lindsey Worden, Public Relations Specialist