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Summer 2020 will be Jersey Heaven in North America

It’s time to start thinking about summer vacations and adventures for 2020! North America is the perfect destination in 2020 for those passionate about the Jersey cow. With the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Portland, Ore. and the World Jersey Conference Tour in Canada, it’s Jersey enthusiast heaven. There will be countless opportunities for networking, continuing education and viewing of well-known Jersey cows. Both will highlight some of the finest herds in North America.

While these two conferences may overlap in dates, they do allow Jersey enthusiasts to explore two different countries within a short period of time. Listed below are a summarized version of their schedules. More information about the World Jersey Cattle Bureau Tour and Annual Meeting is available on the Jersey Canada website.

AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings – Portland, Ore. – June 24-27
Wednesday, June 24
  • Registration opens
  • Young Jersey Breeders Banquet
Thursday, June 25
  • Tour to Tillamook, Oregon

Highlights to include Tillamook Cheese Factory, Wilsonview Dairy,
Cal-Mart Dairy and onsite farm presentations at Tillamook County Fairgrounds
which will feature MANY more of the fantastic Oregon Jersey dairies.
Optional tours also available to The Beach at Oceanside and Royalty Ridge Jerseys.

  • AJCC Research Foundation Benefit Auction at Cal-Mart Dairy
Friday, June 26
  • 62nd NAJ Annual Meeting
  • Golf Tournament
  • Optional Tour: Discover the Columbia Gorge and Hood River
  • AJCA Breeders’ Banquet
Saturday, June 27
  • 162nd AJCA Annual Meeting
  • Tour of Lady Lane Farm
  • National Heifer Sale hosted by Forest Glen Jerseys

**This is a tentative schedule. Elements are subject to change.

World Jersey Cattle Bureau Tour and Annual Meeting
June 20-26
  • Pre-Tour in Quebec and Ontario
June 26 – July 3
  • Main Conference in Ontario
July 3-14
  • Post-Tour in Alberta and British Columbia

A more detailed schedule for this event can be found on the Jersey Canada website.

Summer Plans

Do these events look like something you would enjoy this summer? We believe that Jersey enthusiasts from every background will have a point of interest in both events. Both will be full of Jersey hospitality, plan now to visit. Perhaps you attend the Pre-Tour in Canada and then fly to Oregon. Another option would be attend a few days of the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings and then travel to Canada for the remainder of the Main Conference and Post-Tour. The options are endless!

Looking for more information on the 2020 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings? The AJCA-NAJ office can provide answers to your questions. Just call 614.861.3636.