Jersey Ontario, with support from Farm Boy Productions, Grand River Agricultural Society, Leading Livestock Genetics (LLG) and Select Sires/GenerVations have developed a video on “How to Market Your Animal Online”. We hope this video will provide you some assistance in maximizing your photos and videos of your animals for online sales, virtual shows and competitions, as well as your own domestic and international marketing.
News Release The 56th Ontario Invitational Sale Triumphs Over Covid-19 After months of preparation, and despite Covid-19 challenges and restrictions, the 56th Ontario Invitational Sale successfully concluded today. The Sale, re-scheduled from an April 4th live sale, took place as the first online sale in the history of Jersey Ontario. Highlights: The sale grossed over $ 116,000 on 47 Lots Sale average $ 2,474 Top seller “Riview Colton Glo For It”, consigned by Riview Jerseys, Carp, ON, sold for $5,950 to Syndicate Dominicana, Mallorytown, ON In early April, the OIS Committee and Jersey Ontario were faced with the challenge of Read More …
The Ontario Invitational Sale is now live on ShackeltonAuctions.com You will be able to view information, pictures and videos on 47 Lots. Link to the sale: https://shackeltonauctions.hibid.com/catalog/211511/jersey-ontario-56th-invitational-sale–saturday-may-9th-2020/ Catalogue: Below is the link to the latest updated catalogue: https://www.jerseyontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020_OIS_Online_Catalogue_May_9th.pdf Registration for Buyers: You will be able to register on line through Shackelton’s homepage by clicking on the sale or through Hibid.com Follow this link for buyers’ instructions on how to register: https://www.jerseyontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/How-to-Register-Guide-for-Bidders.pdf Sale Order The sale order is attached. The sale will begin with 6 lots of 5 doses of semen each. This semen is generously donated by Select Sires/GenerVations; Read More …
The Ontario Joint Dairy Breeds Future Leaders Scholarship was established to recognize the contribution of young people in the agricultural industry for their involvement, accomplishments and leadership achievements. These students have begun to take on positions of leadership within various organizations or clubs and have also demonstrated commitment and shown potential for future achievement. • Two scholarships will be awarded – each valued at $1000 • Focus is on leadership, involvement, accomplishments, and community service. • Applicant must be enrolled in a post secondary Agricultural or Dairy Apprenticeship Program • Must be a regular or junior member of any dairy Read More …
News Release Jersey Ontario Launches Online Invitational Sale, May 9th, 2020 After great consideration Jersey Ontario has made the decision to continue with the Ontario Invitational Sale. The sale, originally scheduled to have taken place as a live auction April 4th in Woodstock, ON, will now take place on May 9th as an on-line auction. These changes have been made necessary due to Covid-19. This will allow the sale to continue while respecting the necessary Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing recommendations; thereby protecting our volunteers, consigners, buyers and membership. “We cannot direct the winds, but we can adjust our sails.” Read More …
Dear Jersey Ontario Members & Jersey Enthusiasts, The OIS Committee held a Special Meeting last night, March 18th, to assess the current Covid-19 situation and what the impact means, and could mean, for the Invitational Sale planned for Saturday, April 4th. After consultation and lengthy discussion, the hard decision was made to postpone the sale date to May 9th, 2020. This date was selected with thoughts toward a declining incidence of the outbreak, while still being able to accommodate the critical 4H calf selection date. The Committee feels that it has made the best decision possible to protect the health Read More …
Don’t Miss the 56th Ontario Invitational Sale, Saturday, April 4th, Woodstock Fairgrounds at 12:00 noon. Over 70 elite, high production and high genomic animals on sale. Fresh, Springing and 4H possibilities available. Come find your Success Story. 2020_OIS_Catalogue
Jersey Ontario President, John Claessens and the Oxford Jersey Club would like to invite all Jersey breeders and enthusiasts to the 2019 Jersey Ontario General Annual Meeting being held in Woodstock, ON Friday February7th and Saturday February 8th, 2020. The weekend will start with Barn Tours on Friday February 7th, with the buses leaving the Quality Inn and Suites Woodstock, ON at 8:00am. The Barn Tours are as follows: Karnvilla – Doug Karn & Family, 564900 Karn Rd., Woodstock ON N4S 7V6 Greenmoor – Paul Shulman & Family, 804113 Rd 80, RR 2, Embro, ON N0J 1J0 Sugar Hill – Read More …
Jersey Ontario is pleased to announce the results of the 2019 All Ontario Contest, sponsored by Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance, Quality Seeds, Select Sires/GenerVations and Shur-Gain./Trouw Nutrition. In its 8th year, the All Ontario contest is a Jersey Ontario award program that recognizes the top animals in the provincial show circuit. In confidence, judges from All Ontario qualifying shows reviewed the 171 entries from 54 exhibitors and submitted their placings which were then calculated to determine the All Ontario, Reserve and Honourable Mention for each class. All Ontario winners will be presented with an award at the Jersey Ontario Annual General Meeting, February 8th, 2020, Read More …
If you are between the ages of 10 and 25 and passionate about the Jersey Breed, consider becoming involved in the new All Ontario Junior Program. Follow the link for complete details: 2019 Junior All Ontario Jersey Program Rules (002) To be part of the program register by July 21st at: https://www.assistexpo.ca/jersey-junior-all-ontario
