National Holstein Dairy Auction Tonight in Gray

*****Media Advisory*****
National Holstein Convention and Sale
Juniper Farm Embryo Transfer Center
Monday, 4 – 8, Gray/New Gloucester, Maine

WHAT: More than 2,000 bidders are in Maine from throughout the U.S. and internationally to bid on high-quality, genetic cows – some of these cows will go for as high as $50,000. The event is known as the “Super Bowl” Agricultural event in the Dairy Industry. Media are invited. Interesting feature, very visual, media welcome on premises and to interview bidders and others.

WHEN: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 27
-4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Pre-Sale meal at the farm (steak & shrimp)
-6:30 p.m. Sale begins

WHERE: Juniper Farm
Directions: Take the Maine Turnpike to Exit 63 toward Gray
• Turn Right off exit, go through blinking light to 115 east for 1.5 miles
• Turn Left on Depot Rd. for about .5 mile
• Turn Right onto Mayall Rd.
• Farm is on the left

MEDIA Contacts: Joe Bedard, 831-0393, or Beryl Wolfe, 883-6083

For more info: www.holsteinworld.com/juniper or www.holsteinusa.com/html/convention.html

More on Juniper Farm: Owned by Michael A. Liberty and several partners, Juniper Farm is known for their advances in biotechnology and genetics. Spokesperson for Juniper Farm, Dr. Richard O. Whitaker, will be available for comment.