Pot O’Gold Sale and Production Contest
Seventeen percent (17%) of the gross sales will be set aside in a Pot O’Gold Fund. This fund will provide cash awards for the owners of the 22 calves that complete the highest records ranked by total product value.
Participation Rules: Eligibility to Purchase
- Animals in the Pot O’Gold Sale can only be purchased by juniors between the ages of 7 and 20 (inclusive) on January 1 of the sale year, who reside in the United States or Canada. A junior may purchase only one Pot O’Gold calf per contest year.
- Related or unrelated youth may purchase an animal to be transferred to them in partnership. A junior may not purchase an animal consigned by a member of his or her immediate family.
- Loss, death or transfer of ownership of any purchase before the record is complete will eliminate the heifer and owner(s) from the Pot O’Gold Production Contest.
Testing Requirements +
All heifers must be tested in a DHI herd owned by the purchaser, or the purchaser’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s). In the event this is not possible, a written request to test the heifer in another herd must be made to the All American Executive Committee by December 31 of the year the heifer is purchased. In any case, the heifer cannot be tested in the herd(s) owned by her breeder and/or consignor.
DHI records will be confirmed by files obtained from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). If completed in Canada, records must be a form of test recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) or Jersey Canada.
Eligible Records +
Records must be submitted to the American Jersey Cattle Association no later than July 1 of the contest year. Only first-lactation records are accepted, provided the heifer calves before 30 months of age.
Records must have a minimum Data Collection Rating (DCR) of 90 to qualify.
Rankings are determined by adjusting the records for age and month of calving using USDA regional factors (305-day, 2x, m.e.) as provided by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, then applying the FMMO protein, butterfat and other solids values for the previous calendar year (e.g., 2020 for 2021 production contest), plus a weighted average PPD.
Pot O'Gold Production Contest Winners +
2022 JX Bar MB Avon Klay Brooklynn 16312 {4}, Colin Wussow, Cecil Wissconsin
2021 Rog-Al Casino Pippa, Chelsie Fuller, Newark Valley, New York
2020 Dutch Hollow Monument Cherry, Dylan Lehr, Canastota, New York
2019 JX Clemson Lemonhead 330 604 {6}, Jacob Tatko, Donahue, Iowa
2018 Windhavens Pumpkin Praise-ET, Jennifer Oelfke, Hamburg, Minn.
2017 Avi-Lanche Dazz Buttermilk 12564, Andrew McReynolds, Danville, Vt.
2016 Lost Hill Dimension Holly, Dylan Ellenburg, Blacksburg, Va.
2015 Peelers Louie Presca, Anneke Boer, Dalhart, Texas
2014 Berrys Academy Lilly-ET, Dylan Ellenburg, Morristown, Tenn.
2013 Tollenaar Blaise 6360, Tyler C. Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, Mo.
2012 Kilgus Finalist Gem-ET, Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
2011 Rocha Iatola Whistle-ET, Kaila Wussow, Cecil, Wis.
2010 Havs Iatola Topaz, Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
2009 MVF Kulp Brazo Shannon, Dylan Ellenburg, Morristown, Tenn.
2008 Ahlem Jace Charm 15069-ET, Kaila Wussow, Cecil, Wis.
2007 Al-Top Hallmark Spirit 320, Wendy Marie Bok, Defiance, Ohio
2006 Lynvail Barkly Trista-ET, Wendy Marie Bok, Defiance, Ohio
2005 Long Distance Rogue Daisy-ET, Joshua Parks, Morristown, Tenn.
2004 Yosemite Jerrick Khan A8409, Wendy Marie Bok, Defiance, Ohio
2003 Schirm Berretta Lindy, Wendy Marie Bok, Defiance, Ohio
2002 DLM Barber Delight, Wendy Marie Bok, Defiance, Ohio
2001 Ahlem MBSB Lilac 7107-ET, Andrew M. Bok, Defiance, Ohio
2000 Rebob Barber Hurrah, D. J. Josi, Tillamook, Ore.
1999 Berrettas Linette, Wendy Marie Bok, Defiance, Ohio
1998 Pine Valley Glenwood B Vera, Andrew Bok, Defiance, Ohio
1997 LJF2 SB Berretta Haley, Samantha Jo Barmore, Smithfield, Ky.
1996 Sooner Doll of Summer Hope, Wendy Bok, Defiance, Ohio
1995 Rock Maple BV Maria Timothea-ET, Jeanesse Rodeffer, Snohomish, Wash.
1994 Mar Kut Sooner 920, George W. Hanford II, Marcellus, N.Y.
1993 Praldo Reliant Dun Plum, Kathryn Hanford, Marcellus, N.Y.
1992 Sun Valley Sooner Sunday, Martin Watson, Troy, Pa.
1991 Petersen Pal Penelope, David Seals, Myrtle Point, Ore.
1990 Duncan Brave PR Dee, Tom Seals, Myrtle Point, Ore.
1989 Greenwood Chief Glad Tidings, Herby D. Lutz, Chester, S.C.
1988 Mills Brass Baronet Happy, Lori Orisio, Woodburn, Ore.
1987 Willaval MO Leta, Beka Rood, Deming, Wash.
1986 Berrys Magic Christmas, David Seals, Myrtle Point, Ore.
1985 Sun Valley Midnight Sweetheart, Raymond Orisio Jr., Woodburn, Ore.
1984 Magic Jody, Kelly Young, Yellow Springs, Ohio
1983 Generators Chic, Freddy Schlei, Hopkinsville, Ky.
1982 Midnight Comedy, Heather Dawn Acomb, Stafford, N.Y.
1981 Ogston Generator Breeze, Crystal M. Acomb, Stafford, N.Y.
1980 Ogston Generator Bebe, Crystal M. Acomb, Stafford, N.Y.
1979 Surville Farmers Love, Bruce C. Rhein, Pine Grove, Pa.
1978 TK F.B. Wilma, Heather Dawn Acomb, Stafford, N.Y.
1977 Zev of Ogstons Dani, Cynthia Waltemyer, Collegeville, Pa.
1976 Generators Valencia of Ogston, Heather Dawn Acomb, Stafford, N.Y.
1975 Ideal Surville Princess Ann, Cathryn J. Cross, Cedar Falls, Iowa
1974 Generators Faustine of Ogston, Heather Dawn Acomb, Stafford, N.Y.
1973 Raintree Sleeping Janice, Gordon C. Barlass, Janesville, Wis.
1972 Don Head Linesman Gladys, Richard Bourne, Old Lyme, Conn.
1971 Sleeping Star Joyce, Lyle Hanschu, Ramona, Kans.
1970 Ettas Master Babe, Gordon C. Barlass, Janesville, Wis.
1969 Marlu Stylist Milestone Lady, Randall Steinhausen, Lincoln, Neb.
1968 Favorite Whispering Willow Dawn, David Murray, Healdsburg, Calif.
1967 Sunbeam Nora Victory, Donna Merrell, Alstead, N.H.
1966 Ettas Milestone Queen Grace, John Paul Estes, Clever, Mo.
1965 Ambassador Custom Angelina, Diann Spike, Owosso, Mich.
1964 Polymeadows Liberator Millie, Dwayne Disney, Portales, N.M.
1963 Marlu Milestone Nan 675, Merle E. Miller Jr., Carlisle, Pa.
1962 Ambassador Premier Pet, Tommy Spike, Owosso, Mich.
1961 Sir Sparkling Vic, Dwayne Disney, Portales, N.M.