New England Brown Swiss Association
Mission Statement: To promote and expand the Brown Swiss breed with programs that assist the membership and industry to compete favorably in the market place now and in the future for New England Brown Swiss Breeders.
National Brown Swiss Convention 2021
Hadley, MA
Hosted by New England Brown Swiss Association
Dates: June 29 - July 2, 2021
HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER INFORMATION:
6/9/21 UPDATE!
ADDITIONAL HOTEL BLOCKS ARE SECURED:
Courtyard by Marriott
RATE: $115/night
Location: 423 Russell Street, Hadley MA 01035
413-256-5454
Howard Johnson
RATE $95/NIGHT
Location: 401 Russell Street, Hadley MA 01035
413-586-0114
To receive the block rate at either of these hotels, prior to 6/23/21, Please call the hotels directly
and indicate that you with the New England Brown Swiss Convention to receive the block rate
Headquarters & Convention Center:
Hampton Inn, 24 Bay Road, Hadley, MA 413- 586-4851 $99/night++ CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Block rates available until 5/30/21 or until rooms are filled/sold
If you would prefer to call the hotel directly, please dial 413-586-4851
When the recorded message starts, press "0" to speak to the front desk.
Our Group Code is "NBS"
Suites are also available: located 3.4 miles from Convention Headquarters: Homewood Suites, 340 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 413-387-0583 $139.00/night++ CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Block rates available until 5/30/21 or until rooms are filled/sold
GPS Addresses:
The Pavilion at the Young Men’s Club: 138 East Street, Hadley, MA
Allard Farms: 41 South Maple Street, Hadley, MA
Three County Fairgrounds: 54 Fair Street, Northampton, MA
Elite Dairy: 533 North Mountain Road, Copake Falls, NY
Convention Co-Chairs:
Kristie Kelly (802) 274-8650
& Marcia Clark (814)-602-7089
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New England Brown Swiss Association
BREED FACTS
Brown Swiss cattle can be grey, dark brown, tan or even almost white in color. Their hooves, muzzle and switch are usually black. They are often noted for their big floppy ears and docile temperament.
Perhaps the oldest of all dairy breeds, Brown Swiss originated in the valleys and mountain slopes of Switzerland around 4000 B.C., according to some historians.
Today, the beautiful Brown Cattle can still be found across the globe, including in the United States, where the largest concentration is in Wisconsin, Iowa and Ohio. The world population of Brown Swiss is reported to be about 7 million, which ranks either first or second in world-wide population of dairy cattle. The Brown Swiss you see grazing across the United States countryside descend from initial importations of 25 bulls and 140 females from Switzerland.