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.
Convention Hotel: Hampton Inn, Hadley, MA Convention Rates of $109/night are available until May 30, 2020
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Call: 413-586-4851
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The National Brown Swiss Convention is coming to New England!
June 30 - July 3 2020
2020 CLEAR VISION
for Brown Swiss
Hotel : Hampton Inn, Hadley MA
Call: 413-586-4851
Convention Rates: $109/night
Sale Managed by Modern Associates.
Three-County Faigrounds, Northampton, MA
Contact Co-Chair Person, Kristie Kelly for more info
802-274-8650
Hoodies and T-Shirts for SALE!
Call/Text/Email/Message Kristie Kelly for orders
802-274-8650 or
Hoodies: $30 T-Shirts: $17
+ $3 for XXLarge Price does not include shipping.
Convention Schedule of Events:
Tue, 6/30 : Youth Contests, Golf Outing, Scenic Cruise & New England Style Dinner
Wed, 7/1: Farm Tours, Non-Farm Tours, Junior Award Banquet & Fun Auction
Thur, 7/2: Historical Presentation Breakfast, Annual Board Meeting, Cattle Preview, New England BBQ
Fri, 7/3: Brown Swiss Cattle Sale managed by Modern Associates
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New England Brown Swiss
Annual Meeting & Convention Planning Meeting: February 22 @ 10:30 Greenfield Farmers Coop, Greenfield, MA
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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.