National Hay Association
Organized in 1895
"The Voice of the National Hay Industry"
HAY ASSOCIATION NEWS
NHA PRESIDENT RON BRADTMUELLER  MAKES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

  • Executive Committee
Stan Steffen - Chairman
Rollie Bernth
Larry Jones                                                  Terry Button
  • Membership
              Amy Freeburg - Chairman
              Cal Stapleton
              Dan Wray
              Kevin Grooms
  • Nominating Committee
Richard Larson - Chairman
E J Croll
Tom Creech
Jeff Plourd
Gary Freeburg
  • Legislation Committee
Harlan Anderson - Chairman
Dan Wray
John Streiter
              Lane Newman
              Greg Braun
  • Transportation Committee
Terry Button - Chairman
Don French
Carl Blackmer
Jim Vitort
  • Haymaker Award Committee
Gary Freeburg - Chairman
Jeff Plourd
Tom Creech
  • Hay Judging Contest Committee
David Fink - Chairman
Carl Blackmer
Amy Freeburg

  • Associate Member Relations Committee
Larry Jones - Chairman
Cal Stapleton
Matt Sexton
  • National ForageTesting Committee
Bob Bishop - Chairman
Ron Tombaugh
Tom Keene
  • Technology Committee
David Brumfield - Chairman
               Tim Hall
               Nevada Mease
               Doug Russell
  • International Market Development
         Committee
Don Kieffer - Coordinator
Jeff Plourd - Chairman
Western Region
Rollie Bernth
Bob Eckenburg
Mike Standlee
Eastern Region
Tom Creech
David Fink
Kelly Warner Feril
  • Historical & Memorial Committee
Amy Freeburg - Chairman
Joyce Bishop
               Delu Plourd

  • International Market Development
         Council - Processor Export
John Szczepanski- Administrator

  • By - Laws / Trade Rules Committee
Bob Eckenberg - Chairman
E J Croll
Larry Jones
              Tim Hall
  • Arbitration Committee
David Fink - Chairman
Western Region
Dan Wray
Lane Newman
Tim Hall
              Greg Braun
Central Region
Randy Britton
Kim Brown
Jim Vtort
               Dan French
Eastern Region
John Russell
Bob McDowell
Kevin Reynolds

  • Product Protection
Richard Larson

  • Forage Organization Relations
       Tom Keene

  • Member Benefits

Tom Creech - Chairman
Gary Freeburg
               Lane Newman


The National Hay Association     151 Treasure Island Cswy. #2    St. Petersburg, Fl.  33706

Phone (800) 707-0014    (727) 367-9702     Fax (727) 367-9608
Ron Bradtmueller, NHA President...

Ron Bradtmueller, Central States Enterprises, Lake City Fl. was elected  President.  Ron, has been involved in the grain and feed Industry since 1981.  Joining Central States in Fort Wayne IN. and moving to their Lake City operation in 1984 in management.  He also is serving as  President of the Florida Feed Association.
Larry Jones,  NHA 2nd V.President...

Larry, Jones Farms, Oakland, TN. was elected NHA 2nd Vice President.  Jones farms produces coastal hay and straw for the local equine market on about 1,000 total acres.  Jones Farms buys alfalfa and mixed hay for tack and feed stores from NHA members in the Midwest.
 
Randy Britten, New NHA Director..

Randy Britten, Britten Farms, Bryan Texas, was elected to a 3 year term as an NHA Director.  Randy markets coastal bermuda hay from Britten Farms 550 acres.  Randy also merchandises alfalfa and mixed hays to the Texas dairy and horse consumers, purchased from NHA members. Randy is active in State Ag. associations.

A word from Past President Bernth:
Two months ago, Marla and I were President and First Lady of the 116th Annual NHA conference and now we are nobodies.  That just shows how fast this hay industry moves.  While we were somebodies, however we were privileged to host the convention in Bellevue, Washington.  As those who attended can testify, Bellevue is not the least expensive place to hold a convention.  However, we have had much positive feedback. about the experience and we think everyone had enough money left to get home.  we think it was a great turnout and, for many of you, your first visit to the state of Washington.  Holding conferences in different cities and states each year allows us to learn a little  about each other's lifestyle and business/farming operations.
The purpose of every NHA conference is to have a good time, renew and make new acquaintances, and hopefully take home information and ideas that will improve your life and your bottom lines.  Many thanks to all of you that helped make the week an enjoyable and worthwhile experience.  We had on of the best conferences in terms of sponsorships and display booths.  Their support is invaluable when it comes to holding and NHA convention.
And, of course a special thanks to all of you that had a special purpose during the convention.  From the hay judging contest, the golf tournament, the hospitality room, the MM/C and a special thanks to the guy that pulls it all together, Don Kieffer.