The 2024 George Miller Memorial Scholarship recipient is Benjamin Styer of Menominee, Wisconsin. He received this recognition during the Junior Awards Breakfast at the 2024 National Holstein Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Established in 2023, the scholarship honors George Miller and his significant contributions to the dairy and A.I. industries.
“I hope my future role will enable me to develop genuine relationships, advocate for agriculture, and make a positive difference in the dairy industry,” Benjamin says. “While I never met Goerge Miller, from what I’ve heard and read about his life, these goals could suite George’s life too. He was a friend to all, honest, and passionate about the Holstein cow: qualities I hope I can emulate.”
Benjamin is attending the University of Minnesota, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science. He grew up on his family’s Alfalawn Farms active in showing dairy cattle and dairy judging. Benjamin is still pursuing these passions and was a member of the first-place team overall and first-place individual overall at the 2023 National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest.
Benjamin hopes to pursue a career in dairy genetics, before later returning home to his family’s dairy farm to develop the herd’s genetic programs.
