NEW WINDSOR, Md. — The Maryland Holstein Association recently recognized Scott Youse of Oakland View Farms, Ridgely, Maryland, with their Holstein Dairyman of the Year Award.

Scott grew up on a small family dairy farm  near Oley in Berks County, Pennsylvania. He moved to the Delmarva Peninsula soon after graduating from Delaware Valley University with a degree in dairy science with a minor in agriculture business in 1995. He also met his future wife there, Jill Edwards, whose parents own and operate Oakland View Farms in Caroline County.

The well-known and respected honoree started his after-college career at Oakland View Farms and now owns a majority share of the business.

During his time at Oakland View, Scott developed 16 Excellent and 75 Very Good cows. Further, 14 Excellent and 68 Very Good cows are of his own breeding.

Oakland View Farms currently milks approximately 700 cows, including 50 Registered Jerseys. Around 95% of the Holstein herd is Registered or identified while 90% of the herd is considered “commercial” with the focus on a functional cow, including plus on type and feet legs with a higher emphasis on udder traits. Positive health traits along with butterfat and protein components are also included when evaluating the service sires for this group.

The remaining 10% of the herd is “show” cattle or “special” cattle. This group is bred to improve pedigrees, bred with the goal of achieving multiple generations of excellent cattle.

Scott served as Maryland Holstein Association president for the 2020-2022 term, and he currently serves on the Association’s board in an ex-officio capacity. He is also currently a board member of the Maryland Agriculture Council, treasurer of the Eastern Shore Holstein Association and vice president of the Caroline County Farm Bureau.