Junior Spotlight

As Ambassadors, we would like to highlight Brown Swiss youth from across the nation.  Look for more articles showcasing youth in the coming months!

1.       Introduce yourself –

My name is Jonathan Schutts.  I’m 17 yrs old and I am a Senior at North Hunterdon High School.  I live in Pittstown, NJ with my parents and older brother, Steven.  Our farm name is Rolling Breeze.

2.       My chores are:

My chores include feeding calves and helping make hay.

3.       How did you start in the breed?

My mom’s family always had Brown Swiss so it was natural when I joined 4-H to get them.  My first heifer came from the Mid-Atlantic Calf Sale in MD.

4.       What are your other activities?

I am a volunteer fire fighter and first aid squad member.  I just completed my Fire Fighter 1 training and am currently enrolled in EMT class.  I always make sure that there are dairy products available with our meals or as snacks.  When I do an overnight shift, it’s always chocolate milk for breakfast!

5.       How would you explain Swiss to someone?

They are the best breed ever!  They are big and produce a lot of milk filled with butter fat to make better cheese.  I won’t lie they can be very stubborn, but they can also be very docile and gentle.

6.       What is the wackiest name you have used?

So far - Lovebug

7.       One word to describe them?

Loving - Bold

8.       What contests have you competed in?

I show at county and state fairs.  I have also shown at the All American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, PA and Spring Expo in Columbus, OH.  I have also participated in the National Brown Swiss photo contest.