Jersey Youth Academy Benefit Auction

#6 – Handcrafted Black Walnut Fruit Bowl

Donated by Eric Silva, Beaver, Ore. This extraordinary handcrafted fruit bowl carries not just beauty, but deep meaning. Made from black walnut wood salvaged from the yard at Brentwood Farms, this piece is a tribute to one of the most iconic herds in Jersey breed history — and to two individuals who made a lasting impact on the Jersey community: Bob Bignami and Cari Wolfe. Brentwood Farms, once owned by the late Bob Bignami, was the home of many legendary Jersey cows. During a visit last year, the fallen tree from the yard — once standing proudly at Brentwood — was salvaged and transformed into this one-of-akind bowl, keeping the legacy alive in a tangible, lasting way by Eric. Cari Wolfe served for many years as the head of Genetic Improvement at the American Jersey Cattle Association. Her dedication to the Jersey cow was her life’s calling. In a tribute to Cari on his Facebook page, Eric put it well ... “Cari was the scientist, the academic. I barely made it through high school. She saw cattle through the lens of data and science; I followed a gut feeling. We disagreed constantly — in the most respectful and enduring way. I used to try to get under her skin at meetings, but she never took the bait. She was sharp, determined, and unwavering in her devotion to this breed and its future.” Measuring 15 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 3 inches deep, the bowl is a functional work of art, sure to be treasured in any home.

Location: 400 Goodlett rd, Salvisa KY, 40372
Contact Agent: Erica Davis