The annual Western Dairy Challenge contest was held in Visalia, Calif. on February 28-March 1st. After a long competition, the first Platinum team was: Becky Wellnitz, Cal Poly; Craig Niemann, South Dakota State University; Trent Van Leuven, University of Idaho; and Andres Deanda, California State University-Fresno. Fifty-four students from seven universities were in attendance to compete in this educational event. … Read More
Dairy Princess Candidates Sought
Calling all young dairy women in South Dakota – could you be the next South Dakota Dairy Princess? The Midwest Dairy Association is currently seeking candidates for the 53rd State Dairy Princess pageant to be held on March 19-20 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Applications are due March 1st. The South Dakota Dairy Princess serves as the official goodwill ambassador for … Read More
Safeway Annouces Art Winners
The grocery chain, Safeway Inc. has named 30 students ages 12 to 19 in their third annual “The Art of Dairy” art contest to promote the company’s private label milk brand Lucerne. These 30 students will apply their designs to life-sized cows in competition for the grand prizes. The contest, named after Safeway’s private label dairy brand, draws thousands of … Read More
Midwest Schools Receive Breakfast Awards
Several schools in the Midwest have been recognized by the Midwest Dairy Council for their innovative breakfast programs and will receive grants to continue the enhancement of this valuable food service. The Hawthorne Elementary in the Sioux Falls, S.D. School District and the Anson Elementary in the Marshalltown, Iowas Community School District will both receive a $5,000 grant. Hawthorne Elementary … Read More
Scholarships Available From Accelerated Genetics
Accelerated Genetics has announced several youth scholarships available for the company’s customers. Interested high school youth can apply online at the Accelerated Genetics website and collegiate youth at this website. Deadline for applications is February 15th. Accelerated Genetics awards four – $500 scholarships to high school seniors planning to major in agriculture at a short course, vocational technical college or … Read More
LISN Award Winners Announced
Two schools in N.J. have received the annual Leadership in School Nutrition (LISN) award and will be awarded $5,000 each to use toward future school nutrition efforts. The LISN grand prize winners were Union City School District of Union City, N.J., and Farmland Dairies of Wallington, N.J. Since the single-serve plastic packaging, provided by Farmland Dairies, was implemented in the … Read More
Texas 4-H Inspires New Flavor
4-H is a great organization that gives so many of our young people valuable experiences. Blue Bell Creameries wanted to honor the 100th anniversary of 4-H in Texas in a very special way – with a new ice cream flavor! Called Centennial Cupcake ice cream, a portion of the sales of the treat will be used to promote 4-H educational … Read More
Internship Available
The Midwest Dairy Association is offering a summer internship based in Springfield, Illinois. Applications and resumes are due by March 5th. What a great opportunity! The position is designed to assist Midwest Dairy Association staff with marketing communication objectives on behalf of the dairy checkoff. Duties will include news release development and involvement with activities conducted by the organization in … Read More
Jersey Seminars Focus on Research
The American Jersey Cattle Association is proud to announce two seminars focused on dairy calf and applied genomics research at the Association’s winter meetings on March 8-9, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. Reservations for the seminars can be made by contacting the Association. The first program, scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, will be presented by Mike Van Amburgh, … Read More
Consortium Seeks Applicants
A new group, the Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium (SGPDC) will offer their first Advanced Large Herd Management Program, an opportunity for 25 to 30 students to receive unique educational experiences and employment opportunities. Hurry! Applications for the 2008 summer program are due on February 1, 2008! Courses are taught in the middle of the third largest milk shed in … Read More