Congratulations to Ana Schweer, 19, of Watertown, S.D. – the new South Dakota Dairy Princess! Crowned the 54th princess on April 1 during the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls, Ana was one of eight candidates for the title. As the new princess, Ana won a $1,000 scholarship from the dairy princess program sponsor, Midwest Dairy Association – South Dakota Division.

Ana is the daughter of Randall and Diane Schweer and is a freshman at South Dakota State University in Brookings majoring in dairy production/pre-veterinary medicine. During the next year she will represent the state’s dairy producers at events and appearances to help explain their commitment to good stewardship, animal care and wholesome products.

First runner-up in the contest was Larissa Neugebauer, 18. Her parents are Jim and Ellen Neugebauer of Dimock. Graduating this spring from Parkston High School, she plans on attending SDSU in Brookings majoring in Dairy Science. She received a $500 scholarship from Central Plains Dairy Expo. Larissa was also voted Miss Congeniality by the other contestants.