Congratulations to Natalie Laubner, 17, of Mandan, N.D. Natalie was crowned the 63rd North Dakota Dairy Princess allowing her to serve as the official goodwill ambassador for the nearly 250 North Dakota dairy farmers during the coming year. Natalie’s duties will include media interviews and she will be active at the North Dakota State Fair promoting the dairy industry. Dairy princess candidates were judged on personality, knowledge of the dairy industry, enthusiasm for promotion and communication skills. The dairy princess program is sponsored by the state’s dairy farmers through the checkoff program.
Natalie is the daughter of Larry and Elaine Laubner. She will attend Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas this fall pursuing a degree in animal science. Natalie also received an $800 scholarship from the North Dakota Milk Processors and Friends of Dairymen.
Throughout her year-long reign as North Dakota Dairy Princess, Natalie will make numerous appearances to educate children and adults about dairy farmers’ commitment and caring for their animals and the environment. She will make classroom visits to educate children on the importance of including wholesome dairy products in their diets every day.
Four candidates competed for the North Dakota Dairy Princess title. Nancy Leier of Hague was named runner-up.
Nancy plans to study Bismark State College majoring as a veterinary technician or agronomy this fall.. She also received a $500 scholarship from the North Dakota Milk Processors and Friends of Dairymen.
Tiffany Mosset of Linton was awarded a $500 scholarship from Midwest Dairy Association. Tiffany is studying at the Minnesota School of Business in Moorhead majoring in veterinary technology.