Congratulations to the new Iowa Dairy Princess, Gina Fisher!
Fisher, 17, is the daughter of David and Mary Fisher of Edgewood, Iowa. Fisher was also named Miss Congeniality from among the seven contestants.
Jessica Hammerand will assist Fisher as 2011-12 Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate. The Dubuque County teen was also named winner of the presentation portion of the contest. Hammerand, 19, is the daughter of Jeff and Tammy Hammerand of Epworth, Iowa.
Starting on Sept. 1, both Fisher and Hammerand will begin sharing the stories of dairy farmers during school visits and other community events. Appearances throughout the year will allow Fisher and Hammerand to educate consumers about nutritious dairy foods, on-farm animal care and environmental sustainability.
Judges considered personality, communication skills, and knowledge of and passion for the dairy industry to select the winner. The Iowa Division of Midwest Dairy Association, funded by the state’s dairy farmers, annually sponsors the Iowa Dairy Princess contest.
Source: Midwest Dairy Association