Congratulations to Mary Zahurones, the 58th Princess Kay of the Milky Way! Zahurones is an 18-year-old college student from Pierz, Minnesota. As Princess Kay, Zahurones, who represents Morrison County, will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for Minnesota’s nearly 4,500 dairy farmers. Mary is the daughter of Chuck and Pat Tax of Pierz, and will attend the University of Minnesota … Read More
Sellen Promoted to Gov. Affairs Director
Congratulations to Jayme Sellen for her recent promotion to Government Affairs Director at the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association (DBA). Ms. Sellen previously held the position of Deputy Government Affairs Director for the Association. “Over the last year, Jayme has proven to be a great asset to DBA. We are so very happy that she will be leading our government affairs … Read More
Pa. Students Receive Scholarships
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors has selected seven individuals to receive $1,000 Student Leader Scholarships. The scholarships provide recognition, encouragement and financial assistance to outstanding students enrolled in academic programs that support the dairy industry. Selection of the scholarship winners was based on the completed application within the following criteria: academic performance; apparent commitment to a … Read More
Dairy Video – Where Them Cows At
The Dairy Goddess couldn’t attend the AgChat Foundation’s Agvocacy 2.0 Conference she passed along a video link to share around and I found it via the conference Facebook page. It’s a great video and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Where Them Cows At from Volt on Vimeo. Here’s what the producer has to say about … Read More
Dairy Agvocate
The AgChat Foundation just held it’s second annual Agvocacy 2.0 Conference. This is a full program of social media training for farmers to learn how to use social networking to reach out to consumers. At the conference I met Twitter follower and now friend in person. Here’s @DairyCarrie Mess and her husband. You’ll notice that Carrie is wearing a New … Read More
Farm Show Time
We’re nearing fall farm show time. So where are you going? Here’s the results from our latest ZimmPoll. We asked, “Which of these fall farm shows will you attend?” 29% of you said Farm Progress Show, 16% said Husker Harvest Days, 11% said Farm Science Review, 10% said World Dairy Expo, 8% said Sunbelt Ag Expo, 15% said Regional/Local Show … Read More
Expo Announces Judges
World Dairy Expo 2011 is just a few weeks away and dairy cattle show enthusiasts from across North America are making plans to parade their finest across the colored shavings in Madison, Wisconsin the week of October 4-8. The following slate of judges will crown the champions of each of the seven breeds on display during the five day event. … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted seven requests for export assistance from Darigold and Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 829 metric tons (1.827 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. The product will be delivered August through December. In 2011, CWT has assisted members … Read More
Record Number of Entries in Championship Dairy Product Contest
The 2011 Championship Dairy Product Contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) and Dairy Foods magazine, received a record number of 705 entries for cheese, butter, fluid milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, ice cream, sour cream, sherbet, cultured milk, sour cream dips, whipping cream, dried whey and creative/innovative products from throughout the United States. Babcock Hall Dairy Plant, Madison, … Read More
Wilson Crowned Md. Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Renee Wilson, who was crowned Maryland Dairy Princess on July 17! Sorry we missed this news Renee, and best wishes promoting dairy! Wilson, 17, lives on her family’s 350-acre dairy farm in Parkton, where she helps with daily feeding and milking chores. She is the daughter of Steve and Kelly Wilson and is the fourth generation of the … Read More