The South Dakota Dairy Princess Kathryn Norling will crown her successor on March 19, 2008 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center as part of the Central Plains Dairy Expo. Four young women from across South Dakota will compete for the title of South Dakota Dairy Princess.
South Dakota’s Dairy Princess serves as the official goodwill ambassador for the state’s dairy industry and makes a variety of public and media appearances throughout the year, highlighting the dairy industry and their commitment to the land, environment, safe keeping of animals and producing a wholesome, healthy product. The program is sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association through the dairy promotion checkoff.
Contestants for the title are:
* Joni Martinmaas, daughter of Rick Martinmaas of Orient and the late Janet Martinmaas – District 2;
* Kori Wieting, daughter of Loren and Marsha Wieting of Milbank – District 5;
* Ashley Vostad, daughter of Kevin and Ann Vostad of Volga – District 7; and
* Stephanie Nussbaum, daughter of Brad and Monica Nussbaum of Garretson – District 9.
The contestants are judged on their general knowledge of the dairy industry, communication skills, personality and enthusiasm for dairy promotion. The new princess will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Midwest Dairy Association, while the first runner-up receives a $500 scholarship from the Central Plains Dairy Expo.