Candidates Sought for N.D. Dairy Princess

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The Midwest Dairy Association – North Dakota Division is seeking candidates to participate in this year’s Dairy Princess contest scheduled for July 23, 2008 in Minot during the North Dakota State Fair. The entry deadline is June 27, 2008. The North Dakota State Dairy Princess serves as an ambassador for the state’s dairy industry, helping the dairy checkoff program to … Read More

Nussbaum Named S.D. Dairy Princess

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Congratulations to Stephanie Nussbaum of Garretson, S.D. was crowned as the 54th South Dakota Dairy Princess on March 19th. Nussbaum won a $1,000 scholarship from the dairy princess program sponsor, Midwest Dairy Association – South Dakota Division. Nussbaum is the daughter of Brad and Monica Nussbaum and is a student at South Dakota State University studying dairy production and ag … Read More

Gronli Joins Midwest

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Brad Gronli has been named South Dakota/Minnesota industry relations manager for Midwest Dairy Association, joining the checkoff organization’s staff serving dairy farmers in nine states. In his new role, Gronli will provide information and services to dairy farmers in both states and will serve as a liaison to organizations and processors. He will also manage South Dakota’s state fair efforts … Read More

MilkPEP Promotes Chocolate Milk

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There’s been a lot of news lately about low-fat chocolate milk being a great choice for athletes post work-out. The nutritious drink has been shown to re-hydrate and re-fuel the body. The US Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) has drawn on a number of studies to show that the unique mix of key nutrients in chocolate low fat milk make … Read More

S.D. Princess to be Crowned

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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 … Read More

Starbucks Wearing Milk Mustache

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The last several times I’ve stopped at Starbucks for a quick pick-me-up, I’ve noticed appealing new signs touting the benefits of milk in the coffee house’s lattes. Now I read that Starbucks has created a print ad featuring one of their baristas wearing a milk mustache. What do you think of it? The ad features coffeehouse barista Young Han wearing … Read More

Dairy Princess Candidates Sought

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Calling all young dairy women in South Dakota – could you be the next South Dakota Dairy Princess? The Midwest Dairy Association is currently seeking candidates for the 53rd State Dairy Princess pageant to be held on March 19-20 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Applications are due March 1st. The South Dakota Dairy Princess serves as the official goodwill ambassador for … Read More

Midwest Schools Receive Breakfast Awards

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Several schools in the Midwest have been recognized by the Midwest Dairy Council for their innovative breakfast programs and will receive grants to continue the enhancement of this valuable food service. The Hawthorne Elementary in the Sioux Falls, S.D. School District and the Anson Elementary in the Marshalltown, Iowas Community School District will both receive a $5,000 grant. Hawthorne Elementary … Read More

Jared Featured in got milk? Ad

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Here’s the latest got milk? ad – it features Subway spokesman Jared holding a sandwich and a plastic bottle of Shamrock Farms milk. The ad text reads: “Losing the fat pants 10 years ago meant learning to eat fresh – and drink fresh. That’s why the calcium and nutrients in milk are part of my healthy lifestyle. So, try 3 … Read More

LISN Award Winners Announced

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Two schools in N.J. have received the annual Leadership in School Nutrition (LISN) award and will be awarded $5,000 each to use toward future school nutrition efforts. The LISN grand prize winners were Union City School District of Union City, N.J., and Farmland Dairies of Wallington, N.J. Since the single-serve plastic packaging, provided by Farmland Dairies, was implemented in the … Read More