Special Iowa Dairy Princess Edition
DAIRY ST R
August 5, 2010
Adams enjoys year as Iowa Dairy Princess Waucoma native shares passion of dairy producers with consumers By Jill Warren Staff writer WAUCOMA, Iowa – When Katie Adams was selected as the Alternate Fayette County Dairy Princess, her hopes of competing for the Iowa State Dairy Princess that year were not in the picture. But through a turn of events Adams landed herself under the crown and sash of that very title anyway. Adams is finishing up her reign as the 2009-2010 Iowa State Dairy Princess after enjoying a year of serving as the official goodwill ambassador for the dairy producers of Iowa, and she has enjoyed every opportunity the role has
offered. From handing out ribbons at dairy shows to speaking at county coronations to attending farm tours, Adams has enjoyed the people she has gotten to meet and the messages she has been able to spread. “I love the audiences that are anxious to learn,” Adams said. “I like both young kids and adults. Their questions are obviously different, but they are all still so interested in learning.” Whether it is curious consumers or dairy producers, themselves, Adams loves sharing her main messages about the goodness of dairy and the passion of producers with evPhoto by Kelli Boylen
Katie Adams enjoyed a year of serving as the official goodwill ambassador for the dairy producers of Iowa. Adams is the 2009-2010 Iowa Dairy Princess.
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Nineteen-year-old Katie Adams stands near her family’s herd of 180 cows. The Adams operate Adaway Dairy near Waucoma, Iowa.
eryone she comes in contact with. “If it wasn’t for the hardworking and dedicated dairy farmers, consumers wouldn’t have wholesome and nutritious products,” Adams said. “That’s what I like to make sure I get across no matter where I go or what I do.” Nineteen-year-old Adams knows first-hand about the hard work that goes into producing those dairy products. She grew up on her family’s dairy farm near Waucoma, Iowa. Her parents, Scott and Jeanie, along with her older brother, Nathan,
now run the 180-cow operation called Adaway Dairy. Adaway Dairy is made up of a combination of Holsteins, Jerseys, Ayrshires and Brown Swiss. All the youngstock are raised on the farm, and 750 acres of crops are harvested. Adams – an incoming sophomore at Iowa State University studying dairy science – spends her time away from her princess duties actively involved in the happenings of the family dairy farm. Whether it is milking cows, vaccinating animals or doing fieldwork, Adams believes
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her involvement on the farm helped her prepare for the princess competition, as well as instilled the skills necessary to successfully deliver messages to both producers and consumers. “Growing up on a farm has given me a passion for the dairy industry,” Adams said. “I’ve always been excited to learn new things, and it has made me very knowledgeable.” Adams will crown the next Iowa State Dairy Princess during the Iowa State Fair Aug. Turn to Adams / Page 2
2008 Princess
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Jessica Tekippe Iowa Ayrshires
Megan Kregel Clayton County
Katie Steinlage Fayette County
Leah Henkes Clayton County
Katie Adams Fayette County
Stacy Fitzpatrick Delaware County
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Iowa Dairy Princess to be crowned August 11
ANKENY, Iowa – Some girls dream about being crowned Miss America, but young women who live or work on Iowa’s dairy farms often dream of being crowned a dairy princess. The Iowa Division of Midwest Dairy Association will host the coronation of the 2010-11 Iowa State Dairy Princess in the Multi-Media Center of the Cattle Barn at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, August 11. Twelve young women will compete for the chance to be the goodwill ambassador for Iowa’s dairy industry and make public relations appearances over the course of the next year. Each contestant will be judged on her knowledge of the dairy industry, enthusiasm for dairy promotion, communication skills and personality. The participants in this year’s contest are: • Shelby Hammel, 18, daughter of David and Karla Hammel of Dorchester, representing Allamakee County; • Alyssa Meyer, 18, daughter of Mike and Laure Meyer of Sumner, representing Bremer County; • Amanda Franck, 18, daughter of Randy and Elaine Franck of DeWitt, representing the Iowa Brown Swiss Assocation; • Kendra Moser, 18, daughter of Todd and Lynn Moser of Colesburg, representing Clayton County; • Lindsey Tauke, 18, daughter of Tom and Joan Tauke of Greeley, representing Delaware County; • Kristy Demmer, 20, daughter of Rick and Kathy Demmer of Peosta, representing Dubuque County; • Chelsey Fagle, 18, daughter of Dan and Melissa Fagle and the late Sally Fagle of Fayette, representing Fayette County; • Leeta Sivesind, 18, daughter of Dan and Jane Sivesind of Waukon, representing the Iowa Guernsey Association; • Anna Troester, 21, daughter of Mark and Rondee Troester of Garnavillo, representing the Iowa Holstein Association; • Abbey Adkins, 20, daughter of Mark and Anita Adkins of Ames, representing the Iowa Milking Shorthorn Association; • Lora Luitjens, 19, daughter of Leslie and Norma Luitjens of Ashton, representing Osceola County; and • Carly Lyons, 19, daughter of Doug and Lynnette Lyons of Castalia, representing Winneshiek County. The current Iowa Dairy Princess, Katie Adams of Waucoma, and the Alternate Iowa Dairy Princess, Stacy Fitzpatrick of Greeley, will be honored at the coronation for representing the dairy industry in Iowa for the past year. Their reigns will be completed during the Iowa State Fair, and the new Princess and Alternate will begin their duties September 1. Both the Princess and the Alternate will also receive scholarships sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association.
Continued from Adams / Page 1
Photo by Kelli Boylen
As the Iowa Dairy Princess, Katie Adams enjoyed meeting dairy producers from across Iowa as well as sharing her passion for the dairy industry with consumers. On August 11, Adams will pass her crown onto the next Iowa Dairy Princess.
11, but she will get a few more days after that crowning to live out her reign. Through a year of serving as the official goodwill ambassador for Iowa dairy producers, Adams has enjoyed meeting dairy farmers across Iowa, as well as sharing her passion for the dairy industry with consumers. Adams admits that she will miss her princess role when it is over. All the shows and events – including her favorite memory of throwing the first pitch at the Iowa Cubs baseball game – will be something she will always cherish, but she hopes the next Iowa State Dairy Princess enjoys the crown and
the spokesperson role just as much as she did. “The Iowa State Dairy Princess is someone who can target all different age groups,” Adams said. “She has the power to travel all over the state and spread the true facts about dairy farming.” A title that seemed out of reach for Adams was worn with pride and lived to the fullest. From the Alternate Fayette County Dairy Princess to the 20092010 Iowa State Dairy Princess, Adams has made the most of her promoting role for the dairy producers of Iowa.
Swiss Valley Farms would like to say “Thank You” to Katie Adams for serving the dairy industry over the past year.
Katie Adams 2009-2010 Iowa Dairy Princess Waucoma, IA Jim Murphy, field rep.
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Dairy industry keeps Fitzpatrick busy Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate reaches goal of educating consumers, enhancing dairy image and meeting dairy farmers By Kelli Boylen Staff Writer Greeley, Iowa – “It’s been very busy, very rewarding, and a great opportunity to meet dairy farmers from all over the state,” said Stacy Fitzpatrick. “I’ve learned a lot about how the dairy industry varies from one farm to another.” As the 2009-10 Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate, Fitzpatrick has been busy indeed. “What I enjoyed most while holding the title of Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate was the broad area of activities I was involved in throughout my reign,” Fitzpatrick said. She said each event was enjoyable in its own way but some of her most memorable events were county banquets and farm tours. Her favorite highlights include the Plymouth farm tour in LeMars, ISU and Dairy Center farm tours, attending six county banquets, and attending an Iowa Cubs Baseball game that was sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association. This event featured both Iowa Dairy Princesses and included many dairy related activities. She also wrote articles, did many interviews, worked at dairy shows including the Youth Classic, Districts 1 and 8, Iowa State Holstein and will soon participate in the Iowa State Fair dairy shows. Stacy also judged kiddie calf shows in Fayette and Delaware Counties. Among her favorite events were banquets. Fitzpatrick attended dairy banquets in her home county of Delaware, as well as Dubuque, Jackson/ Clinton, Bremer, Clayton and Sioux. “The farmers at banquets are always interested in knowing what you are doing to promote the industry. It is great to meet with them,” she said. At the Iowa Cubs game she served chocolate milk with Katie Adams, met the players and umpires, did milk mustache photos and both her and Katie got to throw the “first” pitch. Fitzpatrick is certainly a “hands-on” dairy princess. She milks morning and night, and she is in charge of calves and young heifers on her family’s farm. Fitzpatrick’s parents, Mark and Sheri, milk 65 Holsteins twice a day in a 32-cow stanchion barn. All of their heifers are home raised, they have a 40-head Angus cow-calf operation, while also custom feeding hogs. The Fitzpatricks operate 750 acres, growing corn, oats, beans and hay. The entire family also shows dairy and
beef cattle at local and county events. Stacy actively participates in dairy judging and dairy quiz bowl. There are three younger Fitzpatrick siblings: Jake (16), Kari (13) and Haley (9). “Haley loves to go with us to events, but after the six and a half hour ride to northwest Iowa she now always asks first how far they have to travel,” Fitzpatrick said with a laugh. Her parents took turns throughout the year attending events with her, and they tried to enjoy banquets as a family. Fitzpatrick said it was sometimes hard to fit in the farm work with all her other events, but her brother Jake and neighbors really helped out a lot with chores when she had to attend an event. She said another one of her memorable moments as Iowa Dairy princess was at the state Holstein dairy show where her brother won his class with a home-raised heifer and Stacy was the one to give him his award. “All the hard work does pay off,” Fitzpatrick said. Fitzpatrick’s goals for her reign was to educate consumers on the health benefits of dairy, to enhance the image of the dairy industry, and try to meet as many dairy farmers as she could to hear their stories and life experiences. She traveled more than 4,000 miles to accomplish this goal. Fitzpatrick easily had contact with more than 1,000 children throughout her reign. She did several presentations at the Iowa Childrens’ Museum in Iowa City, played dairy Jeopardy and made “cheese critters.” She talked with more than 600 kids in a day at Cattle Congress in Waterloo with a topic of “Nutrition of Dairy Cattle and You.” And, she gave presentations to about 250 students at a school in Union, Iowa, with a theme of “From Farm to Food to You.” “Sometimes it was really busy balancing school, farm work, and multiple princess events a week, but I enjoyed every minute of it,” Fitzpatrick said. “It was always very rewarding and the time I was given flew by.” As her year comes to a close, Fitzpatrick has been part of Princess Orientation for county/breed princesses and writing her retirement speech to present at the Iowa State Fair coronation ceremony. Fitzpatrick was the 2009 Delaware County Dairy Princess prior to becoming the Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate. In addition to those royal memorable moments in her own life, another accomplishment she is proud of is being a member of the Iowa team that won the 4-H Dairy Judging Contest in Louisville,
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As the 2009-10 Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate, Stacy Fitzpatrick has been busy making visits, doing interviews, working dairy shows as well as working on her family’s dairy farm near Greeley, Iowa.
Ky. It was the first time an Iowa team won top honors. As a 2010 graduate of EdgewoodColesburg High School, Fitzpatrick has her eye on an agriculture-based future. She will be attending Iowa State University to double major in agricultural business and either animal science or dairy science. She is not exactly sure what she would like to do after college, but she said the possibilities include farming or something involving agricultural business in the dairy industry. When asked what advice she would give to someone considering running for Iowa Dairy Princess, she quickly replies, “Go for it! It is a great opportunity to meet so many people while promoting an industry you love.
There are so many opportunities presented through the dairy industry and as a dairy princess those opportunities are opened up. This experience helped enhance my knowledge of dairy and made life connections for the future.” She adds that her experience has helped her obtain four dairy scholarships for college and also enhanced her public relations and public speaking skills. “Thank you to all Iowa dairy producers, because without you I would not have had this opportunity and experience. It’s been an honor and a privilege to represent the dedication, passion and hard work that it takes every day to dairy farm,” Fitzpatrick said. “Thank you for an unforgettable year.”
Swiss Valley Farms would like to say “Thank You” to Stacy Fitzpatrick for serving the dairy industry over the past year.
Stacy Fitzpatrick 2009-2010 Iowa Alternate Dairy Princess Greeley, IA
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The Fitzpatricks milk 65 cows and run 750 acres of crops on their farm near Greeley, Iowa. Pictured front row, from left: Haley (9), Stacy, and Kari (13). Back row, from left: Jake (16), Sheri and Mark.
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Abbey Adkins
Abbey Adkins, 20 Parents: Mark and Anita Adkins Town: Ames Representing: Iowa Milking Shorthorn Association Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I am currently a junior at Iowa State University double majoring in dairy science and animal science. Upon graduating from Iowa State University, I plan to continue working in dairy and agriculture promotion. In the future, I hope to continue growing my registered Milking Shorthorn herd and allowing youth the chance to show animals from my herd so they can experience the dairy industry. Tell us about the farm you live or work on. I am currently employed by Marsha Shaver-Floyd and Mysha Milking Shorthorns of St. Anthony, Iowa. The farm is a second generation farm started by Noran and Myril Shaver in 1929. The current farm is 40 acres of rolling pasture, alfalfa, and the homestead. Currently, the farm consists of 40 registered Milking Shorthorns cows, and their calves. This year will be the 77th consecutive year the Mysha Herd has shown at the Iowa State Fair except for the years during wars. What do you enjoy most about living and/ or working on a dairy farm? The thing I enjoy the most about working on the farm is how rewarding it is. You get to see how much your hard work pays off everyday. Whether it be seeing the calves grow, the heifers perform well in the show ring or the cows produce wholesome milk. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the success of hard work. What is a trait or skill you learned from being on a farm that you are proud of? How did you acquire this skill or trait? The trait I learned from the farm that I am most proud of is my work ethic. I grew up watching my grandparents work on their farms and my parents pushing me to work that extra hour on my project heifers. I feel like the grueling tasks on the farm teaches you to persevere and strive towards a goal. Why do you want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess? I would like to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess so that I can educate youth about the importance of the 3-A-Day of dairy and the importance of dairy in our society. With more and more youth being removed from the farm, many don’t understand where milk comes from. I would love the opportunity to engage youth in the dairy story and develop a passion for agriculture even if they are unable to live on a farm. I feel I can relate with many youth that don’t have the opportunity to live on a farm, but hopefully they can see my passion for dairy and I can instill that in them as well.
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Kristy Demmer
Kristy Demmer, 20 Parents: Rick and Kathy Demmer Town: Peosta Representing: Dubuque County Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I am 20 years-old and live on a 160 acre dairy farm called LeO-La Holsteins with my parents Rick and Kathy and six siblings (Kayla, Kyle, Riley, Rachel, Royce and Regan). My future plans consist of graduating from Loras College in the spring of 2011 with a Bachelors degree in sports science. I plan to continue my education in receiving a Master’s degree in health promotion. I would also love to have a farm of my own someday. Tell us about the farm you live or work on. I am grateful for the lifelong experiences that my parents, family and friends have given to me with living on a dairy farm. We milk 64 registered Holsteins in a tie stall barn and crop approximately 150 acres of both hay and corn annually. I assist with calf chores and rotate milking shifts with my siblings. What do you enjoy most about living and/or working on a dairy farm? Working with the animals on my family’s dairy farm and being a part of a dairy farm operation is something that I enjoy and treasure in my life. It is a rewarding experience feeding and watching a newborn calf grow and mature into a productive dairy cow. I am thankful for the lifelong skills that I have learned from working on a dairy farm of which has helped me develop into the young vibrant lady I am today. What is a trait or skill you learned from being on a farm that you are proud of? How did you acquire this skill or trait? The lifestyle of a family dairy farm quickly instilled in me lifelong skills of responsibility, respect and commitment. Through daily responsibilities of feeding and caring for the baby calves on our dairy farm and milking our beloved dairy cows. My dedication and passion towards the dairy industry is demonstrated throughout my life by my commitment and care for the animals and land I call home. Why do you want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess? I want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess because it would be a great opportunity to meet people through promoting the dairy industry. I feel it is important to reach out to others and share the values that I have learned while growing up on an Iowa dairy farm.
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Chelsey Fagle
Chelsey Fagle, 18 Parents: Dan and Melissa Fagle, the late Sally Fagle Town: Fayette Representing: Fayette County Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I am the daughter of Dan and Melissa Fagle, and the late Sally Fagle, of rural Fayette. I am a recent high school graduate of North Fayette High School. This fall I will be attending Northeast Iowa Community College and transferring to Iowa State University majoring in agriculture education. I have three younger siblings – Nichole, Kayla and Reed. My plans following college include becoming an ag teacher in Northeast Iowa and having a small farm with 30 dairy cows and other livestock. Tell us about the farm you live or work on. My family owns and operates a 50-cow dairy of mixed breeds, mainly Ayrshires, Holsteins and Jerseys, along with raising all the calves and other livestock, and crop farming 350 acres. On my family farm, my responsibilities include morning and night milking with my dad or younger sister. I help switch groups, clean the barn and milkhouse after each milking, and occasionally I help with calf chores and taking care of other livestock. I also own my own herd of 21 Ayrshire dairy cattle. What do you enjoy most about living and/or working on a dairy farm? I love the farm atmosphere, spending family time while doing farm work, and all the great opportunities and experiences that living on a farm has to offer. What is a trait or skill you learned from being on a farm that you are proud of? How did you acquire this skill or trait? I am most proud of my milking skills because when I’m done with each milking I can step back and say I just helped people by providing healthy, nutritious milk and many other great dairy products. I have acquired this skill over many years of working side by side with my dad and learning from him. Why do you want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess? I want to become the Iowa State Dairy Princess because I have always had a strong love and passion for the dairy industry, and I feel it is one of the most important industries out there. I know with my background and all my experience in the industry, I would work my hardest to keep promoting the dairy industry.
Amanda Franck
Amanda Franck, 18 Parents: Randy and Elaine Franck Town: DeWitt Representing: Brown Swiss Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I am a recent graduate from DeWitt Central High School where I was active in FFA and National Honor Society. I am also a nine-year member of 4-H and an active member in my church youth group. My plans for next year are to attend Iowa State University majoring in dairy science. After I receive my Bachelor’s degree I plan to pursue a career in the dairy industry dealing with either nutrition or genetics. Tell us about the farm you live or work on. I live and work on my family’s farm, Lee-Ann’s Swiss. My family milks about 85 registered Brown Swiss cows twice a day. My responsibilities on the farm are to help where needed, doing jobs such as bottle feeding the baby calves, heifer chores and milking. What do you enjoy most about living and/or working on a dairy farm? Nothing is more rewarding then watching a baby calf being born and seeing her grow up and eventually become a part of our milking herd. I also enjoy presenting our cattle at county and state shows. What is a trait or skill you learned from being on a farm that you are proud of? How did you acquire this skill or trait? A skill I have acquired on the dairy farm is time management. Being the youngest of three, there was a lot of responsibility for me when my brothers went away to college. I had to balance my school activities with my farm responsibilities. This a skill that I will be using throughout college and the rest of my life. Why do you want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess? I want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess because I want to educate the public and promote the dairy industry. The public has many misconceptions about the dairy industry and the only way to rid of them is to promote the positive notes of the industry. By being the Iowa State Dairy Princess I will have many opportunities to present the producers’ stories.
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Iowa Dairy Princess Contest GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE PRINCESS CANDIDATES FROM MIDWEST DAIRY ASSOCIATION! The Iowa Division of the Midwest Dairy Association is proud to sponsor the 2010 Iowa Dairy Princess contest. We strongly support all the candidates for their willingness and dedication to help promote the Iowa Dairy Industry. These goodwill ambassadors are a vital part of our efforts to enhance the image of the dairy industry, including the “People Behind the Product” campaign which showcases dairy farmers concerning animal care, a strong commitment to the environment and how they produce a safe, wholesome product.
August 10-11 Tuesday, August 10
Preliminary Interviews at the Best Western Hotel in Ankeny, IA.
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Shelby Hammel
Shelby Hammel, 18 Parents: David and Karla Hammel Town: Dorchester Representing: Allamakee County Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I graduated from Waukon High School where I ran cross county and track. I work at Stoney Creek Inn and on the family farm. I will be attending Clarke University in the fall, possibly majoring in nursing. Tell us about the farm you live or work on. I live on a 700-acre dairy and beef farm. We raise calves, milk about 55 Holstein cows and own 80 head of beef cattle. We also raise chickens in the spring. What do you enjoy most about living and/or working on a dairy farm? I enjoy animals. Growing up on a farm and working with animals has taught me how to care for them properly and also to respect them. What is a trait or skill you learned from being on a farm that you are proud of? How did you acquire this skill or trait? Living on a farm has taught me to work hard. I’ve also learned to think positive when things go wrong, because it seems like something always does. I’ve learned to be patient; you just can’t rush some things. I have acquired these skills by watching my parents and older siblings. Why do you want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess? I would like to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess because I have learned a lot from experiences on our dairy farm that I can share with others, and I feel I would do a good job promoting the dairy industry.
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Lora Luitjens Lora Luitjens, 19 Parents: Leslie and Norma Luitjens Town: Ashton Representing: Osceola County Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I am currently going to Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, Iowa, for agriculture. I plan to go on for dairy production. Tell us about the farm you live or work on. I live and work on a century family dairy farm, where we milk about 50 head of registered Brown Swiss. What do you enjoy most about living and /or working on a dairy farm? The things I enjoy most are the value of hard work and love for the cows. What is a trait or skill you learned from being on a farm that you are proud of? How did you acquire this skill or trait? The trait that I learned is the value of work and family. I learned this by doing the work and knowing my family is always there. Why do you want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess? I want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess to educate the public about the dairy industry and how farmers care and treat their animals.
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Carly Lyons
Carly Lyons, 19 Parents: Doug and Lynnette Lyons Town: Castalia Representing: Winneshiek County Tell us about yourself and your future plans. My parents are Doug and Lynnette Lyons and my younger brother is Michael. I am currently a second year student at Northeast Iowa Community College majoring in dairy science. I am considering furthering my education at Iowa State or the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. My plans include staying very active with agriculture and definitely the dairy industry. They also include continuing to build my herd of registered red and white Holsteins. Tell us about the farm you live or work on. Our farm consists of 155 acres of land on which we grow alfalfa, corn and oats. We are currently milking 58 registered Holsteins twice a day in a tiestall barn. We have a rolling herd average of 23,816 with 859 fat and 728 protein. What do you enjoy most about living and/or working on a dairy farm? I really enjoy watching each new heifer calf grow and develop from a newborn calf to a young cow. It amazes me what all happens during the first two years of a dairy animal’s life, from their own birth to giving birth themselves. I enjoy doing chores on a daily basis whether it be feeding the calves or helping with milking. My family exhibits our Holsteins on the local, state and national levels, so the changing of the seasons brings excitement and anticipation. As the leaves begin to turn we know that it is almost time to exhibit at World Dairy Expo, and snowflakes flying usually brings those winter and spring calves that will be the beginning to our show string for the coming summer. What is a trait or skill you learned from being on a farm that you are proud of? How did you acquire this skill or trait? I am most proud of the responsibility I have acquired while growing up in a dairy farm family. Assisting with the day-to-day operations of our dairy farm and working with my show animals on a daily basis taught me that being responsible and doing a good job with my daily work leads to successful and productive outcomes. Why do you want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess? Maintaining a positive image for dairy farming and the dairy industry is very important to me. There are many misunderstandings about the dairy industry and I would like to be the next Iowa Dairy Princess so that I could assist with providing accurate information to our consumers.
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Alyssa Meyer, 18 Parents: Mike and Laure Meyer Town: Sumner Representing: Bremer County Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I will be attending Iowa State University this fall majoring in dairy science with a minor in communications. After I graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, I hope to continue my education in veterinary school where I hope to become a large animal veterinarian. Tell us about the farm you live or work on. I work for Meyer Farms. It started out as my grandfather’s, and was eventually passed on to my uncle, Greg. We milk 250 cows and love every minute of it. I mostly help by feeding the calves and doing general tasks. What do you enjoy most about living and/or working on a dairy farm? What I enjoy most about working on a dairy farm is feeding the calves and being outside. I love the fresh country air and the satisfaction of a job well done. At the end of the day I may be sore, but I know I did a full day of work. Nothing is comparable to that feeling of accomplishment. Feeding the calves is fun because I enjoy watching them prosper and grow. Their eagerness to see me with their bottles is always heartwarming as well. What is a trait or skill you learned from being on a farm that you are proud of? How did you acquire this skill or trait? The trait I am most proud of is my work ethic. When I see something that needs to be done, I quickly and effectively complete the task. I see no point in putting it off or complaining. It’s traits like this that keep the farm functioning efficiently. My father and uncle put in a joint effort in teaching me this trait. For example: cleaning calf pens. The longer you wait, the worse it will be. Trust me, I know this from experience. Why do you want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess? Simple! I want to become the Iowa Dairy Princess to promote the dairy industry. I believe it is up to organizations like Midwest Dairy Association, Dairy Star and the princess organizations to defray the accusations of factory farms. It is nearly impossible to make money on uncomfortable cows. I want to make that aware to all the public. I also greatly enjoyed my experiences as the 2009 Bremer County Dairy Princess. I have acquired a lot of confidence in public speaking while serving as princess. I know that representing all of Iowa’s dairy farms will be a fun and exciting challenge.
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Kendra Moser
Kendra Moser, 18 Parents: Todd and Lynn Moser Town: Colesburg Representing: Clayton County Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I am the 18-year-old daughter of Todd and Lynn Moser of Colesburg, Iowa. I live on a farm with my family including my parents and two brothers, Kirk and Kohl. I am a recent graduate of Edgewood-Colesburg High School and will be attending Luther College this fall where I will be majoring in biology/ pre-med. I plan to go to medical school upon graduation from Luther and get a job as a specialized doctor. Tell us about the farm you live or work on. I live on a 600-acre farm with my family where we milk 50 dairy cows twice a day. We also raise dairy steers, chickens, sheep and have a 70-head Gelbvieh beef cow/ calf operation. We milk in a 44-cow stanchion barn and use a six-unit pipeline milking system. We grow all of our own feed and mix TMR daily. We A.I. all our dairy cattle. Our milk is sold to Swiss Valley Farms. What do you enjoy most about living and/or working on a dairy farm? The best part of living on the farm is getting to spend quality time with my family during milking and chore time. From talking about our days to cracking jokes, it’s a great time to unwind and have fun, which makes chores enjoyable. I also enjoy giving farm tours and showing my friends the farm. It’s so fun to see faces of children when they find out where milk comes from or when they see a new baby calf being born. What is a trait or skill you learned from being on a farm that you are proud of? How did you acquire this skill or trait? I have lived and worked on our family farm my entire life. The experiences I have gained and the values I have learned from the farm are irreplaceable. From a young age I was taught responsibility, hard work and dependability by being expected to go out to the barn and help with chores. Assisting with milking, caring for animals and doing numerous other jobs has taught me skills and values that can only be learned on the farm. Why do you want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess? As a county dairy princess I realized that the crown and sash I received served to break the barrier of communication and I was able to speak to people of all ages about an industry that has been such a big part of my life. As the Iowa State Dairy Princess, I feel that I could expand that communication across the state and continue to promote a great industry that has done so much for my family and me.
Leeta Sivesind
Leeta Sivesind, 18 Parents: Dan and Jane Sivesind Town: Waukon Representing: Guernsey Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I just recently graduated from Waukon High School and will be attending the University of Northern Iowa in the fall majoring in accounting. Tell us about the farm you live or work on. My grandparents milk about 130 Guernseys in an eight-stall step-up parlor. The family has milked registered Guernseys for over 100 years. They have a strong history of showing cattle. My family still enjoys showing cattle at local, state and national shows. The farm consists of over 600 acres of alfalfa, oats, corn and soybeans. What do you enjoy most about living and/or working on a dairy farm? I like having the feeling that I’m producing nutritious food for the benefit of others. What is a trait or skill you learned from being on a farm that you are proud of? How did you acquire this skill or trait? Growing up on a dairy farm has taught me the importance of hard work. I realized how hard farmers must work to provide dairy products to consumers. They don’t get weekends or holidays off like most people do. This just shows how passionate they are about what they do. I acquired this trait because we wouldn’t be able to do what we wanted until the chores were finished, so I worked hard to get everything done. Why do you want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess? I really enjoy meeting and getting to know people in the dairy industry. I also want consumers to see how important dairy products are in their lifestyles and not have the wrong impression about how dairy farmers treat their animals.
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Lindsey Tauke
Lindsey Tauke, 18 Parents: Tom and Joan Tauke Town: Greeley Representing: Delaware County Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I’m 18 years old and attend West Delaware High School in Manchester, where I am currently a senior. In school, I am actively involved in FFA (West Delaware Chapter secretary) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). After high school I plan to attend Iowa State University with a major in dairy science. After graduating from college, I hope to become a dairy nutritionist for a major feed company. Tell us about the farm you live or work on. My family and I live and work on a 184-acre farm, where we grow alfalfa and corn. We currently milk 40 cows and also raise our own replacement heifers. I help with chores in the morning and evening where I feed calves and cows, sanitize, milk and clean up. What do you enjoy most about living and/or working on a dairy farm? I enjoy several parts of both living and working on my family’s dairy farm. But the thing I enjoy the most is getting to spend time with the newborn calves. Taking care of them from the day they are born and seeing them grow into cows we will eventually milk. What is a trait or skill you learned from being on a farm that you are proud of? How did you acquire this skill or trait? Growing up and living on a dairy farm, there are several skills and traits you learn. A trait/skill I have gained from my experience working on our farm is learning how to be hardworking and patient. When you live and work on a dairy farm, you work 365 days a year, with no exceptions. You learn to work your hardest at improving the dairy herd as much as possible so they will produce top quality milk. Also, you need to have patience because things don’t always go the way you wish or plan. I have learned the more patience I have, the smoother things will go. Why do you want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess? I would like to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess so I can be a part of promoting the Iowa dairy industry and also to be the spokesperson for the media.
Anna Troester
Anna Troester, 21 Parents: Mark and Rondee Troester Town: Garnavillo Representing: Iowa Holstein Association Tell us about yourself and your future plans. This fall I will be a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. I am actively involved at college being a member of the Pioneer Dairy Club as the treasurer, Sigma Alpha Professional Sorority and Ag Student Council as the vice president, Alpha Zeta, Collegiate FFA, and I am an Agriculture Ambassador. Also, I am actively involved in the Holstein Association. After graduation, I plan to work in the Holstein industry as a Holstein classifier. Eventually, my long term goal is to return to my home farm, MAARS Dairy. Tell us about the farm you live or work on. I currently live on MAARS Dairy along with my family. We milk 102 registered Holsteins two times a day and own/rent 250 acres of corn, oats and alfalfa. We have black and white and red and white Holsteins. We raise our own replacement heifers. What do you enjoy most about living and/or working on a dairy farm? The entity that I enjoy the most about living on a dairy farm is that as a family we own and operate our own farm and I get to see cows every day. We put hard work into our farm each and every day. The thing I enjoy seeing is after the hard work is done we show our animals at a national show and do well. I believe this is an accomplishment in itself. It shows that hard work can lead to success. What is a trait or skill you learned from being on a farm that you are proud of? How did you acquire this skill or trait? Responsibility is the trait that I have gained from being on a farm that I am proud of. I acquired this trait by having the responsibility of managing the show string, registering animals and maintaining registration records. Why do you want to be the Iowa State Dairy Princess? I would absolutely love to be the 2010-2011 Iowa Dairy Princess so I can be in the public eye promoting an industry that I am passionate about and dedicated to. I want to get the message out to the public that dairy farmers are passionate about the work they do and take pride in the job they do every day. As a dairy farmer, a former county dairy princess and the Iowa Holstein Princess, I am getting the message out to the public that at our farm we produce a safe and wholesome dairy product for the consumers that has all the essential nutrients.
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ANKENY, Iowa – While most exhibitors during the Iowa State Fair come and go, the Eilers family from Scotch Grove, Iowa, moves in for the duration. It’s a tradition they use to educate fair-goers about their dairy cattle and dairy farm lifestyle. The Eilers are participants in the Boulevard of Breeds, which showcases dairy breeds from its location inside the Cattle Barn. Each of the dairy breeds is represented there, and each herd stays at the fair for the entire 10 days. But while many of the participants change each year, the Eilers have a perpetual presence. “The Guernsey Association was looking for someone to represent them at the Iowa State Fair,” Don Eilers said. “We accepted and were very willing to try it.” Fifteen years later, they can still be found in the Boulevard of Breeds with their beloved cattle. “It’s just one thing we enjoy doing so we just keep doing it,” Eilers said. “It gives me a good feeling when a person comes up to me and asks me a question and I can answer it.” Eilers enjoys showing fair-goers his cattle and teaching them how milk gets from a cow to their refrigerator. “Not everybody gets to go to a farm and see that, but they can come to the fair and pet them and watch us milk them in the parlor,” he said. He and his three children stay at the fair to care for their animals and interact with the public. Come show day, they’re busy like every other exhibitor, preparing the animals for the show ring and taking on the competition. Don’s wife, Glenda, stays home during the fair to care for the rest of the herd. She makes the three-hour drive to the fairgrounds to cheer on her family in the show ring, heading home in time for the next milking. But after the show, Eilers is back to answering questions from people who make the trek through the barn. “One lady came up to me with two young girls and she said to them, ‘this is where the chocolate milk comes from,” he said. “She told me her dad told her that years ago. I had her hold her hand out and I squirted the milk into it to show her it was white.” It’s important to him to educate the public and he stays close to his cattle during the fair so passers-by can ask him questions and pet his animals, especially the baby calf he often brings along. “It sounds like ‘oh, you’re just there’ but, when you have thousands of people touching your cows every day, it’s a lot of work,” Eilers said. “But it’s worth it just to see someone that has never touched a cow or calf touch it and see how friendly (the animal) really is.”
Facebook application highlighted at Iowa State Fair – YOU...ONLY BUTTER! ANKENY, Iowa – Everyone looks better in butter, and thanks to Midwest Dairy Association a fun new Facebook application brings a popular state fair tradition – butter sculpting -- to life at the upcoming Iowa State Fair. Across the Midwest, state fairs are a time-honored event combining competition, great food, live music and an overall good time. Even if you can’t attend this ceremonious closure to summer fun, create your own virtual experience through the Butter-Fy Yourself application. Let the butter-fication begin Butter-fy Yourself allows you to turn your profile picture into a butter personality and even add your buttery self to a virtual sharable postcard at http://apps.facebook.com/butterfy. • Upload your favorite photo. • Select from one of six butter personalities, including Dairy Princess, Butter Hippie, Butter Cow, Butter Liberty, Butter Bouffant and Butter Up and begin to sculpt yourself. • Customize your sculpture on a postcard from one of nine Midwest states, including Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota. • Share your beautiful buttery self with the world by posting your butter personality to your wall, saving to your album and inviting your friends to do the same. Carving out a few butter facts One of the most popular attractions at many state fairs are the famous butter sculptures. From Minnesota to Missouri,
fair-goers line up to see the unique sculptures. Some fairs stick with a traditional dairy cow, while others introduce a new sculpture every year. In fact, even Elvis has made an appearance in butter. Dairy art enthusiasts can thank ancient Tibetan monks for first carving animals and deities of worship out of yak butter with colorful dyes. The tradition spread to North America in the early 1800s, where blocks of butter were formed into decorative patterns and displayed at state fairs. In 1910, the first butter cow was created by a sculptor only recorded as Mr. Daniels at the Iowa State Fair. The butter cows start with a wood, metal, wire or steel mesh frame and about 600 pounds of pure cream butter.
11,000 dairy farmers in nine Midwest states, has a long tradition of participation in Midwest state fairs. Midwest Dairy operates concessions featuring dairy products at Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, South Dakota and North Dakota State Fairs; sponsors or promotes butter sculptures at the Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri State Fairs; and exhibits or sponsors dairy activities at all nine fairs in our region. There are many family friendly activities at the Iowa State Fair. Be sure to: Visit the Dairy Barn for delicious dairy treats, including a variety of old fashioned handdipped ice cream cones and milkshakes. Watch the Boulevard of Breeds contest in the Gerken Dairy Building and participate
That’s enough butter to sweeten 19,200 ears of sweet corn. Over the years, artists have braved 40-degree walk-in glass refrigerators to immortalize such elaborate butter creations as city skylines, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, HarleyDavidson motorcycles and The Last Supper.
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Over 50 years of Iowa Dairy Princesses Year 1950 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959
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Title County/ Breed Dairy Queen Princess Palo Alto Princess Hamilton Princess Butler Princess Hardin Princess Henry
1960-1969
Name Title County / Breed Sandra Ferguson Princess Marshall Bonnie Houghtaling Slinker Princess Marion Mary (Jovita) Misbach Zuber Princess Linn Sandra Fenton Schuleit 1st Alternate Clayton Donna Rice Bonnstetter 2nd Alternate Story Judith Stemsrud DʼAmico Princess Poweshiek Judy VandenBurg Alternate Deanna Powell Fay Princess Linn Carol Hunziker Bernhard Alternate Sac Mary VerMeer Borg Princess Marion Linda Lyon Podhajsky Alternate Tama Carol Flage Middleton Princess Allamakee Ann Shilling Alternate Dianna Marts Engelbrecht Princess Holstein Breed Susan Schultz Alternate Allamakee Barb Halverson Westercamp Princess Story Nancy Tomlonovic Thornton Alternate Jasper Laura Vick Clark Princess Winneshiek Beverly Meyer Vratny Alternate Holstein Breed
1970-1979
Name Title County / Breed Vianne Holst Strobe Princess Scott Debbie Lockie Van Arkel Alternate Howard Lynee Kruse Klaus Princess Howard Emily Lyon Hansen Alternate Tama Kathy Thortensen Murphy Princess Allamakee Rachel Leistikow Murany Alternate Winneshiek Norma Parrott Nielson Princess Jersey Breed Marcia Broghamer Alternate Jan Schuler Porter Princess Cass Paula Willenborg Forest Alternate Jill Nichols Euken Princess Milking Shorthorn Breed Cindy Peterson Ehrecke Alternate Holstein Breed Kristen Van Wyk Tolander Alternate Jasper Leann Miller Princess Butler Deanna Meyer Alternate Sue Buhr OʼBrien Princess Bremer Mary Reinking Spangler Alternate Fayette Laurie Uhlenhake Thompson Princess Winneshiek Joan Stock Behr Alternate Allamakee Joan Lau Princess Bremer Valerie Lyon Cruise Alternate Jersey Breed
1980-1989
Name Title County / Breed Laurie Althaus Ready Princess Dubuque Linda Adamec Alternate Lori Lyon Hartman Princess Tama Cathy Hemesath Howell Alternate Winneshiek Jane Stock Regan Princess Allamakee Mary Kay Lindemann Bruihler Alternate Humboldt
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Year 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999
Year 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010
Rebecca Mohr Eischeid Karen Pfab Tracey Eick Casaccia Leah Boote Pennings Eileen Wittmer Judy Salz Sarah Rayhons Abbas Karen Abbas Libenguth Pam Schmidt Meier Erin Mooney Berns Delores Hemann Koster Gail Schmidt Ramspott Barb Sweeney Rawson Shelly Fossum Howe
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Holstein Breed Linn Bremer Sioux Benton Mitchell Hancock Grundy/Hardin Bremer Allamakee Mitchell Fayette Buchanan Allamakee
1990-1999
Name Title County / Breed Nancy Schmitt Kuennen Princess Fayette Dawn Hovey Kucera Alternate Winneshiek Michelle Costello Arp Princess Scott Jennifer Keunig Alternate Holstein Breed Lynn DeVries Lail Princess Sioux Amy Church tePlate-Church Alternate Howard Shelly Regan Elliott Princess Allamakee Jody Meyer Sleister Alternate Milking Shorthorn Breed Tami Schwarz Princess Ayrshire Breed Angie Smith Erickson Alternate Guernsey Andrea Steffens Sayles Princess Fayette Stacia Piggot Sonderman Alternate Allamakee Jeannine Hammerand Domeyer Princess Dubuque Christine Fischer Alternate Delaware Candice Smith Johnson Princess Guernsey Breed Jennifer Rediske Alternate Winneshiek Laura Myhre Kuennen Princess Mitchell Sherri Buerger Alternate Clayton Megan Wonderlich Princess Allamakee Jennifer Kunde Alternate Jersey Breed
2000-2010
Name Tiffany Einck Tricia Reuter Erin Schulte Dawn Stendel Ashley Wendt Jennifer McHone Erin Vagts Jill Cook Kayla Hotvedt Lindsey Stewart Sara Wenthold Elizabeth Wonderlich Jenna Boote Katlin Hanson Samantha Ehrhardt Jessica Hermsen Jessica Tekippe Megan Kregel Katie Steinlage Leah Henkes Katie Adams Stacy Fitzpatrick
Title County / Breed Princess Allamakee Alternate Dubuque Princess Allamakee Alternate Winneshiek Princess Clayton Alternate Ayrshire Breed Princess Holstein Breed Alternate Dubuque Princess Winneshiek Alternate Jersey Breed Princess Delaware Alternate Allamakee Princess Sioux Alternate Winneshiek Princess Allamakee Alternate Delaware Princess Iowa Ayrshires Alternate Clayton Princess Fayette Alternate Clayton Princess Fayette Alternate Delaware
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