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Scholarships Offered to Students from Dairy Farm Families
Students from dairy farm families in Nebraska who contribute to Midwest Dairy Association through the dairy checkoff are eligible to apply for scholarships offered by the organization.
2012 Nebraska Dairy Princess Crowned
Emma Lammers, 21, of Hartington was crowned 2012 Nebraska Dairy Princess here tonight (Tues., March 13) during the annual Nebraska Dairy Convention banquet.Nebraska Dairy Princess Contestants Sought
Midwest Dairy Association’s Nebraska Division is currently seeking applicants for the title of 2012 Nebraska Dairy Princess. The selection of the new princess and runner-up will be held Tuesday, March 13, during the 2012 Nebraska Dairy Convention at Divots Conference Center in Norfolk.Nebraska Highlights
May 2012 Highlights
Midwest Dairy Council had a noticeable presence at the Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference April 11-13. Dr. Debra Sullivan, PhD and registered dietitian, along with dairy producer Dan Rice, and Linda Maly, a teacher from St. John Nepomucene in Weston, presented to more than 100 Nebraska-based dietitians about Fuel Up to Play 60 and the impact it has had in Nebraska and nationwide.April 2012 Highlights
Midwest Dairy hosted 26 Nebraska schools at Memorial Stadium March 15 to celebrate their success with Fuel Up to Play 60. This reward celebration included an opening welcome and inspirational message from Tom Osborne congratulating the schools on their accomplishments and encouraging students to practice a healthy lifestyle and do well in school.March 2012 Highlights
Nineteen additional schools in Nebraska have applied for the current round of Fuel Up to Play 60 funding. Although this round will be more competitive than previous ones, it’s wonderful to learn about the great work schools are doing with Fuel Up to Play 60!Rod Johnson
Rod Johnson
Industry Relations Manager - Nebraska
Contact:
402.853.2028
rjohnson@midwestdairy.com
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Nebraska Dairy Princess
The Nebraska Dairy Princess represents both the dairy producers and the dairy industry through meetings, demonstrations, promotions, talks, radio and television interviews, passing out trophies and ribbons, school presentations, and parades.