Notice of Meeting:
The Nebraska Dairy Industry Development Board of Directors will meet Nov. 5, 2012 1–2 p.m. at:
Animal Science Building (East Campus, UNL)
Room A211
1499 R St.
Lincoln, NE 68583.
Dairy Production Statistics
Dairy farmers provide more than milk. They bring jobs and economic activity to communities by supporting local businesses and contributing to the community tax base.
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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.
Falls City Woman Crowned Nebraska Dairy Princess
Jessica Yoesel (pronounced YO zul), 19, of Falls City, was crowned Nebraska State Dairy Princess at the close of activities at the Nebraska State Dairy Convention.Nebraska Highlights
February 2013 Highlights
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki has filmed seven videos to utilize in schools in support of Fuel Up to Play 60. The videos offer a fun way for the NFL player to encourage students to become engaged in the program in their schools. Much of the video content focuses on the importance of breakfast. Moeaki also wanted to send a video “thank you” to dairy producers for their support of Fuel Up to Play 60.January 2013 Highlights
The University of Nebraska - Lincoln Nutrition Science Department has invited Beth to be a panelist at the annual Food and Nutrition Update Conference. Beth will discuss Fuel Up to Play 60 and its impact on child nutrition and activity in Nebraska.November 2012 Highlights
October marked the end of year one of the Nebraska School Breakfast Challenge, which motivates all schools in Nebraska to increase breakfast participation by at least 35 percent and/or start a breakfast program at a school.Rod Johnson
Rod Johnson
Sr. Industry Relations Manager - Nebraska
Contact:
402.853.2028
rjohnson@midwestdairy.com
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Nebraska Checkoff Highlights
2012 Nebraska Checkoff Highlights
Highlights of recent dairy checkoff activity in the state and region Download PDFNebraska 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.