Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair’s agricultural history is evident each August, and Midwest Dairy Association’s role is key to the fair’s success. As a sponsor of the famous Butter Cow sculpture, we capitalize on the interest in all things dairy by serving products at two Dairy Bar locations. Hand dipped ice cream cones and shakes top the menu. Sponsorships of the milking parlor, Little Hands on the Farm and the Ag Magic Show help to tell dairy producer’s stories.
Highlights
Clayton County Teen Named Iowa Dairy Princess
Iowa dairy farmers have a new collective voice. She is the new Iowa Dairy Princess, Gina Fisher of Clayton County. Just a night before the start of the Iowa State Fair, Fisher was tapped to take on the title and responsibilities of promoting dairy for the coming year.
Midwest Dairy Serves Up New Yogurt Product, Milk to Fair-goers
Iowa’s dairy farmers will feed fair-goers’ need for dairy by handing out free samples of the latest products within the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship display in the John Deere Agriculture Building at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 12-14 and Aug. 19-20.
Midwest Dairy Helps Celebrate 100 Years of the Butter Cow
What “butter” way to begin the 2011 Iowa State Fair than with ice cream and cake to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Iowa State Fair’s “Butter Cow?” In recognition of the Fair’s salute to the Butter Cow milestone, Midwest Dairy Association will serve the popular treat during the unveiling of the 100th Butter Cow of the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 11 at 8:30 a.m. outside the John Deere Agriculture Building.Kent Lehs
Kent Lehs
Contact:
515.965.4623
klehs@midwestdairy.com
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Iowa Dairy Princess
The contest happens every August in Des Moines - on the night before the Iowa State Fair begins. Once chosen, winners help tell the public about the dedication dairy farm families have to producing wholesome products for consumers, and how committed those families are to responsible animal care and environmental stewardship.
