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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.Midwest Dairy to Participate in Nebraska Dairy Convention
Midwest Dairy Association’s Nebraska Division is making plans to play a key role in the 2012 Nebraska Dairy Convention March 13-14 in Norfolk. The event includes a trade show, seminars, a banquet and meetings of a variety of the state’s dairy organizations.
Nebraska Governor Pledges Support for Fuel Up to Play 60
Gov. Dave Heineman today joined Nebraska dairy industry representatives to support a national program designed to encourage healthy food choices and physical activity for Nebraska school students.Nebraska Highlights
February 2012 Highlights
Fifty-three Nebraska schools were awarded funding from Midwest Dairy Association in the latest round of applications, totaling $179,459. These latest allocations mean that 65 Nebraska schools have received $228,209 since June.
December 2011 Highlights
Midwest Dairy Council Health and Wellness team members are busy reviewing Fuel Up to Play 60 funding applications. To date, 42 Nebraska schools are in the process of applying for funding, and funds will be awarded to the strongest applications that were received by the December 1 deadline.
September 2011 Highlights
Our Nebraska Governor, Dave Heineman, was the first Governor in the nation to pledge his support to Fuel Up to Play 60. On Sept. 12, The Governor joined Nebraska dairy industry representatives, Nebraska’s chief medical officer, Dr. Joann Schaefer, and other state representatives in Lincoln to point out the importance of the program in helping children eat right and be physically active every day.
2010 ADA/DC of Nebraska Annual Report
2010 ADA/DC of Nebraska Annual Report
Highlights in this report: Year Ends with New Era on Tap; From Your Chairman; Fuel Up to Play 60; Moo at the Zoo; Retail Academy; Dairy Science Forum; Royals Event; New Look of School Milk.
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.