What's New in South Dakota
South Dakota Dairy Princess Candidates Sought
The Midwest Dairy Association South Dakota Division is seeking candidates to participate in the State Dairy Princess contest March 27-28, 2012, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel in Sioux Falls.Midwest Dairy South Dakota District Meetings Scheduled
Midwest Dairy Association’s South Dakota Division District annual meetings will be held Feb. 1 and 2 in Watertown and Sioux Falls.
South Dakota Governor Pledges Committment to Child Health and Wellness
Today, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard pledged his commitment to child health and wellness through Fuel Up to Play 60, an in-school health and wellness program that encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods and achieve 60 minutes of physical activity every day.South Dakota Highlights
December 2011 Highlights
More than 180 people attended two Fuel Up to Play 60 End of Season Football Bashes at the SDSU Dykhouse Center and on the USD campus in November. Each day was a celebration for the Fuel Up to Play 60 program and the new Yippin' Yotes Kids Club at USD and the Junior Jacks Kids Club at SDSU.
September 2011 Highlights
The South Dakota Dietetic Association annual conference in Rapid City includes a presentation by your registered dietitian, Dawn Conrad. She is requesting support for Fuel Up to Play 60 and discussing ways to activate the program in each dietitian’s school and community.
July 2011 Highlights
Dawn Conrad, your Health and Wellness staff member in South Dakota, has met with the state’s School Nurses Association to request support for the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. The topic is on the group’s agenda for September. Midwest Dairy sponsored a lunch focusing on Fuel Up to Play 60 at the group’s annual conference, and provided information in their registration bags.
Roger Scheibe
Roger Scheibe
Director of Industry Outreach
Contact:
605.692.1775
rscheibe@midwestdairy.com
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South Dakota Dairy Princess
The South Dakota Dairy Princess has served as the state's official goodwill ambassador for the dairy industry for 55 years. The dairy princess typically makes appearances at consumer events, provides media interviews and helps to inform people about dairy farmers' dedication to their work, as well as communicating the importance of dairy products in our diet.