http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0p119/media-center/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:17:57 GMT en-us June 01, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a471/midwest-dairy-farm-families-committed-to-healthy-people-communities-and-planet/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a471/midwest-dairy-farm-families-committed-to-healthy-people-communities-and-planet/?PAGE_ID= June Dairy Month, an annual celebration that began in 1937, is traditionally a time to reflect on dairy foods and the industry that makes it possible. June 01, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a472/minnesota-student-named-midwest-dairy-association-intern/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a472/minnesota-student-named-midwest-dairy-association-intern/?PAGE_ID= Theresa Twohey, Stewartville, has been named the summer intern for the Integrated Communications team of Midwest Dairy Association, serving in the organization?s St. Paul office. June 01, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a473/midwest-dairy-association-welcomes-illinois-summer-intern/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a473/midwest-dairy-association-welcomes-illinois-summer-intern/?PAGE_ID= The Illinois Division of Midwest Dairy Association has welcomed an intern for the summer. Sara Haag of Cullom, Ill., began work May 21 and will serve through August 24, assisting with the organization?s work in industry relations and dairy farmer image. June 13, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a475/four-seek-north-dakota-dairy-princess-title/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a475/four-seek-north-dakota-dairy-princess-title/?PAGE_ID= North Dakota?s 66th Dairy Princess will be crowned Thursday, June 21, in Bismarck. Four candidates are vying for the honor to replace Rachael Rott, Anamoose, who served as the North Dakota Dairy Princess this past year. A coronation luncheon is scheduled at noon at the June 20, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a476/midwest-dairy-association-awards-four-illinois-scholarships/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a476/midwest-dairy-association-awards-four-illinois-scholarships/?PAGE_ID= The Illinois Division of Midwest Dairy Association has awarded four scholarships to students with dairy backgrounds. Kalli Berning of Galena, Angela Hildebrandt of South Beloit, Michele Hoppman of Galena and Serena Lawfer of Kent are the 2012 scholarship recipients. June 21, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a477/66th-north-dakota-dairy-princess-is-crowned/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a477/66th-north-dakota-dairy-princess-is-crowned/?PAGE_ID= Marissa Leier, daughter of Larry and Rosalind Leier, was crowned North Dakota?s 66th State Dairy Princess today (June 21) in Bismarck. Leier is 19 years old and comes from Hague. June 25, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a479/marshall-east-dairy-open-house-is-june-28/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a479/marshall-east-dairy-open-house-is-june-28/?PAGE_ID= Marshall East Dairy near Veblen is opening its doors to the public this Thursday, June 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. July 12, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a491/six-missouri-students-receive-scholarships/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a491/six-missouri-students-receive-scholarships/?PAGE_ID= Midwest Dairy Association has awarded scholarships to six Missouri students with dairy backgrounds. Christian Gray of Macomb, Alyssa Mackey of Ozark, Katie Noah of Theodosia , Bryce Ogle of Sarcoxie, Tawnya Hardy of Browning and John Callaway Neill of Freeman each received a $500 scholarship. July 12, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a492/midwest-dairy-association-awards-scholarships-to-kansas-students/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a492/midwest-dairy-association-awards-scholarships-to-kansas-students/?PAGE_ID= Midwest Dairy Association has awarded scholarships to eight Kansas students with dairy backgrounds. Ashley Haverkamp of Seneca, Julie Kohake of Centralia, Weston Ohlde of Linn, Stacy Rottinghaus of Topeka, Austin Schmitz of Axtell, Andrea Steenbock of Longford, Joshua Steinlage of Goff and Roxanne Wallace of Tipton each received a $500 scholarship. July 12, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a493/midwest-dairy-internship-nearing-completion-for-college-student/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a493/midwest-dairy-internship-nearing-completion-for-college-student/?PAGE_ID= Sarah Heins of Higginsville, Mo., is one of two interns serving the Integrated Communications team for Midwest Dairy Association this summer. She was named to the position located in the organization?s Overland Park office and began work in late May. July 16, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a494/midwestern-students-selected-as-fuel-up-to-play-60-state-ambassadors-to-help-mobilize-healthy-changes-in-schools-across-the-country/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a494/midwestern-students-selected-as-fuel-up-to-play-60-state-ambassadors-to-help-mobilize-healthy-changes-in-schools-across-the-country/?PAGE_ID= Ten Midwestern students have been chosen to be part of an elite group who will serve as Fuel Up to Play 60 student ambassadors for the 2012-2013 school year. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program created in partnership with Midwest Dairy Council and the NFL, in collaboration with USDA, that encourages students to eat healthy, be active and make positive, healthy changes in their schools and communities. July 16, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a495/new-milk-shake-wagon-headlines-dairy-presence-at-north-dakota-state-fair/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a495/new-milk-shake-wagon-headlines-dairy-presence-at-north-dakota-state-fair/?PAGE_ID= After being put on hold after last year?s North Dakota State Fair fell victim to floods, the dairy farmers of North Dakota have completed work to debut a brand new milk shake wagon at this year?s fair, setting the stage for serving even more dairy products at the popular concession. July 17, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a496/fair-visitors-offered-personal-barn-tour/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a496/fair-visitors-offered-personal-barn-tour/?PAGE_ID= It?s easy to enjoy a walk through the dairy barn at the North Dakota State Fair, but if you?d like to make sure your questions about the cows are answered, Dairy Princess Marissa Leier will be on hand as your tour guide. July 27, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a498/midwest-dairy-foods-research-center-celebrates-25-years/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a498/midwest-dairy-foods-research-center-celebrates-25-years/?PAGE_ID= The Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center reached a 25-year milestone in 2012, celebrating its first quarter-century during the start of its annual meeting July 25-26 in Roseville, Minn. August 01, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a500/nine-vie-for-iowa-dairy-princess-crown/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a500/nine-vie-for-iowa-dairy-princess-crown/?PAGE_ID= As a traditional prelude to the opening of the Iowa State Fair, the new Iowa Dairy Princess will be crowned on Wednesday night, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m. at the Multi-Media Center of the Cattle Barn at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines. Nine young women involved with the dairy community across the state are competing for the 59th title. August 06, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a501/missouri-state-fair-provides-backdrop-for-dairy-farmer-outreach/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a501/missouri-state-fair-provides-backdrop-for-dairy-farmer-outreach/?PAGE_ID= Missouri dairy farmers would like nothing better than knowing their consumers understand what it means to be a a caretaker of cows and farms, and that those same people enjoy dairy products daily. That?s why they?re heavily involved with the Missouri State Fair August 9-19 in Sedalia, Mo. August 07, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a502/midwest-dairy-association-provides-family-fun-for-everyone-at-the-illinois-state-fair/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a502/midwest-dairy-association-provides-family-fun-for-everyone-at-the-illinois-state-fair/?PAGE_ID= When the Illinois State Fair opens this week, Midwest Dairy Association?s tradition will be an obvious reflection of the 2012 fair?s theme, ?Family Fun for Everyone.? Thanks to the financial support of Illinois dairy farmers, the organization operates concessions and activities in the Dairy Building, which opened in 1903. August 07, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a503/butter-cow-turns-90-years-old/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a503/butter-cow-turns-90-years-old/?PAGE_ID= An icon at the Illinois State Fair will celebrate her 90th birthday this year. Since 1922, the butter cow has graced the Dairy Building at the fair in Springfield. The unusual work of art is an Illinois State Fair tradition, drawing in fair-goers to see her likeness sculpted in more than 600 to 800 pounds of butter. August 07, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a504/iowas-dairy-farmers-featured-at-state-fair/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a504/iowas-dairy-farmers-featured-at-state-fair/?PAGE_ID= When the Iowa State Fair opens Thursday in Des Moines, it will be hard not to notice the presence of Iowa?s dairy farmers. From the crowning of their new dairy princess the night before the fair opens, to the popular concessions they operate in two locations, to a handful of educational displays and presentations, it?s clear the dairy community sees the State Fair as an opportunity to connect with its consumers. August 08, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a505/new-iowa-dairy-princess-hails-from-oelwein/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a505/new-iowa-dairy-princess-hails-from-oelwein/?PAGE_ID= Logan Worden, 19, of Oelwein was crowned the 59th Iowa Dairy Princess at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on the eve of the fair?s opening (Wed., Aug. 8). Worden, daughter of Dennis and Joan Worden, will use the title to make connections with consumers over the coming year, helping them to understand the dedication of dairy farm families as they take care of their cows and farms. August 14, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a508/fact-sheet-midwest-dairy-associations-dairy-goodness-bar-and-allyoucandrink-milk-stand/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a508/fact-sheet-midwest-dairy-associations-dairy-goodness-bar-and-allyoucandrink-milk-stand/?PAGE_ID= Learn more about Midwest Dairy's popular concessions at the Minnesota State Fair. August 14, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a509/princess-kay-coronation-set-for-august-22/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a509/princess-kay-coronation-set-for-august-22/?PAGE_ID= This year?s Minnesota State Fair kicks off with the coronation of Princess Kay of the Milky Way on Wednesday evening, August 22, when reigning Princess Mary Zahurones of Pierz, representing Morrison County, will pass the crown on to one of 11 county dairy princesses vying for the title. WHAT: 59th Princess Kay of the Milky Way Coronation WHEN: Wednesday, August 22, 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Minnesota State Fair Band Shell August 14, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a507/fact-sheet-butter-sculpting/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a507/fact-sheet-butter-sculpting/?PAGE_ID= The butter sculptures at the Minnesota State Fair are a popular attraction. Find out more about the tradition. August 14, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a510/whats-new-from-minnesotas-dairy-farmers-at-the-2012-state-fair/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a510/whats-new-from-minnesotas-dairy-farmers-at-the-2012-state-fair/?PAGE_ID= This year?s Minnesota State Fair features delicious new offerings at the Dairy Goodness Bar, stories from Princess Kay finalists about what it?s like to grow up on a dairy farm, and chocolate milk and malts for the 1,500 participants of the State Fair?s Milk Run. August 14, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a511/dairy-goodness-bar-adds-new-tastes-to-popular-dairy-lineup/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a511/dairy-goodness-bar-adds-new-tastes-to-popular-dairy-lineup/?PAGE_ID= You?ve had cheese curds at the Minnesota State Fair, but never like this: The Dairy Goodness Bar, located in the Dairy Building, will now serve fresh cheese curds in two delicious flavors, white cheddar and zesty cheddar. The 4-oz. bags will cost $3. August 14, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a506/illinois-governor-pledges-commitment-to-child-health-and-wellness/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a506/illinois-governor-pledges-commitment-to-child-health-and-wellness/?PAGE_ID= Illinois Governor Pat Quinn today signed a pledge to support Fuel Up to Play 60, an in-school health and wellness program that encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods and to achieve 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Timed to coincide with the new school year, the special event was held in the historic Dairy Building at the Illinois State Fair as part of ?Agriculture Day.? August 22, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a512/dairy-has-high-visibility-at-south-dakota-state-fair/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a512/dairy-has-high-visibility-at-south-dakota-state-fair/?PAGE_ID= If you don?t see dairy?s presence at the South Dakota State Fair, you?ve probably spent most of your time on the midway. Beyond the cows that are among the exhibits in the barn, the state?s dairy farmers take their involvement at the fair pretty seriously. August 22, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a513/minnesota-dairy-industry-crowns-59th-princess-kay-of-the-milky-way/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a513/minnesota-dairy-industry-crowns-59th-princess-kay-of-the-milky-way/?PAGE_ID= ST. PAUL ? Christine Reitsma, an 18-year-old college student from Sauk Centre, was crowned the 59th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds August 22. September 18, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a514/survey-finds-fuel-up-to-play-60-program-sparking-significant-increases-in-student-participation-impact-across-the-midwest/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a514/survey-finds-fuel-up-to-play-60-program-sparking-significant-increases-in-student-participation-impact-across-the-midwest/?PAGE_ID= Following the release of national data, new data shows that Fuel Up to Play 60 is seeing significant increases in student participation, engagement, awareness and impact across the Midwest. September 24, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a515/rogers-middle-school-named-national-fuel-up-to-play-60-touchdown-dance-challenge-winners/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a515/rogers-middle-school-named-national-fuel-up-to-play-60-touchdown-dance-challenge-winners/?PAGE_ID= Rogers Middle School cheerleaders Reja Franklin and Maria Stoencheva helped their school earn national recognition by winning Fuel Up to Play 60?s Touchdown Dance Challenge, earning a visit from an NFL player at an upcoming school assembly. October 12, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a516/waukegan-student-hones-leadership-skills-at-nutrition-physical-activity-learning-connection-summit/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a516/waukegan-student-hones-leadership-skills-at-nutrition-physical-activity-learning-connection-summit/?PAGE_ID= Alejandro Guadarrama, an eighth-grader at Miguel Juarez Middle School in Waukegan, was among eight student leaders selected to attend the 2012 GENYOUth Learning Connection Summit in Washington, DC on September 18-19. October 23, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a540/national-dairy-council-leprino-foods-and-midwest-dairy-council-award-100000-in-grants-to-fund-k12-schools-fuel-up-to-play-60-grab-and-go-programs/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a540/national-dairy-council-leprino-foods-and-midwest-dairy-council-award-100000-in-grants-to-fund-k12-schools-fuel-up-to-play-60-grab-and-go-programs/?PAGE_ID= National Dairy Council?, Leprino Foods and Midwest Dairy Council are demonstrating its continued commitment to child health and wellness by partnering with Leprino Foods to expand its Grab and Go pilot program to an additional 40 schools across the country. November 06, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a541/lights-camera-action-for-healthminded-local-students-appearing-with-chicago-bears-players-in-nfl-tv-promo/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a541/lights-camera-action-for-healthminded-local-students-appearing-with-chicago-bears-players-in-nfl-tv-promo/?PAGE_ID= Students at Ridge Family Center for Learning, national winner of the Fuel Up to Play 60 Casting Call Challenge, were rewarded today for their exemplary efforts to eat healthy and get active, when Bears quarterback Jason Campbell, center/guard Roberto Garza and cornerback Charles "Peanut" Tillman made a special visit to the Elk Grove Village elementary school. November 16, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a542/st-louis-rams-players-to-visit-rogers-middle-school-to-reward-them-as-winners-of-the-fuel-up-to-play-60-national-touchdown-dance-challenge/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a542/st-louis-rams-players-to-visit-rogers-middle-school-to-reward-them-as-winners-of-the-fuel-up-to-play-60-national-touchdown-dance-challenge/?PAGE_ID= Rogers Middle School will celebrate winning the Fuel Up To Play 60 National Touchdown Dance Challenge on Tuesday, November 20 with a visit from St. Louis Rams running back, Steven Jackson, and kicker, Greg Zuerlein. Rogers' students Reja Franklin and Maria Stoencheva helped their school earn national recognition by submitting a video of their signature touchdown dance to FuelUpToPlay60.com. December 03, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a554/dairy-farm-families-inspire-real-dairy-recipes/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a554/dairy-farm-families-inspire-real-dairy-recipes/?PAGE_ID= Real food lovers unite! Families gathering in the kitchen and around the dinner table this season have a resource for 100 percent real dairy recipes on Pinterest. Midwest Dairy Association today launched the Real Dairy Holidays Contest on Pinterest giving one lucky pinner the chance to win a KitchenAid? stand mixer. October 31, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a566/iowa-dairy-producer-leader-receives-prestigious-lyng-award/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a566/iowa-dairy-producer-leader-receives-prestigious-lyng-award/?PAGE_ID= The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) honored G. Joe Lyon as the 2012 recipient of the Richard E. Lyng Award for his dedication and distinguished service to dairy promotion. December 17, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a570/ballard-community-school-district-to-receive-funds-for-wellness-program/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a570/ballard-community-school-district-to-receive-funds-for-wellness-program/?PAGE_ID= An Iowa school district now has the resources to implement new nutrition and physical activity program initiatives, from providing more healthy eating options to helping students learn more about where their food comes from. The Ballard Community School District has been chosen to receive three grants totaling $9,750 to support its Fuel Up to Play 60 initiatives. December 06, 2012 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a571/midwest-dairy-council-and-minnesota-vikings-to-honor-youth-health-and-wellness-champions/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a571/midwest-dairy-council-and-minnesota-vikings-to-honor-youth-health-and-wellness-champions/?PAGE_ID= Midwest Dairy Council and the Minnesota Vikings are teaming up to reward 17 Fuel Up to Play 60 youth leaders and their advisors with the ultimate game day experience: a run through the players? tunnel in front of 63,000 cheering fans prior to the Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game Sunday, Dec. 9, on Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. January 02, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a572/midwest-dairy-association-announces-internship-in-st-paul/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a572/midwest-dairy-association-announces-internship-in-st-paul/?PAGE_ID= The Midwest Dairy Association?s Integrated Communications team has announced the availability of a paid internship in St. Paul for the summer of 2013. January 03, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a573/illinois-scholarships-available-to-dairy-families/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a573/illinois-scholarships-available-to-dairy-families/?PAGE_ID= Students from dairy farm families in Illinois who contribute to Midwest Dairy Association through the dairy checkoff are eligible to apply for scholarships offered by the organization. January 08, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a574/midwest-dairys-minnesota-district-meetings-begin/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a574/midwest-dairys-minnesota-district-meetings-begin/?PAGE_ID= Midwest Dairy Association begins a round of 21 District meetings this week in Minnesota, allowing dairy producers to hear from their board representatives and ask questions about the $.15 per hundredweight dairy checkoff. January 09, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a575/breakfast-blitz-contest-launches/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a575/breakfast-blitz-contest-launches/?PAGE_ID= Fuel Up to Play 60 and America's milk processors have partnered on a Breakfast Blitz contest to make $250,000 in grants available to schools across the country to help give kids greater access to a healthy breakfast. January 11, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a576/midwest-dairy-meetings-scheduled-with-ndsu-dairy-cow-college/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a576/midwest-dairy-meetings-scheduled-with-ndsu-dairy-cow-college/?PAGE_ID= Midwest Dairy Association has scheduled its North Dakota Division District Meetings in conjunction with North Dakota State University Extension?s annual Dairy Cow College sessions at five locations across the state. January 11, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a577/midwest-dairy-meetings-scheduled-in-south-dakota/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a577/midwest-dairy-meetings-scheduled-in-south-dakota/?PAGE_ID= Midwest Dairy Association has scheduled two South Dakota Division District Meetings so that dairy producers can hear from their board representatives and staff, and ask questions about the $.15 per hundredweight dairy checkoff. January 11, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a578/midwest-dairy-seeks-princess-candidates/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a578/midwest-dairy-seeks-princess-candidates/?PAGE_ID= Young women interested in advocating for Nebraska?s dairy community are encouraged to run for the next Nebraska Dairy Princess title. The contest, sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association?s Nebraska Division, is planned for Tuesday, March 12, in conjunction with the Nebraska Dairy Convention in Norfolk. January 22, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a585/midwest-dairy-announces-partnership-with-minnesota-mcdonalds-franchise-owneroperators/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a585/midwest-dairy-announces-partnership-with-minnesota-mcdonalds-franchise-owneroperators/?PAGE_ID= Midwest Dairy Council today announced it will partner with the McDonald's Twin Cities Co-op throughout 2013 to underscore the benefits of a healthy breakfast. The partnership includes an $8,000 contribution from Minnesota McDonald's franchise owner/operators to the Midwest Dairy Council and the GENYOUth Foundation. January 24, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a586/missouris-governor-nixon-supports-fuel-up-to-play-60/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a586/missouris-governor-nixon-supports-fuel-up-to-play-60/?PAGE_ID= Missouri Governor Jay Nixon yesterday signed a proclamation recognizing Fuel Up to Play 60 for its efforts in encouraging students to eat healthy and be active. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program that encourages students to make positive changes in their schools by improving opportunities to consume nutrient-rich foods and to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. February 06, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a588/midwest-dairy-association-announces-internship-in-illinois/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a588/midwest-dairy-association-announces-internship-in-illinois/?PAGE_ID= Midwest Dairy Association?s Industry Relations team has announced the availability of a paid internship in Springfield, Illinois for the summer of 2013. Applications are due March 4, 2013. February 08, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a589/dairy-farm-families-partner-with-hyvee-lewis-drug-and-first-bank-trust-to-benefit-feeding-south-dakota/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a589/dairy-farm-families-partner-with-hyvee-lewis-drug-and-first-bank-trust-to-benefit-feeding-south-dakota/?PAGE_ID= For the third year, dairy farmers will invite the public to "Be Our Guest" at a concert at the annual Central Plains Dairy Expo. For a $10 donation to Feeding South Dakota, people will receive a pass to country music artist Phil Vassar's concert on March 26. Donations will be used to purchase dairy foods to stock food banks across the state. February 08, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a590/south-dakota-dairy-princess-candidates-sought/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a590/south-dakota-dairy-princess-candidates-sought/?PAGE_ID= The Midwest Dairy Association South Dakota Division is seeking candidates to participate in the state Dairy Princess contest scheduled for March 26 and 27, 2013, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel in Sioux Falls. February 13, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a602/dairy-princess-opportunities-abound/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a602/dairy-princess-opportunities-abound/?PAGE_ID= Across Minnesota, counties are currently seeking dairy princess candidates and in many parts of the state, that means applications, a contest and a banquet. But in other areas, it may mean one young woman simply needs to speak up and offer her time and enthusiasm to the role. February 27, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a603/midwest-dairy-council-rewards-three-minnesota-schools-with-visits-from-vikings-player-kyle-rudolph-for-fuel-up-to-play-60/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a603/midwest-dairy-council-rewards-three-minnesota-schools-with-visits-from-vikings-player-kyle-rudolph-for-fuel-up-to-play-60/?PAGE_ID= Students and staff at Palmer Lake Elementary in Brooklyn Park, Golden Hill Learning Center in Rochester and Bridgewater Elementary in Northfield are ready to show some purple pride! Because of their enthusiastic efforts in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program?s Super Bowl Breakfast Challenge, they have been awarded visits from Minnesota Vikings player and 2012 Pro Bowl MVP, Kyle Rudolph on Thursday, February 28 and Friday, March 1. March 05, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a604/healthy-students-are-better-students-new-report-illustrates-the-wellness-impact-of-nutrition-and-physical-activity-on-improving-academic-achievement/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a604/healthy-students-are-better-students-new-report-illustrates-the-wellness-impact-of-nutrition-and-physical-activity-on-improving-academic-achievement/?PAGE_ID= As schools prepare for standardized testing this spring, school leaders, teachers and parents are focused on ensuring students are prepared to do their best. However, research shows that regular access to better nutrition - starting with breakfast - coupled with increased opportunities for physical activity may help students reach their potential throughout the school year, which may lead to better performance at testing time and beyond. March 05, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a605/nebraska-dairy-princess-to-be-crowned-march-12/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a605/nebraska-dairy-princess-to-be-crowned-march-12/?PAGE_ID= The Nebraska State Dairy Convention will feature the coronation of a new Nebraska Dairy Princess Tuesday, March 12, at Divots Convention Center. The event is part of the evening banquet beginning at 6:30 p.m. March 07, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a606/four-vie-for-58th-south-dakota-dairy-princess/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a606/four-vie-for-58th-south-dakota-dairy-princess/?PAGE_ID= South Dakota?s 58th State Dairy Princess will be crowned in Sioux Falls the evening of Wednesday, March 27. Four candidates are seeking the current title to replace Olivia Siglin, Webster, who has served the dairy industry for the past year. March 13, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a617/falls-city-woman-crowned-nebraska-dairy-princess/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a617/falls-city-woman-crowned-nebraska-dairy-princess/?PAGE_ID= 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. March 14, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a618/dairy-farmers-invite-public-to-be-our-guest-at-phil-vassar-concert-to-benefit-feeding-south-dakota/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a618/dairy-farmers-invite-public-to-be-our-guest-at-phil-vassar-concert-to-benefit-feeding-south-dakota/?PAGE_ID= Local dairy farm families are again inviting people to join them at a special performance by a nationally-known country music artist to help provide nutritious dairy foods to South Dakotans in need. March 20, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a620/chicago-bears-wide-receiver-earl-bennett-80-visits-two-healthminded-local-schools/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a620/chicago-bears-wide-receiver-earl-bennett-80-visits-two-healthminded-local-schools/?PAGE_ID= Earl Bennett (#80), a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, will share his tips for eating healthy and staying active with students and staff at Timber Ridge Middle School (Plainfield CCSD 202) on Wednesday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 2101 Bronk Rd. in Plainfield, and at Gregory Math & Science Elementary Academy (City of Chicago SD 299) on Thursday, March 21 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 3715 W. Polk St. in Chicago ? East Garfield Park. March 27, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a621/new-south-dakota-dairy-princess-hails-from-milbank/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a621/new-south-dakota-dairy-princess-hails-from-milbank/?PAGE_ID= Audrey Souza, Milbank, is South Dakota?s newest State Dairy Princess. She was crowned tonight (Wed., March 27) in Sioux Falls during the Central Plains Dairy Expo. Souza is the 58th woman to wear the crown. April 04, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a622/be-our-guest-concert-raises-more-than-12500-to-benefit-feeding-south-dakota/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a622/be-our-guest-concert-raises-more-than-12500-to-benefit-feeding-south-dakota/?PAGE_ID= Thanks to the support of hundreds of South Dakotans, dairy farm families presented Feeding South Dakota with a donation of more than $12,500 at a benefit concert on March 26. Dairy farmers invited the public to "Be Our Guest" at a Phil Vassar concert at the annual Central Plains Dairy Expo for a $10 donation to Feeding South Dakota. Donations will be used to purchase dairy foods to stock food banks across the state. April 16, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a625/midwest-dairy-announces-20122013-fuel-up-to-play-60-program-advisors-of-the-year/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a625/midwest-dairy-announces-20122013-fuel-up-to-play-60-program-advisors-of-the-year/?PAGE_ID= Twelve adult leaders from across the Midwest have been named Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Advisors of the Year. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program created in partnership with Midwest Dairy Council and the NFL, in collaboration with USDA. April 23, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a626/dairy-farm-award-winners-from-the-midwest-exemplify-commitment-to-stewardship-and-sustainability/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a626/dairy-farm-award-winners-from-the-midwest-exemplify-commitment-to-stewardship-and-sustainability/?PAGE_ID= The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy recently announced the winners of its second annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards, which recognize dairy farms for practices that advance the industry?s commitment to healthy products, healthy communities and a healthy planet. Midwest Dairy Association is pleased to announce that two farms within its territory were honored, including Prairieland Dairy of Firth, Neb., and McCarty Family Farms, LLC of Rexford, Kan. April 25, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a627/scholarships-offered-to-students-from-dairy-farm-families/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a627/scholarships-offered-to-students-from-dairy-farm-families/?PAGE_ID= 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. April 29, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a628/iowa-students-are-living-healthier-thanks-to-the-support-of-school-wellness-programs/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a628/iowa-students-are-living-healthier-thanks-to-the-support-of-school-wellness-programs/?PAGE_ID= Students across Iowa are learning the benefits of eating healthy and staying active, thanks in part to the nearly $39,000 in donations made last year to support Fuel Up to Play 60. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program created in partnership with Midwest Dairy Council and the NFL, in collaboration with USDA that encourages students to eat healthy, be active for 60 minutes a day, and make positive, healthy changes in their schools and communities. May 03, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a629/midwest-dairy-awards-four-south-dakota-schools-with-prizes-nfl-player-visits-for-fuel-up-to-play-60-program-efforts/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a629/midwest-dairy-awards-four-south-dakota-schools-with-prizes-nfl-player-visits-for-fuel-up-to-play-60-program-efforts/?PAGE_ID= This school year, four South Dakota schools are being rewarded for their efforts to get active, eat healthy and make a difference in their schools. Students and adult advisors at Garfield Elementary in Sioux Falls and Woonsocket Elementary in Woonsocket earned Grand Prize honors in the state?s Fuel Up to Play 60 School Champions contest. Robert Frost Elementary in Sioux Falls took second place, and Edison Middle School claimed third prize in the contest. May 03, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a630/maple-grove-student-meets-warren-buffett-to-share-ideas-and-receive-advice-on-leading-change-to-improve-school-wellness/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a630/maple-grove-student-meets-warren-buffett-to-share-ideas-and-receive-advice-on-leading-change-to-improve-school-wellness/?PAGE_ID= Josh Miller, a student from Basswood Elementary School in Maple Grove (District 279), experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet renowned business leader Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway?s annual meeting in Omaha, Neb. today as part of GENYOUth Foundation?s AdVenture Capital grant program. Miller was one of five students serving as a Student Ambassador for Fuel Up to Play 60, the nation?s largest in-school wellness program created by National Dairy Council and the National Football May 03, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a631/67th-north-dakota-dairy-princess-contestants-sought/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a631/67th-north-dakota-dairy-princess-contestants-sought/?PAGE_ID= Midwest Dairy Association?s North Dakota Division is seeking candidates for its 67th annual North Dakota Dairy Princess contest. The event is scheduled June 9 and 10, 2013, during the organization?s board meeting at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck. May 06, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a632/path-to-60th-princess-kay-title-underway/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a632/path-to-60th-princess-kay-title-underway/?PAGE_ID= This year the Princess Kay of the Milky Way title marks its 60th anniversary and on May 19, the 12 women vying for that title will be named. May 09, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a635/midwest-dairy-council-and-land-olakes-award-six-iowa-schools-with-pro-football-cheese-prize-packages/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a635/midwest-dairy-council-and-land-olakes-award-six-iowa-schools-with-pro-football-cheese-prize-packages/?PAGE_ID= Six Iowa schools are about to receive prize packages ? ranging from a supply of cheese to a visit from a pro football alumni player ? for their creative video submissions to the ?Hero?s Cheesy Challenge Celebration.? May 13, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a636/national-dairy-council-midwest-dairy-council-and-national-football-league-reward-reeds-spring-middle-school-for-drafting-students-to-lead-fuel-up-to-play-60-program/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a636/national-dairy-council-midwest-dairy-council-and-national-football-league-reward-reeds-spring-middle-school-for-drafting-students-to-lead-fuel-up-to-play-60-program/?PAGE_ID= Jamaal Charles, running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, will take part in an assembly at Reeds Spring Middle School Gymnasium on Monday, May 13 at 2 p.m. to reward the school for being selected as a national winner of the Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Draft and to recognize the students? efforts to eat healthy and stay active. May 19, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a637/finalists-for-60th-princess-kay-of-the-milky-way-title-named/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a637/finalists-for-60th-princess-kay-of-the-milky-way-title-named/?PAGE_ID= This year?s finalists for the title of Princess Kay of the Milky Way have been named. The 12 young women from dairy farm backgrounds were selected at the conclusion of a three-day event for county dairy princesses held in St. Joseph. Each of the 12 will be sculpted in butter during the 2013 Minnesota State Fair. Princess Kay is crowned each year the night before the State Fair opens. May 29, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a639/dairy-farm-families-welcome-pintourists-during-june-dairy-month/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a639/dairy-farm-families-welcome-pintourists-during-june-dairy-month/?PAGE_ID= Get moo-vin? for June Dairy Month and virtually experience life on a Midwest dairy farm! Midwest Dairy Association, which works on behalf of more than 9,500 dairy farm families across 10 states, today launched the Dairy Farm PinTourist Contest on Pinterest giving everyone the opportunity to go beyond the dairy aisle to ?see? what life is like on the farm, and the care and pride dairy farmers take in producing wholesome, nutritious dairy foods. May 31, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a640/june-dairy-month-celebrates-midwest-dairy-farm-families-and-the-nutritious-dairy-foods-they-produce/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a640/june-dairy-month-celebrates-midwest-dairy-farm-families-and-the-nutritious-dairy-foods-they-produce/?PAGE_ID= June Dairy Month is an annual celebration that began in 1937 and serves as a time to reflect on dairy foods and the industry that makes it possible. In 2013, Midwest Dairy is celebrating the many health and taste benefits dairy foods deliver as well as the farmers who produce them. In particular, special attention is being paid to dairy?s real, fresh and natural qualities. June 03, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a641/dairy-farmers-celebrate-feeding-our-nation-during-june-dairy-month/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a641/dairy-farmers-celebrate-feeding-our-nation-during-june-dairy-month/?PAGE_ID= Dairy farmers take pride in their role in producing wholesome, nutritious dairy foods and in helping to feed the nation. During June Dairy Month, Midwest Dairy Association, which works on behalf of more than 9,500 dairy farm families across 10 Midwest states, has partnered with Feeding America, the nation?s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, to help fight hunger. June 03, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a642/two-seek-north-dakota-dairy-princess-title/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a642/two-seek-north-dakota-dairy-princess-title/?PAGE_ID= North Dakota's 67th Dairy Princess will be crowned Monday, June 10, in Bismarck. June 10, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a644/67th-north-dakota-dairy-princess-is-crowned/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a644/67th-north-dakota-dairy-princess-is-crowned/?PAGE_ID= Susan Hintz, daughter of Bob and Debbie Hintz, was crowned North Dakota?s 67th State Dairy Princess today (June 10) in Bismarck. Hintz is 17 years old and comes from Flasher. June 18, 2013 http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a656/midwest-dairy-and-the-minnesota-vikings-team-up-with-coborns-to-help-make-healthier-schools/?PAGE_ID= http://www.midwestdairycheckoff.com/0a656/midwest-dairy-and-the-minnesota-vikings-team-up-with-coborns-to-help-make-healthier-schools/?PAGE_ID= The Midwest Dairy Council and the Minnesota Vikings are proud to partner with Coborn?s, Inc. on a new grant program supporting Fuel Up to Play 60. Fuel Up to Play 60, the nation?s largest in-school wellness program created by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, encourages students to eat healthy, get active and make a difference in their schools and communities.