June is Dairy Month and Heartland Acres was graced with county Dairy Princesses from across the state of Iowa. The princesses were participating in communication workshops along with representatives from a variety dairy and breeder associations.
Many of the young ladies will participate in the annual Iowa State competition in Ankeny in hopes of becoming the 2015/16 Iowa Dairy Princess. Also in the group was the 2014/15 Iowa State Dairy Princess, Mikayla Lien and Iowa State Alternate Dairy Princess, Rylie Pflughaupt.
Leanne Philips with Midwest Dairy Association commented, “What a great group of young ladies we have to represent the state of Iowa dairy industry.” According to the Midwest Dairy Association website, “Midwest Dairy Association® represents 8,000 dairy farm families to 38 million consumers across 10 Midwestern states. They work on behalf of dairy farmers to increase dairy sales, foster innovation and inspire consumer confidence in dairy products and practices. You can learn more about Midwest Dairy at www.midwestdairy.com.
Heartland Acres supports the efforts of our dairy producers and through exhibits, educate consumers about dairy products and the dairy industry. For more information about Heartland Acres please Call (319) 332.0123 or find us on Facebook.
County Dairy Princesses from across the state of Iowa visited Heartland Acres for communications training along with a variety of dairy and breeder associations.
