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State dairy princess appears at county banquet

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Iowa Dairy Princess Katie Adams was the guest of honor at the Lyon County Dairy Banquet June 1. A resident of Waucoma, she was crowned the 56th princess during the Iowa State Fair last August. Katie is the daughter of Scott and Jeanie Adams and represents Fayette County.

As the Iowa Dairy Princess, Adams serves as the official goodwill ambassador for nearly 2, 000 Iowa dairy farmers. She attends Iowa State University, pursuing a degree in dairy science.

At the local banquet, Adams noted that we all tend to take things for granted until a catastrophic event occurs. "This past year as been the toughest dairy farmers have had to survive in a long time, " she noted. "But we survived."

"Dairy farming is not just a job -- it's a lifestyle, a passion, " said Adams. "We know we care for our cows and we sure know how to farm."

Eleven women competed for the 2009 Iowa Dairy Princess title and were judged on their knowledge of the dairy industry, communication skills, enthusiasm for promotion and personality.

Stacy Fitzpatrick, representing Delaware County, was named Alternate Dairy Princess. She attends Iowa State University, pursuing a degree in agricultural business and animal science with an emphasis in dairy science.

Kari Lien, 19, of Winneshiek County received the award for best dairy presentation.

Miss Congeniality was Teresa Decker, 19, of Bernard, Dubuque County Dairy Princess.

The Iowa Division of Midwest Dairy Association annually sponsors the Iowa Dairy Princess contest. The young woman chosen as the Iowa Dairy Princess acts as a spokesperson for the dairy industry and Midwest Dairy Association.

Adams participates in public appearances, speaking engagements and other promotional activities across the state of Iowa.

The Iowa Dairy Princess contest occurs 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.

They also help tell audiences, especially children, how important 3-A-Day of Dairy is to good health.



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