Falls City Woman Crowned Nebraska Dairy Princess


NE State Dairy PrincessJessica 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 last night (Tuesday, March 12). Yoesel will represent the state's dairy farmers in public appearances during the coming year. Yoesel is the daughter of Richard andDiana Yoesel of Yoesel Brothers Dairy, and is a freshman in elementary education at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Her title includes a $750 scholarship award. Lisa Temme, 21, daughter of Doug and Mary Temme (pronounced TEM ee) of Temme Agribusiness near Wayne, was named runner-up. She received a $250 scholarship.Selection of the princess is based on an interview and presentation.

The Nebraska Dairy Princess reaches out to consumers to help them understand the important role dairy products play in a healthful diet, and provides information about how dairy farmers care for their cows and the resources used to produce milk. Her appearances include meetings, demonstrations, promotions, presentations, radio and television interviews, passing out trophies and ribbons, school visits and parades. Midwest Dairy Association's Nebraska Division sponsors the program.

Midwest Dairy Association is a non-profit organization funded by dairy producers to help build sales and demand for dairy products through integrated marketing, nutritionMidwest Dairy Association logo education and research. Midwest Dairy is funded by checkoff dollars from dairy farmers in a 10-state region, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. For more information, visit www.midwestdairy.com. Follow us on Twitter and find us on Facebook at Midwest Dairy.

03.13.2013