Midwest Dairy Crowns 70th North Dakota Dairy Princess

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Heidi Jacob, 18, daughter of Gerard and Lori Jacob of Linton, was crowned North Dakota’s 70^th State Dairy Princess in Bismarck at the Midwest Dairy North Dakota Division board meeting June 19. She was selected based on an application, answers to essay questions, her interview skills and ability to advocate for dairy farmers.

Heidi Jacob,

2017-18 North Dakota Dairy Princess

Jacob will spend her year serving as the official ambassador for the state’s dairy farmers, advocating and educating on their behalf. She will make public appearances including media interviews, classroom appearances, dairy events and fairs.

Jacob graduated from Linton High School in May and currently works on her family’s dairy farm near Linton. She plans to attend Bismarck State College in the fall, studying secondary education.

At Linton High School, Jacob was active in Future Business Leaders of America, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, basketball, volleyball, choir and National Honor Society. She earned multiple honors in those activities. She was also selected to serve on the State Youth Advisory Council for North Dakota Farmers Union.

In addition to the crown, Jacob received a $500 scholarship from Midwest Dairy Association.

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