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important to me because I want a chance to represent the farms that I work on and be a strong advocate for the dairy industry. I want to be a role model for young kids and I want to make those older than me proud to have taught me all that I know. Also, being a princess is important to me because it is such a powerful way to spread the word about dairy. If you were giving a presentation to your local rotary club, what key message would you focus on and why? I would focus on the key message that states that dairy cows are well cared for. This is something that people should be more informed about because farmers really do take pride in how much they care for their land and their animals. The cows are the ones that are treated like princesses day after day!
Parents: Rick Haler and Connie Haasken Town: Norwood Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on, and your future plans. I am a first-year student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities studying animal science and Spanish/Portuguese studies. On my farm, we milk 80 Registered Holsteins. My tasks, on the farm, vary Jeni Haler, 18 from milking to feeding Dairy Star Sponsor: calves to field work. I also ABS Rick Haler assist my dad in teaching artificial insemination to Spanish-speaking employees on various farms. I aspire to work in the international dairy industry with Heifer International as a teacher and spokesperson. What has been the best part of growing up and/or working on a dairy farm? My time spent in the barn, working with cows and becoming involved, has allowed me to find my passions in life. I relish the memories I have made on the farm and the valuable life lessons I have learned. But more than anything, the cows, my family and the people within the dairy industry have helped me to realize my passion for cows and communication. Thus, inspiring me to pay it forward in the diary industry. Why is being a county dairy princess important to you? I love the dairy industry. While I do not need a sash and crown to advocate an industry that I care deeply about, I know that my year as a dairy princess will give me many opportunities that I may not have received otherwise to share my story, as well as those of Minnesota farmers. If you were giving a presentation to your local rotary club, what key message would you focus on and why? Nationally, 98 percent of dairy farms are family owned. This key message highlights the importance of family. Just as consumers care for their families by keeping them healthy, safe, and comfortable, farmers do the same for their loved ones and animals. Working together, farmers are able to produce high quality products by first providing high quality care for their cows. This benefits not only the producers, but the consumers’ families, too.
to provide a nutritious product that is important to a healthy and active lifestyle. If you were giving a presentation to your local rotary club, what key message would you focus on and why? Dairy farmers are committed to serving their local communities by providing a high quality product for their families and neighbors. They’re always looking for ways to improve their practices and become more environmentally friendly and energy efficient. However, they still keep their roots planted in a strong foundation of ethics and sustainability. They care for the land and animals because they, in turn, care for them.
Parents: Rodney and Ann Boelke Town: Cologne Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on, and your future plans. I will be a graduate of Mayer Lutheran High School. I plan on attending a four year college to major in interior design. I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, and softball. I like to read, paint and enjoy being out- Krianna Boelke, 18 side. I live on our famDairy Star Sponsor: ily owned farm with my Bob Fritz Grandma Lorraine, both Trucking, Inc. my parents, and my four Cologne, MN siblings: Kindra, Kar952-466-2551 rington, Kenson and Kaydra. We all love to work with each other. What has been the best part of growing up and/or working on a dairy farm? The best part about growing up on a farm is being able to be with your family every day and have fun working together. Whether it is milking, feeding the calves or scrubbing the parlor, we always find a way to make it fun. Living on a farm has taught me to manage my time, as well as, teach me responsibilities that I will use later on in my life. I cannot even imagine what it is like not to grow up on a farm. It is the best experience a person could have. Why is being a county dairy princess important to you? Being a dairy princess is important to me because I love the dairy industry and I have always wanted to be a dairy princess since I was a little girl. I want to spread the message about the dairy industry to others. Being a princess will give me more opportunities to do that. It draws attention to you because people are curious as to what a dairy princess is. I have the perfect opportunity to tell them about the dairy industry and why I love living on a farm. If you were giving a presentation to your local rotary club, what key message would you focus on and why? The key message I would focus on is how dairy products are important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dairy products are good for bone health, building strong muscles and healthy skin. They can also help against obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Milk is one of the most common dairy products sold. Both white milk and flavored milk are packed with nine essential nutrients. The nine nutrients that are found in milk are potassium, vitamin B12, vitamin A, riboflavin, niacin, phosphorus, calcium, protein and vitamin D. The calcium and vitamin D that are found in milk cannot be replaced by any form of supplement. Dairy products are important in developing a strong body. Without milk and other dairy products, we would be lacking several important nutrients that we need on a daily basis.
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Parents: Tim and Amy Leonard Town: Waconia Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on, and your future plans. My siblings and I are the fifth generation on my family’s 120 acre dairy farm where we milk 45 Registered Holsteins. My responsibilities on the farm include milking, feeding, and cleaning barn. I’m Christine Leonard, 20 in my second year at the Dairy Star Sponsor: University of WisconsinUFC Farm Supply Stout where I’m a food Waconia, MN science major with a communications emphasis and www.ufcfarmsupply.com 952-442-2126 mathematics minor. In the future, I want to be the link that connects consumers to the science behind their food. What has been the best part of growing up and/or working on a dairy farm? I grew up in a place where hard work, perseverance, a little dirt and a lot of love turned a stubborn winter calf into a friendly fair animal, a spring field into a fall harvest, and sweaty days and chilly nights into memories that I will treasure for a lifetime. Learning to take pride in the work my family and I do is the best part about growing up on a dairy farm. Why is being a county dairy princess important to you? The dairy industry and the people involved in it have taught me many lessons, but the most important has been to respect and care for my land, my livestock, my family, and my neighbors. By being a dairy princess, I have the opportunity to share these lessons and the stories of the farmers who help
Parents: Todd and Lois Manteuffel Town: Cologne Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on, and your future plans. I am currently a senior at Mayer Lutheran High School where I am a member of the National Honor Society, College Preparatory Program, high honor roll, and varsity basketball team. I live on a small Lauren Manteuffel, family-owned farm with 18 my mom, dad, and two Dairy Star Sponsor: sisters. I will be attending Winona State University Prairie Farm Supply Belle Plaine, MN in the fall of 2014 to major 952-873-4234 in nursing. What has been the best part of growing up and/or working on a dairy farm? The best part of growing up on a dairy farm is knowing that the hard work you do every single day is benefitting those in your community. I enjoy every minute of living on a dairy farm, even though it is a lot of work and sacrifice. It has been very rewarding being able to have grown where I have with my family. Why is being a county dairy princess important to you? Being a county dairy princess is important to me because I can help promote the dairy industry in my local communities. I can easily interact with the people and share the importance of three servings of dairy. If you were giving a presentation to your local rotary club, what key message would you focus on and why? I would share with them how important it is for members of the community to support their local farmers by purchasing and incorporating wholesome, nutritious, and good tasting products into their daily diets. When consumers buy locally, they are directly supporting their farmers. It is an endless cycle of giving and receiving that is crucial to the dairy industry. Because of the decreasing amount of dairy farmers, it is extremely important that consumers continue with their support.
Chisago County
Parents: Kevin and Tara Lindahl Town: Lindstrom Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on, and your future plans. This year I graduate from Chisago Lakes High School. I also attended AnokaRamsey Community College through the PSEO program. Activities I have participated in include 4-H, FFA, marching band, Madelin Lindahl, 17 school musicals, and Dairy Star Sponsor: speech. I live and work East Central Dairy on Lindahl Farms LLC Supply which has a herd of 200 Mora, MN registered Holsteins and 320-679-1029 a few Jerseys and milks in a double-8 parlor. I am attending UMD Swenson College of Science and Engineering next year. What has been the best part of growing up and/or working on a dairy farm? The best part of Chisago County continued on next page