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DAIRY ST R Special Edition

Celebrating 62 Years of South Dakota Dairy Princesses

A year own by Weaver reects on her time as 61st South Dakota Dairy Princess

By Jerry Nelson

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Carrie Weaver, from BancroŌ, S.D., will complete her reign as 61st South Dakota Dairy Princess on March 28. Weaver has visited many classrooms to educate children about the importance of having three servings of dairy every day as part of her role as the state’s dairy ambassador.

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BANCROFT, S.D. – Carrie Weaver said her past year has own by in a twinkling.

Carrie was crowned as the 61st South Dakota Dairy Princess during a ceremony on March 29, 2016 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. The event was held just prior to the Central Plains Dairy Expo Welcome Concert.

Carrie’s parents, Debbie and Dave, operate a 150-cow dairy on their farm near Bancroft.

“This year has gone by so fast,” Carrie said. “I really had a lot of fun. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience.”

Carrie has known that she wanted to be involved in dairying ever since she was young.

“When I was a little girl I had a favorite Brown Swiss cow named Pearl,” Carrie said. “I would go out to the pen and brush her and she would keep the other cows away from me. It was as if she knew that we were friends and had to look out for each other.”

“Carrie was just learning to walk when she began to help me feed baby calves,” Debbie said. “She has always had a strong afnity for animals.”

“I would go out and help in the barn every day after school,” Carrie said. “Growing up on a dairy farm gave me a strong work ethic and taught me how to manage money. I learned to appreciate farm life and to love animals.”

Being selected to serve as South Dakota Dairy Princess wasn’t something that Carrie had expected.

“I was shocked when Beth Mayrose, the 60th South Dakota Dairy Princess, put the crown on my head,” Carrie said. “I looked out at the audience and found my parents and saw that Dad was crying. That’s when I lost it. I was overcome by my emotions and began to cry too.”

Moments after she was crowned, Carrie was giving interviews to the media.

“As soon as I got to the backstage area, I was interviewed by a radio station. And then I saw Craig Morgan, who was about to perform the Welcome Concert. I asked him to pose for a photo with me and the other Dairy

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ConƟnued from WEAVER | Page 1 Princesses who attending I pitched in,” Dave said. the Expo.”

Looking toward the future, Carrie plans to remain deeply During the past year, involved with the dairy industry.

Carrie has made innumer“I will be graduating this able appearances as South spring from Lake Area TechniDakota Dairy Princess. She cal Institute in Watertown with a has attended fairs, Dakota large animal technician degree,” Fest and has ridden in paCarrie said. “Next week, I’ll be rades. But she has a special starting an internship at Prairie place in her heart for activiGold Dairy, a 3,600-cow operaties that involved children. tion located near Elkton. I’ll be “The classroom visits assisting the herdsman, walking have been my favorite thing the pens and helping out with to do,” she said. “I love it herd health issues. I’m lookwhen kids ask questions – ing forward to getting more it shows me they have abJERRY NELSON/DAIRY STAR hands-on experience at a sorbed some of what I have larger operation.” said. After I gave a presen- Carrie Weaver, with her parents, Debbie and Dave, operate a Debbie and Dave have notation to some school kids 150-cow dairy farm. Right, Weaver at Brookings Dairy Fest. ticed some changes in their at Dairy Fest in Brookings, daughter over the past year.

I asked them what they had “Carrie has become much learned. One little girl raised her more poised and condent,” hand and said she learned that Debbie said. “She has madairy cows are very hardworktured and has gotten even ing animals. It really made me better at relating to people.” happy to hear her say that!”

“Carrie has done a super “Carrie has a talent for explaining things on a level that job as dairy princess,” Dave her audience can understand,” said. “We are very proud of Dave said. what she has accomplished.

Carrie has noticed that chilIt has been a fun experience dren from rural areas seem to be for all of us. It’s been good more knowledgeable about dairy for our family and good for farming than their city cousins. the state’s dairy industry.

PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED “I have spoken to school- Weaver helps visitors boƩle feed South Dakota Dairy Princess Carrie Weaver talks to a pair of Carrie has helped tell the children in Sioux Falls and some a calf at the Pipestone Discovery girls during an open house last summer at Drumgoon Dairy, story of all the hard work of them had no idea where milk that it takes to put milk on located near Lake Norden. comes from, even though there Barn. the table.” are dairy farms located just a The 62nd South Dakota few miles from the city,” Carrie me to her school on a white that one particular little girl cess has been a family affair for Dairy Princess will be crowned said. “I wished that I could have horse. I told her no, that I drive wanted to talk to me but was too the Weavers. Debbie has accom- in a ceremony at the Denny taken every one of those kids out a car like everyone else,” Carrie shy. I asked her if she would like panied Carrie on many of her Sanford Premier Center on to a dairy farm so that they could said. “Other kids have asked if I to try on the crown and she nod- appearances. Dave even found the evening of March 28. The see that their milk comes from a live in a castle. I told them no, ded her head yes. When I put the himself helping Carrie hand out new South Dakota Dairy Printhat I live on a dairy farm. I have crown on her head, her face lit milkshakes at the Dakota Dairy cess and Dairy Princesses from cow and not from Walmart.”

Carrie has been asked some also been asked if boy cows give up with a smile that was as big Bar at the South Dakota State neighboring states will be introas the crown. I think that was a Fair. amusing questions during her milk.” duced to the public during the Little girls seemed to have a real ‘Go, me!’ moment for the “The line of people didn’t Central Plains Dairy Expo Welclassroom visits. little girl.” seem to have any end and it come Concert.

“One little girl asked me if special afnity for Carrie.

“At Dairy Fest, I could see Carrie’s reign as dairy prin- looked like she needed help, so Prince Charming had brought

Thank You Thank You to Carrie Weaver for serving South Dakota’s dairy industry during the past year!

Good luck to this year’s Dairy Princess candidates!

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Carrie Weaver 2016 South Dakota Dairy Princess!

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Reception and Coronation Denny Sanford Premier Center – Room 10

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Sarah Jarman, 18

Mikalyn Pershing, 18

Parents: Wayne and Julie Jarman Wilmot, S.D.

Parents: Jimmy and Shannon Pershing Goodwin, S.D.

Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/ or work on, and your future plans. I live seven miles outside of Wilmot, S.D., in the country on my family dairy farm. I am a senior at Milbank High School in Milbank. I’m involved in tennis, dance, theatre, FFA, 4-H and my church youth group. I like to cook, paint, write stories, watch Netflix and spend time with my animals on my farm. When I’m not busy with school, homework and my activities, I work on my family farm. My chores consist of milking cows, feeding calves, and helping my dad with any tasks necessary. My future plans are to attend South Dakota State University in the fall majoring in early childhood education and minoring in theatre.

What qualities do you have that will make you a good dairy princess? The qualities I have that would make me a good dairy princess is my love for animals, my passion for farm life and experience showing animals. My love for animals comes from being on my family farm. We have about 80 cows, milking and dry, 10 calves, and 60 heifers. When I’m not busy with my other activities, I can spend time with them and share experiences from 4-H with younger kids. I’m involved in 4-H and FFA dairy cattle shows. I learn more about the dairy cattle when I’m showing especially in showmanship. What I learn from showmanship I can pass on to younger kids as well.

Why is the dairy industry important to you, and why should it be important to everybody? I strongly believe that the dairy industry is important to me because it has taught me so many things that I otherwise may not know. I learned from working alongside my dad on the farm to use my time management, responsibility for my tasks, and overall good work experience. I learned more about milk and the good it does for people. I believe everybody should think the dairy industry is important because without milk, how would we grow strong healthy bones and get the nutrients our bodies need; and think of all the of dairy products that are made from milk. We need milk in order to grow strong.

If you could pick one dairy message, what would it be and how would you deliver it? One dairy message I live by is chocolate milk is nature’s sports drink.

Chocolate milk has nine essential nutrients we need in order to bounce right back after our games or workouts. Chocolate milk is better for our bodies instead of sports drinks. I would deliver this message to the younger generation who are involved in sports activities and workouts. I would tell them that chocolate milk will help them become stronger and grow faster.

Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on, and your future plans. I have grown up around Fieber Dairy all my life. There is a lot of determination and work put into running a dairy and just being a farmer, from taking care of the cattle to making sure that all the fields get harvested on time. I have been involved in 4-H since I was 9, so I am always on the farm working with my cattle and helping out. I have seen how the dairy works and the challenges of dairy farming, from losing a calf, having cows get sick, and the milk getting contaminated and having to throw it all away so that the consumers don’t get sick. I think everyone should experience living on a farm because it will teach you determination, never to give up, and a lot of life skills you can learn to put into your future. I plan on going to Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown to become a human service technician and work with children who have been removed from their homes because of phsyical or substance abuse. I want kids to feel wanted and needed in this world.

What qualities do you have that will make you a good dairy princess? I am very confident in who I am. I want people to know that it doesn’t matter what your background is or what conflicts you may have had in the past, it’s all about who you are now and how you want to change for the better of yourself. I am a very shy girl, but I want to change that and I know in order to change that I have to get out my environment and try new things.

Why is the dairy industry important to you, and why should it be important to everybody? The dairy industry is important because I have always grown up around it and have seen how much hard work is put into it. Farmers spend a lot of their time making sure the milk product is just right and keeping the cows healthy.

What would you have If there was no milk? You wouldn’t have cheese, yogurt, and anything any other supplement that makes you grow up strong and healthy.

If you could pick one dairy message what would it be and how would you deliver it? There is no lucky halter or magic pull. It’s all about hard work, passion, confidence, and a desire to succeeded. I would deliver it by going to multiply organizations and showing kids that they can do it as much as I can even when they don’t live on a farm.

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Krista Harringa, 18

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Parents: Steven and Vonda Ponto Watertown, S.D.

Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on, and your future plans.

I was raised on a 140-cow registered Holstein dairy farm in northeastern South Dakota. My parents are Royce and Kim and I have an older sister Kayla. In 1990, my parents purchased the farm and became first-generation dairy farmers. In August of 2016, they sold the milking herd and are continuing to raise replacement heifers and feed dairy steers to market weight. We also raise corn, soybeans and wheat on 1,400 acres in Deuel County. While in high school, I was involved in National Honor Society, yearbook staff, cheerleading, Art Club, History Club, chorus, FFA and 4-H. I am a member of the South Dakota Jr. Holstein Association. I attend South Dakota State University pursuing a degree in agricultural communications and minoring in journalism and political science. On campus, I am a member of Sigma Alpha, SDSU Dairy Club and Collegiate FFA. I am also assisting with the State FFA Dairy Judging contest and I am on the Little International staff serving as assistant superintendent for the dairy judging contest. I believe it is important to keep the public informed on issues, policy changes, new technologies, and other information within the agricultural industry. After earning my degree, I would like to pursue a career working for an agricultural publication company as a contributing journalist.

What qualities do you have that will make you a good dairy princess? As an agricultural communications major, I have communication strengths that will benefit me if I was to be chosen for this honor. From years of 4-H talks, demonstrations, oral reasons and public speaking, I have become an effective communicator. I am a social person and enjoy meeting new people. I am punctual and organized, and consider myself to be of good character and judgment. I also like to keep a positive attitude. My assets also include my knowledge of dairy cattle and passion for the dairy industry. Through the knowledge I have gained, I will be able to address consumers’ concerns and insure a positive public image of the dairy community. I believe that these qualities will benefit me in the role of South Dakota Dairy Princess, by allowing me to effectively connect with producers and the public.

Why is the dairy industry important to you, and why should it be important to everybody? The dairy industry is important to me because it has provided a way of life for my family. It has opened doors of opportunity and the irreplaceable friendships created through the dairy industry will have a lasting impact on my life. Work ethic, animal husbandry, leadership and communication skills, self-confidence and responsibility are characteristics and qualities I have gained by being active in the industry. My family, farmers, teachers and other ag professionals in the dairy industry serve as my support system. I believe that the dairy industry should be important to everybody, as dairy plays an important role in a healthy, balanced diet. The economic importance of the dairy industry is vital to communities. Dairies support local businesses, cooperatives, elevators, veterinarians, mechanics and feed suppliers, as well as the community tax base. The dairy industry provides many employment opportunities. Jobs are created by the dairy industry, ranging from a direct producer, to cheese manufacturers, to milking equipment suppliers. United States’ dairy exports are also important for the world. As some countries don’t have the resources, technologies and other capabilities to produce enough milk to meet the needs of its citizens, the dairy industry is important to support these countries.

If you could pick one dairy message what would it be and how would you deliver it? I would choose a message to promote the safety measures taken to ensure that milk is safe for consumers. Milk and dairy products are among the most tested and regulated foods in the United States. From the milking machine, milk is delivered straight from the cows to a refrigerated holding tank to preserve freshness and safety. The milk is then quickly transported to processing plants, where procedures and handling techniques are maintained for continued freshness and safety. Dairy is inspected for safety all the way from production on the farm to the food chain. The Food and Drug Administration requires vigorous, biannual state inspections, as well as an annual federal inspection of dairy farms. Dairy farmers are committed to providing consumers with safe, high-quality milk and dairy products.

In this generation, I believe that delivering my dairy message would be very effective through social media. By sharing it through different social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and blogs, I could reach audiences of all ages and cultures. Using social media would also allow me to reach a larger audience of people who do not understand the importance of dairy in their diet and the safety measures taken to provide consumers with “nature’s most perfect food.”

Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on, and your future plans. I am the youngest of four children and have been fortunate enough to grow up on our family farm. We own a herd of 44 registered Brown Swiss cows and I am the fourth generation with the Brown Swiss cow. I will graduate in May from Deuel High School and I will attend Lake Area Technical Institute this fall. I will pursue an agribusiness degree and hope to move on to South Dakota State University when I am done. I hope to return to our family farm and to continue to manage it for my parents.

What qualities do you have that will make you a good dairy princess? My passion is without a doubt this industry. The qualities I possess that would enable me to be an effective dairy princess are advocacy for the dairy industry, my leadership skills, and my people skills as I enjoy interacting and collaborating with other people.

Why is the dairy industry important to you, and why should it be important to everybody? The dairy industry is more than just in my roots, it is a personal part of me too. Whether or not people realize it, farming and the dairy industry affects all of us. While our industry does provide milk and other products, it provides jobs too. Food and employment opportunities are far reaching.

If you could pick one dairy message what would it be and how would you deliver it? Dairy is a safe food to consume because dairy farmers are committed to providing a safe and steady supply of dairy products and strict government standards are followed for the consumer’s safety.

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A purpose of connecting kids, cows Buyck reects as 51st South Dakota Dairy Princess

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – While advocating for the dairy industry is the South Dakota Dairy Princess’ primary objective, there are many different ways in which that purpose can be achieved.

For Jenna (Mueller) Buyck, she focused on the future generations.

Now, as a mother, Buyck’s intent as the 51st South Dakota Dairy Princess has come full circle – from educating

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Jenna (Mueller) Buyck was the 51st South Dakota Dairy Princess. She now encourages her husband, Jeff, and children – (front, from le�) Evelyn, Clara, Elizabeth; (back) William – to consume dairy.

students in classrooms across the state to now teaching her own children about the importance of dairy as part of a healthy lifestyle.

“For my family, I promote drinking milk before going for another drink,” Buyck said. “We go through seven gallons of milk each week; I should just by a cow from my dad.”

Buyck was crowned the state’s dairy princess in March 2006, and spent the following year serving as South Dakota’s ofcial dairy ambassador.

Prior to her reign, though, Buyck was already involved in the industry and anxious to share her story with others across the state.

Buyck grew up on her parents’ – Bill and Raynelle Mueller’s – registered Holstein dairy farm in Grant County near Big Stone City, S.D. Time spent on the farm is where Buyck said she found her interest in dairy.

“I grew up right beside my dad, helping him bed, feed and then show, too,” Buyck said.

As Buyck further established herself in the dairy industry – attending South Dakota State University and receiving bachelor’s degrees in dairy production and dairy food manufacturing – Buyck became interested in the dairy princess program.

“My friends, Heather (Pinkert) Sawyer and Melissa (Pinkert) Wirt, were dairy princesses and I saw them in that role. Then, my sister, Stacy, was named the princess in 2000…” Buyck

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Above, Buyck was a role model to young girls as the 51st South Dakota Dairy Princess.

Right, Buyck grew up on her parents’ registered Holstein dairy farm in Grant County near Big Stone City, S.D., and was crowned the South Dakota Dairy Princess in March 2006. said. “Watching them, it was kind of a family tradition to run.”

During her junior year of college, Buyck competed for the title. With her knowledge and interest in dairy foods production, she made that the focus of her year.

“It was and still is really important to get out and spread the word of how wholesome dairy products are,” Buyck said. “People talk. They see you (a princess) as a positive role model, and word of mouth is the greatest form of marketing for [dairy].”

Throughout her reign, Buyck visited many schools across the state, promoting the 3-A-Day campaign and speaking with third grade students.

“Kids didn’t know that their dairy

foods came from cows. They didn’t know how cows were treated and how food was prepared,” Buyck said. “Sharing that information was my biggest reason for being a dairy princess.”

At each school visit, Buyck would make butter with the students, tell her story of dairy farming, and share cheese and fruit snacks with the children.

Buyck recalled how fascinated the students were as they heard about her family’s farm and the benets of eating dairy foods.

“All kids, especially at a young age, are sponges; they absorb everything and are curious about it. I really enjoyed working with kids. They were easy to Turn to BUYCK | Page 7

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talk to,” Buyck said.

Buyck also participated in eld days, meetings and various cattle shows. However, her most memorable event was one planned by her advisor, Char Hovland, and then-boyfriend, Jeff Buyck.

Dressed in formal attire, Buyck was picked up by a limo and taken to a hotel in Brookings where she anticipated a dairy meeting was being held. Upon arrival, there was no meeting, but rather a note accompanied by a single rose.

“Jeff arranged a scavenger hunt that ended at campus, where he then proposed,” SUBMITTED PHOTO Buyck said.

Jenna (Mueller) Buyck explains how milk travels from Together the the farm to the grocery store during a school visit. couple has four children – twins Elizabeth ucts that degrade dairy, but that’s not the and Clara, 6, Evelyn, 4, and William, case,” Buyck said. “Consumers don’t 2. While Buyck spent nine years with know where their dairy products come Schwan’s, she now stays at home car- from.” ing for her children and also decorating The former princess encourages the wedding venues. Her husband works for young women to participate in school C&B Operations John Deere and crop visits and sharing information about the farms with his parents. dairy industry with those several generaIn her spare time, Buyck has tions removed. coached students involved in the lo“South Dakota Dairy Princess is a cal FFA chapter’s dairy cattle and dairy positive role model of the dairy industry foods judging teams. She also nds the as a whole,” Buyck said. “We are advotime to go back home and help on her cates for the industry – dairy products parents’ dairy farm, at the same time, and where they come from. By being exposing her children to the industry she the person in the spotlight, we are able grew up in. to share the always positive message of With four young women vying for dairy.” the 62nd South Dakota Dairy Princess As the 62nd South Dakota Dairy title, Buyck sees their purpose being Princess is named, Buyck is anxious to much the same as hers 11 years ago. watch her take on that role in the coming “Right now, there is a lot of false year and be an advocate for the industry, marketing from alternative dairy prod- especially to those looking up.

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Central Plains Dairy Association 218-236-8420

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BEATRICE, NE 800-342-5657

OWEN, WI 715-229-4740

800-648-6507

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605-886-2228

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601 10th St SW Watertown, SD 57201

(605) 886-5002

www.lakeareavetclinic.com

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