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Butter Cow Turns 90 Years Old

August 07, 2012 10:02 AM
An icon at the Illinois State Fair will celebrate her 90th birthday this year. Since 1922, the butter cow has graced the Dairy Building at the fair in Springfield. The unusual work of art is an Illinois State Fair tradition, drawing in fair-goers to see her likeness sculpted in more than 600 to 800 pounds of butter.

Midwest Dairy Association Provides “Family Fun for Everyone” at the Illinois State Fair

August 07, 2012 9:19 AM
When the Illinois State Fair opens this week, Midwest Dairy Association’s tradition will be an obvious reflection of the 2012 fair’s theme, “Family Fun for Everyone.” Thanks to the financial support of Illinois dairy farmers, the organization operates concessions and activities in the Dairy Building, which opened in 1903.

Missouri State Fair Provides Backdrop for Dairy Farmer Outreach

August 06, 2012 3:24 PM
Missouri dairy farmers would like nothing better than knowing their consumers understand what it means to be a a caretaker of cows and farms, and that those same people enjoy dairy products daily. That’s why they’re heavily involved with the Missouri State Fair August 9-19 in Sedalia, Mo.

Fair Visitors Offered Personal Barn Tour

July 17, 2012 1:59 PM
It’s easy to enjoy a walk through the dairy barn at the North Dakota State Fair, but if you’d like to make sure your questions about the cows are answered, Dairy Princess Marissa Leier will be on hand as your tour guide.

New Milk Shake Wagon Headlines Dairy Presence at North Dakota State Fair

July 16, 2012 11:24 AM
After being put on hold after last year’s North Dakota State Fair fell victim to floods, the dairy farmers of North Dakota have completed work to debut a brand new milk shake wagon at this year’s fair, setting the stage for serving even more dairy products at the popular concession.