Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair’s agricultural history is evident each August, and Midwest Dairy Association’s role is key to the fair’s success. As a sponsor of the famous Butter Cow sculpture, we capitalize on the interest in all things dairy by serving products at two Dairy Bar locations. Hand dipped ice cream cones and shakes top the menu. Sponsorships of the milking parlor, Little Hands on the Farm and the Ag Magic Show help to tell dairy producer’s stories.
Highlights
Clayton County Teen Named Iowa Dairy Princess
Iowa dairy farmers have a new collective voice. She is the new Iowa Dairy Princess, Gina Fisher of Clayton County. Just a night before the start of the Iowa State Fair, Fisher was tapped to take on the title and responsibilities of promoting dairy for the coming year.Seven Vie for 58th Iowa Dairy Princess
Crown, sash, glitz and getting dairy’s information to the public is what two young women from Iowa’s dairy industry can look forward to over the next year. The 58th Iowa Dairy Princess and her Alternate will be crowned during an event hosted by the Iowa Division of Midwest Dairy Association at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the Multi-Media Center of the Cattle Barn at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Midwest Dairy Serves Up New Yogurt Product, Milk to Fair-goers
Iowa’s dairy farmers will feed fair-goers’ need for dairy by handing out free samples of the latest products within the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship display in the John Deere Agriculture Building at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 12-14 and Aug. 19-20.
Iowa Dairy Princess
The contest happens every August in Des Moines - on the night before the Iowa State Fair begins. Once chosen, winners help tell the public about the dedication dairy farm families have to producing wholesome products for consumers, and how committed those families are to responsible animal care and environmental stewardship.