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South Dakota Dairy Princess

The South Dakota Dairy Princess has served as the state's official goodwill ambassador for the dairy industry for 55 years. Daughters of dairy farmers or dairy farm employees, or young women who work on dairy farms, are eligible to seek the title. The dairy princess typically makes appearances at consumer events, provides media interviews and helps to inform people about dairy farmers' dedication to their work, as well as communicating the importance of dairy products in our diet.

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South Dakota Dairy Princess News

Thyen to Represent South Dakota Dairy Industry at State Fair

South Dakota’s Dairy Princess will be a familiar face to those attending the State Fair in Huron this year. The princess, 19-year-old Natalie Thyen of Waverly, represents dairy farmers as she reaches out to fair-goers at a variety of venues during the Fair.

56th South Dakota Dairy Princess Crowned

Natalie Thyen (TEEN), Waverly, is South Dakota’s 56th State Dairy Princess. She was crowned Wednesday night (March 30) in Sioux Falls during the Central Plains Dairy Expo.

Midwest Dairy Appoints New Princess Consultant

Seena Glessing, Waverly, Minn., has been named Princess Consultant for Midwest Dairy Association, with responsibilities in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.



Natalie Thyen, 2011-12 South Dakota Dairy Princess

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