I am sure you have all heard of the saying, “Save the best for last.” My mom commonly said this to me, as I have a reputation for eating dessert, aka ice cream, before dinner. To no one’s …
Wow, what an amazing National Dairy Month it has been. I can confidently say you were all prepared, and it showed. It was an honor to witness how dairy does more by creating opportunities for your …
Happy National Dairy Month, everyone. The month of dairy is officially here, so my question is, are you prepared? I have been asked this question frequently as I have attended events or talked …
We officially reached spring. I still cannot comprehend that I have been serving as your 72nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way for these past seven months. It has flown by with early mornings, late …
Happy March, everyone. In my opinion, February went by in the blink of an eye. Now, I do realize that February is the shortest month of the year; however, that is not the reason I believe it flew by. …
Happy February, everyone. I can confidently say that January went by faster than I would have ever expected. Truthfully, I am surprised. I still believe there is a slow season, especially considering …
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and enjoyed spending time with family and getting a glimpse of warmer weather. Christmastime serves as a holiday where joy and gratitude are apparent …
Season’s greetings. I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. As an avid Christmas fan and anything in relation to it, I have now started to grow a soft spot for the Thanksgiving holiday as …
Greetings, dairy community. I hope you all have had a successful October as the harvest is in full swing. Combining corn will always hold a special place in my heart. Growing up, I was constantly …
Happy fall, y’all. While the temperatures in the Midwest have been anything but fall, I know the busy season is upon us. Through the craziness of back to school, we also have harvest. Depending …
Greetings, supportive dairy community. I am honored to be serving each and every single one of you as your 72nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way. If I have not had the pleasure to meet you during the …
As my journey as the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way nears the end, I am filled with gratitude for everyone I have met, each handshake and conversation I have had and the opportunity to represent …
Originally celebrated as National Milk Month in 1937 and officially recognized as June Dairy Month in 1939, this month has long honored the dedication and passion that dairy farmers have for their …
As the spring semester wrapped up in May, I completed my sophomore year at the University of Minnesota and jumped right into a busy month full of Princess Kay appearances. Throughout the month, I had …
This past month brought hope of springtime in the air and many exciting events, from school visits to celebrating National Agriculture Day. Between events, I was excited to find multiple days to head …
I was in third grade when someone told me I would be Princess Kay of the Milky Way for the first time. Eleven years ago, they saw something I did not yet see in myself, and today, they are my most …
From school visits to a trip south of the equator, January was a month full of opportunities and new experiences. As Princess Kay, I was excited to attend the First District Association Winter …
Happy New Year. This past year was one of gratitude, new beginnings and embracing challenges. Reflecting on the past 12 months, it is truly remarkable how much can happen in just one year. …
As we step into the holiday season and I wrap up a month of fun and engaging Princess Kay appearances, I am reminded of the countless blessings in life. Coming home for Thanksgiving to join the …
While October was a quieter month for Princess Kay appearances and events, this allowed me to focus on academics and the opportunities I have here at school. My experiences here give me more …