2018 March Board Book

California Milk Advisory Board 2316 Orchard Parkway Tracy, CA 95377 ______________________________________________ 209 883-6455 (MILK) ∙ RealCaliforniaMilk.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT: Kris Costa

kcosta@cmab.net (209) 690-8248

Corrin Macedo cmacedo@cmab.net (209) 690-8240

CALIFORNIA DAIRY DISTRICTS SEEK AMBASSADORS TO SERVE AS 2018 DAIRY PRINCESESSES

Tracy, Calif., January 11, 2018 – Each year, a special group of young women are selected to

represent the state’s more than 1,300 dairy farm families who contribute to making California

number one for milk production in the U.S. The 2018 contests will be held April through June.

Districts select a winner and alternates based on judging criteria, such as knowledge of and

enthusiasm for the industry. See below for application details and contest dates.

California Dairy Princesses serve as industry advocates in their home district and the state of

California, building a favorable public image for milk and dairy products through appearances at

industry and agricultural functions, school groups and in media interviews. Dairy Princesses and

alternates participate in a mandatory orientation/training, July 9-12, 2018, in which they receive

professional development coaching.

The California Dairy Princess Program has been in effect for many years and is sponsored by

California dairy producers through the California Milk Advisory Board. Application forms can

be obtained online at www.californiadairypressroom.com/ca-dairy-princesses. Questions can be

directed to the CMAB office at cmacedo@cmab.net or 209.690.8240. For more information on

becoming a California Dairy Princess, click here .

An instrumentality of the Department of Food & Agriculture, State of California