2017 March Board Book

California Milk Advisory Board 2316 Orchard Parkway Tracy, CA 95377

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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 2017 DAIRY PRINCESESSES Tracy, Calif., February 10, 2017 – 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 2017 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 orientation/training in July, 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

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