2017 March Board Book

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

California Milk Advisory Board

2316 Orchard Parkway

Tracy, CA 95377

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209 883-MILK ∙

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Kris Costa

(209) 690-8248

Corrin Macedo

(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

dairy-princesses. Questions can be directed to the CMAB office at

or 209.690.8240. For more information on becoming a California Dairy Princess, click