Green County 2021 Guide

MEET THE GREEN COUNTY DAIRY QUEENS Have you heard about the Dairy Queens? No, not the Grill and Chill restaurants. We’re talking about the Green County Ag Chest Dairy Queens.

“farm girl” is not a requirement, but being passionate about the agricultural industry is. Through an interview process, applicants are judged on professionalism

teen- agers who

are often running in different directions. That role is

and their agricultural knowledge. A county Queen and Princess are chosen from the pool of eleven representatives from the communities. Yes, it’s great to be royal, but it’s also a lot of work! The program involves advocating for agriculture, community service, and working

The Green County Ag Chest dates back to 1958. If you’ve attended a foodie event like Cheese Days or Breakfast on the Farm, you’ve likely seen the Ag Chest’s distinctive food truck trailer. If you’re lucky, you’ve tasted the ice cream

held by Rae Reeson. She says this has been an exceptional group to work with, and her only regret was that they didn’t get to do as many activities due to the pandemic. This past September, Green County Tourism gathered the Dairy Queens for a photo shoot at Ten Eyck Orchard outside of Brodhead. Two were unable to attend and are shown here: Victoria Struely (Brodhead), and Marissa Vosberg (Monroe, and also serving as Green County Dairy Queen). You’ll find other images from the shoot within this guide. Check out the back cover for some juggling, and see them in their official crowns and sashes on page four.

is a leader in the agricultural building market. Schultz’s offers a wide range of services from initial design, construction, maintenance and service contracts. For all your grain drying and handling equipment needs: Schultz’s Inter-State Ag, Inc.

• Millwright Service • Seed Handling Equipment

• Bucket Elevators • Bulk Feed Bins • Dumpits • Grain Bins • Grain Dryers • Grain Vacs • Moisture Testers

cones and cream puffs served from that trailer. But there’s so much more to what’s going on – and the Green County Dairy Queens are part of it. Every June since the 1970’s, a new group of young ladies represents their respective Green County communities by serving as agricultural ambassadors on behalf of the Ag Chest. Being a

with younger children. Queens also develop skills in public rela- tions by taking part in radio inter- views, writing news releases, and public speaking. The success of the Ag Chest’s Queen program is parental involvement combined with coordination by a volunteer “Queen Mother” who brings it all together for a group of busy

Ag • Industrial • Commercial

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Rhylie Gough Albany

Abbygail Foster Juda

Carissa Swenson Blanchardville

Sierra Sherman Monticello

Berlyn Gobel Belleville

Ellie Eichelkraut New Glarus/Princess

Karlie Lincoln Argyle

Taylor Kramer Brooklyn

Stevie Cobb Browntown

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