Dairy producers begin search for royalty, Application deadline is April 18

The local dairy industry is now accepting applications from young women wishing to compete for the District 9 Dairy Princess crown.

The winner will represent the dairy industry in District 9 as a spokeswoman and will also represent the California dairy industry in appearances at schools, fairs, industry meetings, service clubs, parades, and with the media. The newly selected Dairy Princess and alternate will participate in a mandatory training, July 9 – 12, 2019, in which they receive professional development coaching.

Contestants must meet the following requirements: 1) Be at least 16 years old by the date of the contest and not over 21 years of age by contest date; 2) Be unmarried; and 3) Family must own a dairy farm, work for the dairy industry or show dairy cattle for a 4-H/FFA organization.

More detailed information about qualifications can be found on the application, which is available at www.californiadairypressroom. com/ca-dairy-princesses. Applicants are urged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The application deadline is Thursday, April 18.

The contest is sponsored by the District 9 Dairy Princess Committee and the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB). The contest will be held Friday, June 14 at the International Agri-center in Tulare. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour and is followed by the contest and dinner at 7 p.m.

During the event, current Dairy Princess Kaylee Faria of Visalia will relinquish her crown to the winner who will represent the dairy industry in Inyo, Mono and Tulare counties during the 2019-2020 program year. Scholarships will also be awarded.

Application forms may be accessed online www.californiadairypressroom.com/ ca-dairy-princesses. Questions regarding the application can be directed to District 9 Dairy Princess committee Chairperson Melissa Gomes (559) 967-3923 or CMAB office at cmacedo@cmab.net or (209) 690-8240.