This past month brought hope of springtime in the air and many exciting events, from school visits to celebrating National Agriculture Day. Between events, I was excited to find multiple days to head …
I was in third grade when someone told me I would be Princess Kay of the Milky Way for the first time. Eleven years ago, they saw something I did not yet see in myself, and today, they are my most …
From school visits to a trip south of the equator, January was a month full of opportunities and new experiences. As Princess Kay, I was excited to attend the First District Association Winter …
Happy New Year. This past year was one of gratitude, new beginnings and embracing challenges. Reflecting on the past 12 months, it is truly remarkable how much can happen in just one year. …
As we step into the holiday season and I wrap up a month of fun and engaging Princess Kay appearances, I am reminded of the countless blessings in life. Coming home for Thanksgiving to join the …
While October was a quieter month for Princess Kay appearances and events, this allowed me to focus on academics and the opportunities I have here at school. My experiences here give me more …
September was a month of excitement and change, marking the transition from summer to fall. It’s a time to reflect on the busyness of the past season, and for me, this means celebrating an …
There are only a few moments in life when we truly feel a sense of community, surrounded by the people who cheer us on in everything we do. I experienced this on the evening before opening day of the …
One year ago, I stood on the stage on the evening before the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair along with nine incredible dairy women about to start a journey that I had dreamed about for my …
I hope all of you had a wonderful National Dairy Month. I know that I did. Of course, since June is Dairy Month, it gives you a free pass to eat as much ice cream as you want. I hope you indulged. …
We were always told that April showers bring May flowers. Well, in my opinion, something must have gotten lost in translation because it seems like a lot of showers this May did not bring many …
Hopefully, if you follow along with my Princess Kay Facebook and Instagram posts, you will have noticed that March was National Nutrition Month. I highlighted a few of the aspects of dairy …
As February is the month of love, it has given me the opportunity to reflect on what I love about my position this year. Of course, there are all of the incredible dairy farmers who …
This past month was filled with activity. I made many classroom visits, met with local radio stations and saw my gopher friends from the Minnesota State Fair again. January started with a radio …
Happy New Year, everyone.
It is officially winter. A good marker of when it’s winter on a dairy farm is when you break out the heavy jacket for the first time and when you start putting on the calf jackets. While I was …
Welcome to November. I love fall in general. It’s finally starting to get cooler, and the days are getting shorter. Fall movies and football are just part of what makes fall such a magical …
This past month has been a whirlwind, but I have finally recovered from the busyness of the Minnesota State Fair. The day after the fair, my parents and I picked up the 90-pound block of butter and …
Welcome to June Dairy Month. I am so excited to jump into the celebration of National Dairy Month.