KATIE UPSON - DAIRY PRINCESS

Katie is the granddaughter of a Herkimer County dairy farmer, and has two previous years of experience as a member of the Dairy Princess Court. Academically, she is a National Honor Society student taking college courses in pursuit of an Advanced Regents Diploma. She is a member of the Spanish Club, Amnesty International, and the Varsity Club, and she enjoys playing on the Varsity soccer and basketball teams. Academic and athletic honors include Outstanding Achievement Award for Writing, and Scholar Athlete. She also enjoys horseback riding and caring for her family's three horses.

 

Her Favorite "3-A-Day Way": Ice cold milk paired with Oreo cookies!

 

JENNIFER HULA - FIRST ALTERNATE DAIRY PRINCESS

Jennifer owns and shows six registered Holsteins. Her animals have helped her achieve 2010 Distinguished Junior Member finalist, All-NY, Production and Gold Medal Dam awards as a member of the OHM and NYS Jr. Holstein Clubs. She works on a farm, while also earning her Associate's Degree in horticulture at Morrisville State College. This fall, she will commence dairy management studies at Morrisville and plans to combine greenhouse and registered Holsteins in her future. Her community and college activities include Dairy and Horticulture Clubs and Salvation Army Bell ringing.

 

Her Favorite "3-A-Day Way": Cold milk with Frosted Mini-Wheats!

 

STACY COLLINS - SECOND ALTERNATE DAIRY PRINCESS

Stacy lives on a registered-Holstein dairy farm of 250 cows and 500 acres with her family. She plays soccer and basketball, and plans to pursue a career in Agriculture. Stacy is also involved in the Millers Mills Grange, Millers Mills Church, OHM Jr. Holstein Club and the Milkshakers 4-H Club. Showing cows at county, regional and state competitions is her favorite activity. She has been a dairy ambassador for two years.

 

Her Favorite "3-A-Day Way": Hot chocolate made with milk & topped with whipped cream!

 

KELSEY COLLINS

 

DAIRY AMBASSADOR

Kelsey belongs to the Milkshakers 4-H Club and OHM Jr. Holstein Club. She dairy judges, shows Holsteins and participates in cheerleading, basketball, and softball, and is involved with the Millers Mills Church. This is Kelsey's third year as an ambassador. She enjoys working with the group and likes being able to reach many people with the 3-A-Day message, especially during the Herkimer County Fair.

 

Her Favorite "3-A-Day Way": Eating cheese and crackers!

CARLY SHERWOOD

 

DAIRY AMBASSADOR

Carly owns and shows Holstein cows, and also has Ayrshire and Guernsey animals. Her hobbies include reading, writing, drawing and working with animals. Academically, she is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. This is Carly's first year on the Dairy Princess Court, and she is most looking forward to learning more about dairy products and educating people about the dairy industry.

 

Her Favorite "3-A-Day Way": Indulging in Cookie Dough ice cream!

HANNAH DOUGLAS

 

 

DAIRY AMBASSADOR

Hannah is the daughter of local dairy farmers. She enjoys playing field hockey for her school and being a member of the History Club. She is a member of the OHM Jr. Holstein Club, Milkshakers 4-H Club and the NYS Jr. Holstein Association. As a dairy ambassador last year, Hannah coordinated a dairy presentation to her high school with ambassadors that included cow costumes, posters, and an audience participation game.

 

Her Favorite "3-A-Day Way": Ice Cream, no matter what time of year it is!

MEGAN PETERSON

 

 

DAIRY AMBASSADOR

Megan is a dairy industry employee, working on a local area farm. She enjoys playing soccer and basketball through her school. Other activities she participates in include the OHM Jr. Holstein Club, Milkshakers 4-H Club, working on the farm, showing cows, and riding four wheelers and snowmobiles. This is her second year as a dairy ambassador with the Herkimer County court. Her favorite part of being an ambassador is making childrens' faces light up during school programs.

 

Her Favorite "3-A-Day Way": Drinking milk with every meal!

STEPHANIE TREADWELL

 

DAIRY AMBASSADOR

 Stephanie is a high-honor student at her high school. Her activities include eight years of being involved with 4-H, showing dairy cows from her family's 150-cow, 290-acre farm, and being a member of the OHM Jr. Holstein Club, All-County music, Ski Club, Drama Club, and the volleyball team. Her future career goal is to become a dietician. One of her favorite moments of being a dairy ambassador in last year's court was being in a parade with Violet the calf. She looks forward to promoting milk at Canal Days and the Herkimer County Fair.

VICTORIA TREADWELL

 

DAIRY AMBASSADOR

 Victoria is a high-honor student at her high school, where she is involved in the College for Every Student program. Her family's farm includes 150 Holstein cows and 290 acres of land. Her activities include participating in the NYS Jr. Holstein Association, 4-H, the soccer team, Ski Club, Drama Club, track, the National Junior Honor Society, and showing her animals (both cows and dogs). As a returning ambassador, she looks forward to continuing her cow-suit wearing legacy and talking to consumers about the advantages of milk over soymilk.

If you would like to book the Herkimer County Dairy Princess Court for an event, please contact the Booking Chair by email:

hcdairyprincess@hotmail.com

Please include your name & contact information in the email, as well as a description of the event and what the court will be expected to do while attending.

Thank you!

This year has been a tough one economically for everyone, including local dairy farmers, and this has made it even more important to have a program like this in our county. The girls and the committee are incredibly grateful to everyone for their continued support of the program. We ask you to please remember to thank your local farmers, and honor them by making sure you consume at least 3 dairy products every day - they spend their lives working to make sure you get these wonderful products so that you can live a long and healthy life!

cool off with dairy!

a message from Herkimer Co. Dairy Princess, Katie Upson

 

With the HOT summer months here, everyone is in need of a cool and easy to make treat. Enjoy this Lemon Trifle with a glass of cold milk to fulfill one of the three daily servings of dairy needed. It is important that consumers of all ages are incorporating their three servings of dairy every day, especially during these hot summer months.

A trifle is easy to make, and something the whole family is sure to love! Lemon Trifle can be found in Best of Taste of Home- the First 10 Years cookbook, a recipe submitted by Pat Stevens. Enjoy!

 

 

Lemon Trifle

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

1 carton (8 ounces) lemon yogurt

1/3 cup of lemon juice

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

2 cups whipped topping

1 angel food cake (10 inches) cut into 1 inch cubes

2 cups fresh raspberries

½ cup flaked coconut, toasted

Fresh mint, optional

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Fold in whipped topping. Place half of the cake cubes in a trifle bowl or 2- qt. serving bowl. Top with half of the lemon mixture. Repeat layers. Top with raspberries. Garnish with coconut and mint if desired. Yield: 14 servings.

 

Upcoming & Recent Events:

July 7th: Legislative meeting @ 2pm

July 10th: Herkimer Days Parade

July 12th: Richfield Springs Summer Program

July 12th & 13th: Cooperstown Livestock Show

July 17th: Fairfield Parade and Fun Days

July 24th: Schuyler Extravaganza

July 27th: Dave's Diner (Schuyler) - Car Show Night

July 31st: Newport Field Days Parade

 

DON'T FORGET! JULY IS NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH! Celebrate by enjoying a delicious frozen dairy treat and cool down at the same time! We hope to see you at our events - especially the parades! Come cheer for our float, and you may receive a special treat!