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National Dairy Shrine provides scholarships to college students and recognizes industry leaders!

National Dairy Shrine brings together dairy producers, scientists, students, educators, marketers and others who share a desire to preserve our dairy heritage and keep the dairy industry strong. Founded in 1949 by a small group of visionary dairy leaders, National Dairy Shrine now has over 18,000 members encompassing virtually every facet of the industry.

08/10/2026

It's happening this week!

The next webinar, titled "Building Your Personal Brand in Dairy & Agriculture" will happen on Wednesday August 12 at Noon Central. And we have a stellar lineup of panel members:

Tyler Dickerhoof is a leadership mentor, entrepreneur, host of The Tyler Dickerhoof Show, and founder of the Impact Driven Leader community. He is the author of The Things We Hide.

Kristin Pronschinske has successfully executed corporate strategies and led international business initiatives, along with coaching and training sales teams and leaders across North America. Kristin founded LookUp, LLC which focuses on research driven and real-world applicable mid-level leadership development.

Emily Schaapman is a Pennsylvania dairy girl now living in Georgia with her husband, son, and golden retriever on their family dairy farm. She is the founder of Dairy Girl Fitness, an online health coaching business and community for women in agriculture.

And once again our webinar will be moderated by Crystal Sinn, business development manager at Midwest Dairy.

To register click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F054uXcXStOQ5dCSBraXTQ

08/07/2026

Students in their third year of college are eligible for the Merton Sowerby Junior Merit Scholarship. Merton Sowerby was a dairy leader internationally recognized for his expertise as a classifier and judge of dairy cattle. The scholarship is to encourage qualified undergraduate students to pursue a career related to dairy and have demonstrated leadership skills, academic ability, and interest in dairy cattle.

The top recipient receiving a $2,000 scholarship is Brianna Meyer, a dairy science student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The remaining recipients receiving $1,500 scholarships are:

Joseph Achen, an agricultural business student at Iowa State University

Jacob Harbaugh, a student at the University of Minnesota majoring in animal science and applied economics.

Alexis Hoefs, an animal science student at the University of Minnesota

Tyler Ratka, a student at the University of Minnesota majoring in animal science and agricultural and food business management.

Garrett Ulness, a dairy science student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Congratulations!

08/06/2026

We're less than a week from the next installment in our webinar series!

The next webinar, titled "Building Your Personal Brand in Dairy & Agriculture" will happen on Wednesday August 12 at Noon Central. And we have a stellar lineup of panel members:

Tyler Dickerhoof is a leadership mentor, entrepreneur, host of The Tyler Dickerhoof Show, and founder of the Impact Driven Leader community. He is the author of The Things We Hide.

Kristin Pronschinske has successfully executed corporate strategies and led international business initiatives, along with coaching and training sales teams and leaders across North America. Kristin founded LookUp, LLC which focuses on research driven and real-world applicable mid-level leadership development.

Emily Schaapman is a Pennsylvania dairy girl now living in Georgia with her husband, son, and golden retriever on their family dairy farm. She is the founder of Dairy Girl Fitness, an online health coaching business and community for women in agriculture.

And once again our webinar will be moderated by Crystal Sinn, business development manager at Midwest Dairy.

To register click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F054uXcXStOQ5dCSBraXTQ

08/05/2026

Our next scholarship recognition is for the Mike Lancaster Sophomore Merit Scholarship. Mike Lancaster, owner and operator of Olympic Vista Dairy Farm in Sequim, Washington, was an industry leader and an outstanding supporter of student programs and activities. The scholarship is to encourage qualified undergraduate students to pursue a career related to dairy and have demonstrated leadership skills, academic ability, and interest in dairy cattle.

The scholarship is available to any undergraduate student currently enrolled in their second year in a four-year college.

Receiving top honors with the $2,000 scholarship is Ainsley Sellers, an animal science major at Penn State.

Receiving $1,500 scholarships are:
Summer Hammann, dairy science major at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Trevor Hath, a student at the University of Minnesota majoring in animal science with a dairy production emphasis.

Julianne Headings, an agricultural communications major minoring in dairy science at The Ohio State University.

Zachary Johnson, an animal science major at The Ohio State University.

Hannah King, a student at Penn State majoring in animal science.

Kelsey Timp, a dairy science and agricultural communications major at Iowa State University.

Congratulations!

08/04/2026

One of the new scholarships offered this year is the National Dairy Shrine Pre-Vet Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes and supports students who are pursuing a veterinary career in large animal production agriculture. One award, totaling $2,500, will be provided to students in the third or fourth year of their undergraduate study.

A special thank you to Zoetis for sponsoring this scholarship.

The recipient this year is Haley Ronnebaum, who is dairy science, pre-vet student at Iowa State University.

Congratulations!

08/03/2026

The National Dairy Shrine Dairy Production Scholarship recognizes students who have a passion for production agriculture and have plans to return to a dairy farm operation.

The scholarship is available to an undergraduate student currently enrolled in their final year in a two-year college, a certificate program, or a four-year college with an explicit interest in returning to a dairy farm in a management role.

We are extremely appreciative to Cargill for sponsoring this scholarship.

This year's recipient is Miranda Nickerson, an animal science student at Cornell University.

Congratulations!

07/31/2026

The Dairy Shrine/DMI Education & Communication Scholarship is to encourage qualified undergraduate students to pursue education or communication careers in dairy product industry or related food industries.

The scholarship is available to any undergraduate student currently enrolled in their sophomore or junior year in a four-year college with an explicit interest in dairy industry education or communication.

The top recipient receiving a $2,000 scholarship is Clancey Krahn, an animal science and agricultural communications major at Oklahoma State University.

The other recipients of $1,500 scholarships are:

Abigale Bricker, a student at Penn State majoring in agricultural and extension education.

Sara Kennedy, majoring in animal science and nutritional sciences at Penn State

Kaitlin Reitmeier, a student at the University of Minnesota majoring in agricultural education and animal sciences.

Rachel Visser, majoring in agricultural and food business management and agricultural communications and marketing at the University of Minnesota.

Natalie Yoder, a student at Penn State majoring in agribusiness management.

Congratulations!

07/30/2026

The National Dairy Shrine has had a great partnership with Dairy Management Inc. to support scholarships. One of the scholarships named on behalf of this partnership is the Dairy Shrine/DMI Milk Marketing and Dairy Products scholarship.

This scholarship is to encourage qualified undergraduate students to pursue careers in milk or dairy product marketing, dairy market enhancement or similar roles in the food industries. The scholarship is available to any undergraduate student currently enrolled in their sophomore or junior year in a four-year college.

Recipients the top $2,000 scholarship is Shelby Swanson, an agriculture and food business management major from the University of Minnesota.

Receiving $1,500 each are:

Alia Domeyer, a finance and marketing major at the University of Northern Iowa

Mallory Mohn, a student at Northeast Iowa Community College majoring in agriculture business.

Emma Parrigon, an agriculture communications major at Missouri State University.

Abbygail Schlough, a student at the University of Minnesota majoring in agriculture and food business management.

Faith Wolfe, an agribusiness management student at Penn State.

Congratulations!

07/29/2026

We're excited to announce the next installment in our webinar series!
The next webinar, titled "Building Your Personal Brand in Dairy & Agriculture" will happen on Wednesday August 12 at Noon Central. And we have a stellar lineup of panel members:

Tyler Dickerhoof is a leadership mentor, entrepreneur, host of The Tyler Dickerhoof Show, and founder of the Impact Driven Leader community. He is the author of The Things We Hide.

Kristin Pronschinske has successfully executed corporate strategies and led international business initiatives, along with coaching and training sales teams and leaders across North America. Kristin founded LookUp, LLC which focuses on research driven and real-world applicable mid-level leadership development.

Emily Schaapman is a Pennsylvania dairy girl now living in Georgia with her husband, son, and golden retriever on their family dairy farm. She is the founder of Dairy Girl Fitness, an online health coaching business and community for women in agriculture.

And once again our webinar will be moderated by Crystal Sinn, business development manager at Midwest Dairy.

To register click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F054uXcXStOQ5dCSBraXTQ

07/28/2026

The group of scholarship recipients to be highlighted are the Charles and Judy Iager scholarship winners. The Charles Iager family of Fulton, Maryland, are owners of Maple Lawn Farm and long-time supporters of Dairy Shrine and dairy youth activities.

The scholarship is awarded annually to encourage qualified second year dairy students in a two-year agricultural school who desire a career in the dairy industry. This year's recipients are:

Mykel Mull, an animal science, agricultural business, and dairy science major at Modesto Junior College. She will be attending California State University-Fresno this fall.

Matthew Pacheco, a dairy science major with a bovine A.I. certificate at Modesto Junior College. Matthew will be attending Michigan State University this fall.

Congratulations!

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