The National Guernsey Convention was held in Collinsville, Illinois, June 23-27. The convention has long been recognized for the many exciting activities and contests offered for youth. Young people from Florida to Washington and many states in between were represented this year, as more than 100 junior Guernsey members travelled to Illinois to compete in the many contests and recognition programs offered by the American Guernsey Association. The National Guernsey Queen and Princess are crowned each year at the convention. They serve as ambassadors for the Guernsey breed during their one-year reign, making appearances on behalf of the AGA, speaking with visitors to AGA trade-show booths and assisting at national shows. The queen and princess are selected based on their speaking ability, poise, knowledge of the dairy industry and their ability to serve as effective ambassadors for the AGA.

The 142nd Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island, Nebraska, will offer fairgoers the chance to learn more about dairy from Aug. 26 to Sept. 5. For the first year, Midwest Dairy Association is sponsoring the milking parlor, which will be accompanied by People Behind the Product and From Farm to Food to You graphics created by the organization.