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Wisconsin Crowns New 2013 Brown Swiss Queen

March 16, 2013: Nicole Wright of Watertown was crowned the 2013 Brown Swiss Queen at the Association’s annual meeting in Waupaca. Nicole lives in the town of Farmington with her parents Mark and Linda and one sister Kayla. On the farm, Nicole is part of the daily operation and the 110 registered herd of dairy cattle as assistant calf manager. She is a junior at Watertown High School where she is a chapter officer in the FFA and has an SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) in Dairy Entrepreneurship. Nicole is also a member of the National Technical Honor Society earning academic honors. After graduation, Nicole plans to attend an Agricultural College to study Agri-Science and continue to develop her Swiss herd.

In 4-H, Nicole is a junior dairy leader in the county mentoring youths in dairy showing, fitting & judging as well as dairy bowl. As a Brown Swiss Junior, she has established Nik Nak Swiss, showing Brown Swiss throughout the nation.  Nicole has earned State and National Bellringer awards, the Nelson McCammon Memorial award, and other dairy achievements.

The Brown Swiss Queen is a role model for junior members of the association as well as a representative of the breed.  Nicole will attend Brown Swiss and other dairy events throughout the state, in her crown, sash and Brown Swiss dress, promoting the breed and the impact it has on the agriculture industry.  “I am very excited to share my story of the Brown Swiss and what the dairy industry has to offer with the public. It is an honor to be a representative of this breed and I strive to promote new membership and encourage all to be involved in the Brown Swiss.”

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