Alissa Fischer, 2005 & 2006

Alissa Fischer, pictured with fellow Brown County Dairy Princesses: Audrey Mohr (Princess Kay of the Milky Way) and Stephanie Krzmarzick.

Alissa Fischer, 2005 & 2006

Parents: Larry (Stretch) and Deb Fischer, Sleepy Eye, MN
Currently: Saint Paul, MN 55104
Alissa’s favorite memories of being a dairy princess were the classroom visits. Alissa says, “In particular, I really liked the portion of the visit where we asked the students questions. My favorite question to ask was, "Can you name any kinds/breeds of cows?" We always heard the answer, "Chocolate cows."” This fall, Alissa will be starting her second year of law school at William Mitchell in Saint Paul, MN. To current princesses, Alissa advises, “Have fun! I loved attending Princess Events because I always had such a great time! Your time as a dairy princess goes quickly, so enjoy every minute!” Alissa is very proud of her farming background, and enjoys to telling her roommates and friends all about it. “I will forever be a promoter of the industry!” Alissa exclaims. Another interesting story Alissa shares, “After 5 years as dairy ambassadors and princesses together, Stephanie Krzmarzick and I finally synchronized and perfected our parade wave!”

Audrey Mohr, 2006

Brown County Dairy Princess Audrey Mohr and cousin at her "Congratulations" Celebration, following her coronation as Princess Kay of the Milky Way.

It was an awesome honor to have a Princess Kay to be available for local farm visits.

Official Princess Kay of the Milky Way portrait.

Ah...the famous butter carving, hours of work for a delicious piece of art!

Sure looks like a good match to us!

Audrey, at the Princess Kay Coronation...I think she was surprised to have earned the crown! But we all know she deserved it!

At the MN State Fair, Audrey enjoyed handing out milk at the "All You Can Drink" Milk Stand.

Audrey Mohr, 2006

Parents: Ron & Penny Mohr, New Ulm, MN
Currently: New Ulm, MN
In addition to serving as a Brown County Dairy Princess, Audrey is also the only Princess Kay of the Milky Way to come from Brown County! Audrey’s head was carved in butter in 2006. Audrey shares, “I still have the butterhead in my freezer and haven’t decided what I want to do with it yet!” “I enjoyed the entire state fair as Princess Kay-the media promotion was overwhelming! I enjoyed throwing the first pitch at a MN Twins baseball game as Princess Kay. I also enjoyed having 11 of the 12 2007 PK finalists tour the New Ulm AMPI butter plant where our butterheads are packaged!” Audrey is a geology student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She loves her work as an Admissions Intern and has completed undergraduate geology research projects over the past two summers. “My fiancé and I will be married next summer after which I will attend graduate school in Minnesota or Wisconsin for hydrogeology or environmental policy.” To current princesses, Audrey advises: “Enjoy your days as a princess! You have a wonderful responsibility. Don’t be afraid to think creatively when presenting to all audiences; there’s almost always a new way to do a promotion.” When asked about promoting dairy in her life now, Audrey shares, “Eau Claire is a relatively urban community so I meet lots of people that have never experienced dairy farms, agriculture or even heard of Princess Kay! I like to share my experiences with my classmates and coworkers and look forward to applying my agriculture background to my future career.

Robyn Schnobrich 2003 & 2004

Robyn Schnobrich stares down her butterhead at the MN State Fair in 2004.

2003 Princesses Julia Fischer, Robyn Schnobrich and Sarah Haala had the opportunity to visit the State Capitol  and speak with various representatives.

At the State Fair, Robyn enjoyed riding in the daily parade, pictured here with another finalist for Princess Kay of the Milky Way.

Robyn is pictured above at the Southern MN Youth Dairy Show.

Robyn Schnobrich and Audrey Mohr visited area day cares during the summer of 2004.

Robyn Schnobrich  2003 & 2004

Parents: Richard & Kathy Schnobrich, New Ulm
Currently: Gibbon, MN
In addition to serving as a Brown County Dairy Princess, Robyn was also chosen as a Finalist for Princess Kay in 2004. She also had the honor of having her likeness carved in butter at the Minnesota State Fair. Robyn shares her favorite promotion: “My favorite promotions were giving away milk and cheese at the New Ulm Farm City Hub Club Farm Show and giving away root beer floats at the Bruggemann Appreciation Day. It allowed to be give back to those producers that I represented.” Robyn will be marrying Andrew Schwab, late August 2010. She currently works for Minnesota DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Association) as a Marketing Director, and has held this position for the past 3 years. Robyn also dairy farms with her parents Richard and Kathy. To current princesses, Robyn shares, “Have fun and smile! You never know who’s watching!” To promote dairy products still, Robyn is a dairy farmer and makes sure that dairy products (milk, ice cream, etc.) are at all business meetings for DHIA.

Stephanie Krzmarzick McMillan, 2005, 2006

Stephanie Krzmarzick & Alissa Fischer, 2005 Dairy Princesses ride on the new "cheese wedge" parade float.

2006 Dairy Princesses Alissa Fischer, Audrey Mohr and Stephanie Krzmarzick, shortly after coronation.

In 2005 the Brown County ADA pursued the installation of milk vending machines in area schools!  Alissa Fischer and Stephanie Krzmarzick made appearances to help promote the new machines!

Stephanie Krzmarzick McMillan, 2005, 2006

Parents: Dennis & Diane Krzmarzick, Sleepy Eye
Currently: Council Bluffs IA
Stephanie states that her favorite promotion, “was all of the parades with Alissa Fischer; so MANY good memories! Teaching about the dairy industry in the classrooms is part of the reason why I am a teacher today!” Stephanie was recently married to Rob McMillan. She currently works as a second grade teacher in Plattsmouth, NE. To current princesses, Stephanie advises: “Have fun and enjoy promoting a great industry!” Stephanie continues to promote the dairy industry by teaching her second graders about dairy farming and she makes sure that she always has her 3-A-day for excellent bone health!