Over 130 awards are now distinguishing Prairie Farms’ expansive portfolio, as the dairy supplier recently took to product competitions at state fairs across Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Iowa. As a result, the company brought home 137 awards across a variety of categories.
"Our farmer-owned cooperative defines blue ribbon success in many ways. I could not be prouder of our farm families and employees for working together to make the finest dairy products in America, and with 137 awards from state fair product competitions, the proof is in the numbers. From milk to cheese and ice cream, and everything between, our high-quality products took center stage at the Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Iowa State Fairs," said Matt McClelland, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President. "During the fairs, our products and cows intersect when it comes to awards. We can't celebrate our accomplishments without spotlighting our 4-H and FFA members who prepare year-round to show their prize dairy cows at dozens of state and county fairs. These young leaders shape the future of our cooperative, and I am grateful to them for their hard work and dedication."
At the Governor’s Champion Awards in Illinois, the brand’s Buckeye Fever Ice Cream and Bourbon Barrel Pepper Cheese earned the Governor’s Grand Champion Awards in the ice cream and flavored cheese categories. The winning string extended into Missouri, where Prairie Farms’ Hiland Dairy’s Fire In the Hole Ice Cream brought home the Best of Show Award, along with Blue Rosettes for Hiland 2% Chocolate Milk and Prairie Farms Premium Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich.
Kentucky brought six more gold medals to the brand’s trophy case. During the Kentucky product competition, Prairie Farms was recognized for its Buttermilk, Whole Milk, Lowfat Cottage Cheese, Strawberry Yogurt, Butter, and Premium Vanilla Ice Cream.
According to a press release, the final tally from state fairs came in at 108 Blue Ribbons, 15 Red Ribbons, and 3 White Ribbons; this includes 64 milk awards, followed by 12 ice cream awards, 12 cream awards, 11 cottage cheese awards, nine sour cream/dip awards, nine cheese awards, six yogurt awards, and three open class awards.
Congrats to Prairie Farms on this continuous portfolio recognition!
