Mariah Schmitt Named New Coordinator of Iowa's Dairy Center

Iowa's Dairy Center has a new coordinator.  Mariah Schmitt of Ft. Atkinson has been named to the position and will be responsible for programming, public relations, marketing, membership, grant writing, tours and publications of the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation. Additionally, she will work closely with the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation's Board of Directors to carry out the mission and objectives of Iowa's Dairy Center, as well as work concurrently with NICC, Iowa State University (ISU) - Extension and Outreach and Midwest Dairy Association in a unilateral effort to promote the dairy industry.

Schmitt earned a Bachelor of Science from ISU with a double major in Dairy Science and Agriculture & Society.  She grew up on a family dairy farm outside of Fort Atkinson and milked 50 Holstein cows and several Guernseys. In her free time, Schmitt continues to work on the dairy farm alongside her parents, Carl and Terry Schmitt, and younger sister, Jessica.

"Growing up on my family's dairy farm, I developed a passion for the dairy community at a young age. I am excited to join the Dairy Foundation and share my passion with dairy farmers and students to help make the dairy industry stronger for future generations," Schmitt said.