The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 77th Alice in Dairyland: Cierra Essock, Halei Heinzel, Katrina Hoesly, Michaela King, Kiley Pagel, and Lauren Siemers.
The candidates will participate in a rigorous interview process that will allow them to showcase the communications and public relations skills required for the role. All top candidates will receive media and speaking training, earning them a DATCP marketing and communications certificate at the conclusion of the process.
The Alice in Dairyland finals are scheduled for May 2–4 in Door County. The three-day finals include agribusiness tours, media interviews, an impromptu question and answer session, candidate presentations, and more. The selection of the 77th Alice in Dairyland will be announced at a public event on May 4 at the Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay, and she will begin her term on July 8.
