Dairy Advocacy and Resource Team (DART)
Agri-business professionals can become an even greater resource to the producers they work with regularly by participating in the center’s Dairy Advocacy and Resource Team. Industry meetings are held quarterly in six regions of the state to provide agri-business professionals an opportunity to network with others in the industry and to gain resources and skills to help the producers they serve through their professions improve on-farm profits and productivity. Click here for more about DART.
October meetings address animal well-being, producer resources
Plan now to attend one or more of October’s five DART meetings scheduled across the state. All five will be held at dairy-related businesses, offering a tremendous opportunity to tour dairy processing facilities and hear about future plans for business growth and development. Pre-registration is required for these meetings.To register, click here.
To see a program brochure, click here.Meeting Topics Include:
-- A look at the National Dairy Animal Well-Being Initiative and the new Dairy Animal Care and Quality Assurance Program.
-- A preview of 2009 milk prices, commodity trends and market forecast.
-- A preview of new "PA Dairy Business Models" research.
-- A demonstration of the Center’s new Web site, www.centerfordairyexcellence, and the resources that are available on it.
The upcoming DART meetings are scheduled for the following dates. Click here to view directions to each of the five meetings.
-- Lancaster Area meeting on October 17, at 1 p.m., at the Turkey Hill Dairy Plant, 2601 River Road, Conestoga, PA.
-- Williamsport Area meeting on October 20, at 1 p.m., at Schneiders Dairy Plant, 1860 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA.
-- Mechanicsburg Area meeting on October 22, at 1 p.m., at the DFA “Milk Moos” Plant, 4825 Old Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg
-- Bedford Area meeting on October 29, at 1 p.m., at the Sheetz Corporate Headquarters, 5700 Sixth Street, Altoona, PA
-- Meadville Area meeting on October 30, at 8:30 a.m., at the Dean Food Sharpsville Plant, 1858Oneida Lane, Sharpsville, PA
Click here for more information about the upcoming meetings or call 717-346-0849.