Pennsylvania’s dairy farm families produce a fresh, local supply of dairy products and contribute valuable economic revenue while operating in an ever-changing business environment. The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension are collaborating to study how the latest changes in the dairy industry impact your business. Why complete the survey? Your input will help us shape future grants, programs and resources for you and other dairy producers.

The survey includes questions about the following areas of business for Pennsylvania dairy farmers:

  • Demographics
  • Marketing and Replacements
  • Employees and Protocols
  • Facilities and Operation
  • Future Plans
  • Investments
  • Risk Management
  • Biosecurity
  • Climate-Smart

Please complete and return this confidential and voluntary survey by April 30, 2025. If you are uncertain about how to answer one of the questions or if you do not want to provide an answer, just skip to the next one.

This survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Mason-Faith.

Deadline: Please complete the survey online by April 30, 2025. Click here to complete the survey.

If you would prefer to fill out a PDF, download a copy of the survey and fill in your answers. Email your PDF back to Valerie Mason-Faith or mail it to 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.