Cornerstone Dairy Academy Scholarships Available to PA Dairy Producers

Pennsylvania Dairy Farmers Ages 18-35 Can Apply for a $400 Scholarship

The Dairy Excellence Foundation and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association are partnering to offer $400 scholarships to Pennsylvania dairy producers ages 18-35 who are starting their dairy careers and interested in attending Cornerstone Dairy Academy™ on March 16-17, 2021 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The $400 scholarship can be applied to registration, travel and meal costs.

Hosted by the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation, the event is designed to help young dairy professionals enhance professionalism, communication and leadership skills needed for success on the farm. Pennsylvania producers must visit www.pdpw.org/cornerstone-dairy-academy/ to submit an application by the January 31 deadline. To be considered for the $400 scholarship, individuals must also email Heidi Zimmerman at hzimmerman1@centerfordairyexcellence.org or call 717-346-0849 by January 31.

“This event is not only a great learning experience for young Pennsylvania dairy producers, but it offers excellent networking opportunities from dairy experts across the nation,” said Heidi Zimmerman, Events and Programs Coordinator at the Center for Dairy Excellence. “Participants will learn how to understand generational differences on the farm, create a positive, productive work culture, and see the big picture and think strategically.”

Cornerstone Dairy Academy™ is designed to provide continued education to young dairy producers who are pursuing dairy-related careers and individuals wanting to develop their leadership skills. The application-based professional development training will equip producers and industry professionals with the tools to effectively communicate, collaborate, and lead more proficiently. 

Accepted applicants can choose from one of three training pillars:

  • Influential Leaders – Interact and Influence (*up to 7.75 Dairy AdvanCE CE credits)
  • Visionary Leaders – Ethics, Leadership and Outlook (*up to 6.25 Dairy AdvanCE CE credits)
  • Servant Leadership – Serve, Grow, Lead (*up to & 5.75 Dairy AdvanCE CE credits)

Pennsylvania producers must visit www.pdpw.org/cornerstone-dairy-academy/ to submit an application by the January 31 deadline. To be considered for the $400 scholarship, individuals must also email Heidi Zimmerman at hzimmerman1@centerfordairyexcellence.org or call 717-346-0849 by January 31.