Scholarships Available for Young Professionals at 2024 Dairy Summit, Expanded Programming and Career Development Workshop

The Young Dairy Professionals Scholarship Is Available for Individuals Between the Ages of 18-30 The 2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, which will be held on February 7 and 8, 2024 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, will help dairy producers and young professionals unlock their potential through dynamic sessions, networking opportunities, and a new career development workshop specifically for…

New Articulation Agreement Allows Dairy Students to Gain College Credits for Delaware Valley University

Students Who Complete Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) Courses Can Now Gain College Credits Through a new articulation agreement between Delaware Valley University and the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program, Pennsylvania high school students can earn up to six college credits to Delaware Valley University after completing approved DLT courses throughout their high school…

Former Dairy Veterinarian Publishes Book With Proceeds Supporting Next Generation

Dr. Charlie Gardner Published The Blessed Life of a Cow Doctor To help support students who are pursuing future careers in the dairy industry, Dr. Charlie Gardner, a former dairy veterinarian and consultant who works with many Pennsylvania dairy farm families, has published a book with proceeds now supporting the Dairy Excellence Foundation. Titled The…

Meet Ryan, an On-Farm Intern Who Traveled 1,000+ Miles to Gain Experience on Minnesota Dairy Farm

Ryan Parker did not grow up on a dairy farm, but he has loved his time spent working with dairy cattle over the last six years. In high school, he was enrolled in an agriculture education program which meant he needed to pursue an SAE (supervised agricultural experience). As a high school freshman, that’s when…

Meet Mikayla, an On-Farm Intern Excited About Her Future as a Veterinarian

Mikayla DeReinzi has been fortunate to grow her dairy and agriculture story through her education and on-farm internship experiences. She did not grow up on a dairy farm nor did she have any agricultural background, but Penn State University helped expose her to the world of agriculture. Mikayla is currently majoring in animal science with…

Elementary and Middle School Students Tour U.S. Dairy Farms Through Field Trip Grants

A Total of 72 Grants Were Awarded to Classrooms Who Planned Field Trips to Dairy Farms A group of more than 70 elementary and middle school teachers from Pennsylvania and beyond provided their students with hands-on learning experiences at local dairy farms this spring. The teachers, who are enrolled in the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Discover…

Five Students Begin Summer On-Farm Experiences on Progressive Dairy Farms

The Internships and Externships Provide Students With On-Farm Learning Experiences Five college students who are pursuing careers in dairy production recently began on-farm summer learning experiences on progressive dairy farms in Pennsylvania and beyond. The Dairy Excellence Foundation, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association created the program more than 10…

‘Feed for the Future’ Silent Auction to Accept Bids Starting June 1, Supports On-Farm Internships Through Everyday Feed Purchase

Dairy Producers Can Support the Next Generation With Their Everyday Feed Purchase Dairy producers can support the next generation of dairy through their everyday feed purchases by bidding in the “Feed for the Future” silent auction. With Purina Animal Nutrition donating $5,000 worth of dairy feed to the Dairy Excellence Foundation to help support on-farm…

‘Adopt a Cow’ Program Brings Agriculture to the Classroom, Opened for Enrollment on May 1

The Interactive Lesson Series Can Be Incorporated Into Both In-Person and Virtual Instruction Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program opened for enrollment for the 2023-24 school year on May 1. The free program, which impacted 1.2 million students worldwide last year, is a year-long, interactive learning opportunity that gives students an inside look at a…

Where Are They Now? Scholarship Recipient Finds Rewarding Career in Agronomy

Hanna Welk graduated from Penn State University in 2021 with a degree in animal science and had high hopes of working in the agronomy industry, after learning about the connection between agronomy and feeding dairy cows throughout college. Where is she now? After growing up on her family’s crop farm in Lancaster County, Pa., she…