Dairy Education Programs | Center for Dairy Excellence

May 18, 2026

“Feed for the Future” Silent Auction to Accept Bids Starting May 27, 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 annual “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…

April 21, 2026

‘Toast to Dairy’ Event to Feature Farm-to-Fork Food Stations, Cheese Pairings, Tasting Experience and More

Purchase Tickets by May 1 to Receive a $10 Early-Bird Discount on Each Ticket To celebrate June Dairy Month and support dairy education programs, the Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its annual farm-to-fork celebration, “A Toast to Dairy,” on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 6-9 p.m. at Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy, Pa. The event…

April 7, 2026

Calving Corner Exhibit Reaches Hundreds of Thousands of Consumers Thanks to Industry Support

The Calving Corner Exhibit Is Part of the PA Farm Show Each Year To help share the story of Pennsylvania dairy farming directly with consumers and families, the 2026 Calving Corner exhibit reached hundreds of thousands of visitors at the PA Farm Show this January. With a live stream that runs all week long, the…

August 27, 2025

Pennsylvania Legislators Tour Kurtland Farms and Explore Popular Adopt a Cow Program

On August 1st, Pennsylvania legislators gathered at Kurtland Farms, a dairy farm in Berks County, PA, for an immersive agriculture experience. Five state representatives and other staff joined the family for a farm tour, met the calf they “adopted” through Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program, and heard from the Dairy Excellence Foundation team and…

August 4, 2025

“Adopt a Cow” Program Brings Agriculture to the Classroom, Open for Enrollment Until September 15

The Interactive Lesson Series Can Be Incorporated Into Both Virtual and In-Person Instruction Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program is open for enrollment for the 2025-26 school year until September 15. The free program, which impacted more than 1.7 million students worldwide last year, is a year-long, interactive learning opportunity that gives students an inside…

July 24, 2025

Meet Payton, an On-Farm Intern With Passion for Research and Veterinary Science

Love Payton’s story? Click here to meet more interns and read their stories! When Payton Eirman’s family decided to exit the dairy industry in 2017, it was a hard and emotional decision. Eight years later, Payton is now a college student entering her junior year at Delaware Valley University where she’s studying animal science with a…

July 24, 2025

Dairy Excellence Foundation Reaches Over 1.7 Million Students Last School Year Thanks to Donor Support

The Foundation Offers the “Adopt a Cow” Program, On-Farm Internships, Scholarships and More Thanks to support from donors and partners across the dairy industry throughout the 2024-2025 school year, the Dairy Excellence Foundation reached more than 1.7 million students through its dairy education programs, curriculum, on-farm learning experiences, scholarship opportunities, on-farm internships and more. With…

July 14, 2025

Send Back-to-School Boxes to Agriculture Educators in Your Community

Show Your Appreciation for Educators Who Teach Students About Agriculture Agriculture teachers are laying the foundation for the next generation to learn about the role farmers have in our communities. To help share positivity and encouragement to agriculture educators in Pennsylvania and beyond this August, consider sending a back-to-school box through the Dairy Leaders of…

July 1, 2025

Meet Allison, an On-Farm Intern Gaining Essential Skills as a Future Veterinarian

Love Allison’s story? Click here to meet more interns and read their stories! Growing up on a small livestock farm, working with animals is not a new activity for Allison Billard, a senior at Penn State University. Her love for working with animals, including beef and goats, has guided Allison to where she is now….

June 24, 2025

Annual ‘Toast to Dairy’ Event Draws 400 People to Celebrate PA Dairy and Support Dairy Excellence Foundation

A Total of 400 People Attended the Farm-to-Fork Event With All Proceeds Supporting Foundation The Dairy Excellence Foundation’s “A Toast to Dairy” fundraiser event had a record-breaking crowd, drawing 400 people from across the dairy industry to Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy this June. Featuring meal stations sourced with Pennsylvania Preferred ingredients, artisan cheese sampling…