The Workshops Will Have Sessions on Health Care Planning for the Transition Process Transitioning a farm to the next generation is more than a transfer of land and assets — it’s a shift in lifestyle, responsibilities, and personal needs. Among the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of this transition is health care planning. Both…
Michael Hoffman Will Be a Keynote Speaker at the Upcoming PA Dairy Summit To help dairy producers and industry professionals align with their passion and purpose, “True North” is the theme of the 2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit. The two-day event is scheduled for February 4-5, 2026 at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg – Hershey in Grantville,…
The Interactive Workshops Will Have Sessions on Family Dynamics and Financial Considerations How can families begin the farm transition process when so many of us find our identity in our careers? Are there younger people who hope to continue the farm? Are you having honest conversations? Is there a plan in place? Dairy farm families…
The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, October 8th at 1 pm The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for organizations and industry partners to share timely updates, resources, programs, and upcoming events relevant to the dairy community. The next call is scheduled for Wednesday,…
Dairy Processors Are Invited to the Free Webinar on Tuesday, September 30 The Pennsylvania Association of Milk Dealers (PAMD) and Center for Dairy Excellence will host a webinar for dairy processors on Tuesday, September 30 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., titled “Got School Milk? Farm-to-School Programs and Processor Partnership Opportunities.” This is the next webinar…
The Monthly Call Will Feature Farm Safety Speakers Ahead of National Farm Safety Week With National Farm Safety and Health Week starting on September 22, the Center for Dairy Excellence’s next “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call will focus on farm safety tips and protocols. The call is scheduled for September 17 at 1 p.m….
The Interactive Workshops Will Feature Family Roundtable Discussions with Outside Advisors It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your dairy business. Dairy farm families are invited to one of two “Passing the Torch” Transition Planning Workshops being held on…
The Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference Will Feature a Producer Panel At the 2025 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference on September 10 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Dee Shafer (Shafdon Farms), Dale Brown (Jobo Holsteins), and Mark Mosemann (Misty Mountain Farm) will each share their unique story about the process of moving from a point…
Sessions Will Focus On Navigating Rock-Bottom Years, How High-Performing Dairies Can Level Up, and More Registration is now open for the 16th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled “Leveling Up Pennsylvania Dairy.” Designed to help attendees protect their risk, navigate the ever-changing dairy marketplace, and make financial decisions with the future in mind,…
Ag Professionals Are Invited to the Industry Breakfast Featuring Resources to Help Farm Clients Pennsylvania sales and service representatives are invited to the 2025 Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast, titled “The Art of Conversation & Resources to Help.” The industry breakfast will be held on Wednesday, August 13 during the 2025 Ag Progress Days. The event…
