Agriculture Professionals Invited to Free Mental Health Workshops

The Workshops Will Help Ag Professionals Gain Specific Skills for Navigating Mental Wellness in the Farm Community Agriculture professionals who work directly with Pennsylvania livestock producers are invited to attend any of the six free mental health workshops happening throughout March and April. The interactive workshops will provide information on stressors that are specific to…

Creameries Encouraged to Participate in 2022 Ice Cream Trail

The Ice Cream Trail Celebrates Pennsylvania Dairy and PA Preferred® Operations The Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Preferred®, and the Pennsylvania Tourism Office are seeking creameries to participate in the 2022 Pennsylvania “Scooped” Ice Cream Trail program. Pennsylvania dairy farms that have a value-added ice cream component to their business are encouraged to join the…

Dairy Producers and Farm Employees Invited to Animal Care Workshops

The Free Workshops Will Be Held on Four Dairy Farms Across the State Dairy producers and their employees are invited to one of four animal care workshops that are being held on dairy farms across the state throughout March. Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence and the PA Beef Council, the free workshops will…

Keynote Speakers Announced for 2022 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit

Speakers Will Share Insight on FMMO Reform, Generational Businesses, and More The dairy industry is continuously working to “go for the gold” every day, on and off the farm, and striving for excellence at all levels of the supply chain. During the 2022 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, four featured speakers will share their insight on achieving…

Free Farm Safety Videos and Signs Available for Dairy Producers

The Center and PDMP Recently Launched a Farm Safety Video Series The Center for Dairy Excellence and the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) recently launched a farm safety video series to help dairy producers share simple safety reminders with farm employees. The “Seconds for Your Safety” videos, designed to be approximately 60 seconds in…

Join ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Monthly Webinar on November 24

The Discussion Will Take Place on November 24 at 12 p.m. Via Webinar or Conference Call The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, November 24 at 12 p.m. Held the fourth Wednesday of every month and led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the…

Volunteer at the Calving Corner Exhibit During 2022 Farm Show

Dairy Cow Birthing Center Offers Educational Insight for Families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show from January 7-15 in Harrisburg, Pa. The Calving Corner is the cornerstone in the “Destination Dairy” Northeast Exhibit Hall, giving visitors a…

Save the Date for the 2022 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit

Next Year’s Dairy Summit Will Be Held In-Person and Provide Education and Networking Opportunities “Going for the Gold” is the theme of the 2022 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, scheduled for February 2 and 3, 2022 at the Lancaster Marriott in Lancaster, Pa. Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and Center for Dairy Excellence, the…

Attend Free Dairy Business Planning Roundtable Meetings in November

Six Free Roundtable Meetings Will Be Held Across Pennsylvania in November Dairy producers and dairy industry professionals are invited to one of six free roundtable meetings being held across Pennsylvania this November. Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence in partnership with the Penn State Cooperative Extension Dairy Team, the events will be focused on…

Learn About Current Dairy Marketplace and Outlook for the Future During ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on Oct. 27

Hear From a Guest Speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 12 p.m. Via Webinar or Conference Call The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special edition of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, October 27 from 12-1 p.m. The event will feature Phil Plourd, President of Blimling and Associates, who will break…