Dairy Farmers in the Value-Added Space Are Encouraged to Apply for the Grants The deadline is approaching for the Center for Dairy Excellence’s Marketing and Branding Consulting Services Grants. This is a competitive grant program for value-added dairy businesses looking to build their brand, create a marketing plan, and identify appropriate strategies to increase product…
The Annual Awards Recognize Individuals Who Are Excelling in the Dairy Industry Nominations are now open for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. Each year, the awards recognize dairy producers and industry professionals who excel in leadership, service and innovation. The program includes three awards and is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, the…
The Grants Would Support Investments that Improve Efficiency, Enhance Production and Increase Energy Efficiency The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting pre-applications for Dairy Innovation Grants. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture introduced the Pennsylvania Ag Innovation Fund to support investments that embrace technology to improve efficiency and data analytics on dairy operations; enhance production;…
Matt Carr Was Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Matt Carr, a third-generation dairy farmer from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, opens up about a farm safety accident where he lost the fingers on his left hand. He describes how quickly the incident happened,…
The Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) and Transition/Transformation Team Grants Are Now Open The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications for both the Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) Grant Program and the Transition/Transformation Team Grant Program for the 2024-25 year. Dairy producers can utilize the grants to work one-on-one with professional consultants in one of…
Gavin Brophy is a junior at North Carolina State University where he’s majoring in animal science on the pre-veterinary track. He is originally from Westchester, PA, which is only a 30-minute drive from where he spent the summer through an on-farm internship at Walmoore Holsteins, Inc in Cochranville, PA. Gavin grew up in the suburbs…
The Next Dairy Industry Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, October 9 at 1 p.m. EST The Center for Dairy Excellence will host the next Dairy Industry Conference Call on Wednesday, October 9 at 1 p.m. EST to provide updates on the rapidly evolving health situation with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) affecting dairy cattle in the…
For Zach and Heidi Kreger of Kreger Farms, a 75-cow dairy in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, knowing their numbers and making their finances work is important to them since they both work full-time at the farm. By learning from outside consultants and taking advantage of programs like the Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) Grants through the Center…
Award Established to Honor Service of Janet Harding Ruslavage Cassandra Long, owner of Kolb’s Farm Store in Chester County, Pennsylvania, was recently recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Janet Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award. The award program was created in 2024 to honor the memory and distinguished service of Janet Harding Ruslavage…
The Free Webinar Will Take Place on Friday, October 4 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, October 4 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “Where Does PA Stand? Annual Dairy Performance Indicators.” Rob Goodling from Horizon Farm Credit will share key takeaways and data…
