Students Encouraged to Apply for 2027 Internships at the Farm Level and Industry Level

College Students and High School Graduates Can Apply for an Internship, Dairy Farms Can Apply to Host an Intern Undergraduate students and high school graduates are encouraged to apply for two 2027 internship opportunities. Applications are now being accepted for On-Farm Internships and a Dairy Education and Communications Internship next summer. Dairy farms can also…

National Farm Safety Week Starts Sept. 21, Farm Safety Signs and Videos Available

The Center for Dairy Excellence Offers Farm Safety Resources for Dairy Producers With National Farm Safety and Health Week starting on September 21, the Center for Dairy Excellence has new farm safety signs and a series of farm safety videos available to help dairy producers share simple safety reminders with farm employees all year long,…

Learn How to Decode Dairy Markets and Protect Your Dairy’s Margins at Free October Workshops

Dairy Producers Are Invited to Free Workshops on October 8 and October 15 As dairy producers work to navigate market uncertainties and emerging trends, the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension are hosting free Risk Management and Financial Literacy Workshops this October. The workshops will be held on Thursday, October 8 in Lancaster…

Grant Funding Available to Help PA Dairy Farms Work With Experienced Consultants and Form Advisory Teams

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 2026-27 year. Dairy producers can utilize the grants to work one-on-one with professional consultants in one of…

Learn About Cattle Markets & Managing Beef Income Streams During Free Webinar

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on September 18 at 12 p.m. EST It has been a quiet summer for wholesale beef demand, but that could change. To hear the latest updates on the cattle market and opportunities to manage your risk on cull cows and calves, join the Center for Dairy…

“No Trespassing” Signs and Biosecurity Kits Available to Help Encourage Biosecurity on PA Dairy Farms

The Signs and Kits Are Available to Farms at No Cost While Supplies Last To help stay proactive with biosecurity and mitigate the spread of diseases like Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) across the Pennsylvania animal agriculture industry, the Center for Dairy Excellence has outdoor signs available for dairy producers. The “No Trespassing – Biosecure…

Dairy Farm Families Invited to Next-Level Transition Planning Workshop on November 12 in Lancaster County, PA

The Interactive Workshop Will Go Beyond the Basics With Transition Planning 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 a “Passing the Torch” Next-Level Transition Planning Workshop on November 12 in…

Speaker to Share Tips on Tackling Tough Conversations and Facilitating Conversations That Matter at Conference on Sept. 9

The Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference Will Be Held on September 9 Agriculture lenders and consultants who work with dairy farm families know that productive family business conversations often include more than financials. At the 2026 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference on September 9 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Mike McGrann, a Managing Director in…

Meet Eliana, an On-Farm Intern Who’s Combining Her Interests in Dairy Genetics and Art on PA Dairy Farm

Love Eliana’s story? Click here to meet more interns and read their stories! Growing up on an 80-cow dairy farm, Eliana Koehler has always loved cows. As a rising junior majoring in animal science at The Pennsylvania State University, she knew she wanted to take her experience a step further by completing an on-farm internship on…

Save the Date for Free Risk Management and Financial Literacy Workshops for Dairy Producers

Dairy Producers Are Invited to Free Workshops on October 8 and October 15 This fall, dairy producers are invited to free workshops centered around risk management and financial literacy. Designed to make farm financials less overwhelming, the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension will take complex financials and ever-changing dairy markets and break…