Category Archives: General News

April 22, 2026

National Apprenticeship Week Starts April 26, Dairy Farms Encouraged to Host Apprentices On Their Operations

Dairy Producers Who Are Looking for Herd Managers Can Apply for the Apprenticeship Program National Apprenticeship Week is happening on April 26 through May 2, 2026. With many Pennsylvania dairy producers looking for a more skilled workforce in farm-level management, the Center for Dairy Excellence’s Dairy Herd Manager Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program creates opportunities for…

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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…

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April 21, 2026

Free Farm Safety Signs and Videos Available for Dairy Teams This Spring

These Farm Safety Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With spring fieldwork in full swing for most Pennsylvania dairy farm families, the Center for Dairy Excellence has free sets of farm safety signs along with a farm safety video series. The “Seconds for Your Safety” videos, which are approximately 60 seconds in…

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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…

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March 30, 2026

Learn About Rural Mental Health Tips and Resources During “All Things Dairy” April Conference Call

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, April 8th at 1 pm The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” bi-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,…

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March 30, 2026

Three On-Farm Animal Care Workshops Happening in April for Dairy Producers

The Workshops Will Be Held on PA Farms for Hands-On Training in National FARM Areas Three free, on-farm workshops will be held this April on Pennsylvania dairy farms. Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Penn State Extension, the workshops are designed to help…

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March 24, 2026

Get Tricks of the Trade From PA Dairy Farmers and Real-Time Updates on Dairy Market Trends in Two Podcast Series

The Center Hosts the “Cow-Side Conversations” and “Protecting Your Profits” Podcast Series To help dairy producers learn from one another, the Center for Dairy Excellence has a monthly “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast series to share real-time farmer insight, tricks of the trade, and inspiring stories from dairies across Pennsylvania. Hosted by Jayne Sebright, Executive Director at…

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March 12, 2026

From Renting to Purchasing: Berks County Dairy Farmer Reflects on His Financial and Business Planning Journey

When it comes to renting land or purchasing a farm, knowing your numbers, dissecting your data, and understanding your cash flow are all important steps in the process. For Lonnie Horst, a Pennsylvania dairy farmer from Berks County, an outside consultant helped him create rental agreements, provide documentation to banks, and determine whether a new…

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March 10, 2026

Creameries Encouraged to Participate in 2026 Ice Cream Trail

The Ice Cream Trail Celebrates Pennsylvania Dairy, Tourism, and PA Preferred® Businesses The Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Preferred®, and the Pennsylvania Tourism Office are once again seeking creameries to participate in the 2026 Pennsylvania “Scooped” Ice Cream Trail program. Pennsylvania dairy farms that have a value-added ice cream component to their business and meet…

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March 9, 2026

Learn How to Calculate Your Dairy’s Biological & Economic Health During Free Webinar on March 20

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on March 20 at 12 p.m. EST Healthy cows are about biology. Healthy farms are about economics. Dairy producers need both. On Friday, March 20 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a free “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “The Missing Metric: How to…

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