The Animal Care Workshops Helped PA Dairy Farmers Get Trained in National FARM Standards A group of 155 dairy producers attended a series of animal care workshops hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Penn State Extension this spring. English and Spanish-speaking dairy employees…
The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on May 9 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, May 9 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “Know Your Numbers: Cost of Production and Break-Evens Simplified.” Jacob Thompson and Andy McCarty, two experienced dairy business advisors from Land…
Originally published in Hoard’s Dairyman For Paul Mason of Mason’s Chrome View in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the little details add up to big dividends on his family’s 500-cow dairy operation. After coming back to the dairy in 2013 and managing the farm alongside his father, their culture has always been rooted in innovation. “Our farm kind…
Kacie Hershey grew up at Ar-Joy Farms in Chester County, Pennsylvania, but it wasn’t until a year ago that she returned to the farm in a full-time capacity. As the third generation, Kacie farms alongside her parents, Duane and Marilyn Hershey. Her main responsibilities include day-to-day, farm-level work and assisting with calves, employee management and…
Bender, Goodling, Hartzell, Hershey, Mowrer, and Westrick Recently Filled Open Board Positions The Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation recently welcomed six dairy professionals to the organizations’ Board of Directors. The Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors guide the work of the non-profit 501c6 organization, which fosters collaboration across the industry and…
These Farm Safety Tools and Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With spring fieldwork quickly approaching for most Pennsylvania dairy farm families, the Center for Dairy Excellence has released a new video in its farm safety video series. The new video shares tips for avoiding entanglement hazards when working with equipment and…
Dairy Processors Are Invited to the Free Webinar on Tuesday, April 29 The Pennsylvania Association of Milk Dealers (PAMD) and Center for Dairy Excellence will host a webinar for dairy processors on Tuesday, April 29 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., titled “Digging Into the Data: Team Pennsylvania’s 2025 Agriculture Economic Analysis.” This is the next…
The Center and Penn State Extension Are Seeking Input for the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey Time is running out for Pennsylvania dairy producers to complete the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey. All dairy farm owners are encouraged to complete the survey by April 30, 2025 to share their input on how the latest changes in the…
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 2025 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…
Purchase Tickets by May 1 to Receive Early-Bird Discount The Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its annual farm-to-fork celebration, “A Toast to Dairy,” on Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6-9 p.m. at Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy, Pa. The event includes meal stations sourced with Pennsylvania Preferred ingredients, a selection of artisan cheeses, locally crafted…
