Center for Dairy Excellence Hires New Staff Member to Grow Foundation

Whigham Joins Staff to Advocate, Support and Grow the Dairy Excellence Foundation The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Lane Whigham as the Fund Development and Industry Relations Manager to support the growth of the Dairy Excellence Foundation, a private 501C3 charitable organization supported by the Center team. He joins a team of employees who…

Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in “Farm Spanish Basics” Course

The Center Is Offering a $100 Discount to PA Dairy Producers Who Enroll in Fall Course The United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world, and 80 percent of the agricultural workforce in the U.S. speaks Spanish. To assist dairy farm families in enhancing communication and building rapport with Hispanic employees, the…

Three Grant Opportunities Now Open for PA Dairy Producers and Processors

The Grants Help Support Improvement Projects, Value-Added Consulting, and Processing Expansions The Center for Dairy Excellence opened three competitive grant programs on September 1, 2022 for Pennsylvania dairy producers and processors who are looking to advance their businesses. Leveraging funds provided through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, the programs include…

Berks County Dairy Producer Shares Perspective on Transition Planning, Robotic Milking Technology and More in New Podcast Episode

Jared Kurtz Was Interviewed in the New Episode of “Cow-Side Conversations” In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Jared Kurtz, a fourth-generation dairy producer from Kurtland Farms in southern Berks County, Pennsylvania, shared what the transition planning process was like for his family—a process that took nearly five years…

Three PA Dairy Producers to Speak at Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference

The “Farm Level View” Session Will Include a Producer Panel Discussion Three Pennsylvania dairy producers will speak at the 13th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled “Adjusting the Lens,” on September 14 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This year’s conference will help dairy financial consultants, lending representatives, and interested dairy producers bring their lens into…

High School Students Invited to Hands-On Veterinary Science Exploration Experience on Oct. 13

Students Will Learn About Veterinary Science With Hands-On Exercises at Penn State Dairy Barns High school students in eleventh and twelfth grades who are interested in a potential veterinary science career in the dairy industry are invited to this year’s Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Exploration Experience. The day-long event will be held on Thursday, October…

College Junior Completes On-Farm Internship on Large Scale Dairy and Improves Feeding Program

Growing up on small, tie-stall dairy farm in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, Kendal Jenkins found her passion for dairy at an early age. With 55 Registered Holsteins and about 90 replacements, she grew up working with cattle on her family’s farm and participating in 4-H, FFA and Junior Holstein Association activities. As she begins her junior…

High School Students Invited to Tour Two PA Dairy Farms and Veterinary Center on Oct. 20

The Farm Tour Will Take Place in Chester County With Both In-Person and Virtual Options High school students are invited to learn about multiple career opportunities in the dairy industry during the annual Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Farm Tour. Offered both in-person and virtually on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,…

Join ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Monthly Webinar on August 24

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

Save the Date for ‘Own Your Future’ Workshop on November 10

Dairy Farm Families Are Invited to Learn About Succession Planning for All Ages To help dairy farm families begin tackling the process of succession planning and ownership transition, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and the Center for Dairy Excellence will be hosting a Fall Forum titled “Own Your Future” on Thursday, November 10…