Dairy Producers Invited to Get Hands-On Training in Animal Care at Free, On-Farm Workshops

The Workshops Will Be Held on PA Farms for Hands-On Training in National FARM Areas To help dairy producers and their employees boost their skills in key animal welfare areas, the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Penn State Extension are hosting a free Animal Care…

Winners Announced for Farmer-Made Ingenuity Contest, View Library of Ideas

Three Dairy Producers Were Selected as Winners of the Farmer-Made Ingenuity Contest Harrisburg, Pa. – In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s first-ever “Farmer-Made Ingenuity” Contest, dairy farmers were encouraged to submit inventive solutions that may be hiding in plain sight on many of our dairy farms. After collecting the submissions, individuals across the dairy industry…

Young Dairy Professionals Recognized With Scholarships at Dairy Summit

The Scholarships Allowed 31 Young Dairy Professionals to Network and Expand Their Skills A group of 31 young dairy professionals and one college educator recently received scholarships to attend the 2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit this February in Grantville, Pa. The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, the Center for Dairy Excellence, and the Dairy Excellence Foundation awarded the…

On-Farm Animal Care Workshops for Dairy Producers Start on March 31

The Free Workshops Will Be Held on Five Dairy Farms and Qualify as National FARM Training The first Animal Care Workshop, hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Penn State Extension, will be held on March 31 at Rohrer Dairy Farm in Lancaster County,…

2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced

Bitler, Brubaker, Martin and Morrissey Were Recognized at the 2026 PA Dairy Summit At this year’s Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, Center for Dairy Excellence, and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association awarded four dairy professionals with the 2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards. The annual awards program recognizes dairy professionals who showcase leadership, service,…

Dairy Farm Families Invited to Transition Planning Workshop on March 24 in Union County, PA

The Interactive Workshop Will Feature Family Roundtable Discussions with Outside Advisors 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” Transition Planning Workshop on March 24 in Lewisburg,…

Dairy Innovation Grants Now Open for Pre-Applications to Fund Activity Monitoring Systems on PA Dairy Farms

The Grants Would Support Investments in Activity Monitoring Technology 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; and increase energy efficiency on…

Learn About Federal Legislation and Tax Changes for Dairy Farmers During “All Things Dairy” February Conference Call

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, February 18th 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,…

Hear From Two PA Independent Businesses at PA Dairy Summit, Multiple Networking Opportunities Planned

It’s Not Too Late to Register for the Event on February 4-5 “How can we connect more people directly with American farmers?” “How can we perfect our chocolate chip cookie recipe and use real butter?” In this Business Showcase at the PA Dairy Summit next week on February 4-5, hear how the Painterland Sisters and…

Farm Stapels to Be Featured in Producer Showcase at PA Dairy Summit

Attend Six Dynamic Keynote Sessions and Breakout Sessions in Four Timely Tracks Whether you’re at the peak of your career in the dairy industry, or just getting started, dairy producers and industry professionals are invited to the two-day Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on February 4-5 in Grantville, PA. With this year’s theme of “True North,” the…