PA Dairy Producers Encouraged to Complete 2025 Producer Survey by April 30

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…

Calving Corner 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 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…

Save the Date for Annual “Toast to Dairy” Celebration on June 12

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…

Dairy Producers Invited to Tour PA Dairy Farms & Get Training in Animal Care at Free Workshops

Three Workshops Will Be Held This April in Crawford, Mifflin and Bradford Counties Three more Animal Care Workshops will be held this April for both English and Spanish-speaking dairy producers and their employees. The events will be held on April 1, April 8 and April 15, and they are hosted by the Center for Dairy…

Next PA Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held on March 19

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, March 19 at 1 p.m. EST Pennsylvania continues to monitor the cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks across the United States. The Center for Dairy Excellence will host the next monthly Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call on Wednesday, March 19…

PA Dairy Producers Encouraged to Complete 2025 Survey To Give Insight on Dairy Business Dynamics

The Center and Penn State Extension Are Seeking Input for the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension are collaborating to launch the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey to study how the latest changes in the dairy industry impact Pennsylvania dairy farm families. PA dairy producers are encouraged to complete…

Young Dairy Professionals Recognized With Scholarships at Dairy Summit

The Scholarships Allowed 42 Young Dairy Professionals to Network and Expand Their Skills A group of 42 young dairy professionals and two college educators recently received scholarships to attend the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on February 5-6 in State College, Pa. The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, the Center for Dairy Excellence, and the Dairy Excellence Foundation…

2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced

Painter, Paxton and Sattazahn Were Recognized at the 2025 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 three dairy professionals with the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards. The annual awards program recognizes dairy professionals who showcase leadership, service, and…

PA Dairy Summit to Offer Continuous Learning Opportunities Including CE Credits, Discussion Groups, Live Demos and More

The Event Will Be Held on February 5-6, 2025 in State College, PA Continuing education credits for dairy producers, veterinarians and animal science professionals are available at the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on February 5 – 6 in State College, Pa. This year’s theme is “Designing Your Tomorrow Today,” with several continuous learning opportunities happening…

Grants Available to Help Dairy Producers With Transition Planning, Transformation Projects and Consulting Work

Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) and Transition/Transformation Team Grants Are Available Dairy producers who are looking to work one-on-on with professional consultants to make a major business transformation, begin transition planning, or analyze another area of their dairy operation should consider applying for the Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) Grant Program and the Transition/Transformation Team Grant Program…