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May 10, 2022

Adams County Former Producer Opens Up About How an Unexpected Loss Affected Farm Transition and Mental Health

Michelle Kirk 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, Michelle Kirk, a former beef producer from Adams County, Pennsylvania, opened up about how the unexpected loss of her husband has affected her mental health and her future in agriculture. Throughout…

May 4, 2022

Submit Dairy-Themed Events by May 13 to Be Featured in Campaign

The Center Is Sharing a List of Dairy Events to “Celebrate Dairy Across PA” This Summer To help share the many contributions Pennsylvania dairy farms make to our communities, the Center for Dairy Excellence is building a list of dairy-themed events to promote to consumers and families across the state as part of a “Celebrate…

May 2, 2022

Dairy Job Opportunities Resource Available for Farms Looking for Labor

The Center’s Job Opportunities Page Allows Dairy Producers to Submit Job Openings With Pennsylvania dairy production and associated businesses contributing more than $12 billion annually to the state’s economy, and those businesses creating more than 52,000 jobs, the Center for Dairy Excellence has a “Dairy Job Opportunities” tool available for producers who have employment opportunities…

April 26, 2022

“Adopt a Cow” Program Brings Agriculture to the Classroom, Opens for Enrollment on May 1

The Interactive Program Can Be Incorporated Into Elementary and Middle School Classrooms Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program will open for enrollment for the 2022-23 school year beginning May 1. The free program, which has impacted more than 800,000 students worldwide, is a year-long, interactive learning opportunity that gives students an inside look at a…

April 26, 2022

Center for Dairy Excellence Awards $202,500 in Third Round of Grants to Help Producers Enhance Efficiency and Cow Comfort

The Dairy Excellence Grants Were Awarded to 43 Dairy Producers From 27 PA Counties The Center for Dairy Excellence recently awarded a collective total of $202,500 to 43 Pennsylvania dairy producers through the third round of the Dairy Excellence Grant program. Leveraging funds provided through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this investment from Ag Excellence supported…

April 12, 2022

Learn How Rising Interest Rates Will Impact Dairy During ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on April 27

Hear From a Guest Speaker on Wednesday, April 27 at 12 p.m. Via Webinar or Conference Call The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special edition of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, April 27 from 12-1 p.m. The event will feature Sam Miller, Managing Director of Agriculture Banking at BMO Harris…

April 11, 2022

Franklin County Dairy Farmer Shares Innovative Planting Strategies in New Podcast

Ben Peckman 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, Ben Peckman from Slate Ridge Dairy in Franklin County, Pennsylvania described several innovative planting and cropping strategies he uses on his operation, including highly diverse cover crop mixes, a green planting…

April 5, 2022

Dairy Farms Encouraged to Submit Events Planned in Their Communities

The Center Is Sharing a List of Dairy Events to “Celebrate Dairy Across PA” This Summer To help share the many contributions dairy farms make to our communities, the Center for Dairy Excellence is building a list of dairy-themed events to promote to consumers and families across the state as part of a “Celebrate Dairy…

April 5, 2022

Save the Date for Dairy Financial Conference on September 14

Dairy Financial Consultants and Representatives Invited to the Annual Event Dairy financial consultants, lending representatives, and interested dairy producers are encouraged to save the date for the 13th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, planned for Wednesday, September 14, at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel in Harrisburg, Pa. The conference will be held from…

April 4, 2022

Student Leader Scholarship Applications Due May 1

The PA Dairymen’s Association, Dairy Excellence Foundation, and Tröegs Independent Brewing Are Offering Ten $3,000 Scholarships Online applications for this year’s Student Leader Scholarships are due by May 1, 2022. The annual scholarship program recognizes outstanding undergraduate students who are pursuing an education in a dairy-related field. Ten $3,000 scholarships are available through a new…