Free Contingency Planning Webinar Offered to Dairy Producers on April 20

Dairy Farms Will Learn How to Address Critical Areas of Operation Related to COVID-19 The Center for Dairy Excellence and the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) are offering a free webinar, titled “Contingency Planning 101,” to dairy producers on Monday, April 20 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.  The webinar will help dairy producers address…

Join April ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar to Review Market Fundamentals

Learn About Risk Management Options and Receive Updates on Milk Prices The Center for Dairy Excellence will host its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, April 22 at noon. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the webinar will help dairy producers and industry professionals review milk market fundamentals and learn…

Share the Value of Dairy – Free ‘Choose PA Dairy’ Yard Signs Available

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, dairy farming and supporting agriculture businesses are considered essential. The dairy industry is working diligently to navigate new business restraints to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, while keeping milk on the shelves and ensuring a safe food supply. To demonstrate the value of dairy farming in our communities, especially during…

Next Dairy Industry Conference Call Scheduled for April 14

Dairy Producers Are Encouraged to Join the Call to Address Their COVID-19 Concerns Approximately 400 dairy farmers and industry professionals participated in a dairy industry conference call this week to address their questions and concerns about how COVID-19 is affecting the industry. Due to the high volume of questions, a second conference call is scheduled…

Three-Part Webinar Series Offered to Dairy Team Facilitators

The FREE Online Series Is Approved for Three Hours of RACE Continuing Education Credits As dairy team facilitators work to practice social distance amidst COVID-19 and use virtual communication to guide their clients, the Center for Dairy Excellence is offering a three-part webinar series. The continuing education series, titled “Bridging the Gap: Maximizing Team Dynamics,”…

Dairy Industry Call on April 7 to Address Questions on COVID-19

Dairy Producers Are Encouraged to Dial In and Hear Key Industry Updates Dairy farmers and industry professionals are invited to join a dairy industry conference call on Tuesday, April 7 from 12 to 1 p.m. A panel of industry representatives will answer questions and share important updates on how COVID-19 is affecting the dairy industry,…

Dairy Education Virtual Learning Resources Available to Teachers

With many schools transitioning to virtual learning to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Discover Dairy program is committed to providing free digital resources and curriculum to help educators during this time. Discover Dairy will be launching a virtual learning library this week with digital lessons and resources to supplement your virtual…

Contingency Planning Resources Available to PA Dairy Farmers

Dairy Producers Can Work Remotely with Industry Professionals to Create Contingency Plans The Center for Dairy Excellence is working to ensure Pennsylvania dairy farm families have contingency plans in place to protect their employees and businesses in light of the COVID-19 situation. Dairy producers who are interested in having assistance in preparing a contingency plan…

COVID-19 Guidelines Available to Pennsylvania Dairy Industry

Dairy Professionals Encouraged to Follow Recommendations to Navigate Crisis In the midst of COVID-19 (coronavirus), dairy farming and supporting agriculture businesses are considered essential and can continue to operate as normal. However, it is important that all farm businesses take the proper precautions to protect their employees and their business while conducting day-to-day operations. The…

Dairy Education Virtual Learning Resources Available to Teachers

With many schools transitioning to virtual learning to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Discover Dairy program is committed to providing free digital resources and curriculum to help educators during this time. Discover Dairy will be launching a virtual learning library this week with digital lessons and resources to supplement your virtual…