By Jayne Sebright, Center for Dairy Excellence Executive Director Like most people, I find December to be an extremely busy time of year. Along with getting ready for Christmas and coordinating holiday gatherings with family and friends, it’s one of the busiest months for the Center and our Dairy Excellence Foundation. That’s because the second…
Farms Must Apply by Dec. 31 to Be Paired with an Intern The 2020 On-Farm Internship program is now accepting applications for dairies that are interested in hosting on-farm interns during the summer of 2020. The program provides the next generation of dairy managers with a 10- to 12-week on-farm internship and exposure to all…
Scholarship Opportunity Available to Young Dairy Producers and College Students The Young Professional Scholarship program for the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is now accepting applications from young dairy producers and college students. The scholarship is ideal for young dairy professionals who are interested in a low-cost professional development and networking opportunity. A limited number of…
The Calving Corner Is Seeking Volunteers to Share Their Passion for Dairy with Consumers Dairy producers, dairy farm employees, and dairy industry professionals are invited to start the new year by volunteering at the Calving Corner during the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show from January 4-11 in Harrisburg, Pa. As the cornerstone exhibit in the new…
Continuing Education Credits Are Available Through Four Industry-Recognized Organizations Dairy professionals who are looking for continuing education opportunities are invited to attend the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on February 5-6 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in State College, Pa. Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Professional Dairy Managers of…
Destination Dairy Will Feature Interactive, Dairy-Themed Activities for Families The new “Destination Dairy” Northeast Hall will be unveiled during the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show from January 4-11 in Harrisburg, Pa. Destination Dairy will feature the Calving Corner as the cornerstone exhibit, giving Farm Show visitors the opportunity to witness the dairy birthing process. Destination Dairy…
Prepare for a New Year of Dairy During the December 18 Conference Call The Center for Dairy Excellence will host its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” call on Wednesday, December 18 at noon. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the call will help dairy producers and industry professionals review market fundamentals going…
Andrew and Jill Henry of Henry Farms of Knox, LLC in Clarion County always dreamed of bottling their own milk and adding a value-added portion to their dairy business. It wasn’t until they learned about multiple grant opportunities that they discovered a way to make their vision a reality. “My husband and father-in-law started hearing…
The Dairy Summit Will Take Place on February 5-6, 2020 in State College, PA The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and the Center for Dairy Excellence are offering grants and support to dairy producers to reduce the cost of registration for the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit. With the goal of reigniting the dairy industry,…
Sign Up to Volunteer and Share Your Passion for Dairy with Consumers Dairy producers, dairy farm employees, and dairy industry professionals are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show from January 4-11 in Harrisburg, Pa. As the cornerstone exhibit in the new “Destination Dairy” Northeast Hall, the Calving Corner…
