Category Archives: Podcast

March 24, 2026

Get Tricks of the Trade From PA Dairy Farmers and Real-Time Updates on Dairy Market Trends in Two Podcast Series

The Center Hosts the “Cow-Side Conversations” and “Protecting Your Profits” Podcast Series To help dairy producers learn from one another, the Center for Dairy Excellence has a monthly “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast series to share real-time farmer insight, tricks of the trade, and inspiring stories from dairies across Pennsylvania. Hosted by Jayne Sebright, Executive Director at…

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November 15, 2024

Crawford County Dairy Farmer Discusses Finding Innovation in Daily Tasks, Using Data to Milk the Right Cows and Managing Manure With Less Mechanization

Josh Waddell Was Interviewed in the Latest “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Josh Waddell of Apple Shamrock Farms LLC in Northwestern Pennsylvania talks about what innovation truly looks like – and how finding labor savings within daily tasks often gets forgotten on dairy farms….

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October 10, 2024

Westmoreland County Dairy Farmer Opens Up About Farm Accident, Recovery and Building a Positive Team in New Podcast Episode

Matt Carr Was Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Matt Carr, a third-generation dairy farmer from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, opens up about a farm safety accident where he lost the fingers on his left hand. He describes how quickly the incident happened,…

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September 17, 2024

Mercer County Siblings Talk About Diversifying Their Fifth-Generation Family Dairy Farm in New Podcast Episode

Trenton Canon and Josie Offerdahl Were Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Trenton Canon and Josie Offerdahl – the fifth generation on Canon Dairy in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – share how they are focusing on diversity as a way to grow. Throughout…

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February 27, 2024

Lancaster County Dairy Producer Talks About Transition, Herd Health, and Treating Each Animal, Field and Employee as an Individual

Justin Risser Was Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Justin Risser of Meadow Vista Dairy in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania shares how his team manages the dairy operation with an individualized approach – from caring for their crops and their cows to making…

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January 2, 2024

Chester County Dairy Producer Shares How Artisan Cheese Combines Science with Intuition and Starts With High-Quality Milk

Sue Miller Was Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Sue Miller of Birchrun Hills Farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania shares how her family is adding value to their small dairy farm with artisan cheese. During the podcast interview, she describes how they…

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December 5, 2023

Perry County Dairy Producer Gives Inside Look at Rotational Grazing Operation, How to Drive Strong Milk Production and Pasture Health

Neil Hertzler Was Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Neil Hertzler of Rock Hollow Dairy LLC in Perry County, Pennsylvania shares how his family transitioned their dairy operation to a rotational grazing model years ago. The Hertzlers have 240 milking cows and…

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November 7, 2023

Cumberland County Dairy Producers Describe How They Are Bringing New Life Into Existing Dairy Operation Through Benchmarking and Innovation

Cory Mellott and Kerry & James St. Onge Were Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Cory Mellott and Kerry and James St. Onge – all middle managers at Molly Pitcher Milk LLC – share how they are helping to bring new life…

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September 26, 2023

Lancaster County Dairy Producer Talks About Expansion Process and Benefits of Rotary Parlor

Tyler Rohrer 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, Tyler Rohrer of Rohrer Dairy Farms in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania shares what the expansion decision-making process looks like. He describes how his family made the decision to invest in a 60-stall…

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August 21, 2023

Franklin County Dairy Producer Opens Up About Pushing Forward After Barn Fire and Investing in Fully Automated Robotic Barn

Matt Brake 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, Matt Brake of Oakleigh Farm in Franklin County, Pennsylvania shares how they went from a true, 1950’s era dairy farm to a fully-automated, 21st century dairy operation in less than a…

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