Learn How to Navigate Heat Stress and Protect Your Herd During “All Things Dairy” June Conference Call

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, June 10th at 1 pm The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” bi-monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for organizations and industry partners to share timely updates, resources, programs, and upcoming events relevant to the dairy community. The next call is scheduled for Wednesday,…

Center for Dairy Excellence Hires Summer Intern to Help Support PA Dairy Farmers and Develop Dairy Education Programs

Stoltzfus Joins the Center’s Team Supporting the Dairy Industry The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Sara Stoltzfus, a rising senior at The University of Massachusetts Amherst, as the 2026 education and communications intern. She joins a team of employees who provide resources and support to Pennsylvania dairy farms and develop dairy education programming for…

Save the Date for Dairy Financial Conference on September 9

Dairy Financial Consultants and Representatives Are Invited to the Annual Event Dairy financial consultants, lending representatives, and interested dairy producers are encouraged to save the date for the 17th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference. Titled “Rewriting the Future,” the conference is planned for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m….

“Feed for the Future” Silent Auction to Accept Bids Starting May 27, Supports On-Farm Internships Through Everyday Feed Purchase

Dairy Producers Can Support the Next Generation With Their Everyday Feed Purchase Dairy producers can support the next generation of dairy through their everyday feed purchases by bidding in the annual “Feed for the Future” silent auction. With Purina Animal Nutrition donating $5,000 worth of dairy feed to the Dairy Excellence Foundation to help support…

Five Dairy Professionals Join Center for Dairy Excellence and Foundation Board of Directors

Charles, Meyers, Mohn, Mullen, and Painter Recently Filled Open Board Positions The Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation recently welcomed five dairy professionals to the organizations’ Board of Directors. The Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors guide the work of the non-profit 501c6 organization, which fosters collaboration across the industry and provides…

Free Animal Care Record-Keeping Books Available to Dairy Farmers and Veterinarians

More Than 7,600 Books Have Been Distributed to Date This spring, the Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering free copies of Animal Care Protocol Record-Keeping Books to Pennsylvania dairy producers and veterinarians. With more than 7,600 books distributed to date, they have been created to help Pennsylvania dairy farm families comply with National…

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  $11.1 billion annually to the state’s economy, and those businesses creating more than 46,000 jobs, the Center for Dairy Excellence continues to offer a “Dairy Job Opportunities” tool for dairy producers who have employment opportunities…

Hear About Six Areas to Watch in Dairy Markets and Ways to Manage Risk This Spring During Free Webinar

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on May 8 at 12 p.m. EST What areas should you be watching to manage risk and navigate changing dairy market dynamics during this busy planting season? On Friday, May 8 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a free “Protecting Your Profits”…

National Apprenticeship Week Starts April 26, Dairy Farms Encouraged to Host Apprentices On Their Operations

Dairy Producers Who Are Looking for Herd Managers Can Apply for the Apprenticeship Program National Apprenticeship Week is happening on April 26 through May 2, 2026. With many Pennsylvania dairy producers looking for a more skilled workforce in farm-level management, the Center for Dairy Excellence’s Dairy Herd Manager Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program creates opportunities for…

‘Toast to Dairy’ Event to Feature Farm-to-Fork Food Stations, Cheese Pairings, Tasting Experience and More

Purchase Tickets by May 1 to Receive a $10 Early-Bird Discount on Each Ticket To celebrate June Dairy Month and support dairy education programs, the Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its annual farm-to-fork celebration, “A Toast to Dairy,” on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 6-9 p.m. at Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy, Pa. The event…