The Grants Help Support Improvement Projects Related to Cow Comfort, Efficiency, and Milk Production The next round of funding for the Dairy Excellence Grant Program opens on February 1, and Pennsylvania dairy producers have until February 28 to submit a grant application. The program is ideal for Pennsylvania dairy producers who want to improve cow…
Phoebe Bitler 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, Phoebe Bitler of Vista Grande Farms LLC in Berks County, Pennsylvania, shared both the benefits and learning curves they have experienced with their robotic milking system and compost barn. Enhanced cow…
PA Dairy Producers Can Get Free Transportation from Quarryville and Belleville The dairy industry is infused with opportunity, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit allows dairy professionals to learn from both industry experts and their peers about how to uncover and leverage these opportunities. Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and Center for Dairy…
Dairy Producers From Pennsylvania and All Other States Can Attend Dairy Summit at Discount For dairy producers from Pennsylvania and beyond who are looking to find fusion across the dairy industry through networking, insight and inspiration, the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is a nationally recognized conference for dairy farmers in all types of production. The 2023…
A Recording of the Monthly Discussion Will Be Available on December 22 The Center for Dairy Excellence will publish a recording of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Thursday, December 22. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the recording will be available in both webinar and podcast format. It will…
Dale Brown 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, Dale Brown, a partner at Jobo Holstein Farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, shared how overcrowding has improved their profitability and overall breakeven costs. While some worry that overcrowding could hinder individual cow…
The 11-Step Guide Provides Information and Resources for Getting Started in Dairy Farming The Center for Dairy Excellence recently published a new, 11-step guide to getting started as a dairy farmer. The guide was created to help young professionals who want to find a meaningful career as a dairy producer learn the initial first steps…
The Young Dairy Professionals Scholarship Is Available to Help Attend the PA Dairy Summit The 2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, which will be held on February 8 and 9, 2023 in State College, Pennsylvania, will help dairy producers and young dairy professionals find fusion with their peers. Through a line-up of dynamic keynote speakers and breakout…
Speakers Will Share Lessons Learned from the Avian Influenza Pandemic, Farm Succession, Multi-Generational Family Businesses and More The dairy industry is infused with opportunity, always working to find fusion with each sector of the supply chain, with family and business, and with current and future generations. During the 2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, several featured speakers…
The Center’s New Resources Feature Risk Management Conversations with PA Dairy Farmers With so many risk management programs available to help dairy producers protect their bottom line when dairy margins fall, the Center for Dairy Excellence recently released a new library of risk management resources. The library includes a new video series featuring conversations with…
