Category Archives: Press Releases

October 14, 2024

Dairy Innovation Grant Now Open for Pre-Applications to Fund Technology Investments on PA Dairy Farms

The Grants Would Support Investments that Improve Efficiency, Enhance Production and Increase Energy Efficiency The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting pre-applications for Dairy Innovation Grants. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture introduced the Pennsylvania Ag Innovation Fund to support investments that embrace technology to improve efficiency and data analytics on dairy operations; enhance production;…

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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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October 7, 2024

Grant Funding Available to Help PA Dairy Farms Work With Experienced Consultants and Form Advisory Teams

The Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) and Transition/Transformation Team Grants Are Now Open The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications for both the Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) Grant Program and the Transition/Transformation Team Grant Program for the 2024-25 year. Dairy producers can utilize the grants to work one-on-one with professional consultants in one of…

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October 1, 2024

Center to Host Next Industry Conference Call on October 9 With Updates About HPAI in Dairy Cattle, PA Response and More

The Next Dairy Industry Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, October 9 at 1 p.m. EST The Center for Dairy Excellence will host the next Dairy Industry Conference Call on Wednesday, October 9 at 1 p.m. EST to provide updates on the rapidly evolving health situation with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) affecting dairy cattle in the…

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September 30, 2024

Cassandra Long Recognized as Inaugural Recipient of Harding Award

Award Established to Honor Service of Janet Harding Ruslavage Cassandra Long, owner of Kolb’s Farm Store in Chester County, Pennsylvania, was recently recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Janet Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award. The award program was created in 2024 to honor the memory and distinguished service of Janet Harding Ruslavage…

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September 20, 2024

Marketing and Branding Consulting Services Grants Now Open for Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey Dairy Businesses

The Grants Help Support Value-Added Consulting and Direct Implementation The Center for Dairy Excellence opened a competitive grant program for value-added dairy businesses looking to build their brand, create a marketing plan, and identify appropriate strategies to increase product sales and consumer access. Leveraging funds provided by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, the Marketing…

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September 20, 2024

Organic Dairy Producers Encouraged to Share Data for Milk Price Discovery Project

All Data Will Be Reported in Aggregate and Anonymously Organic dairy producers who ship Grade A milk from Pennsylvania and Maryland are encouraged to share anonymous data from their milk checks to help the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) create market reports and better understand how organic milk is priced. Information will be reported in…

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September 19, 2024

Students Encouraged to Apply for 2025 On-Farm and Dairy Processing Internships

College Students and High School Graduates Can Apply for an Internship, Dairy Farms and Dairy Processors Can Apply to Host an Intern Undergraduate students, high school graduates, dairy farms, and dairy processors are encouraged to apply for the 2025 Internship Program. Applications are now being accepted for On-Farm Internships, Dairy Processing Internships, and a Dairy…

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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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September 10, 2024

National Farm Safety Week Starts Sept. 15, Farm Safety Signs and Videos Available At No Cost

These Farm Safety Tools and Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With National Farm Safety and Health Week starting on September 15, the Center for Dairy Excellence has a series of farm safety videos available to help dairy producers share simple safety reminders with farm employees all year long, but especially during…

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