Cornerstone Dairy Academy Scholarships Available to PA Dairy Producers

Pennsylvania Dairy Farmers Ages 18-35 Can Apply for a $400 Scholarship The Dairy Excellence Foundation and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association are partnering to offer $400 scholarships to Pennsylvania dairy producers ages 18-35 who are starting their dairy careers and interested in attending Cornerstone Dairy Academy™ on March 16-17, 2021 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin…

Dairy Industry Invited to Mental Health Live Chat on January 12

The Center Will Feature Real Stories and Meaningful Discussion During the Live Chat The Center for Dairy Excellence will host a live virtual chat, titled “Managing Stress on the Dairy,” on January 12, 2021 from 7-8:30 p.m. EST. Approximately 25 percent of young adults said they had considered suicide in the past 30 days, according…

Join Monthly ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on December 23

Get the Latest Milk Price Numbers in Conference Call, Webinar and Podcast Format The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, December 23 at noon. Held the fourth Wednesday of every month and led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, dairy farmers and industry professionals…

Dairy Industry Learns How to Respond to Dean Foods Claims During Conference Call

Conference Call Recording and Declaration Letters Are Available to Dairy Farmers The Center for Dairy Excellence recently released a recording of its ninth Dairy Industry Conference Call. The recording is available to dairy professionals with or without Internet access. Panelists from the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) joined the call and shared information about how…

Dairy Summit Breakout Sessions to Provide Timely Discussion and Hands-On Skills

Register for the 2021 Virtual Dairy Summit and Get Access to More Than 10 Sessions To help dairy producers and allied-industry professionals emerge successfully in the new year, the 2021 virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit will focus on key topics impacting dairy’s bottom line, including sustainability efforts, maximizing components, integrating beef into dairy operations, hosting virtual…

Grants Available to Provide Dairy Farmers with Professional Consulting Resources

Limited Grants Are Available on a First Come, First Serve Basis The Center for Dairy Excellence has three grant opportunities available for dairy producers who are looking to improve profitability, create a transition plan, or plan a major business transformation. Through the Center’s On-Farm Resource Program, the 2020-21 grants allow dairy producers to establish on-farm…

Dairy Industry Conference Call Scheduled for December 10

Panelists Will Answer Questions About Recent Dean Foods Claims Against PA Dairy Farmers On Thursday, December 10 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a Dairy Industry Conference Call to address the recent payment requests sent to approximately 100 Pennsylvania dairy farmers from the Dean Foods Estate trustee. Panelists from the Pennsylvania…

‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar Held Nov. 25, Now Available as Podcast

Get the Latest Milk Price Numbers in Conference Call, Webinar and Podcast Format The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, November 25 at noon. Held the fourth Wednesday of every month and led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the event provides dairy farmers…

Discount Available for PA Dairy Producers Who Enroll in “Farm Spanish Basics” Course

The Center for Dairy Excellence Is Offering a $100 Discount for the Winter Course To assist dairy farm families in enhancing communication with Hispanic employees, the Center for Dairy Excellence is offering a $100 discount to Pennsylvania dairy producers who sign up for the “Farm Spanish Basics” online course this winter. The eight-week Spanish course…

Dairy Producers Get Questions Answered About Dairy Checkoff, DMC and CFAP Programs

A Recording of the Center’s Recent Conference Call Is Available to All Dairy Producers The Center for Dairy Excellence recently released a recording of its eighth Dairy Industry Conference Call. Dairy producers and industry representatives from Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Ohio, New York and beyond joined the call and asked questions about the Dairy Checkoff, Dairy…