Press Releases | Center for Dairy Excellence

August 10, 2020

Ten Students Receive Scholarships to Support Future Careers in Dairy

College Students From Across Pennsylvania Were Awarded Student Leader Scholarships Ten undergraduate students were recently honored with Student Leader Scholarships, intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, each scholarship recipient received $3,000 to support their undergraduate…

July 21, 2020

“Adopt a Cow” Program Brings Agriculture to the Classroom, Open for Enrollment on August 1

The Interactive Lesson Series Can Be Incorporated Into Both Virtual and In-Person Instruction Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program will be open for enrollment for the 2020-21 school year beginning August 1. The free program is a year-long, interactive learning opportunity that gives students an inside look at a dairy farm in their community through…

July 20, 2020

Free Webinar Scheduled for August 12 to Explore the Dairy Industry’s Future

The Dairy Future Commission Will Answer Questions and Share Recommendations They Gave to Legislature Dairy producers and industry professionals are invited to a free webinar, titled “Exploring the Future of the Pennsylvania Dairy Industry,” on Wednesday, August 12 from 12 to 1:15 p.m. Participants will hear from members of the Dairy Future Commission who plan…

July 6, 2020

Registration Open for 2020 Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference

The Conference Will Be Virtual Event on Sept. 15 – 16 Registration is now open for the 11th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled “Navigating the Numbers.” The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. on both days as a virtual event. Dairy lenders,…

June 29, 2020

Share the Value of Dairy with Free ‘Choose PA Dairy’ Promotional Material

Request Promotional Materials at No Cost and Encourage the Community to Support Local Dairy In honor of National Dairy Month, “Choose PA Dairy” promotional material is available at no cost to dairy farm families and other dairy stakeholders who want to showcase the value of dairy farming in their communities. Posters and rack cards are…

June 23, 2020

Learn About Risk Management and How to Protect Your Profits During July Webinars

Join the Center on July 1 and July 29 to Better Understand Your Risk Management Options The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting two risk management webinars this July as part of its “Protecting Your Profits” series. The first webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 1 from 12-1 p.m. Dairy farmers are invited to…

June 22, 2020

Dairy Industry Conference Call Planned for June 30

Panelists Will Provide Updates on the Dairy CARES Reimbursement Program and More Dairy producers and industry professionals are invited to join the Center for Dairy Excellence’s next dairy industry conference call on Tuesday, June 30 from 12 to 1 p.m. With details recently released about the Dairy CARES Reimbursement Program to provide financial relief to any dairy farmer…

June 16, 2020

Center for Dairy Excellence Hires Education and Communications Intern

Ayla Blatt Joins Staff to Help Develop Dairy Education Programs The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Ayla Blatt, a senior at the Pennsylvania State University, as education and communications intern. Blatt joins a team of employees who are committed to strengthening Pennsylvania dairy farms with resources and support and providing dairy education programming to…

June 15, 2020

Hear from Panel of PA Dairy Producers During July Webinar Series

The Three-Part Webinar Series Will Help Dairy Farms Strengthen Family and Team Dynamics The Center for Dairy Excellence is offering a three-part webinar series on Wednesdays in July for dairy producers and consultants who are looking to enhance family dynamics on the farm and navigate the “people side” of their business. The continuing education series,…

June 9, 2020

Seven Students Begin On-Farm Internships and Gain Exposure to Dairy Production

The Internships Provide On-Farm Learning Experiences to the Next Generation of Dairy Seven college students who are pursuing careers in dairy production recently began on-farm internships on progressive dairy farms in Pennsylvania and beyond. The Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association created the…