Press Releases | Center for Dairy Excellence

October 10, 2019

Grants Available to Preserved Farms for Conservation Work and Installation of Best Management Practices

The Funding Is Available to Dairy Farm Families from Preserved Farms in Six Counties For dairy farm families with preserved farms in Dauphin, Adams, York, Franklin, Perry or Cumberland County, funding is now available to support the installation costs for conservation work and installation of best management practices (BMP) identified as needed in comprehensive nutrient…

October 8, 2019

Center for Dairy Excellence Seeking Nominations for Two Board of Director Positions

The Center Has Extended the Nomination Deadline to October 15 The deadline to nominate a dairy producer or veterinarian for the Center for Dairy Excellence’s Board of Directors has been extended to October 15, 2019. The Center, which is non-profit 501C6 focused on strengthening and supporting Pennsylvania’s dairy industry, is currently looking to fill two…

October 7, 2019

Team Grants Available to Dairy Producers for the 2019-20 Year

Three Types of Teams Are Available with Multiple Grant Levels Dairy producers who are looking for an outside perspective and a team approach to decision-making are encouraged to apply for multiple grant opportunities offered through the Center for Dairy Excellence. The team program grants allow dairy producers to establish on-farm teams and take advantage of…

October 1, 2019

Nominations Open for PA Dairy Industry Awards

To recognize dairy industry professionals who excel in leadership, service and innovation, nominations are now open for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. The program includes three awards and is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, and the Center for Dairy Excellence. “Dairy leaders across Pennsylvania are dedicated…

September 30, 2019

Teachers Encouraged to Register for Berks County Farm Tour

The Annual Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Farm Tour Will Take Place in Berks County on Oct. 18 Registration for the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Farm Tour closes this Friday. The day-long experience is scheduled for Friday, October 18 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and includes visits to three Berks County dairy farms. High school…

September 26, 2019

Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Students Recognized with Scholarships

The Scholarship Program Honors Outstanding Students in the Dairy Industry Mikayla Davis of Leesport, Berks County, and Karly Marshman of Oxford, New York, were recently awarded scholarships through the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania’s Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Program. To qualify for the scholarship, undergraduate students must have completed and passed at least…

September 23, 2019

Ten Students Awarded Scholarships to Pursue Careers in Dairy

College Students From Across Pennsylvania Received the Student Leader Scholarships To encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers, the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association recently honored 10 undergraduate students with Student Leader Scholarships. Each scholarship recipient received $3,000 to support their undergraduate studies. “The Dairymen’s Association…

September 18, 2019

Enrollment Open for 2020 On-Farm Internship Program

Undergraduate Students and Host Farms Are Encouraged to Apply The 2020 On-Farm Internship program is now accepting applications for host farms and undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in dairy production. The program was designed to provide 10- to 12-week on-farm internships to the next generation of dairy managers in Pennsylvania. The…

September 17, 2019

Discuss Risk Management During ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call on Sept. 25

The Monthly Call Provides Dairy Industry Updates to Pennsylvania Producers The Center for Dairy Excellence’s monthly “Protecting Your Profits” call will be held on Wednesday, September 25 at noon. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, Pennsylvania dairy producers will learn about current market dynamics and the impacts on profitability. “Dairy cow…

September 16, 2019

Nominate a Dairy Producer or Veterinarian for Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors

The Center is Seeking Nominations for Two Board of Director Positions The Center for Dairy Excellence is seeking nominations of dairy producers and veterinarians who are passionate about the future of the dairy industry to fill two open positions on the Center for Dairy Excellence’s Board of Directors. The Center is specifically requesting nominations for…