Purchase Tickets by May 1 to Receive Early-Bird Discount The Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its annual farm-to-fork celebration, “A Toast to Dairy,” on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 6-9 p.m. The outdoor gathering will be a safe, socially distanced event, taking place at the Historic Acres of Hershey in Elizabethtown, Pa. The event includes…
The Center for Dairy Excellence Is Offering a $100 Discount to PA Dairy Producers The United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world, and 80 percent of the agricultural workforce in the U.S. speaks Spanish. To assist dairy farm families in enhancing communication and building rapport with Hispanic employees, the Center for…
Dairy Producers and Industry Professionals Are Invited to the Free Virtual Event On Wednesday, April 21 from 1-3 p.m, the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension are hosting a free virtual roundtable meeting centered around business planning for dairy producers and industry professionals. Speakers will discuss the importance and advantages of having a…
Rife, Frye, Opp, Longenecker, and Rep. Owlett Recently Filled Open Board Positions The Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation recently welcomed five dairy professionals to the organizations’ Board of Directors. The Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors guide the work of the non-profit 501c6 organization which fosters collaboration across the industry and…
The New Dairy Excellence Grants Will Help Support Dairy Improvement Projects For dairy producers who are looking to improve cow comfort, milk production per cow, or overall efficiency on their dairy farm, the Center for Dairy Excellence is opening a new Dairy Excellence Grant program. Leveraging funds provided through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this is…
Students Can Apply to Explore Dairy Careers During the Event on April 20, 2021 High school students in eleventh and twelfth grades are invited to the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow “Own It” Exploration Experience on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Brubaker Farms in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In partnership with Premier Select Sires, the free day-long…
Join the Monthly Event on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 12 p.m. Via Webinar or Conference Call The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, February 24 at 12 p.m. Held the fourth Wednesday of every month and led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, dairy…
Learn About PA Dairy Industry Data and Trends During Upcoming Webinar On Friday, February 19 at 12 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a free webinar, titled “Dairy Producer Survey Results and Trends,” in partnership with the Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business. Dairy producers and industry representatives will hear from Zach…
Register for the 2021 Virtual Dairy Summit on Feb. 8-11, 2021 Since 1984, dairy producers have paid 15 cents on every hundredweight into the Dairy Checkoff program. During the 2021 virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, taking place on February 8-11, dairy producers can hear from dairy checkoff leaders who will answer questions about how they are…
The Panel Discussion Will Be Held on Feb. 10 During the 2021 Virtual Dairy Summit As dairy producers look to achieve maximum efficiency on their operations, Heather Dann, a research scientist at the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, will lead a session titled “Maximizing Components to Enhance Your Bottom Line” during the 2021 virtual…
