The Books Help PA Dairy Farms Comply with National FARM Requirements As we begin a new year, the Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering free copies of Animal Care Protocol Record-Keeping Books to Pennsylvania dairy producers and veterinarians. With more than 3,900 books distributed to date, they have been created to help Pennsylvania…
Sue Miller Was Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Sue Miller of Birchrun Hills Farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania shares how her family is adding value to their small dairy farm with artisan cheese. During the podcast interview, she describes how they…
Dairy Producers Can Attend the PA Dairy Summit at Discount For dairy producers who are looking to unlock their potential through networking, insight and inspiration, the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is a nationally recognized conference for dairy farmers in all types of production. The 2024 event will take place on February 7-8 at the Lancaster Wyndham…
The Center Is Offering a $100 Discount to Dairy Producers Who Enroll in Winter Course To assist dairy farm families in enhancing communication and building rapport with Spanish-speaking employees as we start the new year, the Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering $100 discounts to dairy producers who sign up for the “Spanish…
The Young Dairy Professionals Scholarship Is Available for Individuals Between the Ages of 18-30 The 2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, which will be held on February 7 and 8, 2024 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, will help dairy producers and young professionals unlock their potential through dynamic sessions, networking opportunities, and a new career development workshop specifically for…
Students Who Complete Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) Courses Can Now Gain College Credits Through a new articulation agreement between Delaware Valley University and the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program, Pennsylvania high school students can earn up to six college credits to Delaware Valley University after completing approved DLT courses throughout their high school…
Neil Hertzler Was Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Neil Hertzler of Rock Hollow Dairy LLC in Perry County, Pennsylvania shares how his family transitioned their dairy operation to a rotational grazing model years ago. The Hertzlers have 240 milking cows and…
Discussions on Shifting Market Dynamics, Building Trust, Cultivating a Multi-Faceted Family Farm and More The 2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit has a line-up of dynamic keynote sessions planned for both dairy producers and allied-industry representatives who want to “unlock their potential” and drive performance within their herds, their employee teams, and the future of their family…
The Dairy Excellence Grants Were Awarded to 41 Dairy Producers From 21 PA Counties The Center for Dairy Excellence recently awarded a collective total of $205,000 to 41 Pennsylvania dairy producers through the latest round of the Dairy Excellence Grant program. Leveraging funds provided through the PA Dairymen’s Association and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this…
The Dairy Cow Birthing Center Offers Educational Insight for Families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show from January 6-13, 2024 in Harrisburg, Pa. The Calving Corner is the cornerstone in the “Destination Dairy” Northeast Exhibit Hall, giving…
