Dairy Producers Who Are Looking for Herd Managers Can Apply for the Apprenticeship Program Pennsylvania dairy producers who are looking for an employee to serve in a herd management role are encouraged to apply for the Center for Dairy Excellence’s Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship Program. The program is registered through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor…
The Foundation Offers the “Adopt a Cow” Program, On-Farm Internships, Scholarships and More Thanks to support from donors and partners across the dairy industry throughout the 2024-2025 school year, the Dairy Excellence Foundation reached more than 1.7 million students through its dairy education programs, curriculum, on-farm learning experiences, scholarship opportunities, on-farm internships and more. With…
The Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award Recognizes Someone Between the Ages of 18 and 30 If you know an individual between the ages of 18 and 30 who has demonstrated exceptional service to and promotion of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry, nominate them for the Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award by…
Sessions Will Focus On Navigating Rock-Bottom Years, How High-Performing Dairies Can Level Up, and More Registration is now open for the 16th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled “Leveling Up Pennsylvania Dairy.” Designed to help attendees protect their risk, navigate the ever-changing dairy marketplace, and make financial decisions with the future in mind,…
Show Your Appreciation for Educators Who Teach Students About Agriculture Agriculture teachers are laying the foundation for the next generation to learn about the role farmers have in our communities. To help share positivity and encouragement to agriculture educators in Pennsylvania and beyond this August, consider sending a back-to-school box through the Dairy Leaders of…
Ag Professionals Are Invited to the Industry Breakfast Featuring Resources to Help Farm Clients Pennsylvania sales and service representatives are invited to the 2025 Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast, titled “The Art of Conversation & Resources to Help.” The industry breakfast will be held on Wednesday, August 13 during the 2025 Ag Progress Days. The event…
These Internships Provide Students With On-Farm Learning Experiences This Summer Eight college students who are pursuing careers in dairy production recently began on-farm summer internships on progressive dairy farms in Pennsylvania and New York. The Dairy Excellence Foundation, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association created the program more than 10…
A Total of 400 People Attended the Farm-to-Fork Event With All Proceeds Supporting Foundation The Dairy Excellence Foundation’s “A Toast to Dairy” fundraiser event had a record-breaking crowd, drawing 400 people from across the dairy industry to Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy this June. Featuring meal stations sourced with Pennsylvania Preferred ingredients, artisan cheese sampling…
Dairy Processors Are Invited to the Free Webinar on Thursday, June 26 The Pennsylvania Association of Milk Dealers (PAMD) and Center for Dairy Excellence will host a webinar for dairy processors on Thursday, June 26 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., titled “Navigating PA’s Regulatory and Labeling Requirements.” This is the next webinar in the ongoing…
Request Free Material to Share With Your Community This Summer To showcase the hard work of Pennsylvania dairy farmers during National Dairy Month this June, the Center for Dairy Excellence has several free resources to help dairy producers share their stories with their community. Indoor and outdoor magnets, rack cards and posters are available at…
