Producers Can Apply to Host an Intern Next Summer Dairy producers from Pennsylvania and beyond are encouraged to apply to be a host farm in the 2027 On-Farm Internship Program. The program was designed to provide 10- to 12-week on-farm internships and create opportunities for Pennsylvania students to gain practical knowledge, information, and skills on…
Dairy Excellence Grants and Dairy Productivity Grant Applications Are Due November 1 The Center for Dairy Excellence opened two competitive grant programs on October 1 for Pennsylvania dairy producers who are looking to improve efficiency and invest in projects that directly impact milk production on their dairy operation. Leveraging funds provided through the Commonwealth of…
The Interactive Workshop Will Go Beyond the Basics With Transition Planning It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your dairy business. Dairy farm families are invited to a “Passing the Torch” Next-Level Transition Planning Workshop on November 12 in…
The Award Was Established to Honor Service of Janet Harding Ruslavage Nicole Guise Hall, agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor for Millville Senior and Junior High Schools, was recently recognized as the 2026 recipient of the Janet Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award. The award program was created in 2024 to honor the memory…
The Annual Awards Recognize Individuals Who Are Excelling in the Dairy Industry Nominations are now open for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. Each year, the awards recognize dairy producers and industry professionals who excel in leadership, service and innovation. The program includes three awards and is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, the…
College Students and High School Graduates Can Apply for an Internship, Dairy Farms Can Apply to Host an Intern Undergraduate students and high school graduates are encouraged to apply for two 2027 internship opportunities. Applications are now being accepted for On-Farm Internships and a Dairy Education and Communications Internship next summer. Dairy farms can also…
The Center for Dairy Excellence Offers Farm Safety Resources for Dairy Producers With National Farm Safety and Health Week starting on September 21, the Center for Dairy Excellence has new farm safety signs and a series of farm safety videos available to help dairy producers share simple safety reminders with farm employees all year long,…
Dairy Producers Are Invited to Free Workshops on October 8 and October 15 As dairy producers work to navigate market uncertainties and emerging trends, the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension are hosting free Risk Management and Financial Literacy Workshops this October. The workshops will be held on Thursday, October 8 in Lancaster…
The Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) and Transition/Transformation Team Grants Are Now Open The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications for both the Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) Grant Program and the Transition/Transformation Team Grant Program for the 2026-27 year. Dairy producers can utilize the grants to work one-on-one with professional consultants in one of…
The Center Is Offering a $200 Discount to Dairy Producers Who Enroll in Fall Course To assist dairy farm families who work alongside Spanish-speaking team members and want to enhance their Spanish language skills, the Center for Dairy Excellence is offering $200 discounts to dairy producers who sign up for the “Spanish for Dairy Workers…
