Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in “Spanish for Dairy” Fall Course

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…

Learn About Cattle Markets & Managing Beef Income Streams During Free Webinar

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on September 18 at 12 p.m. EST It has been a quiet summer for wholesale beef demand, but that could change. To hear the latest updates on the cattle market and opportunities to manage your risk on cull cows and calves, join the Center for Dairy…

“No Trespassing” Signs and Biosecurity Kits Available to Help Encourage Biosecurity on PA Dairy Farms

The Signs and Kits Are Available to Farms at No Cost While Supplies Last To help stay proactive with biosecurity and mitigate the spread of diseases like Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) across the Pennsylvania animal agriculture industry, the Center for Dairy Excellence has outdoor signs available for dairy producers. The “No Trespassing – Biosecure…

Dairy Farm Families Invited to Next-Level Transition Planning Workshop on November 12 in Lancaster County, PA

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…

Speaker to Share Tips on Tackling Tough Conversations and Facilitating Conversations That Matter at Conference on Sept. 9

The Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference Will Be Held on September 9 Agriculture lenders and consultants who work with dairy farm families know that productive family business conversations often include more than financials. At the 2026 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference on September 9 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Mike McGrann, a Managing Director in…

Meet Eliana, an On-Farm Intern Who’s Combining Her Interests in Dairy Genetics and Art on PA Dairy Farm

Love Eliana’s story? Click here to meet more interns and read their stories! Growing up on an 80-cow dairy farm, Eliana Koehler has always loved cows. As a rising junior majoring in animal science at The Pennsylvania State University, she knew she wanted to take her experience a step further by completing an on-farm internship on…

Save the Date for Free Risk Management and Financial Literacy Workshops for Dairy Producers

Dairy Producers Are Invited to Free Workshops on October 8 and October 15 This fall, dairy producers are invited to free workshops centered around risk management and financial literacy. Designed to make farm financials less overwhelming, the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension will take complex financials and ever-changing dairy markets and break…

Gain Practical Tips for Implementing Biosecurity Practices During “All Things Dairy” August Conference Call

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, August 19th at 12 pm The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” bi-monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for organizations and industry partners to share timely updates, resources, programs, and upcoming events relevant to the dairy community. The next call is scheduled for Wednesday,…

Meet Jacob, an On-Farm Intern Who Gained Business Management and Herd-Level Skills

Love Jacob’s story? Click here to meet more interns and read their stories! Jacob VanDoren is a junior at Delaware Valley University with a major in dairy science. What made him decide to pursue a degree in agriculture? Thanks to his grandparents and his active involvement in 4-H, Jacob found his love for cows. “My great…

Meet Ainsley, an On-Farm Intern Who Moved Away From the Familiar and Hundreds of Miles From Home

Love Ainsley’s story? Click here to meet more interns and read their stories! Growing up on a 60-cow dairy farm, Ainsley Sellers was involved in the operation from an early age. From pushing her siblings around in strollers to feeding cows, completing milking shifts, and eventually taking on more of a managerial spot on the farm,…