Rod Hissong Was Interviewed in the New Episode of “Cow-Side Conversations” In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Rod Hissong of Mercer Vu Farms in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, discussed their journey to investing in a satellite dairy in Virginia – 65 miles away from their home dairy farm. During…
The Ice Cream Trail Celebrates Pennsylvania Dairy and PA Preferred® Operations The Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Preferred®, and the Pennsylvania Tourism Office are once again seeking creameries to participate in the 2023 Pennsylvania “Scooped” Ice Cream Trail program. Pennsylvania dairy farms that have a value-added ice cream component to their business, and use Pennsylvania…
The PA Dairymen’s Association and Dairy Excellence Foundation Are Offering Twelve $3,000 Scholarships The annual Student Leader Scholarship program is now open for undergraduate students, including college students and high school seniors, who are pursuing a career in a dairy-related field. Twelve $3,000 scholarships are available through a partnership between the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association and…
A Recording of the Monthly Discussion Will Be Available on February 24 The Center for Dairy Excellence will publish a recording of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Friday, February 24. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the recording will be available in both webinar and podcast format. It will…
The Scholarships Allowed Young Dairy Professionals to Network and Expand Their Skills A group of 28 young dairy professionals recently received scholarships to attend the 2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on February 8-9 in State College, Pa. The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, the Center for Dairy Excellence, and the Dairy Excellence Foundation awarded the Young Dairy Professionals…
Felix, Mayer and Moore Were Recognized at the 2023 PA Dairy Summit At this year’s Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, Center for Dairy Excellence, and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association awarded three dairy professionals with the 2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards. The annual awards program recognizes dairy professionals who showcase leadership, service, and…
The Free Workshops Will Be Held on Five Dairy Farms Across the State Dairy producers and their employees are invited to one of five animal care workshops that are being held on dairy farms across the state throughout March and April. Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council and the Professional Dairy…
The Grants Help Support Improvement Projects Related to Cow Comfort, Efficiency, and Milk Production The next round of funding for the Dairy Excellence Grant Program opens on February 1, and Pennsylvania dairy producers have until February 28 to submit a grant application. The program is ideal for Pennsylvania dairy producers who want to improve cow…
Phoebe Bitler Was Interviewed in the New Episode of “Cow-Side Conversations” In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Phoebe Bitler of Vista Grande Farms LLC in Berks County, Pennsylvania, shared both the benefits and learning curves they have experienced with their robotic milking system and compost barn. Enhanced cow…
Rob Goodling Will Join the “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 12 p.m. The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special edition of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, January 25 from 12-1 p.m. The event will feature Rob Goodling, agricultural business consultant with Horizon Farm Credit, who will…
