PA Dairy Producers Encouraged to Complete 2025 Survey To Give Insight on Dairy Business Dynamics

The Center and Penn State Extension Are Seeking Input for the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension are collaborating to launch the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey to study how the latest changes in the dairy industry impact Pennsylvania dairy farm families. PA dairy producers are encouraged to complete…

New “Dairy Report Rundown” Monthly Podcast Available, Part of “Protecting Your Profits” Risk Management Resources

The Monthly Podcast Will Feature Experts Who Provide Dairy Market Updates and Insight The Center for Dairy Excellence has launched a new monthly podcast, titled “Dairy Report Rundown,” as part of its “Protecting Your Profits” risk management resources. In these short, 10-minute podcast interviews, a different guest speaker will be invited each month to unpack…

Young Dairy Professionals Recognized With Scholarships at Dairy Summit

The Scholarships Allowed 42 Young Dairy Professionals to Network and Expand Their Skills A group of 42 young dairy professionals and two college educators recently received scholarships to attend the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on February 5-6 in State College, Pa. The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, the Center for Dairy Excellence, and the Dairy Excellence Foundation…

Animal Care Workshops for Dairy Producers Start on March 4

The Free Workshops Will Be Held in Five Locations and Qualify as National FARM Training The first Animal Care Workshop, hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Penn State Extension, will be held on March 4 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Dairy producers and their…

2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced

Painter, Paxton and Sattazahn Were Recognized at the 2025 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 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards. The annual awards program recognizes dairy professionals who showcase leadership, service, and…

New Dairy-Themed Book Available in English and Spanish Ahead of National Reading Month

The Discover Dairy Program Has a New “Curious Clover” Book Available With Free Activities With National Reading Month taking place in March and Read Across America Day quickly approaching on March 3, Discover Dairy has a new book available, titled Curious Clover, to help bring dairy farming to life for elementary and middle school students….

Dairy Producers and Farm Employees Invited to Animal Care Workshops

The Free Workshops Will Be Held in Five Locations Across the State This Spring Dairy producers and their employees are invited to one of five animal care workshops that are being held across the state this March and April. Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania…

PA Dairy Summit to Offer Continuous Learning Opportunities Including CE Credits, Discussion Groups, Live Demos and More

The Event Will Be Held on February 5-6, 2025 in State College, PA Continuing education credits for dairy producers, veterinarians and animal science professionals are available at the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on February 5 – 6 in State College, Pa. This year’s theme is “Designing Your Tomorrow Today,” with several continuous learning opportunities happening…

Grants Available to Help Dairy Producers With Transition Planning, Transformation Projects and Consulting Work

Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) and Transition/Transformation Team Grants Are Available Dairy producers who are looking to work one-on-on with professional consultants to make a major business transformation, begin transition planning, or analyze another area of their dairy operation should consider applying for the Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) Grant Program and the Transition/Transformation Team Grant Program…

Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in “Spanish for Agriculture” Winter Course

The Center Is Offering a $100 Discount to Dairy Producers Who Enroll in Winter Course To assist dairy farm families in improving communication, safety and productivity, while building respect and positive relationships with Spanish-speaking employees, the Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering $100 discounts to dairy producers who sign up for the “Spanish…