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November 13, 2024

National Apprenticeship Week Starts November 17, Two Young Professionals Currently Completing Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeships

Dairy Producers Can Apply to Be a Host Farm and Employer for Dairy Herd Manager Apprentices National Apprenticeship Week is happening on November 17-23, 2024. With many Pennsylvania dairy producers looking for a more skilled workforce in farm-level management, the Center for Dairy Excellence’s Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship program creates opportunities for employees to gain…

November 13, 2024

Webinar for Dairy Processors on November 19 to Share Processor Grants Available and Tips for Applications

Dairy Processors Are Invited to the Free Webinar on Tuesday, November 19 The Center for Dairy Excellence will host another webinar for dairy processors on Tuesday, November 19 from 1-2 p.m., titled “Deep Dive on Processor Grants Available Through the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center.” This is the next webinar in the bi-monthly processor webinar…

November 6, 2024

Business Consultants Available to Help Dairy Farm Families With Succession Planning, Business Planning and More

The Center Offers One-on-One Consulting Support at No Charge to Dairy Farm Families To help Pennsylvania dairy farm families with transition planning, business management consulting, and risk management planning, the Center for Dairy Excellence has several consultants available to work with Pennsylvania dairy farm families. Dr. Brian Reed and Dr. Charlie Gardner both serve as…

November 5, 2024

Nominations Due on November 18 for PA Dairy Industry Awards

The Annual Awards Recognize Individuals Who Are Excelling in the Dairy Industry Nominations are due by November 18 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…

November 5, 2024

PA Agriculture HPAI Conference Call to Be Held on November 13 With Updates About HPAI for Stakeholders From All Animal Ag Industries

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, November 13 at 1 p.m. EST With HPAI impacting both dairy and poultry farms across the country right now, the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn Ag Industries Association will host a new, joint monthly Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call on Wednesday, November 13 at 1 p.m….

October 31, 2024

Meet Kristina, a Young Professional Who’s Learning by Doing Through Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship

Kristina Quinn grew up with family ties to poultry, swine and dairy farms, but when she started working at Zahncroft Dairy in Berks County, PA during her freshman year of high school, she discovered her love for working with cows. “There’s something about cows that just calms me down a bit. My cousin referred me…

October 30, 2024

Dairy Farms Encouraged to Host Interns and Apprentices on Their Operations

Producers and Processors Who Might Be Looking for Employees Can Apply for Interns or Apprentices Dairy producers from Pennsylvania and beyond are encouraged to apply to be a host farm in the 2025 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…

October 29, 2024

Dairy Business Advisors to Discuss Capturing Opportunity and Managing Volatility During Free Webinar on November 8

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on November 8 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, November 8 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “New Year, New Strategy: Capturing Opportunity and Managing Dairy Market Volatility.” Jacob Thompson and Andy McCarty, Dairy Business…

October 25, 2024

Save the Date for the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit

Peggy Coffeen Will Be a Keynote Speaker at the Upcoming PA Dairy Summit “Designing Your Tomorrow Today” is the theme of the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, scheduled for February 5-6, 2025 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in State College, Pa. Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and Center for Dairy…

October 24, 2024

Volunteers and Sponsors Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2025 Farm Show

The Dairy Cow Birthing Center Offers Educational Insight for Families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show from January 4-11, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pa. The Calving Corner is the cornerstone in the “Destination Dairy” Northeast Exhibit Hall, giving…