2022 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced

The Bartch Family, Brubaker, and Troutman Were Recognized at the 2022 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 four dairy professionals with the 2022 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards. The annual awards program recognizes dairy professionals who showcase leadership,…

Agriculture Professionals Invited to Free Mental Health Workshops

The Workshops Will Help Ag Professionals Gain Specific Skills for Navigating Mental Wellness in the Farm Community Agriculture professionals who work directly with Pennsylvania livestock producers are invited to attend any of the six free mental health workshops happening throughout March and April. The interactive workshops will provide information on stressors that are specific to…

Creameries Encouraged to Participate in 2022 Ice Cream Trail

The Ice Cream Trail Celebrates Pennsylvania Dairy and PA Preferred® Operations The Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Preferred®, and the Pennsylvania Tourism Office are seeking creameries to participate in the 2022 Pennsylvania “Scooped” Ice Cream Trail program. Pennsylvania dairy farms that have a value-added ice cream component to their business are encouraged to join the…

Dairy Producers and Farm Employees Invited to Animal Care Workshops

The Free Workshops Will Be Held on Four Dairy Farms Across the State Dairy producers and their employees are invited to one of four animal care workshops that are being held on dairy farms across the state throughout March. Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence and the PA Beef Council, the free workshops will…

Grants Available to Fund Field Trips to Local Dairy Farms

Any Classroom Enrolled in the Discover Dairy Program Can Apply for a Farm Field Trip Grant Teachers who have classrooms that are enrolled in the Discover Dairy program are eligible to apply for one of 80 grants available to fund a field trip to a local dairy farm. Funds from the grant can assist in…

Bedford County Dairy Farmers Share Calf Management Strategies, Tips for Colder Weather

Greta Halahan and Virginia Deffibaugh Were Interviewed in New Podcast Episode In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, herd manager Greta Halahan and calf manager Virginia Deffibaugh of Singing Brook Farms in Bedford County, Pennsylvania shared their calf management strategies and how they have worked together to define their…

Hear 2022 Dairy Market Outlook During ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on Jan. 26

Hear From a Guest Speaker on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 12 p.m. Via Webinar or Conference Call The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special edition of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, January 26 from 12-1 p.m. The event will feature Dr. Christopher Wolf, Professor of Agricultural Economics at Cornell University,…

Young Dairy Professionals to Be Highlighted at 2022 Dairy Summit, More Than 12 Breakout Sessions Planned

The 2022 PA Dairy Summit Will Feature a Young Professionals Panel and 12+ Timely Sessions As the dairy industry focuses on achieving excellence and “going for the gold” in the new year, the 2022 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit will feature a U.S. Olympian, panels of experienced dairy producers, experts in dairy markets, and a panel of…

Attend the 2022 Dairy Innovation Forum on Feb. 1, Learn About Innovative Dairy Partnerships

Dairy Processors Will Hear From Panelists Who Have Forged Partnerships to Strengthen Dairy The 2022 Dairy Innovation Forum will be held at the start of the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 5:30- 8 p.m. at the Lancaster Marriott in Lancaster, Pa. The Innovation Forum, titled “Strength Through Partnership,” will feature several…

Grants Available to Pair Dairy Farms With Business Consultants

The Dairy Decisions Consultants Program Has Consultants With Expertise in Six Business Areas The Center for Dairy Excellence has grants available for the Dairy Decisions Consultant (DDC) Program for the 2021-22 year. The DDC Program provides dairy farm families with professional consulting resources to help make decisions that will shape the future of their operation…