Farms Must Apply by Dec. 31 to Be Paired with an Intern The 2020 On-Farm Internship program is now accepting applications for dairies that are interested in hosting on-farm interns during the summer of 2020. The program provides the next generation of dairy managers with a 10- to 12-week on-farm internship and exposure to all…
The Grants Provide Dairy Farms with a Team Approach to Decision-Making The Center for Dairy Excellence has multiple team program grants available to help dairy producers establish a team approach to decision-making. The team grants allow dairy farmers to form a dairy profit, transition or transformation team that consists of industry experts and trusted advisors….
By Jayne Sebright, Center for Dairy Excellence Executive Director One of my favorite Thanksgiving Day traditions is going around the table and having everyone say why they are most thankful. We don’t do this every year in our family because it’s often met with eye-rolling and begrudging comments. But when we do, usually at least…
More Than 110 Dairy Professionals Attended November Roundtable Meetings This November, more than 110 dairy producers and industry professionals attended roundtable meetings hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence in six locations throughout Pennsylvania. With the meetings specifically designed for dairy producers, attendees learned about financial planning resources and risk management programs that can help…
Dairy Professionals Are Invited to Join the November 20 Conference Call On Wednesday, November 20 at noon, the Center for Dairy Excellence will host its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” call. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the call will help dairy producers and industry professionals learn about current risk management options…
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 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show from January 4-11 in Harrisburg, Pa. The Calving Corner is the cornerstone in the new “Destination Dairy” Northeast Exhibit Hall, giving visitors…
The Interactive Map Displays the Economic Impact of Dairy in Each Pennsylvania County With statewide dairy production and associated businesses contributing more than $12 billion annually to Pennsylvania’s economy, dairy provides tremendous value to local communities across the Commonwealth. The Center for Dairy Excellence recently launched an online tool to help individuals calculate the value…
Nominations Are Open for Three Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards The deadline to submit nominations for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program is November 15, 2019. Sponsored by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, the award program recognizes dairy professionals who are shaping the future…
On Friday, October 18, more than 60 high school students from six different high schools throughout Pennsylvania participated in the annual Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Farm Tour. This year’s farm tour took place in Berks County, where students received a firsthand look at three dairy farms with three very different business models. Students spent the…
The Conference Is a Learning and Networking Opportunity for Women in the Dairy Industry On December 3, 2019, the Penn State Extension Dairy Team is hosting a Women in Dairy Conference to spark collaboration and networking among women in the Pennsylvania dairy industry. The conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at…
