George DeMers may not have grown up on a farm, but he found his passion for agriculture at an early age thanks to the role models in his life. Gaining inspiration from his dad, who majored in dairy production at The Pennsylvania State University, George followed in his footsteps. He became an animal science major…
The Annual Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Farm Tour Will Take Place in Berks County On Friday, October 18, high school students are invited to get a firsthand look at three Berks County dairy farms during the annual Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Farm Tour. The day-long experience is ideal for students who are interested in exploring…
The RACE-Approved Clinic Will Educate Vets on Working with Dairy Clients On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, the Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a one-day continuing education workshop, titled “Finding the Win-Win: Strengthening Your Vet Practice by Strengthening Your Dairy Clients.” Designed to help veterinarians enhance their ability to consult with dairy clients, the program…
The Free Event Highlights Pennsylvania Dairy on a Modern Dairy Farm Families are invited to celebrate Pennsylvania dairy at a free Choose PA Dairy “Breakfast on the Farm” event on September 21, 2019 at Kurtland Farms in Elverson, Pa. From 8 a.m. to noon, adults and children can enjoy a complimentary breakfast featuring local dairy…
The Summit Will Reignite the Dairy Industry Through Education and Networking Opportunities To spark excitement and encourage collaboration across the dairy industry, the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is scheduled for February 5 and 6, 2020 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in State College, Pa. Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania…
The Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference Takes Place on Sept. 11 Advanced registration for the tenth annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference closes next week. Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, the event will be held on Wednesday, September 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Central Penn Conference Center,…
Request Promotional Materials at No Cost and Encourage the Community to Buy Local Milk With the dairy industry contributing more than 52,000 jobs and $14.7 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy each year, the Choose PA Dairy campaign is offering promotional material at no cost to farmers to help encourage the community to buy local milk. Dairy…
The Discover Dairy Lesson Series Is Open for Enrollment for the 2019-20 School Year To celebrate the start of the 2019-20 school year, elementary teachers can enroll their classrooms in Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program, a year-long interactive learning opportunity that gives students an inside look at a dairy farm. Discover Dairy is an…
By Jayne Sebright, Center for Dairy Excellence Executive Director Every time I look at an income statement, I realize just how expensive the cost of doing business can be. When you think about labor, capital and insurance, these items can really eat into your bottom line. But without any one of them, you could be…
Applications for Team Grants and Dairy Decisions Consultants Grants Will Be Accepted Beginning Sept. 1 The Center for Dairy Excellence is offering multiple grants for the 2019-2020 fiscal year to provide dairy farmers with a team approach to decision-making. The team grants allow dairy farmers to establish a dairy profit, transition or transformation team that…
