News & Featured Articles

January 19, 2026

Dairy Producers Invited to Learn About Navigating Economic Downturns and Knowing Their Numbers During Free Webinar on Jan. 23

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on January 23 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, January 23 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “From Surviving to Thriving: Navigating Downturns and Knowing Your Numbers.” Ava Hasbrook, a Business Coach from Legacy Farmer, will share how…

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January 19, 2026

Free Animal Care Record-Keeping Books Available to Dairy Farmers and Veterinarians

The Books Help PA Dairy Farms Comply with National FARM 5.0 Requirements As we begin a new year, the Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering free copies of Animal Care Protocol Record-Keeping Books to Pennsylvania dairy producers and veterinarians. With more than 7,200 books distributed to date, they have been created to help…

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December 18, 2025

Discounts Available for Dairy Producers and Young Professionals to Attend PA Dairy Summit

Dairy Producers and Young Dairy Professionals Can Attend the PA Dairy Summit at Discount Dairy producers, professionals, and young dairy leaders who are looking to commit to their passion and purpose, and hone in on their True North, won’t want to miss the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit. Featuring more than 20 dynamic speakers, the 2026 event…

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December 18, 2025

Grant Funding Available to Help PA Dairy Farms Work With Experienced Consultants and Form Advisory Teams

The Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) and Transition/Transformation Team Grants Are Now Open The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications for both the Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) Grant Program and the Transition/Transformation Team Grant Program for the 2025-26 year. Dairy producers can utilize the grants to work one-on-one with professional consultants in one of…

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December 2, 2025

New Dairy Productivity Grants Now Open for PA Dairy Producers

The Grants Support First-Time Investments in Projects that Directly Impact Milk Production The Center for Dairy Excellence is opening a new, competitive grant program on December 3, 2025 for Pennsylvania dairy producers who are looking to invest in a project that directly impacts milk production on their dairy operation. Leveraging funds provided through the Commonwealth…

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December 2, 2025

Learn About Current Grant Opportunities for Dairy Farmers During “All Things Dairy” December Conference Call

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, December 10th at 1 pm The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for organizations and industry partners to share timely updates, resources, programs, and upcoming events relevant to the dairy community. The next call is scheduled for Wednesday,…

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November 26, 2025

World Without Cows Documentary to Be Featured at PA Dairy Summit, Registration Now Open

The Dairy Summit Will Include a New Movie Night and Deep Dive Keynote Session The 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is centered around the idea of finding and committing to your “True North” – using purpose as your compass and passion as your fuel. Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Center for…

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November 12, 2025

PA Dairy Producer Survey Results To Be Shared in Two November Webinars

The Results Will Be Shared in Dairy Processor and “Protecting Your Profits” Webinars With the release of the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Producer Survey results, two webinars will be held this November to share data and insights with different sectors of the industry: dairy processors, dairy producers and industry professionals. The 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Producer Survey…

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November 10, 2025

Speakers to Share Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Tips During “All Things Dairy” November Conference Call

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, November 19th at 1 pm The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for organizations and industry partners to share timely updates, resources, programs, and upcoming events relevant to the dairy community. The next call is scheduled for Wednesday,…

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November 6, 2025

Nominations Due on November 17 for PA Dairy Industry Awards

The Annual Awards Recognize Individuals Who Are Excelling in the Dairy Industry Nominations are due by November 17 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…

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