News & Featured Articles

June 24, 2025

Annual ‘Toast to Dairy’ Event Draws 400 People to Celebrate PA Dairy and Support Dairy Excellence Foundation

A Total of 400 People Attended the Farm-to-Fork Event With All Proceeds Supporting Foundation The Dairy Excellence Foundation’s “A Toast to Dairy” fundraiser event had a record-breaking crowd, drawing 400 people from across the dairy industry to Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy this June. Featuring meal stations sourced with Pennsylvania Preferred ingredients, artisan cheese sampling…

Read More
June 17, 2025

Nominations Open for Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service and Promotion Award to Recognize Young Individual with Exceptional Service to PA Dairy

The Award Is Intended to Recognize a Young Individual Who Is Committed to Dairy Service The Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award program is once again open to recognize an individual between the ages of 18 and 30 who has demonstrated exceptional service to and promotion of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry. The award program…

Read More
June 16, 2025

Dairy Processors Invited to Webinar on June 26 About Navigating Pennsylvania’s Regulatory and Labeling Requirements

Dairy Processors Are Invited to the Free Webinar on Thursday, June 26 The Pennsylvania Association of Milk Dealers (PAMD) and Center for Dairy Excellence will host a webinar for dairy processors on Thursday, June 26 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., titled “Navigating PA’s Regulatory and Labeling Requirements.” This is the next webinar in the ongoing…

Read More
June 3, 2025

Request Free “Choose PA Dairy” Resources During June Dairy Month to Help Share Your Story and Showcase PA Dairy

Request Free Material to Share With Your Community This Summer To showcase the hard work of Pennsylvania dairy farmers during National Dairy Month this June, the Center for Dairy Excellence has several free resources to help dairy producers share their stories with their community. Indoor and outdoor magnets, rack cards and posters are available at…

Read More
June 2, 2025

New “All Things Dairy” Monthly Conference Calls to Begin on June 11

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, June 11 at 1 pm The Center for Dairy Excellence is launching a new “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call to provide a platform for organizations and industry partners to share timely updates, resources, programs, and upcoming events relevant to the dairy community. The calls will be…

Read More
May 28, 2025

Center Hires Summer Intern to Help Support PA Dairy Farmers and Develop Dairy Education Programs

Kennedy Joins the Center’s Team Supporting the Dairy Industry The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Sara Kennedy, a rising junior at The Pennsylvania State University, as the 2025 education and communications intern. She joins a team of employees who provide resources and support to Pennsylvania dairy farms and develop dairy education programming for students…

Read More
May 27, 2025

‘Feed for the Future’ Silent Auction to Accept Bids Starting May 28, Supports On-Farm Internships Through Everyday Feed Purchase

Dairy Producers Can Support the Next Generation With Their Everyday Feed Purchase Dairy producers can support the next generation of dairy through their everyday feed purchases by bidding in the annual “Feed for the Future” silent auction. With Purina Animal Nutrition donating $5,000 worth of dairy feed to the Dairy Excellence Foundation to help support…

Read More
May 22, 2025

Dairy Job Opportunities Resource Available for Farms Looking for Labor

The Center’s Job Opportunities Page Allows Dairy Producers to Submit Job Openings With Pennsylvania dairy production and associated businesses contributing  $11.8 billion annually to the state’s economy, and those businesses creating more than 47,000 jobs, the Center for Dairy Excellence continues to offer a “Dairy Job Opportunities” tool for dairy producers who have employment opportunities…

Read More
May 20, 2025

Producers and Ag Professionals Invited to Free Webinar on June 3 About Immigration, ICE, and Protecting Farm Workers

The Webinar Will Happen on Tuesday, June 3 From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Whether you’re a beef, poultry or dairy producer, your workforce is one of your most important assets. In light of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) enforcement activities across the country, the free webinar will be…

Read More
May 14, 2025

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

More Than 6,600 Books Have Been Distributed to Date This spring, 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 6,600 books distributed to date, they have been created to help Pennsylvania dairy farm families comply with National…

Read More