Where Are They Now? Scholarship Recipient Finds Rewarding Career in Agronomy

Hanna Welk graduated from Penn State University in 2021 with a degree in animal science and had high hopes of working in the agronomy industry, after learning about the connection between agronomy and feeding dairy cows throughout college. Where is she now? After growing up on her family’s crop farm in Lancaster County, Pa., she…

Four Dairy Professionals Join Center for Dairy Excellence and Foundation Board of Directors

Carr, Gigliotti, Hoover and Mattilio Recently Filled Open Board Positions The Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation recently welcomed four dairy professionals to the organizations’ Board of Directors. The Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors guide the work of the non-profit 501c6 organization, which fosters collaboration across the industry and provides resources…

Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in “Spanish for Agriculture” Course

The United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world, and 80 percent of the agricultural workforce in the U.S. speaks Spanish. To assist dairy farm families in enhancing communication and building rapport with Spanish-speaking employees, the Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering $100 discounts to Pennsylvania dairy producers who sign…

Save the Date for Annual ‘Toast to Dairy’ Celebration on June 15

Purchase Tickets by May 1 to Receive Early-Bird Discount The Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its annual farm-to-fork celebration, “A Toast to Dairy,” on Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 6-9 p.m. at Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy, Pa. The event includes meal stations sourced with Pennsylvania Preferred ingredients, a selection of artisan cheeses, and locally…

Somerset County Dairy Producer Shares Benefits of Cropping Technologies & Methane Digester in New Podcast Episode

Shawn Saylor Was Interviewed in the New Episode of “Cow-Side Conversations” In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Shawn Saylor of Hillcrest Saylor Dairy Farms in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, discusses his unique, regenerative approach to caring for their 680-cow herd and 1,500 acres. Shawn shares which pieces of technology…

High School Students Invited to Learn About Dairy Technology at Exploration Experience on April 27

Students Will Explore Automation and Robotics on Oakleigh Dairy Farm High school students in eleventh and twelfth grades who are interested in technology and dairy farming are invited to this year’s Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Exploration Experience. The day-long event will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…

Join ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Monthly Webinar on March 22

The Discussion Will Take Place on March 22 at 12 p.m. and Provide Dairy Market Updates The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, March 22 at 12 p.m. Held the fourth Wednesday of every month and led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the…

Animal Care Workshops for Dairy Producers Start Next Week

The First Two Workshops Will Be Held on Dairy Farms in Lancaster County and Franklin County The first two Animal Care Workshops, hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Penn State Extension, will be held next week on two Pennsylvania dairy farms. Dairy producers…

Franklin County Dairy Producer Discusses Satellite Dairies and Group Calf Facilities in New Podcast Episode

Rod Hissong Was Interviewed in the New Episode of “Cow-Side Conversations” In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Rod Hissong of Mercer Vu Farms in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, discussed their journey to investing in a satellite dairy in Virginia – 65 miles away from their home dairy farm. During…

Creameries Encouraged to Participate in 2023 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 once again seeking creameries to participate in the 2023 Pennsylvania “Scooped” Ice Cream Trail program. Pennsylvania dairy farms that have a value-added ice cream component to their business, and use Pennsylvania…