Dairy Farm Case Studies

Tim and Deborah Kurtz, Berks County, are building a new dairy barn, with four robotic milkers; plans also include a solid separator, compost drum, and lagoon, funded partially through a PENNVEST grant.  Construction began after two years of planning, and also operating a satellite dairy for a year to build cow numbers and demonstrate management skills to lending institutions.

Review the Case Study on their transformation:

• Full Report
• Farm History & Executive Summary
• Business Plan
• Feasibility Plan
• Permitting
• Site Survey
• Modernization & Technology
• Conservation & Environmental Stewardship
• Animal Care and Comfort
• Risk Management
• Other Unique Components
• Resources & Contact Information

If you have additional questions regarding the Transformation Team Case Studies, please email info@centerfordairyexcellence.org or call 717-346-0849.