DDC Application | Center for Dairy Excellence

Completed applications include a $100 application fee. After completing this form, you can submit the application fee via PayPal or mail to:

Center for Dairy Excellence | Attn: Melissa Anderson | 1140 Mountain View Road, Shermans Dale, PA 17090

*Note: Program support is made possible through funding provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the PA Dairymen's Association. All funding is subject to release of the current fiscal year funds. You will be notified of acceptance in the program upon receipt of this application and application fee.

Paying Via Credit Card
If you would like to pay the application fee via credit card, select "I will pay with a credit card using PayPal" under Payment Method before submitting the registration form. After submitting the form, you will be directed to PayPal. On the PayPal screen, select "pay with debit or credit card" at the bottom of the screen. You will not have to create a PayPal account when selecting this option.

Check Which Type of Consultation Applies:*

Financial consulting with 0-24 cows ($1,500)
Financial consulting with 25-49 cows ($2,250)
Financial consulting with 50 or more cows ($3,500)
Employee management/non-financial ($2,000)

Producer's Name*

Farm Name*

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

County

Email Address*

Phone Number*

Please provide the following data for the current month:

Total cows lactating & dry*

No. heifers 12mths or older*

No. of heifers under 12mths*

Pounds of milk shipped*

SCC*

BF%*

Protein%*

No. of acres cropped*

Cost of Production (please list per hundredweight COP)*

Do you want help in determining your cost of production?*

Yes
No

Herd DHIA*

RAC Code*

Operational information (check all that apply):*

Tie stall
Parlor
Robotics
Organic
Grazing

Please briefly describe why you are requesting the Dairy Decisions Consultant service for your dairy:*

Preferred Dairy Decision Consultant:

Choice 1

To determine the consultant you would like to work with, refer to the list of approved consultants at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/ddc or call 717-346-0849.

Choice 2

To determine the consultant you would like to work with, refer to the list of approved consultants at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/ddc or call 717-346-0849.

Signature/Consent*

I agree to the following requirements.

By submitting this application, the producer agrees to provide comprehensive financial information to the consultant. If approved, a DDC will commit to providing a comprehensive consultation with your farm. If not approved, your application fee will be reimbursed. The Center will provide grant funding up to the amount listed above which is based on number of cows and team type. The grant will cover at least 85 percent or more of the full fees associated with employing a DDC consultant.

Please Indicate Method of Payment*

DDC Grant Application Fee*

Price: $0.00

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DDC Grant Applications (2020-21)