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October 27, 2020: Grants Available to Help Dairy Farmers Establish a Team and Improve Profitability
October 26, 2020: Next Dairy Industry Conference Call Scheduled for November 5
October 20, 2020: Applications Due for 2021 On-Farm Internship Program
October 19, 2020: Join Free ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on Oct. 28
October 15, 2020: Virtual Farm Tour in Southwest PA Reaches 28,000 Teachers and Students
September 28, 2020: Dairy Industry Conference Call Planned for Oct. 6
September 22, 2020: Register for Free Virtual Roundtable Discussion, Hear From Dr. King Hickman
September 21, 2020: Submit Nominations for PA Dairy Industry Awards
September 15, 2020: Next ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar to Be Held on Sept. 23
September 14, 2020: College Students Encouraged to Apply for 2021 On-Farm Internship Program
September 8, 2020: Scholarships Awarded to Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Students
September 3, 2020: High School Students Invited to Virtual Farm Tour on Oct. 9
August 31, 2020: More Than 51,000 Classrooms Sign Up to Adopt a Cow, Dairy Industry Can Help Support the Program’s Growth
August 24, 2020: Dairy Industry Professionals Invited to Discuss Change Management
August 17, 2020: Learn About Risk Management Options During Next “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar
August 11, 2020: Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference Offered Virtually, Registration Costs Reduced
August 10, 2020: Ten Students Receive Scholarships to Support Future Careers in Dairy
August 5, 2020: Pennsylvania Dairy Future Commission Releases Final Report
July 21, 2020: “Adopt a Cow” Program Brings Agriculture to the Classroom, Open for Enrollment on August 1
July 20, 2020: Free Webinar Scheduled for August 12 to Explore the Dairy Industry’s Future
July 6, 2020: Registration Open for 2020 Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference
June 29, 2020: Share the Value of Dairy with Free ‘Choose PA Dairy’ Promotional Material
June 23, 2020: Learn About Risk Management and How to Protect Your Profits During July Webinars
June 22, 2020: Dairy Industry Conference Call Planned for June 30
June 16, 2020: Center for Dairy Excellence Hires Education and Communications Intern
June 15, 2020: Hear from Panel of PA Dairy Producers During July Webinar Series
June 9, 2020: Seven Students Begin On-Farm Internships and Gain Exposure to Dairy Production
June 8, 2020: Dairy Producers Encouraged to Share Insight in New Dairy Supply Chain Survey
June 2, 2020: Register for June 12 Webinar and Learn How to Apply for Direct Relief Payments
June 1, 2020: COVID-19 Assistance Grants Available to Dairy Processors, Farms and Haulers
May 27, 2020: Save the Date for 2020 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference
May 19, 2020: Student Leader Scholarship Applications Due June 1
May 18, 2020: Dairy Producers Invited to Join Dairy Industry Conference Call on May 26
May 12, 2020: Local Dairy Farms Donate More Than 13,000 Gallons of Milk to Families in Need
May 11, 2020: May ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar to Feature Guest Speaker
April 30, 2020: An Open Letter to the Dairy Industry
April 28, 2020: Next Dairy Industry Conference Call Scheduled for May 7
April 21, 2020: Dairy Students Encouraged to Apply for $3,000 Scholarships
April 20, 2020: Dairy Industry Invited to Next Conference Call on April 23
April 15, 2020: Free Yard Signs Available to Share the Value of Dairy
April 14, 2020: Free Contingency Planning Webinar Offered to Dairy Producers on April 20
April 13, 2020: Join April ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar to Review Market Fundamentals
April 8, 2020: Next Dairy Industry Conference Call Scheduled for April 14
April 6, 2020: Three-Part Webinar Series Offered to Dairy Team Facilitators
April 1, 2020: Dairy Industry Call on April 7 to Address Questions on COVID-19
March 31, 2020: ‘Discover Dairy’ Shares Virtual Learning Resources with Teachers and Students
March 24, 2020: Contingency Planning Resources Available to PA Dairy Farmers
March 23, 2020: COVID-19 Guidelines Available to Pennsylvania Dairy Industry
March 16, 2020: COVID-19 Resources and Information Available to Dairy Farm Families
March 10, 2020: Learn About Dairy Revenue Protection During Webinar on March 25
March 9, 2020: Dairy Industry Professionals Invited to Discuss Change Management
March 3, 2020: Dairy Team Facilitators Invited to Continuing Education Workshop on April 15
March 2, 2020: Scholarships Available for Students Pursuing Careers in Dairy
February 24, 2020: Four Dairy Professionals Join Center for Dairy Excellence and Foundation Board of Directors
February 18, 2020: Review Market Fundamentals During February ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar
February 17, 2020: Young Professionals Recognized with Scholarships at Dairy Summit
February 13, 2020: Creameries Encouraged to Participate in 2020 PA Ice Cream Trail
February 11, 2020: Dairy Professionals Honored with 2020 Dairy Industry Awards
January 27, 2020: Enhance Your Dairy with Professional Consulting Resources
January 20, 2020: Attend the 2020 Dairy Innovation Forum on Feb. 4
January 13, 2020: Hear From Dairy Supply Chain Expert During ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call
December 19, 2019: Young Dairy Professionals Can Apply for Free Registration for 2020 Dairy Summit
December 18, 2019: Last Call for Calving Corner Volunteers at 2020 Farm Show
December 17, 2019: New ‘Destination Dairy’ Exhibit Hall Planned for 2020 Farm Show
December 10, 2019: Review 2020 Market Fundamentals During ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call
December 3, 2019: Calving Corner Seeking Dairy Industry Volunteers During 2020 Farm Show
December 2, 2019: Dairy Farms Encouraged to Host On-Farm Interns Next Summer
November 25, 2019: Team Grants Available to Help Dairy Producers Transform Their Business
November 11, 2019: Review Market Fundamentals During Next ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call
November 5, 2019: Volunteer at the Calving Corner Exhibit During 2020 Farm Show
October 29, 2019: New Tool Released to Calculate the Value of Pennsylvania Dairy
October 28, 2019: Nominate PA Dairy Industry Professionals for Awards by Nov. 15
October 24, 2019: Dairy Professionals Invited to Women in Dairy Conference on Dec. 3
October 22, 2019: Scholarships Available to Young Dairy Professionals
October 21, 2019: Dairy Producers Invited to November Roundtable Meetings
October 15, 2019: Learn About Risk Management During ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call on Oct. 23
October 14, 2019: Students Encouraged to Apply for On-Farm Internships by Oct. 31
October 10, 2019: Grants Available to Preserved Farms for Conservation Work and Installation of Best Management Practices
October 8, 2019: Center for Dairy Excellence Seeking Nominations for Two Board of Director Positions
October 7, 2019: Team Grants Available to Dairy Producers for the 2019-20 Year
October 1, 2019: Nominations Open for PA Dairy Industry Awards
September 30, 2019: Teachers Encouraged to Register for Berks County Farm Tour
September 26, 2019: Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Students Recognized with Scholarships
September 24, 2019: Center Plans November Roundtable Meetings for Dairy Producers
September 23, 2019: Ten Students Awarded Scholarships to Pursue Careers in Dairy
September 18, 2019: Enrollment Open for 2020 On-Farm Internship Program
September 17, 2019: Discuss Risk Management During ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call on Sept. 25
September 16, 2019: Nominate a Dairy Producer or Veterinarian for Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors
September 10, 2019: High School Students Invited to Tour Three Progressive Dairy Farms on Oct. 18
September 9, 2019: Veterinarian Continuing Education Workshop Scheduled for Oct. 9
September 6, 2019: Families Invited to ‘Breakfast on the Farm’ on Sept. 21
September 3, 2019: Dairy Financial Professionals to Share Expertise at Annual Conference
August 27, 2019: ‘Choose PA Dairy’ Promotional Materials Available
August 26, 2019: Save the Date for the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit
August 26, 2019: ‘Adopt a Cow’ Program Brings the Farm to the Elementary Classroom
August 20, 2019: Center for Dairy Excellence Offering 2019-20 Grants for Dairy Farms
August 19, 2019: “Protecting Your Profits” Call Scheduled for August 28
August 7, 2019: Center for Dairy Excellence Seeking Board of Director Nominations
August 5, 2019: Register for the 2019 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference
July 25, 2019: Breakfast on the Farm Event Set for September 21
July 16, 2019: ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call to be Held on July 24
July 8, 21019: Center for Dairy Excellence Provides Resources for Dairy Industry
July 2, 2019: Dairy Enthusiasts Gathered to Support Next-Generation Education Programs
June 27, 2019: Teachers Receive Dairy Farm Field Trip Grants
June 17, 2019: ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call Scheduled for June 26
June 11, 2019: Celebrate Pennsylvania Food and Dairy at “A Toast to Dairy” on June 20
June 4, 2019: High School Students Explore the Food Science Industry
June 3, 2019: Dairy Industry Breakfast Planned for August 14
May 28, 2019: Center for Dairy Excellence Hires Two Staff Members
May 23, 2019: Dairy Financial Professionals to Speak at Annual Conference
May 21, 2019: Farm-to-Fork Celebration Supports Next-Generation Dairy Education Programs
May 20, 2019: ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call to Be Held May 29
May 14, 2019: Students Gain Exposure to Dairy Production Through On-Farm Internships
May 13, 2019: Scholarship Opportunity Available to Dairy Students
April 23, 2019: Tickets Now Available for Toast to Dairy
April 23, 2019: Students Encouraged to Apply for Exploration Experience
April 12, 2019: Scholarship Opportunity Available
April 12, 2019: Register for Dairy Roundtable Meetings
March 25: 2019: Exploration Experience Set for May 28
March 19, 2019: Toast to Dairy Benefits Next Generation
March 18, 2019: Next Protecting Your Profits Call March 27
March 18, 2019: Dairy Financial Conference Set for September 11
March 8, 2019: Center Plans Roundtables for Dairy Professionals
March 8, 2019: Student Leader Scholarships Available
March 8, 2019: Young Dairy Professionals Recognized at Dairy Summit
February 11, 2019: February PYP Call Planned for February 20
February 11, 2019: Industry Leaders Recognized at Dairy Summit
January 15, 2019: January 21 Is Summit Hotel Block Deadline
January 15, 2019: Next PYP Conference Call on January 23
December 19, 2018: Myers Hired as Center’s Risk Education Manager
December 18, 2018: The Calving Corner is Back at the PA Farm Show
December 13, 2018: December PYP Call to be Held
December 10, 2018: Last Call for Calving Corner Volunteers
November 27, 2018: Summit Breakout Sessions Announced
November 19, 2018: November PYP Call to be Held After Thanksgiving
November 19, 2018: Volunteers Needed at the Calving Corner
November 13, 2018: 2019 Pa. Summit Speakers Announced
November 6, 2018: Nomination Period for Industry Awards Closing Soon
November 5, 2018: Center Offering Team Grants for Dairy Producers
October 29, 2018: Scholarships Available to Attend 2019 Pa. Dairy Summit
October 22, 2018: October PYP Call to be Held
October 16, 2018: Nominate a Leader for the PA Dairy Industry Awards
October 9, 2018: Save the Date for the 2019 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit
October 1, 2018: Dairy Producers Encouraged to Attend Roundtable Meetings
September 27, 2018: Enrollment Open for 2019 On-Farm Internship Program
September 24, 2018: Center Offering Producer Support Through Decision Consultants
September 19, 2018: Center Offering 2018-19 Team Grants
September 18, 2018: September PYP Call to be Held
September 18, 2018: Nominations Open for PA Dairy Awards
September 10, 2018: Dairy Foundation Recognizes On-Farm Interns
September 4, 2018: Producer Roundtable Meeting Registration Now Available
August 28, 2018: Attend the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Fall Farm Tour this October
August 27, 2018: Funding Available for Benchmarking Discussion Groups
August 22, 2018: Financial Conference to Highlight Broad Industry Knowledge
August 21, 2018: August PYP Call to be Held
August 13, 2018: Center Foundation and Dairymen’s Select Student Leader Scholarship Recipients
August 6, 2018: Enrollment to “Adopt-A-Cow” Now Available
August 1, 2018: Register to Attend Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference
July 30, 2018: Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Fall Farm Tour Set for October 5
July 24, 2018: Dairy Study Producer Survey Results Released
Column: How Does Pennsylvania’s Dairy Industry Compare to Michigan, New York and Wisconsin?
July 17, 2018: Protecting Your Profits Call to be Held
July 16, 2018: Attend Ag Progress Days Dairy Industry Breakfast
July 11, 2018: “Choose PA Dairy” Promotional Materials Available
June 18, 2018: June ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call to be Held
Column: What Constraints and Opportunities Exist in Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Dairy Industry?
June 11, 2018: Celebrate and Appreciate at Dairy Producer Appreciation Picnic
May 29, 2018: June 1 Deadline for Student Leader Scholarship Applications
May 29, 2018: Purchase Your Tickets to Toast to Dairy and Celebrate the Next Generation
May 15, 2018: Center Foundation and Dairymen’s Offering Scholarships
May 1, 2018: Celebrate the Next Generation with A Toast to Dairy
April 16, 2018: April Protecting Your Profits Call to be Held
April 12, 2018: Center Adds Roundtable Meeting in Carlisle
April 2, 2018: Center Hosting Roundtables on Dairy Dynamics and Wellness
March 26, 2018: Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships Available for High School Seniors
March 26, 2018: 2018 Student Leadership Scholarship Applications Available to Undergraduate Students
March 21, 2018: March ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call to be Held
March 15, 2018: Deadline Approaching for Creamery Ice Cream Trail Interest
March 13, 2018: Wellness Resources Available Through the Center
March 12, 2018: Attend an Environmental Compliance Plan Writing Workshop
March 8, 2018: Center to Host Roundtables on Dairy Dynamics, Health and Wellness
February 28, 2018: Register to Attend Dairy Transition Workshop
February 28, 2018: Producers Recognized and Welcomed to Serving on Center Board
February 26, 2018: 2018 Dairy Industry Award Recipients Named at Pa. Dairy Summit
February 13, 2018: Register for an Environmental Planning Workshop
February 13, 2018: February PYP Call to be Held
January 31, 2018: PA Preferred Creameries Needed for Statewide Program
January 30, 2018: Calving Corner Recognizes Event Sponsors
January 30, 2018: Dairy Transition Workshop Registration Available
January 23, 2018: Center Offering On-Farm Resource Teams, Applications Available
January 23, 2018: Environmental Planning Workshops Being Held Throughout Pennsylvania
January 17, 2018: January ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call to be Held
January 2, 2018: Dairy Study Points to Incentives in Additional Dairy Processing
December 19, 2017: Kleckner Hired as Center’s Communications and Marketing Manager
December 11, 2017: Center Seeks Applicants for Summer 2018 Internship
December 5, 2017: Calving Corner Training Session on December 12
December 5, 2017: Dairymen’s, Foundation Offering Scholarships to Cornerstone Academy
December 4, 2017: Scholarships Available for 2018 Pa. Dairy Summit
November 28, 2017: Register for December Roundtable Meetings
November 28, 2017: Calving Corner Call for Volunteers
November 15, 2017: December 1 Deadline for Industry Award Nominations
November 8, 2017: Center Foundation Launches New Discover Dairy Website
November 7, 2017: Dairy Producers, Professionals Invited to Roundtable Meetings
November 6, 2017: Center Offers On-Farm Resource Team Grants
November 6, 2017: Center Foundation EITC Request Approved
October 16, 2017: October ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call to be Held
October 16, 2017: Industry Award Nominations Sought by November 15
October 11, 2017: Center Foundation Recognizes Divine Dairy Affair Supporters
October 9, 2017: Enrollment Open for 2018 On-Farm Internship Program
October 9, 2017: Dairy Financial Conference Offers Insight to Industry
October 3, 2017: Center for Dairy Excellence Seeking Applicants for Summer 2018 Internship
September 18, 2017: September ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call to be Held
September 13, 2017: Nominate Individuals for PA Dairy Industry Awards
September 12, 2017: Register for Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Fall Farm Tour
August 28, 2017: Producers and Representatives Invited to Listening Sessions
August 28, 2017: September 7 Deadline to Register for Dairy Financial Conference
August 28, 2017: September 15 is Deadline to Nominate Someone for Center Board
August 15, 2017: Promote Dairy Education Programs in the 2017-18 School Year
August 15, 2017: August ‘PROTECTING YOUR PROFITS’ CALL TO BE HELD
August 10, 2017: Dairy Producers and Representatives Invited to Dairy Study Listening Sessions
August 8, 2017: Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Student Scholars Named
August 8, 2017: 2017 Student Leader Scholarship Recipients Named
August 7, 2017: Producer, Industry Study Highlight Dairy Financial Conference
August 7, 2017: Center, PDMP and Dairymen’s Seeking Industry Award Nominations
July 25, 2017: Adopt-A-Cow Enrollment Begins August 1
July 19, 2017: Dairy Financial Conference Registration Available
July 18, 2017: Ag Progress Days Dairy Industry Breakfast
July 18, 2017: Center ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call to be Held
July 6, 2017: Center Seeks Nominees for Board of Director Role
June 19, 2017: June Protecting Your Profits Call to be Held
June 19, 2017: Let Your Voices be Heard through the Producer Survey
June 6, 2017: July 1 Deadline Approaching for Dairy Farmers to Complete Producer Survey
June 6, 2017: Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Students Explore Veterinary Medicine
June 6, 2017: Center Foundation Grants Fund Dairy Farm Field Trips
May 15, 2017: May 24 ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call Scheduled
May 9, 2017: Center Conducting Dairy Producer Survey
May 9, 2017: Discover Dairy Adopt-A-Cow Video Chats Hosted
May 1, 2017: Center Foundation and Dairyman’s Offer 10 $3,000 Scholarships
May 1, 2017: Registration Deadline May 8 for Center’s Mealtime Meetings
April 25, 2017: May 12 Application Deadline for Bovine Exploration Experience
April 25, 2017: Environmental Planning Grants Available to Beef and Dairy Farmers
April 18, 2017: April ‘Protecting Your Profits’ to be held
April 18, 2017: Dairy Industry Professionals Invited to Meet with Center
April 10, 2017: $30,000 in Student Scholarships Available to Dairy Youth
April 4, 2017: Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Program Offers New “Exploration Experience” Series
March 14, 2017: March 22 Registration Deadline for Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Farm Tour
March 14, 2017: Dairy Industry Professionals invited to meet with Center
February 28, 2017: Farm Tour to Showcase Southwest Pennsylvania Dairies for Future Dairy Leaders
February 28, 2017: Center Foundation and Dairymen’s Open 2017 Student Leader Scholarship Applications Up
February 17, 2017: Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Launches Dairy Cow Birthing Center Project, Hires Project Manager
February 17, 2017: Pre-recorded ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call Posted
February 14, 2017: Center, Dairymen’s and PDMP Honor Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Leaders
February 13, 2017: Registration Fee Waived for Dairy Farm Transition Workshop
January 31, 2017: Kleckner selected as Center’s Dairy Education and Communications Intern.
January 31, 2017: Funding Temporarily Increased for Center’s Dairy Decision Consultant Grants
January 17, 2017: Protecting Your Profits Call to be Held
January 17, 2017: Dairy Decision Consultant Application Fee Waived through January 31
January 17, 2017: Dairy and Beef Centers For Excellence Offer Grants to Assist Farms with Environmental Baseline Compliance
January 10, 2017: PA Dairy Summit Registration Discounts Available for Dairy Farmers
December 20, 2016: Center Foundation Named Outstanding Cooperator to Agricultural Education