Grants Available to Help Dairy Producers With Transition Planning, Transformation Projects and Consulting Work

Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) and Transition/Transformation Team Grants Are Available Dairy producers who are looking to work one-on-on with professional consultants to make a major business transformation, begin transition planning, or analyze another area of their dairy operation should consider applying for the Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) Grant Program and the Transition/Transformation Team Grant Program…

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

The Center Is Offering a $100 Discount to Dairy Producers Who Enroll in Winter Course To assist dairy farm families in improving communication, safety and productivity, while building respect and positive relationships with Spanish-speaking employees, the Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering $100 discounts to dairy producers who sign up for the “Spanish…

Webinar on January 21 to Share How Dairy Processors Can Leverage MilkPEP Programs to Modernize Milk

Dairy Processors Are Invited to the Free Webinar on Tuesday, January 21 The Center for Dairy Excellence will host another webinar for dairy processors on Tuesday, January 21 from 1-2 p.m., titled “How MilkPEP Is Modernizing Milk.” This is the next webinar in the bi-monthly processor webinar series to help spur discussion, collaboration and innovation…

Hear From Oakridge Dairy and 16+ Expert Speakers at PA Dairy Summit

Attend Four Dynamic Keynote Sessions and Breakout Sessions in Four Timely Tracks To start bringing tomorrow to life, dairy producers and industry professionals are invited to the two-day Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on February 5-6 in State College, PA. With the theme “Designing Your Tomorrow Today,” the Dairy Summit is nationally recognized as one of the…

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

The Books Help PA Dairy Farms Comply with National FARM 5.0 Requirements As we begin a new year, 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 5,700 books distributed to date, they have been created to help…

Long Green Farms to Share Their Story During Producer Showcase at PA Dairy Summit in February

The PA Dairy Summit Will Feature Four Keynote Sessions, Including Two Producer Showcases The 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is centered around the idea that designing our futures in the dairy industry begins with the decisions we make today. Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and Center for Dairy Excellence, the PA Dairy Summit…

Volunteers Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2025 Farm Show

The Dairy Cow Birthing Center Offers Educational Insight for Families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show from January 4-11, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pa. The Calving Corner is the cornerstone in the “Destination Dairy” Northeast Exhibit Hall, giving…

Second Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call to be Held On December 4 With Updates About Mandatory Testing On Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, December 4 at 1 p.m. EST Pennsylvania continues to monitor the rapid acceleration of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle across the United States. The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn Ag Industries Association will host the next joint monthly Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI…

Where Are They Now? Meet Shara, a Previous On-Farm Intern Who Found Lifelong Career at the Farm Level

What does the future of the Pennsylvania dairy industry look like? For young professionals like Shara Allman, a full-time herd manager at S&A Kreider and Sons in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, she is living out her dreams at the farm level and working with cows on a daily basis. Many young herd managers like Shara get their start through…

Business Consultants Available to Help Dairy Farm Families With Succession Planning, Business Planning and More

The Center Offers One-on-One Consulting Support at No Charge to Dairy Farm Families To help Pennsylvania dairy farm families with transition planning, business management consulting, and risk management planning, the Center for Dairy Excellence has several consultants available to work with Pennsylvania dairy farm families. Dr. Brian Reed and Dr. Charlie Gardner both serve as…