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August 9, 2021

Ten Students Receive Annual Scholarships to Support Future Careers in Dairy

PA College Students Were Awarded Student Leader Scholarships Ten undergraduate students were recently recognized with Student Leader Scholarships, an award intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, each scholarship recipient will receive $3,000 to support their undergraduate studies…

August 9, 2021

College Student Travels 900 Miles From Home to Complete Internship on Wisconsin Dairy Farm

Growing up on a small dairy farm in Adams County, Pennsylvania, dairy has always been a part of George Sebright’s life. Expanding his perspective and gaining new experiences outside the state is something he has been passionate about since he started college. As a rising junior at Virginia Tech, George is studying dairy science with…

August 2, 2021

Learn How to Protect Business Risk at 2021 Dairy Financial Conference

The Conference Will Be Held In-Person With a Virtual Option Available Dairy financial consultants, lending representatives, and dairy producers are invited to the 12th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference on Tuesday, September 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Titled “Turning the Page,” the conference features three keynote speakers and a panel of…

August 2, 2021

Webinar Series to Address Dairy Employee Communications and Management

The Five-Part Series Will Cover Communications, Feedback, Employee Handbooks, and More Veterinarians, nutritionists and other dairy consultants, as well as interested dairy producers, are invited to participate in a five-part webinar series titled “Transforming Your Team: Employee Communications and Management,” being held every other Tuesday morning from September 28 to November 23. As part of the…

August 2, 2021

Robotic Milker Discussion Group and Facility Tour to Take Place on August 19

Robotic Milker Owners and Individuals Considering Installing the Technology Are Invited The Center for Dairy Excellence is partnering with regional AMS technology dealers to host a Robotic Milker Discussion Group meeting on Thursday, August 19 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Oakleigh Farm in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. The free event includes lunch, a roundtable discussion,…

July 21, 2021

Animal Science Sophomore Gains a Broader Perspective and Dairy Genetics Experience

For Caroline Arrowsmith, the dairy industry has been her passion since she was young. She was born and raised on Hillacres Jerseys in Peach Bottom, PA and has been involved in various dairy organizations throughout her life. Caroline, a sophomore at The Pennsylvania State University, spent this summer interning at Pine Tree Dairy in Marshallville,…

July 21, 2021

College Junior Travels to Minnesota Dairy to Complete On-Farm Internship

While most college students are encouraged to complete an internship, they don’t usually move 1,200 miles away to do so. This is exactly what Tori Schiffert, a junior at The Pennsylvania State University studying animal science, decided to do. Tori applied for an on-farm internship during her junior year and was paired with Tauer Dairy…

July 21, 2021

Dairy Producer Gains Confidence to Transform Farm with New Technology

As Donny Bartch of Merrimart Farms in Perry County, Pennsylvania brainstormed ideas for the future of his dairy farm, he thought about a few key questions. How do he and his wife want to end their careers in dairying? If their kids come on board, what kind of opportunities do they want them to have?…

July 21, 2021

Transition Planning Helps Somerset County Dairy Farm Build a Legacy

Like many Pennsylvania dairy farms, Pennwood Farms in Somerset County, Pennsylvania has multiple family members involved in managing the farm’s day-to-day operations. With four brothers and various family members overseeing the business, they have been considering transitioning to an LLC to better protect each family. They have also been considering how the next generation could…

July 20, 2021

Join “Protecting Your Profits” Monthly Webinar on July 28

The Discussion Will Take Place on Wednesday, July 28 at 12 p.m. Via Webinar or Conference Call The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, July 28 at 12 p.m. Held the fourth Wednesday of every month and led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center,…