Category Archives: General News

September 13, 2021

Grants Available to Help Dairy Farmers Improve Profitability, Make Business Transformations and Create Succession Plans

Three Types of Grants Are Available Through the Center’s On-Farm Resource Program Dairy producers who are looking to improve profitability, create a transition plan, or plan a major business transformation are encouraged to apply for one of three team grant opportunities now available through the Center for Dairy Excellence’s On-Farm Resource Program. The 2021-22 team…

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September 12, 2021

Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in “Farm Spanish Basics” Course

The Center for Dairy Excellence Is Offering a $100 Discount to PA Dairy Producers The United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world, and 80 percent of the agricultural workforce in the U.S. speaks Spanish. To assist dairy farm families in enhancing communication and building rapport with Hispanic employees, the Center for…

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September 7, 2021

Second Round of Dairy Excellence Grant Funding Now Open for Dairy Producers

The Grants Help Support Improvement Projects Related to Cow Comfort, Efficiency, and Milk Production Per Cow The second round of funding for the Dairy Excellence Grant Program is now open, and dairy producers have until October 15 to submit a grant application. The program is ideal for Pennsylvania dairy producers who want to improve cow…

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September 1, 2021

High School Students Invited to Visit Dairy Farm for Hands-On Exploration Experience on October 14

Students Will Explore Different Dairy Careers and Learn About Herd Management High school students in eleventh and twelfth grades who are interested in a potential career in the dairy industry are invited to the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow “Own It” Exploration Experience. The day-long event has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 14 2021 from 9…

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August 31, 2021

Dairy Industry Conference Call Scheduled for September 14

Panelists Will Answer Questions About Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Payments and DMC Feed Cost Updates On Tuesday, September 14 from 12:30-1:30 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a Dairy Industry Conference Call to address the upcoming USDA Pandemic Market Volatility Program to provide COVID-19 relief to dairy farmers. With the USDA announcing that they…

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August 30, 2021

New Website and Dairy Education Courses Available for High School Classrooms

The Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Program Has a New Website With Dairy Resources and Courses High school teachers and students interested in exploring dairy career opportunities now have access to curriculum and resources available through the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow program. With a redesigned website and four dairy education courses, including a new Dairy Technologies…

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August 24, 2021

PA Dairy Farmer Shares Ways to Control Energy Costs and Boost Efficiency

Josh Waddell Shares Tricks of the Trade in 10th Episode of Cow-Side Conversations Podcast With energy costs often being overlooked on Pennsylvania dairy farms, Josh Waddell of Apple Shamrock Dairy Farm in Crawford County, Pennsylvania shared how an energy audit led to new opportunities and savings on his dairy operation. In the Center for Dairy…

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August 23, 2021

Dairy Producers and Their Families Invited to Free Dairy Appreciation Dinners

The Dairy Appreciation Dinners Will Be Held Across the State on Saturday, Oct. 16 Pennsylvania dairy producers and their families are invited to one of three free Dairy Appreciation Dinners. Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, the events will be held on three dairy farms across the state on Saturday, October 16 from 6-8:30…

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August 17, 2021

High School Students Invited to Tour Three PA Dairy Farms on October 20

The Farm Tour Will Take Place in Columbia and Luzerne Counties With Both In-Person and Virtual Options Available High school students are invited to learn about multiple career opportunities in the dairy industry during the annual Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Farm Tour. Offered both in-person and virtually on Wednesday, October 20, the day-long event gives…

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August 16, 2021

Summer Intern Shares Her Perspective on Future of Pennsylvania Dairy

By Kylie Lusk, a senior at Penn State University I have had the privilege of being the Communications and Education intern at the Center for Dairy Excellence this summer, and I wanted to share my experience. When I found out that I got this internship, I was overjoyed. I have heard about this internship since…

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