October ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Recording Now Available With Dairy Market Updates

Watch or Listen Back to Hear Dairy Market Updates From October 2023 The Center for Dairy Excellence has published its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” discussion with updates about the October 2023 milk marketplace. The Center’s Executive Director Jayne Sebright invited Zach Myers, who now serves as Director of Member Services for Maryland & Virginia Milk…

Cumberland County Dairy Producers Describe How They Are Bringing New Life Into Existing Dairy Operation Through Benchmarking and Innovation

Cory Mellott and Kerry & James St. Onge Were Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Cory Mellott and Kerry and James St. Onge – all middle managers at Molly Pitcher Milk LLC – share how they are helping to bring new life…

Dairy Farms Encouraged to Host Interns and Apprentices on Their Operations

Producers Who Might Be Looking for Employees Can Apply for Interns or Apprentices Dairy producers from Pennsylvania and beyond are encouraged to apply to be a host farm in the 2024 On-Farm Internship Program. The program was designed to provide 10- to 12-week on-farm internships and create opportunities for Pennsylvania students to gain practical knowledge,…

Save the Date for the 2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit

Next Year’s Dairy Summit Will Feature Dynamic Keynote Speakers, Education and Networking “Unlock Your Potential” is the theme of the 2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, scheduled for February 7-8, 2024 at the Lancaster Wyndham Resort and Convention Center in Lancaster, Pa. Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and Center for Dairy Excellence, the annual…

Marketing, Branding and Labeling Grants Open for Value-Added Dairy Businesses

The Grant Program Is Open Until November 17 The Center for Dairy Excellence has a new Marketing, Branding and Labeling Consultant Grant program open for dairy value-added operations that are looking to advance their businesses. Leveraging funds provided through the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, grant applications are due by November 17, 2023. Up to…

PA Dairy Industry Awards Now Open for Nominations

The Annual Awards Recognize Individuals Who Are Excelling in the Dairy Industry Nominations are now open for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. Each year, the awards recognize dairy producers and industry professionals who excel in leadership, service and innovation. The program includes three awards and is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, the…

Learn How to Talk About Farm Transition at Upcoming Workshop

The Interactive Workshop Will Have Sessions Focused on Family Communication Tips How do we talk about farm transition in productive ways? What are the specific steps involved in the succession plan process? Dairy farm families are invited to the “Passing the Torch” Interactive Transition Planning Workshop on November 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m….

September ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Recording Now Available With Dairy Market Updates

Watch or Listen Back to Hear Dairy Market Updates From September 2023 The Center for Dairy Excellence has published its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” discussion with updates about the September 2023 milk marketplace. The Center’s Executive Director Jayne Sebright invited Jacob Thompson, who serves as a Dairy Business Advisor for Land O’Lakes, to share his…

Grant Funding Available to Help PA Dairy Farms Form Advisory Teams

The Center’s On-Farm Team Program Is Now Open The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications for the On-Farm Team Grant Program for the 2023-24 year. 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 the team grant…

Lancaster County Dairy Producer Talks About Expansion Process and Benefits of Rotary Parlor

Tyler Rohrer Was Interviewed in the New Episode of “Cow-Side Conversations” In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Tyler Rohrer of Rohrer Dairy Farms in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania shares what the expansion decision-making process looks like. He describes how his family made the decision to invest in a 60-stall…