Category Archives: Press Releases

August 31, 2022

Three Grant Opportunities Now Open for PA Dairy Producers and Processors

The Grants Help Support Improvement Projects, Value-Added Consulting, and Processing Expansions The Center for Dairy Excellence opened three competitive grant programs on September 1, 2022 for Pennsylvania dairy producers and processors who are looking to advance their businesses. Leveraging funds provided through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, the programs include…

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August 29, 2022

Berks County Dairy Producer Shares Perspective on Transition Planning, Robotic Milking Technology and More in New Podcast Episode

Jared Kurtz 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, Jared Kurtz, a fourth-generation dairy producer from Kurtland Farms in southern Berks County, Pennsylvania, shared what the transition planning process was like for his family—a process that took nearly five years…

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August 23, 2022

Three PA Dairy Producers to Speak at Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference

The “Farm Level View” Session Will Include a Producer Panel Discussion Three Pennsylvania dairy producers will speak at the 13th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled “Adjusting the Lens,” on September 14 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This year’s conference will help dairy financial consultants, lending representatives, and interested dairy producers bring their lens into…

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August 17, 2022

High School Students Invited to Tour Two PA Dairy Farms and Veterinary Center on Oct. 20

The Farm Tour Will Take Place in Chester County With Both In-Person and Virtual Options 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 Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,…

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August 11, 2022

Save the Date for ‘Own Your Future’ Workshop on November 10

Dairy Farm Families Are Invited to Learn About Succession Planning for All Ages To help dairy farm families begin tackling the process of succession planning and ownership transition, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and the Center for Dairy Excellence will be hosting a Fall Forum titled “Own Your Future” on Thursday, November 10…

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July 22, 2022

Franklin County Dairy Producer Offers Strategies for Preventing Heat Stress in New Podcast Episode

Clint Burkholder 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, Clint Burkholder, a dairy producer from Burk-Lea Farms in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, shared his strategies for mitigating heat stress within his dairy herd and ways he is ensuring proper ventilation and…

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July 19, 2022

Scholarships Awarded to Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow High School Graduates

The Scholarships Recognize Students Who Are Advancing Their Education in Dairy-Related Fields Madelynn Hoffman of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and Calvin Dechow of Centre County, Pennsylvania were recently awarded scholarships through the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) Program. The students were recognized with the scholarships after completing and passing at least one of…

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July 18, 2022

Center for Dairy Excellence Seeking Two Board of Director Nominations

Nominations Are Open for a Western PA Dairy Producer and Retail Representative The Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors is requesting nominations to fill two open board positions. The available positions are for a dairy producer from the Western Pennsylvania region and a dairy retail representative. After reaching the two-consecutive term maximum set by…

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July 12, 2022

Guest Speaker From National Dairy FARM Program to Join “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar on July 27

Learn About the FARM 4.0 Program on Wednesday, July 27 at 12 p.m. The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special edition of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, July 27 from 12-1 p.m. The event will feature Beverly Hampton Phifer, Director of Animal Care from the National Dairy FARM Program, who…

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July 11, 2022

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, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association and Tröegs Independent Brewing for the 2022-23 academic year, each scholarship recipient…

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