Grants Available to Help Dairy Farmers Establish a Team and Improve Profitability

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 available through the Center for Dairy Excellence’s On-Farm Resource Program. The 2020-21 team grants…

Next Dairy Industry Conference Call Scheduled for November 5

Panelists Will Answer Questions About Dairy Checkoff, Dairy Margin Coverage, and CFAP2 On Thursday, November 5 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host another installment in its Dairy Industry Conference Call series. Each call in the series features different panelists who provide important dairy industry updates and answer real-time questions submitted by…

Applications Due for 2021 On-Farm Internship Program

College Students Have Until October 31 to Apply for an On-Farm Internship Next Summer Undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in dairy production are encouraged to apply for the 2021 On-Farm Internship program. Applications are due by October 31, 2020 and can be submitted online. The program was designed to provide 10-…

Join Free ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on Oct. 28

Get the Latest Milk Price Numbers and Review DMC and DRP Information The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, October 28 at noon. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the webinar will provide dairy farmers and industry professionals with current data and updates…

Virtual Farm Tour in Southwest PA Reaches 28,000 Teachers and Students

Students Learned About Two Pennsylvania Dairy Operations During the Virtual Farm Tour On Friday, October 9, the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow program, managed by the Dairy Excellence Foundation, hosted its first-ever virtual farm tour. Approximately 28,000 people streamed the virtual farm tour, which included in-depth tours and career explorations at two dairy farms in the…

Dairy Industry Conference Call Planned for Oct. 6

Panelists Will Share Updates on the Second Round of the CFAP Program and Other COVID-19 Issues Dairy producers and industry professionals are invited to join the Center for Dairy Excellence’s next dairy industry conference call on Tuesday, October 6 from 12 to 1 p.m. With details recently released about the second round of the Coronavirus Food…

Register for Free Virtual Roundtable Discussion, Hear From Dr. King Hickman

Dr. Hickman Will Share Strategies for Leading With Change on Dairy Operations The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a free virtual roundtable meeting, titled “Leading With Change: Managing Change on Your Dairy,” on Thursday, October 22 from 10 to 11:45 a.m. The event is ideal for dairy farmers and dairy professionals who want to…

Submit Nominations for PA Dairy Industry Awards

2020 Dairy Industry Award Winners

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…

Next ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar to Be Held on Sept. 23

Review Upcoming DMC and DRP Deadlines During the Monthly Webinar The Center for Dairy Excellence invites dairy farm families and other dairy professionals to join its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, September 23 at noon. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the webinar will provide current data and updates…

College Students Encouraged to Apply for 2021 On-Farm Internship Program

Dairy Farms Can Also Apply to Host an Intern Next Summer The 2021 On-Farm Internship program is now accepting applications for host farms and undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in dairy production next summer. The program was designed to provide 10- to 12-week on-farm internships to the next generation of dairy…