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SUMMARY:2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Purpose is your compass. Passion is your fuel. Find your True North and join us at the 2026 PA Dairy Summit!\nFebruary 4-5\, 2026\nHoliday Inn Harrisburg – Hershey (Grantville\, PA)\n604 Station Rd.\nGrantville\, PA 17028\nDairy farmers often feel like they’re moving from one fire to the next on the farm. But when you find your true north\, you’re able to control the chaos\, quiet down the outside noise\, commit to your purpose\, and stay the course through the highs and the lows. That’s the inspiration behind the 2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit! Join us on February 4-5\, 2026 in the Hershey/Harrisburg area. Register today! \nWhether you’re at the peak of your career in the dairy industry\, or just getting started\, our speakers will help you embrace your purpose and use your passion to propel yourself – and your farm – forward. With producer-led sessions on relevant\, real-time issues\, you can drill down on your strengths\, network with your peers\, and discover the passion points that can fuel your personal and professional growth. Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and Center for Dairy Excellence\, this annual event brings together more than 350 dairy producers and allied-industry representatives. \nNew this year: \nAn entire track of discussion groups for peer-to-peer conversations\nMovie night to watch a private screening of the powerful film\, A World Without Cows\nMore producer showcases than ever\, including two producer-led keynote sessions\nFun-filled evening reception with entertaining\, engaging ways to interact\nBreakout sessions on the fundamentals\, the people\, and the analytics
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/2026-pennsylvania-dairy-summit/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Harrisburg (Hershey Area)\, 604 Station Road\, Grantville\, 17028\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Purpose is your compass. Passion is your fuel. Find your True North and join us at the 2026 PA Dairy Summit!\nFebruary 4-5\, 2026\nHoliday Inn Harrisburg – Hershey (Grantville\, PA)\n604 Station Rd.\nGrantville\, PA 17028\nDairy farmers often feel like they’re moving from one fire to the next on the farm. But when you find your true north\, you’re able to control the chaos\, quiet down the outside noise\, commit to your purpose\, and stay the course through the highs and the lows. That’s the inspiration behind the 2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit! Join us on February 4-5\, 2026 in the Hershey/Harrisburg area. Register today! \nWhether you’re at the peak of your career in the dairy industry\, or just getting started\, our speakers will help you embrace your purpose and use your passion to propel yourself – and your farm – forward. With producer-led sessions on relevant\, real-time issues\, you can drill down on your strengths\, network with your peers\, and discover the passion points that can fuel your personal and professional growth. Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and Center for Dairy Excellence\, this annual event brings together more than 350 dairy producers and allied-industry representatives. \nNew this year: \nAn entire track of discussion groups for peer-to-peer conversations\nMovie night to watch a private screening of the powerful film\, A World Without Cows\nMore producer showcases than ever\, including two producer-led keynote sessions\nFun-filled evening reception with entertaining\, engaging ways to interact\nBreakout sessions on the fundamentals\, the people\, and the analytics
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/2026-pennsylvania-dairy-summit/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Harrisburg (Hershey Area)\, 604 Station Road\, Grantville\, 17028\, United States
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SUMMARY:Passing the Torch: Transition Planning Workshop (East Earl)
DESCRIPTION:Date:	Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025\nTime:	8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nLocation:	Shady Maple Smorgasbord\nAddress:\n129 Toddy Drive\nEast Earl\, PA 17519 \nEvent Host:\nPenn State Extension and Center for Dairy Excellence \nIt’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your dairy business. You and your family are invited to the “Passing the Torch” Transition Planning Workshop series this fall. Hosted by Penn State Extension and the Center for Dairy Excellence\, workshops will be held on November 18 and 20\, 2025. The workshops include lunch and one-on-one\, interactive family roundtable discussions led by outside advisors. \nRegister Today\nWhy should you or your family attend? Maybe your kids are only in high school or college\, and you’re not ready to pass the torch quite yet. Remember\, it can take years to successfully transition your business\, so having one-on-one conversations now can help down the road when you’re ready to begin the process. Maybe you don’t have a family member interested in taking over your dairy enterprise. Remember\, the “torch” can go to anyone and there are other options to consider when planning your transition. Maybe you’re just starting to think about retirement\, or maybe you’re nearing retirement and haven’t thought about your succession plan at all. It’s not too late. No matter what stage you’re in\, these interactive workshops will get everyone around the table for one-on-one coaching with facilitators\, legal experts\, accountants and more. \nSeveral dairy farm families shared their thoughts after attending previous workshops in the series: \n“Thank you for giving us a platform and context to start very difficult conversations. Very helpful – even just to begin a starting point.” \n“This workshop was great! It gave us an idea of what we need to do next.” \n“I learned farm transition planning is critical to the success of the next generation to be successful. They don’t just happen without forethought and planning.” \nDates and Locations:\nNovember 18 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm – Shady Maple Smorgasbord (129 Toddy Dr\, East Earl\, PA 17519)\nNovember 20\, 2025 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm – Toftrees Golf Resort (1 Country Club Lane\, State College\, PA 16803)\nClick here to register today.\nWorkshop Focus Areas:\nLearn about the overall transition process and key communication tips\nLearn about the retirement planning process\nLearn about the legal transition process\nLearn about the accounting transition process\nParticipate in one-on-one\, interactive family roundtable discussions that are led by outside advisors to keep the process moving in a productive way.\nWalk away with a workbook and tangible next steps for taking action.\nCost:\nRegistration is $25 total for TWO family members to attend and $5 for each additional family member. Your entire family is encouraged to attend. Space is limited! \nSessions and Speakers: \n“How Do We Begin?” with Dr. Charlie Gardner\nDr. Gardner grew up in southern New Jersey and worked on his uncle’s dairy farm. He attended the College of Agriculture at Cornell from 1967 –1969\, then transferred to Veterinary College\, and graduated from Veterinary School in 1973. He then joined the Ackermanville Veterinary Hospital\, doing mainly dairy cattle practice. He stayed there until 1989\, when he started Dairy Management Consultants\, a practice specializing in dairy herd management. Dr. Gardner became board certified as a specialist in dairy practice in 1993\, and received an MBA from Moravian College in May of 1999. He joined Agway in 1999\, and was director of the Agway TSPF Heifer Program. In March of 2004 he joined Cargill Animal Nutrition\, and worked with producers to improve animal and financial performance. He retired from Cargill in December of 2014\, and has since worked part time as a farm consultant with the Center for Dairy Excellence. \n“Financial Considerations for Farm Transition” with Dr. Brian Reed\nBrian Reed DVM\, MBA has spent the last 36 years working with dairy farmers as a veterinarian. Since receiving his MBA degree in 2001\, he has also been a dairy business consultant\, assisting dairy families with strategic planning\, profitability analysis and farm transition planning. Dr. Reed also currently utilizes Center for Dairy Excellence resources to assist farm families going through the farm transition process. \n“Retirement Planning: What to Think About” with Samantha Gehrett and Paula Ledney\nSamantha Gehrett is a Dairy Business Management Educator with Penn State Extension and is housed in Carlisle\, PA. Her primary focus is to help dairy producers determine cost of production and develop farm business plans that help farms reach long-term goals and objectives. She brings experience in Accounting\, Taxation\, and Dairy Processing. This work is accomplished through on-farm visits\, workshops and conferences and the development of tools and resources for producers and consultants. \nPaula Ledney is an Extension Program Specialist in Penn State’s Department of Agricultural Economics\, Sociology\, and Education\, where she focuses on enterprise budgeting and production education through the Ag Alternatives publication series. She also provides business management education on topics such as retirement planning\, farm transition\, federal taxation\, and financial literacy. She holds an M.B.A. through Penn State’s Black School of Business and is also a Certified Farm Transition Coordinator with the International Farm Transition Network. \n“Legal Considerations for the Farm Transition Process” with Jennifer Wetzel\nJennifer Denchak Wetzel\, an advocate dedicated to serving Pennsylvania’s farm and agri-business community\, has spent the past fifteen years providing legal counsel to various agricultural businesses across the state. Her knowledge spans a wide spectrum of legal issues\, with a focus on business succession planning\, real estate\, and asset preservation within the agricultural law framework. She received the Best Lawyer accolade for real estate for 2024. Jennifer is recognized for her profound understanding of agricultural matters and has shared her insights through presentations for esteemed organizations such as the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau\, Pennsylvania Bar Institute\, Pennsylvania Farm Link\, and Pennsylvania Bankers Association. Her commitment to the agricultural sector extends to her role as a Succession Coordinator for the International Farm Transition Network and the Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence. \n“Accounting for Everyone: The Accounting Transition Process” with Tracy Garofalo\nTracy Garofalo has been serving the needs of farmers and small businesses for almost 20 years in Pennsylvania\, Maryland and Delaware. Tracy discovered her attention to detail and her natural accounting skills when she had her first accounting class in high school. Tracy went on to receive her BSBA and MBA from Shippensburg University\, both of which majoring in Accounting. She spent five years as Controller of a private company specializing in professional fundraising for churches and non-profit organizations. She joined MSC Business Services in July 2005\, where she earned the “Eagle” award for being the highest scoring staff person showing excellence in both her work ethics and ability to service clients. Over the course of 18 years\, she held various positions within the company including Senior Account Supervisor and Regional Manager. In 2013\, she passed and became an Enrolled Agent\, which is the highest credential the Internal Revenue Service offers. In May of 2022\, Tracy left MSC Business Services and opened her own accounting practice\, Top Notch Accounting\, Inc. where she is the President of the company.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/passing-the-torch-transition-planning-workshop-east-earl/
LOCATION:Shady Maple\, 1324 Main Street\, East Earl\, PA\, 17519\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beefing Up Your Risk Management: Cattle Market Dynamics & Price Protection – “Protecting Your Profits” September Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Date:	Friday\, September 19\, 2025\nTime:	12-1 p.m. EST\nLocation:	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87495132250?pwd=Wxuiyb9KdwlzmhtzHypgrIJwyKomqN.1\nEvent Host:\nCenter for Dairy Excellence\nWant to receive a simple reminder the morning of the webinar? Consider signing up for text alerts. We’ll text you a reminder the morning of the event and include the webinar link and dial-in details. Text “Signup” to 844-765-2697.\nAdd to Calendar\nCattle markets continue to set new record highs\, creating some interesting opportunities for dairy farms. Whether dairy producers are selling beef on dairy cross calves\, benefitting from higher cull cow values\, or all of the above\, it’s an important time to learn about how beef and dairy markets are becoming more intertwined – and how dairy farmers can manage against downside price risk. Join us on Friday\, September 19 at 12 p.m. EST for our September “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “Beefing Up Your Risk Management: Cattle Market Dynamics & Price Protection.” Bryce Windecker and Kathleen Wolfley from Ever.Ag will discuss current beef market dynamics – from tariffs on Brazilian beef to ground beef demand and everything in between. Plus\, they’ll walk through strategies for how dairy producers can manage downside cattle price risk. \nYou can join via conference call\, webinar\, or podcast format. Your choice! A recording will be shared after the event. \nHow to Join:\nWebinar Format \nVisit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/SeptemberPYP on Friday\, September 19 at 12 p.m. to launch the webinar and watch live. \nConference Call Format \nIndividuals who would prefer to connect via conference call can dial the following number on Friday\, September 19 at 12 p.m.: \nDial: +1-309-205-3325\nMeeting ID: 874 9513 2250\nPasscode: 710876 \nPodcast Format\nVisit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/pyp to listen to a recording of the “Protecting Your Profits” discussion in podcast format and subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. The episode is expected to be published after the live webinar and conference call are concluded. \nAbout the Guest Speakers: \nKathleen Noble Wolfley is the Market Intelligence Director with Ever.Ag\, working with producers to help them make educated and informed decisions on risk management. Kathleen is a student of the dairy industry\, with dairy farm roots in upstate New York and more than a decade of experience as a dairy market analyst. She is based in western New York. \nBryce Windecker grew up on a 100-cow Registered Holstein Dairy in Central New York and serves with Ever.Ag as an agent and broker. He has worked with dairies throughout the Northeast on both operations and financial management/analysis. He holds an associate’s degree from SUNY Cobleskill and a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. He assists dairy and grain producers with risk management needs while delivering technology solutions to aggregate farm data more efficiently.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/beefing-up-your-risk-management-cattle-market-dynamics-price-protection-protecting-your-profits-september-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T080000
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SUMMARY:2025 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference: “Leveling Up PA Dairy”
DESCRIPTION:2025 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference: “Leveling Up PA Dairy”\nDate:	Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025\nTime:	8 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nLocation:	NEW Location: PA Farm Show Complex – McClay Street Entrance\nAddress:\n2300 North Cameron Street\nHarrisburg\, PA 17110 \nDirections >\nEvent Host:\nCenter for Dairy Excellence \nFor the Pennsylvania dairy industry\, the best view usually comes after the hardest climb. There’s always another way to level up and find room to grow\, not necessarily in cow numbers but in management practices and business acumen. At this year’s Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference\, learn what the top 10% of dairy farmers do to set their businesses apart and hear from dairy producers who have turned their businesses around financially. Our speakers will challenge you to consider how to help your dairy clients navigate rock bottom years\, how high-performing dairies can level up\, and discuss how tariffs and trade policy impact global dairy markets. \nWe hope you’ll join us on Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025 for the 16th annual Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference. \nClick here to register today. \nRegistration Cost:\nStandard Rate for Non-Ally registrants – $260\nAllies for Advancement & EITC participant rate – $210\nDairy Producer Rate – $130\nSessions and Speakers: \nCream of the Crop: What Sets Dairy’s Best & Brightest Apart?\nWhat sets dairy’s best and brightest apart? What can underperforming dairies do to get turned around and how can high-performing dairies level up? What do the top 10% of dairies do that set them apart? Pauly Paul\, dairy farm and ag business consultant and the owner of Complete Management Consulting LLC\, will dive into all of this and more in this enlightening session! \nPauly Paul is a dairy farm and ag business consultant and the owner of Complete Management Consulting LLC. He and his team work alongside owners and employees\, as well as their lenders\, to assess the business both in the barn and on their balance sheet\, in order to provide proven methods to save time\, money and man hours\, while increasing income and operational efficiency. Prior to founding Complete Management Consulting\, Pauly spent several years running bank-owned dairies and successfully bringing them back from bankruptcy to a bottom line in the black. This experience\, combined with more than 15 years working in dairy cattle reproduction\, developed the “boots on the ground” approach he is known for in assessing all aspects of business organization\, operations and finance. Additional services include: full-service farm management\, crisis management\, employee training and court-ordered receiverships. Based in New Holstein\, Wisconsin\, the team serves farms and businesses throughout the Midwest and beyond. \nLeveling Up and Rising Above: Producer Panel with Dee Shafer (Shafdon Farms)\, Dale Brown (Jobo Holsteins)\, and Mark Mosemann (Misty Mountain Farm) \nFor dairy farms who are operating from a point of very high risk\, how have they turned things around to move toward growth? What steps did they take to rise above financial risks and eventually become financially strong and thriving? Who helped them along the way? Dee Shafer (Shafdon Farms)\, Dale Brown (Jobo Holsteins)\, and Mark Mosemann (Misty Mountain Farm) will each share their unique story about the process in moving from a point of higher risk to becoming more financially stable. They will answer these questions and more during a producer panel discussion facilitated by Dr. Bob Fry\, a veterinarian and business consultant for producers in the Mid-Atlantic region. \nDee Shafer grew up on a small dairy farm in Frederick County\, MD. After high school\, she attended Virginia Tech and earned a bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science in 2000. She continued her education at Virginia Tech and received a master’s degree in dairy science in 2002. After college she was a herdsman at Deer Spring Dairy in Middletown\, MD for three years and then married her husband\, Brent Shafer. They have been married for 20 years and have two daughters. \nAt Shafdon Farms\, Brent and Dee formed a partnership in 2009 with his parents\, Denny and Teresa Shafer. They milk 400 Holstein cows and raise 360 replacement heifers. \nDale Brown is a partner at JoBo Holsteins Farm LLC in Gettysburg\, Pennsylvania\, where he is responsible for nutrition\, dairy labor management\, and milking center maintenance. He is married to Jennie (Hess) who he met at Penn State. He and Jennie co-paster at Bethel Mennonite Church in Biglerville. They have four children and two grandchildren. \nMark Mosemann dairies in Fulton County\, Pennsylvania where he partners with his wife\, his parents\, and brother to operate a 500-cow dairy. They farm 900 acres and raise all replacement heifers on the farm. Mark has a bachelor’s degree in dairy and animal science from Penn State and fulfills the role of general farm manger on the dairy. Mark and his wife\, Lauren\, have four children. \nDr. Bob Fry graduated from the University of Georgia\, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1977 and then began a bovine veterinary practice on the Delmarva Peninsula. His career interest has always centered on production and health issues of dairy cows. He and his wife\, Judy\, operate a pasture based\, robotic milking Jersey herd in Kennedyville\, Maryland. He continues to provide consulting services to producers in the mid-Atlantic and provides technical support for the Pro Ag Premix Company in Lebanon. \nTariffs\, Trade Policy\, and the Impact on Global Dairy Markets with Tony Rice\nThe conversation surrounding tariffs and trade policy has never been louder\, but what points are truly worth dialing in on? What kind of impact are we seeing in the global dairy market landscape\, and what does this all mean for the overall dairy industry and the producers we work with? Tony Rice\, Trade Policy Director at the US Dairy Export Council and native of a PA dairy farm\, will break down what tariffs and trade policy really mean for global dairy markets. \nAs the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Trade Policy Director\, Tony Rice works with NMPF’s Trade Policy team to develop\, implement and communicate NMPF’s work to support policies that promote U.S. dairy exports\, seek removal of policies that impede those exports and address foreign barriers to U.S. dairy sales. NMPF does this work in concert with the U.S. Dairy Export Council. Tony also manages supply chain policy for both organizations. A native of a Pennsylvania dairy farm\, Rice has a master’s degree in applied economics from Johns Hopkins University and an undergraduate degree in agribusiness management from Penn State University. He currently lives in Arlington\, VA. \nAccessing Grant Support & Other Resources for Your Dairy Clients with Jayne Sebright\, facilitator \nNavigating the planning and capital investment associated with any dairy project can seem insurmountable\, but there are plenty of resources out there to help. Hear from organizations about the unique and often untapped resources available to farm businesses – and hear from one producer who has figured out how to leverage the resources to find opportunities for their dairy. \nJayne Sebright has served in the role of executive director for both the Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation since 2016. As director\, she leads a team of eight individuals who are passionate about helping Pennsylvania’s dairy farm families to thrive and inspiring dairy’s next generation to prosper.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/2025-dairy-financial-and-risk-management-conference-leveling-up-pa-dairy/
LOCATION:PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center\, 2300 N. Cameron St.\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course — Discount Offered for Dairy Producers
DESCRIPTION:Date:	Tuesday\, September 24\, 2024\nTime:	Course runs from September 24 through November 14\, 2024. (Individuals who sign up will have 24/7 access to all course content through December 28)\nLocation:	Online Course – Live Beginner’s and Intermediate courses on Tuesdays and Thursdays with recordings also available. $100 discount available to dairy producers. Sign up by Sept. 20 to receive discount. \nDairy producers: Are you looking to enhance your Spanish language skills? The United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world\, and 70% of the agricultural workforce in the U.S. speak Spanish. If you’re interested in building your language skills to improve communication\, safety and productivity\, while building respect and positive relationships\, sign up for an eight-week Spanish course this fall. Titled “Spanish for Agriculture” (Dairy Beginners or Intermediate) and led by Katie Dotterer of AgvoKate\, the Center for Dairy Excellence is offering another round of $100 discounts for dairy producers who sign up for the course being held from September 24 – November 14\, 2024. \nThe course includes 8 weeks of live and recorded video lessons. All classes will be recorded and available on-demand with password-protected access. You will have 24/7 access to all course content through December 28. You can save/download all resources\, except videos\, to utilize after the course ends\, including digital flashcards\, comprehensive vocabulary lists\, and resource links. \nClick here to register for the course by September 20 and receive a $100 discount! \n“I loved getting back into the Spanish language. For any dairy that works with Spanish-speaking personnel and are sweating the communication gap\, this course will help alleviate the stress of communication. Learning the proper terms of all things dairy around the farm has been a great benefit to communicating with our Spanish-speaking employees.” –Pamela Barnes\, Maple Knoll Farm\n“After working with Spanish speakers for years and trying to learn on my own\, I was pointed to this class. Best decision ever. The class is so thorough; it greatly exceeded my expectations and now I can understand and communicate much better. I highly recommend – my coworkers are impressed.” –Michelle S.\, a dairy farmer\nLearn more about the course and sign up below! You must sign up by September 20. \nAbout the Course:\nWhen: September 24 – November 14\, 2024 (You will have 24/7 access to all course content through December 28). \nClass Time: Spanish for Dairy/Ag Beginners Course will be LIVE and recorded as well. Live classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. EST. \nSpanish for Agriculture Dairy/Ag Intermediate Course will be LIVE and recorded as well. Live classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. EST. \nCost: The course is $597 per person\, which includes a $100 discount from the Center for Dairy Excellence for dairy producers. The course is designed to track individual progress\, not a couple or family. Select either beginner or intermediate level when you register below. \nSign up by Sept. 6 and get a FREE HR Onboarding Script: For those who sign up by September 6\, Katie is offering her HR Onboarding Script for free. This comprehensive 10-page document can help streamline your new hire process and guides Spanish-speaking employees through essential paperwork (W-4\, I-9\, Emergency Contact\, Direct Deposit) with clear instructions. It includes cultural insights and key HR phrases to build trust and minimize misunderstandings. Streamline your process\, ensure compliance\, and create a positive first impression. *After signing up below through the Center’s website to receive the $100 discount\, you will automatically be emailed a copy of Katie’s HR Onboarding Script as long as you sign up by Sept. 6. \nHow to Sign Up: Click here to register by September 20. You must sign up using the form on this page to receive the $100 discount. \nLearn More: Click here to learn more about the course and what to expect. Note: You must register and pay for the course using the form below to receive the $100 discount from the Center. If you have specific questions about the course\, email Katie Dotterer. \nCourse Benefits:\n100% online with live classes. The lessons are also recorded and available for your convenience throughout the course. If you are unable to join the live lesson\, you will be able to watch the recorded video afterwards​. You will have password-protected access to the videos during your subscription to the course.\n8 weeks (16 total classes)\nTwo\, one-hour classes per week\nClasses are interactive with in-class work and participation\nHomework is assigned for reinforcement of the material\nStudents will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course after submitting the final assessment\nWhat Will You Learn? \nLanguage Basics: Spanish alphabet\, numbers\, colors\, articles; Subject pronouns\, common verbs\, and verb conjugation; Days\, months\, weather expressions\, greetings\, prepositions\nAgriculture Vocabulary: New industry-specific vocabulary lists each week tailored to your chosen segment: dairy\, swine\, or poultry. General ag terms covered and incorporated into applicable sentences/phases.\nCultural Competency: Understanding cultural concepts like holidays\, customs and correct terminology; Awareness of regional differences and inclusive practices; Gain insights of how to build/repair on-farm relationships with Spanish speakers. \nAbout the Instructor\, Katie Dotterer of AgvoKate:\nKatie Dotterer is a lifelong dairy farmer who received degrees in business management\, and secondary education\, Spanish. She worked as a Spanish teacher in middle and high school for 4+ years\, and has worked to develop curriculum and instructed online courses for the dairy industry for six years and over 700 students nationwide. She has worked with native Spanish speakers for 16+ years. Katie also studied abroad in Panama and Mexico\, and she is certified in ESL- English as a Second Language. She received the 2008 Employer of the Year (Dotterer Dairy) from The PA Department of Education Migrant Education Program.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/spanish-for-agriculture-fall-course-discount-offered-for-dairy-producers/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260513T184839
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SUMMARY:2024 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference: “Future-Proofing Our Farms”
DESCRIPTION:2024 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference: “Future-Proofing Our Farms”\nDate:	Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024\nTime:	8 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nLocation:	Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel\nAddress:\n4650 Lindle Road\nHarrisburg\, PA 17111 \nDirections >\nEvent Host:\nCenter for Dairy Excellence \nThere’s no foolproof way to navigate the ever-changing dairy markets\, but what dairy producers can do is strive to be future-proof. At this year’s Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference\, learn how dairy producers can future-proof their farms\, their mindsets\, and their risk management strategies to embrace emerging trends\, ever-changing markets\, and evolving technology. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024 for the 15th annual Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference. \nClick here to register today. \nRegistration Cost:\nStandard Rate for Non-Ally registrants – $260\nAllies for Advancement & EITC participant rate – $210\nDairy Producer Rate – $130\nSessions and Speakers:\nExpecting the Unexpected: 2024 Dairy Supply and Market Impacts With Danny Munch \nNo one could have predicted the Baltimore Bridge collapse this spring and the ripple effects it caused on one of the nation’s busiest ports and our overall supply chain. Danny Munch will discuss some of the unexpected impacts of recent regional events and offer his perspective on dairy markets and supply/demand factors. \nDanny Munch works as an Economist within American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)’s public affairs department with a profile that covers issues including dairy markets and policy\, transportation & infrastructure\, natural disasters\, aquaculture\, endangered and invasive species\, public lands\, and specialty crop markets. In 2020\, Danny graduated from Cornell University with a Master of Science in Agricultural and Food Economics after completing his thesis: Assessing the Value of Agricultural Cooperative Membership: A Case of Dairy Marketing in the United States. Throughout his graduate career\, Danny was heavily involved with providing valuable strategy insights to farmer-owned cooperatives and agribusinesses\, including hands-on projects with Ocean Spray\, Palabana Fisheries (a tilapia producer in Zambia\, Africa)\, and with Farm Credit East. Prior to joining the American Farm Bureau Federation\, Danny worked as a protein market commodity analyst for Urner Barry\, focusing on protein crop markets. \nCalculating Where PA Stands: Annual Dairy Performance Indicators with Rob Goodling and LeeAnn McLaughlin \nWhere does Pennsylvania dairy stand? As part of an annual joint project between Horizon Farm Credit\, Penn State Extension\, and the Center for Dairy Excellence\, you’ll hear the 2024 takeaways and data points that have been identified through 17 key benchmarks calculated from Pennsylvania dairy farm data. These annual benchmarks compare individual dairy operations to how the top dairies in the data set are performing financially from year to year. \nRob Goodling is an agricultural business consultant with Horizon Farm Credit in the Lewisburg office. Rob has over twenty years of experience helping producers understand their farm business records and analyses to grow their operations. His specialties include financial business analysis\, cost of production analysis\, cash flow planning and budgeting\, QuickBooks consultation and troubleshooting\, dairy record evaluation\, and team facilitation. \nSmoothing the Road for the Future: Succession Planning and Business Continuity with Mike Hosterman and Jennifer Wetzel\nAs we strive to future-proof our farms\, smoothing the road for future generations to ensure business continuity is one of the most important parts of succession planning. During this session\, Mike Hosterman and Jennifer Wentzel will dive into some of the family dynamics they encounter when working with dairy farm families and strategies for achieving business continuity and stability when working with multiple generations. \nJennifer Wetzel\, an advocate dedicated to serving Pennsylvania’s farm and agri-business community\, has spent the past fifteen years providing legal counsel to various agricultural businesses across the state. Her knowledge spans a wide spectrum of legal issues\, with a focus on business succession planning\, real estate\, and asset preservation within the agricultural law framework. Jennifer is recognized for her profound understanding of agricultural matters and has shared her insights through presentations for esteemed organizations such as the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau\, Pennsylvania Bar Institute\, Pennsylvania Farm Link\, and Pennsylvania Bankers Association. Her commitment to the agricultural sector extends to her role as a Succession Coordinator for the International Farm Transition Network and the Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence. \nMike Hosterman has been with Horizon Farm Credit and its predecessor organization for 33 years. In his role\, Mike works with farm operations to conduct all types of strategic planning\, business planning\, transition/succession planning\, budgeting\, benchmarking\, and efficiency reviews. During his 33 years at Farm Credit\, Mike has worked with various ag operations and businesses in 6 states and has primarily worked with dairy clients to benchmark their operations and make profitable business decisions. Mike has served on the Horizon Farm Credit Dairy Team as one of the founding members\, and as a contributor to their dairy outlook. \nHighlighting Innovation in Dairy Farming With Alan Waybright (Mount Rock Dairy)\, Ben Peckman (Slate Ridge Farm) and Matt Brake (Oakleigh Farms) \nHow is technology shaping the future of dairy farming? During this panel discussion\, three dairy producers will share their perspective on the technology of the future and what emerging technology they are looking at and currently using. From robotics to automated cropping tools\, these producers will share their honest outlook on how technology impacts efficiency\, innovation and profitability. \nAlan Waybright is owner of Mount Rock Dairy in Cumberland County\, PA. He has been in dairy farming for the past 40 years\, spending the first 35 years working in his family’s multi-family partnership in Gettysburg before becoming a sole owner of Mount Rock Dairy in 2019. The farm is currently undergoing an expansion from 650 cows to 1\,000 cows. \nBen Peckman and his wife operate Slate Ridge Dairy in Franklin County\, PA. They milk approximately 150 cows and raise all of their replacement heifers. They have diversified the dairy operation through cash crops\, raising and finishing their bull calves\, grazing a group of native beef steers on some of their cover crops\, and selling grain to local farms and feed mills. Ben utilizes several innovative planting and cropping strategies on his operation\, including highly diverse cover crop mixes\, a green planting approach\, a seed-buying group with neighboring farms\, and more. \nMatt Brake (pictured on the left) of Oakleigh Farm in Franklin County\, PA manages the farm in partnership with his father Glenn and other family members. Together\, they milk 120 cows and farm 400 acres. They also raise their own heifers and calves\, and their herd of Holstein cows is 100 percent registered. A devastating barn fire in 2019 forced the family to decide whether they were going to rebuild or leave the dairy industry altogether. Matt’s family ultimately decided to invest in innovative technology\, including a vector feeding system\, robotic milkers\, automated curtains and fans\, and discovery manure collectors.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/2024-dairy-financial-and-risk-management-conference-future-proofing-our-farms/
LOCATION:Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel\, 4650 Lindle Road\, Harrisburg\, 17111\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Dairy Excellence":MAILTO:info@centerfordairyexcellence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T184839
CREATED:20240827T182734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T182734Z
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SUMMARY:Top 3 Farm Safety Risks and How to Keep Everyone Safe – “Protecting Your Profits” September Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, September 6\, 2024\nTime: 12-1 p.m. EST\nLocation: Live Webinar: www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/SeptemberPYP\nEvent Host:\nCenter for Dairy Excellence and Penn State University \nWant to receive a simple reminder the morning of the webinar? Consider signing up for text alerts. We’ll text you a reminder the morning of the event and include the webinar link and dial-in details. Text “Sign up” to 717-585-0766.\nOn Friday\, September 6 from 12-1 p.m.\, we’re hosting our monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “Top 3 Farm Safety Risks and How to Keep Everyone Safe” with guest speaker Florence Becot from Penn State University. What daily responsibilities on the farm have the highest risk? The answer might surprise you. From animal handling and manure application to horizontal silos and working with heavy machinery\, dairy farmers are exposed to a large amount of risk on a daily basis. According to 2019 data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics\, the agricultural sector is the most dangerous in America. \nWhile most dairy farmers accept the risk involved in the profession and enjoy working with their hands\, farm safety should still be a top priority on dairy operations to help protect families and employees. As we approach the fall harvest season\, join us on September 6 for an insightful discussion on the top three farm safety risks – and how we can be proactive with simple precautions that could save a life. \nYou can join via conference call\, webinar\, or podcast format. A recording will be shared after the event. \nHow to Join:\nWebinar Format \nVisit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/SeptemberPYP on Friday\, September 6 at 12 p.m. to launch the webinar and watch live. \nConference Call Format\nIndividuals who would prefer to connect via conference call can dial the following number on Friday\, September 6 at 12 p.m.: \nDial: 1-301-715 8592\nMeeting ID: 820 2566 2754\nPasscode: 356843 \nPodcast Format\nVisit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/pyp to listen to a recording of the “Protecting Your Profits” discussion in podcast format and subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. The episode is expected to be published after the live webinar and conference call are concluded. \nAbout the Guest Speaker: \nFlorence Becot\, Ph.D. is the Nationwide Insurance Early Career Professor of Agricultural Safety and Health in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. She oversees research\, extension and academic programs in safety and health related to the agricultural and the biorenewable industries. Her current projects examine farm families’ access to health care\, health insurance and childcare; mental health supports for the agricultural sector; and the safety implications of automation in the dairy sector. Becot received her doctoral degree in environment and natural resources\, with a specialization in rural sociology\, from The Ohio State University; a master’s degree in community development and applied economics from the University of Vermont; and a bachelor’s degree in economics and social sciences from the University of Rennes 1 in France. She joined Penn State with more than 12 years of experience from her time as an associate research scientist at the National Farm Medicine Center and as a research specialist at the University of Vermont Center for Rural Studies.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/top-3-farm-safety-risks-and-how-to-keep-everyone-safe-protecting-your-profits-september-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Dairy Excellence":MAILTO:info@centerfordairyexcellence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T184839
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SUMMARY:Industry Breakfast – HPAI and the Animal Ag Industry: Why Biosecurity Is Essential
DESCRIPTION:Date:	Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024\nTime:	7-9 a.m.\nLocation:	Special Events Building at Ag Progress Days\nAddress:\n2710 W. Pine Grove Road\nPennsylvania Furnace\, PA 16865 \nDirections >\nEvent Host:\nPennsylvania Beef Producers Working Group\, Center for Beef Excellence\, Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence\, Center for Dairy Excellence and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. \nWith Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) affecting dairy herds and poultry flocks in the United States\, join the entire Pennsylvania animal agriculture industry for the 2024 Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast on HPAI and Biosecurity Planning. Learn how the disease moves\, how we can protect our herds\, and why biosecurity on the farm matters to end users like packers and integrators. \nThe event will be held on Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024 from 7-9 a.m. in the Special Events Building at Ag Progress Days. Sales and service professionals working in the animal ag industry\, along with livestock producers\, are invited to join us for breakfast and important conversations about how to be proactive with biosecurity protocols in light of HPAI. During the breakfast\, our panelists will discuss: \nHow it moves – Hear from USDA on the epidemiology of HPAI\, otherwise known as Bovine Influenza A.\nHow we can protect our herds – Hear from Penn State Extension on the biosecurity protocols we can implement and how to be proactive.\nWhy it matters – Hear from end users\, including a packer and integrator\, on how it changes how they have to operate and their expectations on farms.\nThe breakfast is free\, but pre-registration is required. Fill out the form below to RSVP\, or call 717-346-0849. \nMeet the Speakers:\nJohn Boney\, Penn State University\nChrisyl Wood\, USDA\nStacylyn Himelright\, Lead/Head Buyer\, Cargill\nShelly Koch\, Live Operations Coordinator\, Koch’s Turkey Farm\nThis event is being held as part of an initiative of the Pennsylvania Beef Producers Working Group\, Center for Beef Excellence\, Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence\, Center for Dairy Excellence\, Penn State Extension\, and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/industry-breakfast-hpai-and-the-animal-ag-industry-why-biosecurity-is-essential/
LOCATION:Special Events Building at Ag Progress Days\, 2710 W. Pine Grove Road\, Pennsylvania Furnace\, PA\, 16865\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Dairy Excellence":MAILTO:info@centerfordairyexcellence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T184839
CREATED:20240808T120907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T120907Z
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SUMMARY:Free Biosecurity Workshops with PA Dept. of Ag
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will be conducting free biosecurity workshops at Ag Progress Days to help dairy producers create biosecurity plans. As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) becomes an ever-growing concern in our dairy herds\, the time is now to put together a biosecurity plan in place to protect your herd. \nThe workshops will be held in the PA Dept. of Ag building at the corner of 10th and Main Street on the grounds from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday\, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Wednesday\, and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday during the show.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/free-biosecurity-workshops-with-pa-dept-of-ag/
LOCATION:Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center\, 1794 W Pine Grove Rd.\, Pennsylvania Furnace\, PA\, 16865\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Dairy Excellence":MAILTO:info@centerfordairyexcellence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T184839
CREATED:20240716T130435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T130435Z
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SUMMARY:“The Nuts and Bolts of Climate-Smart Grants” Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, July 26\, 2024\nTime: 8 a.m. EST\nLocation: Free Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89304759982?pwd=atb76CphNQ7sHlHkbhgeVtlVBcrsy5.1\nEvent Host:\nCenter for Dairy Excellence and Penn State University \nDairy producers\, how can Climate-Smart Grants benefit your operation? In this free webinar on Friday\, July 26 at 8 a.m.\, learn the nuts and bolts of the Climate-Smart Grants that are available through the CARAT Project conducted by The Pennsylvania University and partners. Hear from multiple panelists – including one dairy producer who has recently received the grant – to better understand the program\, the benefits of working with a technical service provider to develop climate-smart plans for your operation\, and how to apply for funding. \nPennsylvania dairy farms with 35 lactating cows or more or custom dairy heifer facilities with 100 or more dairy heifers that have a 1) Ag E&S or conservation plan and 2) manure management or nutrient management plan in place (two total plans) are eligible to apply for the grants. CARAT stands for climate-smart agriculture that is profitable\, regenerative\, actionable\, and trustworthy (CARAT). \nDuring the webinar\, you’ll hear from: \nMatt Royer\, Penn State University\nJayne Sebright\, Center for Dairy Excellence\nPeter Hughes\, Red Barn Consulting\nJeff Trout\, Trout Brothers Dairy\, Perry County\, PA\nHow to Join: \nDial +1 309-205-3325\nMeeting ID: 893 0475 9982\nPasscode: 062152
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-climate-smart-grants-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Dairy Excellence":MAILTO:info@centerfordairyexcellence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T184839
CREATED:20240708T163823Z
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SUMMARY:FARM Program: Overview and Version 5.0 Updates – “Protecting Your Profits” July Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Date:	Friday\, July 12\, 2024\nTime:	12-1 p.m. EST\nLocation:	Live Webinar: www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/JulyPYP\nEvent Host:\nCenter for Dairy Excellence and National FARM Program \nWant to receive a simple reminder the morning of the webinar? Consider signing up for text alerts. We’ll text you a reminder the morning of the event and include the webinar link and dial-in details. Text “Sign up” to 717-585-0766.\nOn Friday\, July 12 from 12-1 p.m.\, we’re hosting our monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “FARM Program: Overview & Version 5.0 Updates. If you’ve been wondering about the changes released in the FARM 5.0 Program and how they impact dairy producers\, join us for this webinar discussion. From animal care standards to best practices for human resources\, farm safety and overall workforce development\, Beverly Hampton Phifer from the National Dairy FARM Program plans to give a detailed overview of some of these standards and how they can be part of producers’ day-to-day risk management strategies. \nBeverly Hampton Phifer\, Senior Director of Animal Care from the National Dairy FARM Program\, will share an overview of the National FARM Program and explain why FARM was created for dairy farmers by dairy farmers. With new versions (Version 5.0) of the Animal Care and Workforce Development Programs just released on July 1\, 2024\, Hampton Phifer will review some of the key updates and how they impact dairy producers — including updates focused on refining and clarifying previous standards surrounding euthanasia\, fitness for transport\, calf management\, and continuing education among others. \nIndividuals can join via conference call\, webinar\, or podcast format. A recording will be shared after the event. \nHow to Join:\nWebinar Format \nVisit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/JulyPYP on Friday\, July 12 at 12 p.m. to launch the webinar and watch live. \nConference Call Format\nIndividuals who would prefer to connect via conference call can dial the following number on Friday\, July 12 at 12 p.m.: \nDial: 1-301-715-8592\nMeeting ID: 876 2941 0971\nPasscode: 201999 \nPodcast Format\nVisit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/pyp to listen to a recording of the “Protecting Your Profits” discussion in podcast format and subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. The episode is expected to be published after the live webinar and conference call are concluded. \nAbout the Guest Speaker: \nBeverly Hampton Phifer currently manages the day-to-day operations of the National Dairy FARM Animal Care program. She joined NMPF in 2016. Her responsibilities include overseeing the Animal Care evaluator certification process\, program participant relations\, farmer resource development and outreach with the internal dairy industry. \nHer experience in livestock production and risk management is life-long. Prior to joining NMPF\, her professional resume includes providing technical support and project management for animal care\, environmental and worker safety matters for a variety of animal agriculture trade associations. These include the Animal Agriculture Alliance\, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the Wild Alaska Pollock Association among others.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/farm-program-overview-and-version-5-0-updates-protecting-your-profits-july-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Dairy Excellence":MAILTO:info@centerfordairyexcellence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T184839
CREATED:20240614T132317Z
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SUMMARY:Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Dairy Markets – “Protecting Your Profits” June Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Dairy Markets – “Protecting Your Profits” June Webinar\nDate:	Friday\, June 21\, 2024\nTime:	12-1 p.m. EST\nLocation:	Live Webinar: www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/JunePYP\nEvent Host:\nCenter for Dairy Excellence and Ever.Ag \nWant to receive a simple reminder the morning of the webinar? Consider signing up for text alerts. We’ll text you a reminder the morning of the event and include the webinar link and dial-in details. Text “Sign up” to 717-585-0766.\nThe Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Friday\, June 21 from 12-1 p.m. Titled “Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Dairy Markets” and led by Valerie Mason-Faith\, Risk Education Manager at the Center\, the webinar will feature Kathleen Noble Wolfley and Colin Kadis from Ever.Ag. Wolfley and Kadis will give an update on June 2024 dairy market conditions\, focusing on five key areas: \n1. Milk production dynamics: Current production\, cow numbers\, margin expectations\, replacements\, etc.\n2. Domestic demand: Retail promotional activity\, restaurant traffic\, and year-to-date consumption\n3. Dairy exports: Performance YTD and what we might expect for the second half\n4. Butter: High prices – can they last?\n5. Macro Markets: A look at US/global economic trends \nThey also plan to share details about the Dairy Revenue Protection program. With the last day to transfer agents being June 30\, it will give listeners a chance to get the ball rolling if they choose to add Dairy Revenue Protection into their risk management program. \nIndividuals can join via conference call\, webinar\, or podcast format. A recording will be shared after the event. \nHow to Join:\nWebinar Format\nVisit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/JunePYP on Friday\, June 21 at 12 p.m. to launch the webinar and watch live. \nConference Call Format\nIndividuals who would prefer to connect via conference call can dial the following number on Friday\, June 21 at 12 p.m.: \nDial: 1 301 715 8592\nWebinar ID: 897 3745 6061\nPasscode: 945023 \nPodcast Format\nVisit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/pyp to listen to a recording of the “Protecting Your Profits” discussion in podcast format and subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. The episode is expected to be published after the live webinar and conference call are concluded. \nAbout the Speakers: \nKathleen Noble Wolfley is an agent and broker with Ever.Ag\, working with producers to help them make educated and informed decisions on risk management. Kathleen is a student of the dairy industry\, with dairy farm roots in upstate New York and more than a decade of experience as a dairy market analyst. She is based in western New York. \nColin Kadis grew up outside Boston\, Massachusetts\, and graduated from Cornell University. He has worked throughout the dairy supply chain in the US and Europe\, from milking cows to analyzing futures markets. He enjoys watching sports\, spending time outdoors\, and playing Irish traditional music on the accordion. He will be pursuing licensing and certifications to support Ever.Ag brokerage services while also collaborating on business development and sustainability initiatives.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/top-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-dairy-markets-protecting-your-profits-june-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T184839
CREATED:20240222T141325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T135644Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Care Workshop - Berks County
DESCRIPTION:Animal Care Workshop – Berks County \nTuesday\, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nMohrsville Church of the Brethren\n1542 Shoey Road\nMohrsville\, PA 19541 (Berks County) \nEvent Host:\nCenter for Dairy Excellence\, PDMP\, Penn State Extension and PA Beef Council \nDairy producers: you and your employees are invited to one of four\, free animal care workshops being held on dairy farms across the state this spring! Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence\, PA Beef Council\, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Penn State Extension\, the workshops will once again focus on hands-on skill-building to help you meet National FARM compliance. \nA certificate will be provided at the conclusion of each workshop to show your commitment to National FARM and animal care. A Spanish interpreter will be present at each event\, making the workshops ideal for both English and Spanish-speaking employees. Lunch will be provided at each workshop. \nDuring each workshop\, attendees will rotate through various stations to boost your skills and gain training in several key animal welfare areas: \nCalf Care\nLameness and Locomotion\nEuthanasia and Fitness to Transport\nStockmanship and more! \nMore details will be provided after registration.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/animal-care-workshop-berks-county/
LOCATION:Mohrsville Church of the Brethren\, 1542 Shoey Road\, Mohrsville\, 19541\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Dairy Excellence":MAILTO:info@centerfordairyexcellence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T120000
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SUMMARY:“Protecting Your Profits\, Protecting Your Margin with DMC”
DESCRIPTION:Date:	Friday\, March 22\, 2024\nTime:	12-1 p.m. EST\nLocation:	Live Webinar: www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/MarchPYP\nEvent Host:\nCenter for Dairy Excellence and USDA \nWant to receive a simple reminder the morning of the webinar? Consider signing up for text alerts. We’ll text you a reminder the morning of the event and include the webinar link and dial-in details. Text “Sign up” to 717-585-0766.\nThe Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Friday\, March 22 from 12-1 p.m. Titled “Protecting Your Profits\, Protecting Your Margin with DMC” and led by Jayne Sebright\, Executive Director at the Center\, the webinar will feature Cynthia Walters\, Agricultural Program Specialist with the USDA. Walters will provide an overview of changes in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program for 2024. With the Farm Bill extended through December\, DMC enrollment is now open\, with dairy farmers having until April 29 to enroll in the margin-based insurance coverage program. The DMC margin has already been announced for January at $8.48 per hundredweight\, yielding a $1.02 indemnity payment for those farms that choose a $9.50 coverage level. \nIn 2023\, farms that enrolled in the DMC Program had an added layer of protection when milk prices fell to very low levels during the summer months. While futures prices do currently appear better than where they were in 2023\, there is still a lot of uncertainty in the marketplace. Protecting your dairy against margin risks is an essential tool in managing your business throughout 2024. \nIn addition to the 2024 DMC updates\, Jayne Sebright will provide a short recap on where dairy markets are and what factors could influence the margins going forward in 2024. \nIndividuals can join via conference call\, webinar\, or podcast format. A recording will be shared after the event. Make sure you are signed up for our email list to receive the recording. \nHow to Join:\nWebinar Format\nVisit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/MarchPYP on Friday\, March 22 at 12 p.m. to launch the webinar and watch live. \nConference Call Format\nIndividuals who would prefer to connect via conference call can dial the following number on Friday\, March 22 at 12 p.m.: \nDial: 1-305-224-1968\nMeeting ID: 862 7281 5599\nPasscode: 302645 \nPodcast Format\nVisit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/pyp to listen to a recording of the “Protecting Your Profits” discussion in podcast format and subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. The episode is expected to be published after the live webinar and conference call are concluded.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/protecting-your-profits-protecting-your-margin-with-dmc/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Dairy Excellence":MAILTO:info@centerfordairyexcellence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T184839
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SUMMARY:“Recruiting Employees on Your Dairy: Resources and Programs to Help”
DESCRIPTION:Date:	Wednesday\, March 20\, 2024\nTime:	12-1 p.m. EST\nLocation:      Live Webinar: www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/recruiting-employees-webinar\nEvent Host:	  Center for Dairy Excellence and SCPA CareerLink \nWant to receive a simple reminder the morning of the webinar? Consider signing up for text alerts. We’ll text you a reminder the morning of the event and include the webinar link and dial-in details. Text “Sign up for recruiting employees webinar” to 717-585-0766.\nThe Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special March webinar on Wednesday\, March 20 from 12-1 p.m. Titled “Recruiting Employees on Your Dairy: Resources and Programs to Help” and led by Michelle Shearer\, Workforce Development Manager at the Center\, you’ll learn about several opportunities to expand your workforce and recruit employees on your dairy operation. Shearer will share information about the Center’s Dairy Herd Manager Registered Apprenticeship\, Dairy Laborer Registered Pre-Apprenticeship\, and other resources available to help you find qualified employees. \nThe webinar will also feature Jacob Conklin\, Business Services Consultant for the SCPA CareerLink\, as a guest speaker. Conklin will share information about the resources available through CareerLink and Workforce Development Boards\, including paid work experiences and worker recruitment opportunities available to dairy producers who are looking to recruit\, hire\, train and retain employees. CareerLink has helped pay hourly wages and workmen’s compensation insurance on dairy operations. Conklin will describe some of these opportunities and how they can benefit you as an employer. \nNote: The SCPA CareerLink serves Adams\, Cumberland\, Dauphin\, Franklin\, Juniata\, Lebanon\, Perry\, and York Counties. Dairy producers from those counties are encouraged to join the webinar. The apprenticeship opportunities that will be shared on the webinar are available to dairy producers from any county across Pennsylvania\, so all dairy producers and industry professionals are welcome to join the discussion! \nIndividuals can join via webinar or conference call format. A recording will be shared after the event. Make sure you are signed up for our email list to receive the recording. \nHow to Join:\nWebinar Format\nVisit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/recruiting-employees-webinar on Wednesday\, March 20 at 12 p.m. to launch the webinar and watch live. \nConference Call Format\nIndividuals who would prefer to connect via conference call can dial the following number on Wednesday\, March 20 at 12 p.m. \nDial: 1-646-558-8656\nMeeting ID: 827 9405 1458\nPasscode: 389199
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/recruiting-employees-on-your-dairy-resources-and-programs-to-help/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Dairy Excellence":MAILTO:info@centerfordairyexcellence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T184839
CREATED:20240112T154645Z
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SUMMARY:PA Dairy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Potential at the 2024 PA Dairy Summit\nFebruary 7-8\, 2024 \nLancaster\, PA \nUnlock your potential and grow your skillset at the 2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit! Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and Center for Dairy Excellence\, this annual event brings together dairy producers and allied-industry representatives who want to build on their potential and drive performance within their herds\, their team of employees\, and the future of their family businesses. View a sneak peek at this year’s program below! \nRegistration is now open\, with deeply reduced rates for dairy producers and value for all members of your dairy business!\nSponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Now Available
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/pa-dairy-summit/2024-02-08/
LOCATION:Lancaster Wyndham Resort and Convention Center\, 2300 Lincoln Hwy E\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Dairy Excellence":MAILTO:info@centerfordairyexcellence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T184839
CREATED:20240112T154645Z
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SUMMARY:PA Dairy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Potential at the 2024 PA Dairy Summit\nFebruary 7-8\, 2024 \nLancaster\, PA \nUnlock your potential and grow your skillset at the 2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit! Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and Center for Dairy Excellence\, this annual event brings together dairy producers and allied-industry representatives who want to build on their potential and drive performance within their herds\, their team of employees\, and the future of their family businesses. View a sneak peek at this year’s program below! \nRegistration is now open\, with deeply reduced rates for dairy producers and value for all members of your dairy business!\nSponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Now Available
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/pa-dairy-summit/2024-02-07/
LOCATION:Lancaster Wyndham Resort and Convention Center\, 2300 Lincoln Hwy E\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Dairy Excellence":MAILTO:info@centerfordairyexcellence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T140000
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SUMMARY:Dairy Performance Indicators: Where PA Stands – “Protecting Your Profits” January Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Date:	Friday\, January 19\, 2024\nTime:	12 p.m.\nLocation:	Virtual Webinar: www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/JanuaryPYP\nEvent Host:\nCenter for Dairy Excellence\nThe Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special edition of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Friday\, January 19 from 12-1 p.m. Titled “Dairy Performance Indicators – Where PA Stands” and led by Jayne Sebright\, Executive Director at the Center\, the webinar will feature Rob Goodling from Horizon Farm Credit. Goodling will share 17 performance indicators that have been gathered and analyzed by the Center\, Penn State Extension\, and Horizon Farm Credit as part of a joint project. A total of 220 herds of various sizes make up the data set in the findings that Goodling will share in the webinar. Ranging from herd performance metrics to financial performance metrics\, the performance indicators can help Pennsylvania dairy farm families and the industry representatives who support them to compare their individual dairy performance against the “state” average. \nDuring the webinar\, Sebright will also share updates on dairy markets and market factors influencing dairy in early 2024. She’ll give a brief update on the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program as well. \nIndividuals can join via conference call\, webinar\, or podcast format. \nHow to Join:\nWebinar Format\nVisit https://www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/JanuaryPYP on Friday\, January 19 at 12 p.m. to launch the webinar and watch live. Follow the Center on Facebook or YouTube to watch a live stream on social media. \nConference Call Format\nIndividuals who would prefer to connect via conference call can dial the following number on Friday\, January 19 at 12 p.m.: \nDial: 1-301-715-8592\nMeeting ID: 850 2358 8630\nPasscode: 850577 \nPodcast Format\nVisit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/pyp to listen to a recording of the “Protecting Your Profits” discussion in podcast format and subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. The episode is expected to be published after the live webinar and conference call are concluded.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/dairy-performance-indicators-where-pa-stands-protecting-your-profits-january-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T153000
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SUMMARY:Passing the Torch: Interactive Transition Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, Nov. 20\, 2023\nTime: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nLocation: Strock Enterprises\, Inc.\nAddress:\n729 Williams Grove Road\, Mechanicsburg\, PA\nMechanicsburg\, PA 17055 \nDirections >\nEvent Host:\nPenn State Extension and Center for Dairy Excellence \nIt’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your dairy business. You and your family are invited to the “Passing the Torch” Interactive Transition Planning Workshop on Nov. 20\, hosted by Penn State Extension and the Center for Dairy Excellence. \nMaybe your kids are only in high school or college\, and you’re not ready to pass the torch quite yet. Remember\, it can take years to successfully transition your business\, so having one-on-one conversations now can help down the road when you’re ready to begin the process. Maybe you don’t have a family member interested in taking over your dairy enterprise. Remember\, the “torch” can go to anyone and there are other options to consider when planning your transition. Maybe you’re just starting to think about retirement\, or maybe you’re nearing retirement and haven’t thought about your succession plan at all. It’s not too late. No matter what stage you’re in\, this interactive workshop will get everyone around the table for one-on-one coaching with facilitators\, legal experts\, accountants and more. \nLearn about: \n\nThe overall transition process and key communication tips\nThe retirement planning process\nThe legal transition process\nThe accounting transition process\n\nDuring the workshop\, you’ll also participate in one-on-one\, interactive family roundtable discussions that are led by outside advisors to keep the process moving in a productive way. You’ll walk away with a workbook and tangible next steps for taking action. \nRegistration is $25 for the first two family members and $5 for each additional family member. Your entire family is encouraged to attend. Space is limited – register below! \nSessions and Speakers: \n“How Do We Talk About It?” with Dr. Charlie Gardner \nDr. Gardner grew up in southern New Jersey and worked on his uncle’s dairy farm. He attended the College of Agriculture at Cornell from 1967 to 1969\, then transferred to Veterinary College\, and graduated from Veterinary School in 1973. He then joined the Ackermanville Veterinary Hospital\, doing mainly dairy cattle practice. He stayed there until 1989\, when he started Dairy Management Consultants\, a practice specializing in dairy herd management. Dr. Gardner became board certified as a specialist in dairy practice in 1993\, and received an MBA from Moravian College in May of 1999. He joined Agway in 1999 and was director of the Agway TSPF Heifer Program. In March 2004\, he joined Cargill Animal Nutrition\, and worked with producers to improve animal and financial performance. He retired from Cargill in December 2014\, and has since worked part time as a farm consultant with the Center for Dairy Excellence. \n“Understanding the Farm Transition Process” with Dr. Brian Reed \nBrian Reed DVM\, MBA has spent the last 36 years working with dairy farmers as a veterinarian. Since receiving his MBA degree in 2001\, he has also been a dairy business consultant\, assisting dairy families with strategic planning\, profitability analysis and farm transition planning. Dr. Reed also currently utilizes Center for Dairy Excellence resources to assist farm families going through the farm transition process. \n“Retirement Planning: What to Think About” with Samantha Gehrett and Paula Ledney \nSamantha Gehrett is a Dairy Business Management Educator with Penn State Extension and is housed in Carlisle\, PA. Her primary focus is to help dairy producers determine cost of production and develop farm business plans that help farms reach long-term goals and objectives. She brings experience in Accounting\, Taxation\, and Dairy Processing. This work is accomplished through on-farm visits\, workshops and conferences and the development of tools and resources for producers and consultants. \nPaula Ledney serves as an Education Program Associate / Financial Analyst in the Business\, Energy\, and Community Vitality Unit. Her focus is assisting food\, agriculture\, and natural resources-based businesses with financial planning; record keeping; financial statement and ratio analysis; budgeting; business and enterprise analysis; and financial literacy and decision making. Program work in these areas results in measurable improvements made by stakeholders in efficiency\, growth\, competitiveness\, innovation and job creation. She holds Bachelors Degrees in both Finance and Environmental Resource Management\, and a Certificate in Financial Planning\, all from Penn State. \n“Legal Considerations for the Farm Transition Process” with Jennifer Wetzel \nJennifer Wetzel is dedicated to serving the legal needs of Pennsylvania’s farm and agri-business community. For the past 15 years\, she has worked with all types of agricultural businesses across the state\, advising them on a broad spectrum of legal issues. She is recognized for her in-depth knowledge of business succession planning\, real estate and asset preservation within the agricultural law context. She has given presentations on these topics for the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau\, Pennsylvania Bar Institute\, Pennsylvania Farm Link\, and Pennsylvania Bankers Association. Wetzel was appointed by Secretary of Agriculture\, Russell Redding\, to the Advisory Board for the Agricultural Business Development Center. She is a licensed title insurance agent and is a Succession Coordinator for the International Farm Transition Network and the Center for Dairy Excellence. Previously\, she served as the Vice-Chairman of the Agricultural Law Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. \n“Accounting for Everyone: The Accounting Transition Process” with Tracy Garofalo \nTracy Garofalo has been serving the needs of farmers and small businesses for almost 20 years in Pennsylvania\, Maryland and Delaware. Tracy discovered her attention to detail and her natural accounting skills when she had her first accounting class in high school. Garofalo went on to receive her BSBA and MBA from Shippensburg University in accounting. She spent five years as Controller of a private company specializing in professional fundraising for churches and non-profit organizations. She joined MSC Business Services in July 2005\, where she earned the “Eagle” award for being the highest scoring staff person showing excellence in both her work ethics and ability to service clients. Over the course of 18 years\, she held various positions within the company including Senior Account Supervisor and Regional Manager. In 2013\, she passed and became an Enrolled Agent\, which is the highest credential the Internal Revenue Service offers. In May 2022\, Garofalo left MSC Business Services and opened her own accounting practice\, Top Notch Accounting\, Inc. where she is the President. \nIn addition to these sessions\, there will be a lunch and two family roundtable discussions throughout the day. During the roundtables\, you and your family members will have one-on-one conversations with outside advisors who will keep the process moving in a productive way.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/passing-the-torch-interactive-transition-planning-workshop/
LOCATION:Strock Enterprises\, Inc.\, 729 Williams Grove Rd.\, Mechanicsburg\, PA\, 17055\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T160000
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SUMMARY:2023 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference: “Balancing the Equation”
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, Sept. 13\nTime: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nLocation: Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel\nAddress: 4650 Lindle Road\, Harrisburg\, PA 17111\nEvent Host: Center for Dairy Excellence \nFinding balance between the bulls and the bears in dairy markets can seem like a battle at best\, chaos at its worst. There are so many variables\, so many voices weighing in\, and so much that is hard to predict. How do we ever find balance and solutions in this ever-changing marketplace? At this year’s Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference\, we’ll help balance the equation for you – with expert speakers who will break down the chaos into outlooks\, forecasts\, and solutions that offer opportunities for our industry and individual dairy farms. Nothing is certain in the dairy industry\, but staying informed on the issues that matter most can help dairy producers make calculated\, informed decisions about their futures. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, Sept.13 for the 14th annual Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference. \nFill out the form to register and pay online!
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/2023-dairy-financial-and-risk-management-conference-balancing-the-equation/
LOCATION:Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel\, 4650 Lindle Road\, Harrisburg\, 17111\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Dairy Excellence":MAILTO:info@centerfordairyexcellence.org
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