Harrisburg, Pa. – The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension Dairy Team are hosting a Dairy Industry Breakfast for dairy professionals and agri-business representatives on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. during Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, 2710 West Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa., 16865.
“This breakfast will provide a great opportunity for producers and dairy industry representatives to learn about the future of the dairy industry,” said Amber Yutzy, Penn State Extension dairy herd health educator. “Attendees will have the chance to network with producers and industry professionals while learning about tools to help dairy farms through the current dairy situation.”
The schedule for the breakfast is as follows:
7:00 a.m. – Breakfast Available for Registered Attendees
7:30 a.m. – Welcome by Penn State Extension and Center for Dairy Excellence
7:40 a.m. – Executive Summary of the Pennsylvania Dairy Study
7:50 a.m. – Producer Survey Summary
8:00 a.m. – “What’s Next for Dairy?” by Sec. Russell Redding
8:10 a.m. – Q & A Session
8:20 a.m. – Stress Management Discussion
8:35 a.m. – “Knowing Your Numbers” Discussion
8:50 a.m. – Wrap-Up and Q & A session
The event will take place in the downstairs section of the Little Red Barn that is located on site. There is no cost to attend, but participants interested in attending should pre-register to account for an accurate meal count.
To learn more or register, visit centerfordairyexcellence.org or contact Melissa Anderson by email at manderson@centerfordairyexcellence.org or call 717- 346-0849.
The Center for Dairy Excellence is a non-profit organization initiated by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture in 2004. Bringing together people from more than 40 different dairy organizations in Pennsylvania, the center’s mission is to enhance the profitability of the dairy industry by empowering people, creating partnerships, and increasing the availability and use of resources. Learn more at centerfordairyexcellence.org.
Source: The Center for Dairy Excellence
