Pennsylvania dairy producers are invited to an open forum and dairy tour at six dairy farms across the state during August, hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence. Producers will have the opportunity to learn about the Center’s initiatives and provide the opportunity for feedback on key issues. Pre-registration is requested by calling 717-346-0849.
The “Open Forums and Dairy Tours” will run from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., with lunch included. Each event will include an introduction from a local dairy task force member, an update on center programs from Frey, an opportunity for those in attendance to share ideas and provide input on the center’s efforts, and a tour of the host farm provided by the host family. The host family will also share the steps they have taken to strengthen and build their dairy business.
The dates and locations of the six events are:
* Wednesday, Aug. 1 at Y Run Farms owned by the Klines, Troy
* Friday, Aug. 3 at the Kepner Farm owned by the Kepners, Sandy Lake
* Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Oregon Dairy owned by the George Hurst Family, Lititz
* Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Woodcrest Farm owned by the McNutt Family, Homer City
* Friday, Aug. 17 at Mor-Dale Farms owned by Ralph and Crystal Moyer, Myerstown
* Wednesday, Aug. 22 at Mill Hill Farms owned by the Biddles, Williamsburg