Dairy producers and professionals in Pa. are invited to a series of two meetings this July. A great opportunity to meet with your neighbors, exchange information and learn more about the dairy industry.
“Open Houses & Dairy Tours,” hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Cooperative Extension. All dairy farm families within the local dairy community are welcome to attend the Open Houses and Dairy Tours. Pre-registration is requested by calling 717-346-0849. The open houses run from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and offer tours, information sharing with lunch included.
Friday, July 11, at Skyline Acres, owned by John and Donna Hixs, 381 Skyline Drive, Bernville, Berks County
Thursday, July 17, at the Flannery Farm, owned by the Flannerys, 9899 Garnes Road, Mercersburg, in Franklin County
Thursday, July 24, at Irishtown Acres, owned by the Paxtons, 902 Springfield Church Road, Grove City, Mercer County
Wednesday, July 30, at Butler Farms, owned by Oliver Butler, 151 Butler Road, Wellsboro, Tioga County
Dairy Advocacy and Resource Team (DART) July meetings will showcase alternative energy resources for today’s dairy operations. Hosted by the Dairy Task Force, the meetings will be held on progressive dairies that have on-farm renewable energy resources. The meetings will feature dairy checkoff-funded programs in Pennsylvania and risk management opportunities that could benefit their dairy producer clients. Any dairy professionals directly involved with producers in Pennsylvania are encouraged to attend.The meetings qualify for continuing education credits from the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) and in veterinary medicine.
Juanita County, July 14 – Reinford Farms, Inc., owned by Steve and Gina Reinford, Mifflintown at 1 p.m.;
Blair County, July 15 – Penn England Farm, owned by Fred England in Williamsburg at 1 p.m.
Lancaster County, July 21 – Brubaker Farms, owned by Luke, Mike and Tony Brubaker, Mt. Joy at 1:30 p.m.
Bradford County, July 22 – Gorrell Dairy, owned by Glenn and Robin Gorrell, Milan at 1 p.m.
Cumberland County, July 23 – Mains Dairy, owned by Daniel and Francis Mains, Newville at 1:30 p.m.
Mercer County, July 24 – Fairview Cheese, owned by John Koller & Son, in Mercer at 8:30 a.m.