Dairy farm families can tour an innovative Holstein operation and learn more about resources for improving their agribusinesses as part of the “Open House and Dairy Tour” series hosted by the Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence.
The event at Kurtz Valley Holsteins, located at 396 Dairy Lane in Mifflintown, Juniata Co., will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 21.
Kurtz Valley is a 350-cow, 360-acre family dairy operation owned by Myron and Mary Gehman.
“The Gehmans, like the other two farms included in this series, are investing in their operation to build a strong dairy business for future generations,” said John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence. “This event will be an outstanding opportunity for dairy farm families to garner new ideas and best management practices that could benefit their own dairies.”
All three tours are free and will be held from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., with a picnic-style lunch. Additional dates and locations include:
Thursday, July 28, at Rolling Spring Farm, owned by Charlie and Denise Bean, at 133 Wilsey Road in Franklin, Venango Co.
Thursday, Aug. 11, at Walk-Le Holsteins, owned by Leroy, Brenda and Brad Walker at 6898 Oak Lane in Thomasville, York Co.
The open forums and dairy tours are open to anyone within the dairy community. The events are free, but pre-registration is requested by calling 717-346-0849.
Source: The Center for Dairy Excellence