HARRISBURG, Pa. – Two webinars will be held this month to share data and insights with different sectors of the industry: dairy processors, dairy producers and industry professionals. The information to be shared was gleaned from the Pennsylvania Dairy Producer Survey conducted by the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Penn State Extension Dairy Team in early 2025.
“The response rate for this survey is positive and very telling for the state of the Pennsylvania dairy industry. In comparing results from the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Producer Survey to the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Producer Survey, respondents showed an increased interest in calculating their feed costs and production costs as well as increased interest in future investments in their dairy,” shared Valerie Mason-Faith, risk education manager at the Center for Dairy Excellence. “We’re excited to partner with Penn State Extension to share the results of this survey with dairy processors, dairy producers and the industry at large.”
The upcoming webinars:
• Friday, November 21 from noon to 1 p.m. Jayne Sebright and Valerie Mason-Faith from the Center for Dairy Excellence will break down the trends, challenges and opportunities from the survey results and share what this means for the state of Pennsylvania dairy.
• Tuesday, November 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Ginger Fenton from Penn State Extension, along with Jayne Sebright and Valerie Mason-Faith from the Center for Dairy Excellence, will use the data to help connect the dots between dairy farmers and dairy processors. They will share what producers told us through the survey and what it means for you as dairy processors.
To join the Friday, Nov. 21 discussion live in a format that is most convenient for you, the Center will host it in a webinar, podcast, and conference call format. There is no cost to participate in the ‘Protecting Your Profits’ discussion, and no registration is necessary.
Webinar format: Visit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/NovemberPYP on Friday, November 21 at noon to launch the webinar and watch live.
Conference call format: Individuals who prefer to connect via conference call can dial the following number on Friday, November 21 at noon.
Dial: +1-301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 829 9058 5792
Passcode: 003436
Podcast format: Visit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/pyp
To join the Tuesday, Nov. 25 webinar: Pre-registration is required for the Dairy Processor Webinar. Sign up for the free webinar at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/processor-webinar or call the Center at 717-346-0849.
