PA Dairy Summit

Even professional athletes rely on coaches to assess their performance and advise them on how to up their game and achieve their peak performance. The same is true for dairy farming. This producer panel has tapped a second set of experienced eyes to look at their operations and bring an outside perspective to improving their operations and enhancing profitability. They share their personal experie...

By remaining laser-focused on breeding and genetics, many dairy producers are not only improving their herd’s performance but also enhancing their overall profitability. During this panel discussion, hear from multiple dairy producers who are infusing breeding and genetics into their herd management decisions. Save the date for the 2027 PA Dairy Summit: Join us on February 3-4, 2027 in State Colle...

We learned from our poultry partners the risk of not having a biosecurity plan for your operation. With National FARM’S new secure milk supply agreement, it’s easier than ever for dairy producers to put together a biosecurity plan that could protect you from a potential crisis. This session offers updates on what is involved and provide a clear-cut checklist for biosecurity planning on the farm. S...

What are the most common questions dairy farm families ask during the succession planning process? In this session, Andy Junkin has a candid conversation with real-world examples of how to solve some of the most challenging questions related to managing a family business and finding fusion as a team. Save the date for the 2027 PA Dairy Summit: Join us on February 3-4, 2027 in State College, PA! Vi...

It’s not my farm or your farm – it’s the family farm that’s going to continue for another 50 years. Investing in your own future typically involves retirement planning, but how do you invest in your kids’ futures as well? This session with Lamar King focuses on strategies you can consider to secure a solid financial future for yourself, your children, and your farm. Save the date for the 2027 PA D...

Meet Andy Junkin, author of the book titled Bulletproof Your Farm and one of the keynote speakers at the 2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit . He lives by this motto: to help stubborn farmers work better together. In this exclusive podcast, Andy gives us a sneak peek at his Summit session and has an honest conversation with Pennsylvania’s very own Dr. Charlie Gardner – a retired dairy veterinarian who...

As you know, transporting milk and getting it on the shelves is something that happens 24/7, 365 days a year. However, with continued supply chain issues, navigating the logistics process continues to be a challenge. At the PA Dairy Summit in February, Eric Boyle, Director of Commodities at The Hershey Company, and Rick Wadhams, owner of Wadhams Enterprises, Inc., had an open and honest panel disc...

During a live, one-on-one interview with Elle Purrier St. Pierre at the 2022 PA Dairy Summit, she shared her journey from dairy farmer to U.S. Olympian, how her experience growing up on the farm has impacted her athletic career, and why she is using her newfound platform to educate consumers on the dairy industry. Save the date for the 2027 PA Dairy Summit: Join us on February 3-4, 2027 in State C...

At the 2022 PA Dairy Summit, Dr. Marin Bozic had an honest conversation about how the current federal order system is built around a declining category – fluid milk sales – without taking into account increasing categories such as export markets. He shared research and ideas for FMMO reform and what the next 10 years might look like in the dairy industry.   Save the date for the 2027 PA Dairy Summ...

The Hemmingers are second and third generation owners and operators of Hemdale Farms Dairy and Greenhouses in Seneca Castle, New York. Today the third generation at Hemdale Farms leads a dedicated, high-energy team running a multi-enterprise operation. This includes a high-production 1,500 cow, 100% robotic dairy and growing quality forages, grain and vegetables. They also own and operate a greenh...

Ed Herr, Chairman and CEO of Herr’s Potato Chips, grew up working in his family’s snack food business. The son of the Company’s founders – the late James S. and Miriam (Hershey) Herr – he learned the importance of hard work and valuing people at a very early age. As Chairman and CEO of Herr Foods Incorporated, Herr focuses his time on strategy, vision casting, and culture, and is committed to upho...