Educational Programs and Conferences
Dairy Alliance offers a variety of educational programs for dairy producers in and around the state.
Register now for these programs coming this fall and winter:
The Penn State Dairy Alliance team is partnering with dairy advisers and organizations to offer a variety of educational programs during Fall 2009-Spring 2010. Use the links below to find out more about these programs.
You can also access a calendar view of the programs at this Pennsylvania Dairy Calendar link.
Dairy Alliance Discussion Groups for Producers:
Discussion groups for dairy producers in southcentral and southwest Pennsylvania.
Dairy Alliance-PDMP Dairy Tour to Vermont:
Join your peers in the industry for an enjoyable and educational tour of Vermont dairies.
Dairy Profit/Target Team Training:Training specifically designed for Center for Dairy Excellence Profit/Target Teams.
Dairy Technology Conference - Modernizing Your Business Model:
Understand the risks and benefits of technology adoption.
Feed Management Planner Certification:
Consultants can plan for and take the Feed management Planner Certification examination.
A one-hour online topical discussion series for dairy team facilitators.
Management Accounting for Dairy Businesses:
Organize your accounting system to provide management information.
Managing for Dairy Profitability:
A series of workshops focusing on the key areas to manage for success.
A conference devoted to helping middle managers improve their cow and people skills.
Penn State Dairy Cattle Nutrition Conference:
Continuing education for feed industry professionals and nutritional consultants.
Reproductive Drill-Down Workshop:
Learn how to manage bottlenecks that limit reproductive performance.
Tools to Improve On-Farm Profitability for Team Advisers:
Team advisers will learn how to use various tools to help dairies improve cash flow.
For more information
This way to see the 2009-2010 Dairy Alliance Program Guide (pdf).
