When it comes to designing your tomorrow, the pathway to chasing dreams and achieving goals is never linear. Caleb and Alice Crothers of Long Green Farms both have nontraditional journeys and careers that eventually led them back to their famil...

As demand for fresh fluid milk continues to struggle, embracing innovation and pursuing new market opportunities offers opportunities for the fluid dairy case. Hear about the latest research in milk molecule separation and learn how Maola’s rec...

At Oakridge Dairy, a people-first culture, a rotary milking parlor, environmental responsibility, and the idea of supplying milk direct to consumer are the notions driving change at their dairy operation. It’s all part of their mindset of stayi...

What’s exciting about dairy’s future? How can you get in touch with your “why” and use that to guide your future? For the past 15 years, Peggy Coffeen from the Uplevel Dairy podcast has been sitting down with dairy farmers across the country to...

When the only constant in dairy markets is the never-ending shifts, learning how to navigate change and uncertainty is crucial. In this Keynote Session, hear the latest updates on shifting market dynamics and factors you can control.

We might dream about controlling our own destiny and creating a producer-led milk market, but bringing an idea like this to fruition takes cohesiveness, creativity and persistence. In this Keynote Session, hear how these panelists approached th...

As farmers, good stewardship ranges from our animals and natural resources to the employees we work with every day. In this Keynote Session, hear how Noblehurst Farms takes a team approach and cultivates a multi-faceted family farm.

How can we think differently about what it means to earn trust, both inside and outside the farm gate? In this keynote session, hear about the varied pressure points that shape today’s food system and ways we can build deeper transparency.

 Learn about export opportunities for Pennsylvania dairy products and the potential to grow our market share through moving product overseas.

Our speakers for the Young Dairy Professionals Reception have all completed the On-Farm Internship program during their college years and now have meaningful, full-time careers serving the dairy industry. They share fresh, real-world perspectiv...

Learn about dairy processing supply chain logistics by getting an insider’s perspective on how milk moves from your farm to the retail space and the channels and challenges it encounters along the way.

Now that we know why environmental sustainability is linked to your business’ sustainability, come learn which on-farm practices are likely to get you the best bang for your buck, and where to find the resources and funding to get them implemen...

This session features an insightful panel discussion about how we can cultivate regenerative agriculture to increase biodiversity, improve soil health, protect waters, and support high-yielding livestock and growing businesses.

If we can’t meet the environmental demands and expectations of our customers, our industry isn’t going to be sustainable, and if our industry isn’t sustainable, it jeopardizes the sustainability of each farm business. Recognizing what “customer...

All too often we pour ourselves into caring for our animals at the expense of our own well-being. Being physically strong doesn’t matter if we aren’t mentally fit as well. This session equips you with strategies to effectively take control of y...

This session discusses the physiological impact of management interventions, including heat stress abatement, at various stages of the lactation cycle to help you harness that knowledge and optimize your herd health and performance.

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 pr...

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 i...

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 ey...

Developing a detailed business plan can help ensure your dairy business remains profitable, but your business plan isn’t something you can stick on the shelf once you finish it. It’s a living and breathing document that must evolve alongside yo...

Technology is continually evolving, but how do you know if the “latest and greatest” dairy tech tools are worth investing in? What’s the true return on investment? In this panel discussion, several dairy producers have an honest conversation ab...

Diversifying the family farm can not only strengthen your dairy operation, but it can lead to future revenue streams. During this panel discussion, multiple dairy producers share their unique journeys, roadblocks they have encountered along the...

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...

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 ...

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 ...