The Free Workshops Will Be Held on Four Dairy Farms Across the State This April
A Spanish interpreter will be present at each event, making the workshops ideal for both English and Spanish-speaking employees. Lunch will be provided at each workshop as well.
“Thanks to the large number of dairy farm teams who have attended these animal care workshops over the last two years, we are looking forward to partnering with PDMP and the PA Beef Council to offer another series this spring. These workshops qualify as National FARM training, so they are a great opportunity to boost your skills in key animal welfare areas and develop safe and effective protocols for your operation,” said Allen Hess, Customer Relations Specialist at the Center for Dairy Excellence.
Four workshops will be held on dairy farms across Pennsylvania throughout April. The events will be held on the following dates:
- Tuesday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Canon Dairy, Mercer County, PA
- Tuesday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Dry Creek Farm, Blair County, PA
- Tuesday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Dotterer Dairy, Clinton County, PA
- Tuesday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Zahncroft Dairy, Berks County, PA
During each workshop, attendees will rotate through multiple stations and gain training in several key animal welfare areas, including: calf care, lameness and locomotion, euthanasia and fitness to transport, stockmanship and more.
“Last year I sent our farm’s main animal handling employees to this workshop focused on training for the FARM program, or Farmers Assuring Responsible Management. They thanked me for sending them. They came back knowing more about biosecurity, animal welfare and handling, and lots of on-farm activities,” said Amy Brickner of Stover Farms in Cumberland County, Pa.
To register for one of the free animal care workshops, call 717-346-0849 or visit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/animal-care. Please include the names of employees who will be attending from your operation.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information about the events, contact Allen Hess at ahess@centerfordairyexcellence.org or call 717-346-0849.
The National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management works to set the highest standards when it comes to animal care, workplace settings, and environmental and antibiotic stewardship. These workshops qualify as National FARM training for dairy producers and employees.
The Center for Dairy Excellence is a non-profit organization initiated by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture in 2004. Bringing together people from more than 40 different dairy organizations in Pennsylvania, the Center’s mission is to enhance the profitability of the dairy industry by empowering people, creating partnerships, and increasing the availability and use of resources. Learn more at centerfordairyexcellence.org.
PDMP is a not-for-profit, farmer-driven organization advancing the State’s dairy industry through improved productivity and economic viability with continued stewardship of our animals, environment, and community. Programs offered by PDMP are designed by dairy producers for dairy producers. For more information on PDMP, visit their website at pdmp.org.
The Pennsylvania Beef Council is a non-profit organization working on behalf of nearly 18,000 beef, dairy and veal producers in the Commonwealth. The Beef Council administers the Beef Checkoff Program assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. Checkoff revenues may be used for promotion, education and research programs to improve the marketing climate for beef.
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