Guest blogger Vannika Rice is the 2019-2020 Pennsylvania State Alternate Dairy Princess About a month or two ago, my dad was talking with one of our farming neighbors (a good six feet apart, of course). This neighbor said that for the first time in a long time, he had been called essential and really felt…
This year has been a year of great challenges, but, as they say, with great challenges comes great rewards. That’s why PA Dairymen’s Association is looking to spread extra sunshine and milkshake fun this June Dairy Month with our Dairy Smiles contest. We will be rewarding our followers and all dairy lovers with exciting prizes…
This opinion piece is written by: Dave Smith, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association We are your dairy farmers, families just like you facing unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19. Like everyone, Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers have been tested in ways we could not have imagined months ago. We were positioned for a strong year at the start…
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association is launching a NEW “Dairy Smiles” contest to celebrate summer and June Dairy Month, the PA Dairymen’s way – with milkshakes, and they want fans to participate! To enter, anyone 18 years and older is encouraged to share and post their favorite dairy or PA Farm Show milkshake photos between…
Guest blogger Denae Hershberger is the Pennsylvania 1st Alternate Dairy Princess The last few months have been a time of divide. Matters such as public health, social and political forces are making it hard to find common ground. While arguments are beginning over the most mundane things, there is one element that continually binds the…
https://youtu.be/gJzTGm2oebEWe’ve launched a NEW Dairy Campaign, “We Are Your Dairy Farmers: Stronger Together, Buy Local, Choose PA Dairy,” to encourage families to support their local farm families who work hard daily to produce fresh, local milk and dairy products to feed families. During COVID-19, milk is in high demand at grocery stores, but was suspended…
May 4, 2020 HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, launched a NEW Dairy Campaign, “We Are Your Dairy Farmers: Stronger Together, Buy Local, Choose PA Dairy,” to encourage families to support their local farm families who work hard daily to produce fresh, local milk and dairy products to feed families. During COVID-19, milk is in high demand at…
April 2, 2020 HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, launched a NEW “Family Resources” addition to their popular dairy-themed website for all ages to enjoy from the comfort of their homes. “Whether you are looking for a fun virtual farm tour, a new educational activity, or a delicious dairy recipe or craft, we are…
We’re proud to announce that our partner, Discover Dairy, has launched a virtual learning library for elementary and middle school teachers and students.
These past few weeks and the foreseeable future are uncertain. Our kids are home with us, our work schedules are disrupted and there is a lot of change. The Dairymen’s Association wants to help ease these days with our new Family Resources page. We have compiled information from best books for reading time to virtual…