Pennsylvania Dairy Profitability Forum
The 2010 Pennsylvania Dairy Profitability Forum will be held on November 16 and 17. This year's event will feature low-cost solutions to help dairy producers improve profitability and viability. The locations for the forum are:
The forum will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Program details are below.
November 16:
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center
Harrisburg, PA
November 17:
Clarks Mill United Methodist Church
Mercer, PA
Program Details include:
"How to get through these tough economic times"
Wayne Weiland, Standard Dairy Consulting
A Best Management Practices Panel Discussion
With Participants in the AgBiz Master Program
"Critical Principals for Long Term Success of Your Family Business."
Mike McGrann, Center for Family Business
Breakouts include:
"Determining your cost of production and preparing a budget"
Tim Beck, Penn State Cooperative Extension
"Improving internal herd growth through effective calf & heifer raising"
Sam Leadley, Attica Veterinary Associates
"Developing a marketing plan for your dairy"
Alan Zepp, Center for Dairy Excellence, & Jake Thompson, Land O'Lakes, with two dairy producers
"Improving your milk quality to capture added revenue"
Dr. David Wolfgang, The Pennsylvania State University
Look for more details and registration information to come in September.