Expand, Modernize or Enter a Niche Market

If you are thinking of expanding or modernizing your dairy operation, or if you want to enter a niche market such as organic or value added, several resources are available to help you in preparing for that venture. Below are links to some of those resources.

Dairy Profit Team Program

Brings more ideas into your planning process and more insight into your management strategy. Funding and support is available through the Center and Penn State Dairy Alliance to help you put together your profit team and use it in planning your expansion or modernization project.

The Dairy Farm Planning Site

Administered by Penn State Dairy Extension walks you through many of the important, necessary items to be considered to assist you in thinking through the entire process before you begin the project. This site lists contact information related to all aspects of planning including engineering, permitting, building, employee training, neighbor relations and others.