Center to Hold Nine Events throughout the State March 5-April 1
The Center for Dairy Excellence will host nine upcoming "Dairy Profitability Resource Meetings" in March and early April to offer a forum for dairy producers and others to share insight on current market dynamics and opportunities for 2015, while learning more about resources available for their dairy farm businesses.
Discussion will be shared regarding what's in store for the 2015 milk pricing and margin forecasts, what producers attending the meeting did in 2014 to prepare the dairy business for 2015, where the greatest profit opportunities in 2015 are as margins slip and the dynamics change, and how resources can leverage the wealth to position your business for the future.
The details of each event are listed below:
- Thursday, March 5, in Lancaster: Shady Maple Restaurant, 129 East Toddy Drive, East Earl, Pa., Breakfast meeting with breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.
- Monday, March 9, in Duncansville: Hoss's Steak and Seahouse, 110 Patchway Road, Duncansville, Pa., Dinner meeting with dinner served at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 10, in Somerset: The Summit Diner, 791 North Center Drive, Somerset, Pa., Breakfast meeting with breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, March 10, in Blairsville: Valley Dairy Restaurant, 920 Route 22 Hwy W., Blairsville, Pa., Afternoon meeting with lunch served at 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 11, in Corry: Gigi's Route 6 Diner, 344 E Columbus Ave., Corry, Pa., Breakfast meeting with breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, March 11, in Meadville: Montano's Rib & Chop House, 11142 Highline Dr., Meadville, Pa., Afternoon meeting with lunch served at 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 25, in Lewistown: Hoss's Steak and Seahouse, 23 Hoss Dr., Lewistown, Pa., Morning meeting with program starting at 9:30 a.m. and lunch at end.
- Thursday, March 26, in Chambersburg: Hoss's Steak and Seahouse, 20 Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg, Pa., Morning meeting with program starting at 9:30 a.m. and lunch at end.
- Wednesday, April 1, in Troy: The Milky Way, 16867 Route 14, Troy, Pa., Morning meeting with program starting at 9:30 a.m. and lunch at end.
Each meeting should last no more than two hours before or after a meal. Register for the meeting of your choice by calling the Center for Dairy Excellence at 717-346-0849 or visiting www.centerfordairyexcellence.org and selecting "Dairy Profitability Resource Meetings" under "Upcoming Events."
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 about the center at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org. 2.17.2015