Dairy producers, professionals, and young dairy leaders who are looking to commit to their passion and purpose, and hone in on their True North, won’t want to miss the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit. Featuring more than 20 dynamic speakers, the 2026 event will take place on February 4-5 at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg – Hershey in Grantville, Pa. Thanks to grants and support from the Center for Dairy Excellence, Professional Dairy Managers of PA, and Summit sponsors, registration fees for dairy producers are set to be as affordable as possible. Dairy producers can attend the full, two-day Dairy Summit for $100, with one-day rates available for $50. Registration is open for the in-person event at www.padairysummit.org.
For young dairy professionals between the ages of 18 and 30, scholarships to attend the Dairy Summit are also available. Young professionals who receive the scholarship get a discounted rate of $50 to attend the full Summit, a complimentary hotel room, access to a Young Professionals Opening Night Reception where they will hear from a group of three young dairy professionals, and an in-depth human resource panel discussion for young professionals.
“I found great value in my experience at the PA Dairy Summit. For young individuals, I think the variety of topics and discussions was important. There was a unique combination of dairy farmers and industry professionals who discussed both types of careers,” shared Sara Kennedy, a student at The Pennsylvania State University and previous Young Dairy Professionals scholarship recipient. “There was great exposure to different types of farms, the future of dairy products, and the current topics in the industry. I would definitely encourage any young professional who wants to be involved in the dairy industry to attend – especially if they want to gain exposure to the industry from different perspectives.”
Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and Center for Dairy Excellence, the 2026 Dairy Summit will feature keynote speakers who will lead timely sessions on a variety of topics, including owning your future, forging ahead with innovation, controlling your own destiny as a small business, finding pathways to profitability on the dairy farm, and more. Several dairy producers from Pennsylvania and beyond will also lead breakout sessions focused on getting the most out of on-farm technology, boosting executive leadership skills, and more.
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