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Cow-Side Conversations

“Cowside Conversations” is a monthly podcast brought to you by the Center for Dairy Excellence. We’ve heard time and time again that dairy farmers learn the most from other dairy farmers. So, in this ... Read more

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Episode 2: Dale Brown shares how overcrowding has improved profitability and the benefits of benchmarking

Episode 2: Dale Brown shares how overcrowding has improved profitability and the benefits of benchmarking

Should you overcrowd or not? While some farms use overcrowding to increase overall profitability, others worry that indi... Read more

14 Dec 2022

33mins

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Episode 1: Jennifer Orr reflects on family, community, and how they inspired their value-added dairy business

Episode 1: Jennifer Orr reflects on family, community, and how they inspired their value-added dairy business

Especially during this month of giving and gratitude, being able to work alongside your family and serve your community ... Read more

14 Nov 2022

42mins

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Season Two Recap: Our favorite takeaways from conversations with 12 producers

Season Two Recap: Our favorite takeaways from conversations with 12 producers

With 7,100+ downloads to date, the Cow-Side Conversations podcast has remained true to our original mission: helping dai... Read more

7 Nov 2022

31mins

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Episode 12: Tom Barley describes how they maximize herd performance, production and cow comfort

Episode 12: Tom Barley describes how they maximize herd performance, production and cow comfort

Dairy cows are a lot like high-performing athletes. To help them achieve their peak performance, attention must be paid ... Read more

25 Oct 2022

43mins

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Episode 11: Frank Graybill shares words of wisdom after transitioning out of dairy and lessons learned on farm safety

Episode 11: Frank Graybill shares words of wisdom after transitioning out of dairy and lessons learned on farm safety

“I always liked to rest at the top of the hill, not the bottom. I wanted to do that as I exited dairy.” “A farm is more ... Read more

19 Sep 2022

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Episode 10: Jared Kurtz gives an honest look at managing a dairy farm with multiple generations

Episode 10: Jared Kurtz gives an honest look at managing a dairy farm with multiple generations

There’s no price tag you can put on the opportunity to work with your family every day. But how do you find a healthy ba... Read more

25 Aug 2022

57mins

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Episode 9: Clint Burkholder offers strategies for preventing heat stress and maximizing forage quality

Episode 9: Clint Burkholder offers strategies for preventing heat stress and maximizing forage quality

With temperatures rising and many Pennsylvania dairy farms experiencing July heat waves, proper ventilation and cooling ... Read more

21 Jul 2022

32mins

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Episode 8: Maria Forry shares why agritourism and on-farm events are worth it and how to manage multiple enterprises

Episode 8: Maria Forry shares why agritourism and on-farm events are worth it and how to manage multiple enterprises

As we celebrate National Dairy Month this June, Maria Forry, a dairy producer from Lancaster County, Pa., shared how Ore... Read more

24 Jun 2022

44mins

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Episode 7: Michelle Kirk opens up about how an unexpected loss can affect farm transition and mental health

Episode 7: Michelle Kirk opens up about how an unexpected loss can affect farm transition and mental health

With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Michelle Kirk, a former beef producer from Adams County, Pa., opened up ab... Read more

9 May 2022

57mins

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Episode 6: Ben Peckman gives insight on his innovative planting strategies and ways to manage high fertilizer and seed costs

Episode 6: Ben Peckman gives insight on his innovative planting strategies and ways to manage high fertilizer and seed costs

With fertilizer costs at an all-time high, innovative planting strategies can help dairy producers keep costs low. In th... Read more

8 Apr 2022

55mins

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