Professional Dairy Managers of Pa

“Management duties delegated to novak strategic advisors and breon consulting. Together, they perform all admin tasks, bookkeeping, and education planning.”

“The corporation has two classes of members. Full voting members are individuals, partnerships, corporations, or llcs involved in the production of milk from dairy cattle or the raising of dairy cattle. Full voting members elect the board of directors. Associate members are non-voting members consisting of persons or firms interested in supporting the objectieves of the corporation and involved in providing capital, goods, or services to dairy farms and dairy farmers.”

“Bylaws provide for the board of directors to be elected by voting membership, which occurs each year at a membership meeting. A slate of candidates is prepared and members vote.”

“A copy of form 990 is given to the treasurer for review and safe keeping. The form 990 is also reviewed at a board meeting before it is filed.”

“Annually, the board must sign a form stating there is no conflict. If there is a conflict, a new form must be signed itemizing the benefit to them or their family.”

“The board reviews the contract with the management team annually.”

“There are no direct w-2 compensation paid employees.”

“Copies of governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are all available in the offic upon request.”

“Professional dairy managers is a farmer-driven organization advancing our state's dairy industry through improved productivity and economic viability with continued stewardship of our animals, environment, and community. To do this: pdmp provides education and professional development for dairy farmers by hosting programs with subject matter experts and networking opportunities to improve dairy producers' skills and increase knowledge that will help their profitability and sustainability. Pdmp is a dairy-only organization that brings progressive dairy producers to the discussion on matters of dairy policy that support the future viability of the dairy industry. Pdmp connects dairy farmers to opportunities to share their story with dairy consumers and influencers with the goal to correct misleading information and increase consumption of dairy products. Pdmp serves as a dairy farmer-driven catalyst to identify needs and opportunities for research that support improved environmental stewardship and increased production of the dairy industry.”

“Pdmp provides dairy farmers with the most current and relevant education and professional development programs designed by pdmp member farms based on what they most want to learn. Members receive free or deeply discounted registration fees for virtual and in-person programs throughout the year on topics ranging from soil and water health to humane animal handling, worker safety, financial management, and more. Most programs include a tour of a well-managed dairy, or other agricultural enterprise, so that attendees can see in action the practices, techniques and principals discussed. Programming begins each february with a broader agenda at the annual pa dairy summit. This two-day in person conference, co- hosted with the center for dairy excellence, brings together the best of pennsylvania's dairy industry for dozens of high-quality presentations on a wide range of topics presented by subject matter experts from around the country, so there is something for everyone on pennsylvania's dairy operations. Additional pdmp programming in 2024 focused on regional workshops on animal welfare, biosecurity and hpai prevention and response plans, and a forum on entrepreneurial skills and opportunities in family business.”

“For the past 20 years, the professional dairy managers of pennsylvania (pdmp) has partnered with penn state university in a corn silage hybrid testing and research program. Pdmp member farms in different regions of the state volunteer a plot of land on which a variety of seeds are planted and from which crops are analyzed. In recent years, results around ndf and starch digestibility yielded much needed discussion about the impact of corn silage in rations for dairy cattle. In 2024, a total of 95 entries from 11 different seed companies were entered into the program and the results were published and made available online for all dairy farms and their nutritionists. In 2024, pdmp recruited 65 dairy farms to participate in the usda climate smart commodities grant program in which pdmp partnered with penn state university to reimburse dairy farms for costs to implement practices to reduce their ghgs, scientifically measure the reductions when possible and test the voluntary carbon market for pa's smaller sized dairies. In 2024 pdmp financed a milk supply study of pennsylvania's milkshed to help the industry and commonwealth determine what, if anything makes the state attractive to investment in dairy processing. The analysis was completed and released in 2024 and pdmp held meetings throughout the year to review the results with our progressive dairy farm members and industry leaders, leadership in the pa general assembly, the pa department of agriculture, and the pa department of community and economic development.”

“Pdmp's goal with the on-farm internships is to develop the next generation of top dairy producers by making hands-on, practical learning experience on working dairy farms as competitive as pharma and other industry programs for students. With the intent that more young people will be prepared and committed to entering the production side of dairy upon their graduation, pdmp offers additional financial support, matched by both the pa center for dairy excellence and the pa dairymen's association, to augment what dairy farmers are able to pay for summer interns, to dairy students enrolled in higher education. The 20+ year internship program places students on dairies for a summer and in 2024 supported nine college students, interested in pursuing a dairy related career, on exceptionally well- managed farms throughout the state to better prepare them for a career in production agriculture.”

“Professional dairy managers of pennsylvania contributed funding and connected volunteer farmers to the calving corner project, which is led by the pennsylvania dairymen's association and the center for dairy excellence foundation of pennsylvania. The calving corner project provides a unique platform for pennsylvania's dairy farmers and industry representatives to interact directly with families visiting the pennsylvania farm show. The pa farm show attracts approximately 500,000 visitors each year and the calving corner provides a unique opportunity for them to witness the birthing experience in a dairy barn live and in-person. Our farmers answer their questions and engage in conversation with visiting non-farm people of all ages and backgrounds to build and strengthen relationships between consumers and the people who produce their food.”

“Corn research liason 4,530 0 0 corn silage 40,634 0 0 total 45,164 0 0”

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