Bovine Banter

In this episode, Karie Williams from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture discusses important information and state regulations regarding getting started on valued-added dairy enterprises.

In this episode of Bovine Banter, Carly Becker, Penn State Extension Dairy Educator, interviews Jude Hess from Cheese Goatees in Waynesboro, PA. Jude, his wife, and children milk goats and make goat cheese to sell at farmers market in Washington DC. Learn more about how their business started and how it has developed over the past six years.

In this episode of Bovine Banter, Amber Yutzy, Penn State Extension Dairy Educator, interviews Pennsylvania dairy producer Vicki Baker of Maple Bottom Farm.  Vicki and her husband share their passion for the dairy industry by educating the public at their dairy farm.  Recently, they have explored other ways to keep the farm financially viable by forming a cooperative to tell Guernsey milk and cheese.  They have also added a sunflower field and bed and breakfast to their farm operation.  Learn how Maple Bottom farm has become a destination in Western Pennsylvania and hosts thousands of visitors each summer.  

Join the Penn State Extension dairy team as they discuss some planning for a value-added dairy business including identifying your market, determining your products and pricing them, and other tips for preparing to enter a new business venture. 

In this episode of Bovine Banter, Amber Yutzy, Penn State Extension Dairy Educator, interviews Pennsylvania dairy producer John Vanderstappen.  John owns and operates a hybrid grazing operation in Northwest Pennsylvania.  Learn how he makes his operation a success, challenges he has faced over the years and shares advice to producers interested in grazing in the future.

In this episode of Bovine Banter, Carly Becker, Penn State Extension Dairy Educator, interviews Pennsylvania dairy producer, Alvin Peachey. Alvin goes into detail about how he successfully manages his 100% grass-fed, organic dairy herd.

In this episode, we talked with Mat Haan, former Penn State Extension Educator and Current Organic Valley Regional Pool Manager, who describes the main differences and similarities between the conventional, organic and grass-fed dairy farming systems.

Regardless of your level of experience with grazing, this episode has useful, practical information and strategies for managing your pastures like a crop including how to get started, where to find resources, and frequently asked questions. 

This podcast describes Mr. Blake Henry’s, dairy producer located in Juniata County, PA, applied experience and expertise with heat abatement technologies and monitoring animal performance to assess return of investment of these tools. 

Join us for a conversation with Penn State Extension Ag Engineer John Tyson to discuss strategies for minimizing heat stress on your farm and how to improve heat abatement in new and existing facilities.