Over the past five years, the Center for Dairy Excellence has heard from dairy producers about their need for a more skilled workforce in management on Pennsylvania farms. Farm managers earned an average of $59,760 in 2020, according to Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. A dairy herd manager requires training beyond a high school education, but not necessarily needing a college degree. Dairy farms continue to express challenges in filling this important leadership role within their employee team.

The Center has registered a Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The Center is looking for apprentices for the Dairy Herd Manager RA Program. We will have a rolling admission basis.

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