Are you interested in exploring best practices for milk production, unlock the insights available through the DHIA reports, and learn about results from a current grazing management study? If your answer is ‘yes’ you are invited to attend the Penn State Extension workshop:

Milk Matters: Grazing and Milk Quality

Wednesday, October 21, 2026; 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Troy Fire Department, 88 Firehouse Dr., Troy, PA 16947

Emily Fread, Penn State Extension Educator, will discuss best milking practices for improved milk quality. This will include bedding, stock density, udder hygiene, pre-dip and post-milking dip, importance of timing and proper milker udder attachment.

Jim Lawhead, DVM, Penn State Ext. Educator, and Leoni Martins, Ph.D., Penn State Extension Dairy Nutritionist, will focus on using 202 DHIA Herd Summary reports and integrating grazing management and behavioral responses to optimize pasture utilization.

This workshop is sponsored by Horizon Organic and is open to both organic and conventional dairy producers. It is a free of charge, but registration is required either through the Penn State Website (https://extension.psu.edu/milk-matters-grazing-and-milk-quality) or Email or call Michal Lunak at mpl5660@psu.edu, tel: 603-348-2026.

The Pennsylvania State University encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.  If you anticipate needing any type of                              accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Michal Lunak 570-265-2896. This publication is available in alternative media on request. Where trade names appear, no discrimination is intended, and no endorsement by Penn State Extension is implied.