Three Pennsylvania dairy producers opened up about their journeys transitioning to organic. They shared their deciding factors in making the switch, how they have achieved profitability, and the lessons and challenges they’ve navigated along the way.

In the news related to dairy farming the second week of January 2026: USDEC launches Voices From The Barn video podcasts, registration is now open for the 2026 PDP Business Conference, and a charitable milk campaign kicks off 2026 with record-breaking donations.

At the 2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on Feb. 4-5, speakers from across the dairy industry will help you commit to your personal and professional growth through dynamic sessions. Thoughts from 16 of those speakers are shared here.

What does the future of the Pennsylvania dairy industry look like? Many young herd managers get their start through the Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation programs, including on-farm internships, pre-apprenticeships and a Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship program.

Looking to the future, many dairy producers across the Northeast – especially in New York and Pennsylvania – are capitalizing on positive margins. “A lot of producers in our area of New York are positioning for growth, whether that be herd size, expansion or diversification,” says Tyler Reynolds of Reyncrest Farm, Corfu, New York.