By Blake Jackson
The Pennsylvania Dairy Summit invites dairy producers and industry professionals to its two-day event on February 4-5, 2026, in Grantville, PA. With this year’s theme, “True North,” the Summit is recognized nationally as a leading conference for networking, education, and inspiration.
Attendees can connect with over 300 dairy professionals, participate in engaging breakout sessions, and gain practical strategies to apply on their farms. Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and the Center for Dairy Excellence, registration fees for producers are designed to be affordable.
Brody Stapel of Farm Stapels in Wisconsin will lead the producer showcase keynote, “Forging Ahead with Innovation: A Producer Showcase.” As the 2024 Young Dairy Farmer of the Year.
“If someone wants to find their True North with all the noise and change in our industry, I think it starts with knowing your purpose. On our farm, moving into beef and on-farm milk processing taught us that when you’re clear on why you’re doing something, the next steps feel less overwhelming. Purpose steadies you, and passion keeps you moving. Diversification brings plenty of highs and lows markets shift, customers change, and you’re learning as you go," said Brody Stapel.
"But if your decisions line up with your long-term goals for your family, your cows, and your land, it’s much easier to stay on track. Keep checking your compass and make sure you’re building something that truly serves your farm and your community. When you do that, the noise fades and the path forward becomes a lot clearer.”
The Summit will feature additional keynotes, including Michael Hoffman on success and ownership, a producer panel on profitability, the Pennsylvania debut of the documentary World Without Cows, and business showcases highlighting young PA entrepreneurs. Breakout sessions cover topics such as heifer feeding, farm communication, cow longevity, and maximizing technology ROI.
For the full program and registration, visit www.padairysummit.org. Producer discounts are applied automatically, and questions can be directed to the Summit Business Office at 814-355-2467 or info@padairysummit.org.
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Categories: Pennsylvania, Livestock, Dairy Cattle