Cow-Side Conversations

About Cow-Side Conversations

“Cowside Conversations” is a monthly podcast brought to you by the Center for Dairy Excellence. We’ve heard time and time again that dairy farmers learn the most from other dairy farmers. So, in this podcast we’re going to share real-time farmer insight, tricks of the trade, and inspiring stories from dairies across Pennsylvania.

Publisher

Center for Dairy Excellence

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Nov 2020

Latest episode

10 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

72 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Episode 8: Anthony Rice shares how cheese-making has helped their seasonal, pasture-based dairy remain sustainable

   Did you like this episode? Send us a text message and share your thoughts! In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Anthony Rice of Clover Creek Cheese Cellar in Blair County, Pennsylvania describes his family’s transition from a conventional dairy farm to a seasonal, pasture-based operation more than 30 years ago. He shares the detail and creativity that goes into the cheese-making process along with the protein and butterfat goals they have for their herd. The Rice family processes all of...

2. 

   6 Jun 2026

   Episode 7: Brent Copenhaver describes his journey as a first-generation dairy producer and how he prioritized lifestyle, relationships, and cash flow along the way

   Did you like this episode? Send us a text message and share your thoughts! In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Brent Copenhaver from Talview Dairy, a 500-cow dairy milking at two different locations in Lebanon County, PA, spoke about his journey into the dairy business, getting his start by purchasing cows and equipment from a retiring dairy producer. His approach to the dairy business includes prioritizing a balanced lifestyle, building strong relationships, building up cash flow, and...

3. 

   1 May 2026

   Episode 6: Jim Harbach dives into strategies for no till, cover cropping, soil health, and fertilizer savings ahead of spring planting

   Did you like this episode? Send us a text message and share your thoughts! In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Jim Harbach from Schrack Farms in Clinton County, Pennsylvania dives into all things cropping as we prepare for spring planting season. With a goal of keeping something growing in the soil every day of the year on their 2,500 acres, Jim describes the transformation he has seen in their soil over the last 50 years. He shares how to navigate higher fertilizer costs by focusing o...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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