2020 Dairy Producer Survey

Pennsylvania’s dairy farm families produce a fresh, local supply of dairy foods and contribute valuable economic revenue while operating in an ever-changing business environment. Penn State University and the Center for Dairy Excellence are collaborating to study the dairy supply chain’s current situation and examine how Pennsylvania dairy farmers can become more resilient. Please help us understand how the latest changes in the dairy industry impact your business by completing and returning this confidential and voluntary survey.

If you are uncertain about how to answer one of the questions or if you do not want to provide an answer, just skip to the next one.

This survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Please complete the survey by July 17, 2020. Thank you for your cooperation.

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* 1. Is your operation currently PRODUCING MILK for sale?

Yes

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* If you answered YES, please answer these questions:

a. All or most of my milk cows are in _____ County, PA. (List your county name)

b. What type of business is your farm? (partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.)

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* If you answered NO, please answer these questions:

a. What year did you exit dairying?

b. How many dairy cows did you have when you exited?

c. What was your reason for exiting?

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* 2. How many DAIRY COWS are currently on your operation, including dry cows?

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* 3. How many HEIFERS are currently on your operation, including heifer calves?

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* 4. How many pounds of milk were produced on this operation yesterday? (ONE day’s production. List in pounds.)

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* 5. What was the typical somatic cell count for your herd for this year?
(Only check ONE)

Under 100,000

100,000 - 150,000

150,000 - 250,000

Over 250,000

2020 Dairy Producer Survey

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* 1. Is your operation currently PRODUCING MILK for sale?

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* If you answered YES, please answer these questions:

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* If you answered NO, please answer these questions:

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* 2. How many DAIRY COWS are currently on your operation, including dry cows?

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* 3. How many HEIFERS are currently on your operation, including heifer calves?

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* 4. How many pounds of milk were produced on this operation yesterday? (ONE day’s production. List in pounds.)

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* 5. What was the typical somatic cell count for your herd for this year?(Only check ONE)

* 5. What was the typical somatic cell count for your herd for this year?
(Only check ONE)