Building Value in Regenerative, Grass-Based Dairy

October 7 - 9, 2025

Kinzers, PA

Springwood Organic Dairy, Rainbow Acres, & Dutch Meadows Organic Dairy

About the Academy

What You Will Learn

  • Practical Application of Soil Health & Adaptive Stewardship
  • Cropping & Cover Cropping for Soil Health and Nutrient-Dense Feed
  • Making Dairying Profitable & Enjoyable
  • High-Level Observation & Decision-Making Skills
  • Improving Cow Health and Performance While Reducing Inputs
  • The Practical Benefits of Soil Health
  • Building a Value-Added Dairy Experience
  • Marketing Strategies for Regenerative Dairy
  • Expanding Your Dairy Market

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for dairy farmers who are eager to enhance the resilience, adaptability, and profitability of their operations through the practical implementation of regenerative agriculture. Whether you're looking to improve soil health, optimize cropping systems, or boost the sustainability of your dairy farm, this course provides actionable strategies that can be immediately applied. It's also perfect for farmers seeking to improve cow health and performance while reducing inputs, making dairy farming more enjoyable and less resource-intensive. Additionally, the course is well-suited for those interested in expanding their farm’s income through value-added marketing, helping you build a unique dairy experience and grow your market reach

Educators

Academy instructors will be assigned soon. Stay tuned for updates.

Registration & Getting There

Cost of Tuition

Tuition of $1,375.00 includes
• Regen Ag 101 course ($499.00 value), which SHA recommends completing before the first day of class
• In-person attendance at the SHA, along with course materials, daily snacks, water, and lunch each day
• Access to future scheduled conference calls with the instructors and graduate portal on the SHA website

*Please note that Regen Ag 101 will be sent to your email 1-3 business days after registration takes place.*

Cancellation Policy

The down deposit of $500 is non-refundable, but can be transferable toward any academy held in 2025 or 2026.

Classroom & Farm Location

Classroom
To be determined

Farms
Springwood Organic Dairy
Rainbow Acres
Dutch Meadows Organic Dairy

Hotel Information

To be determined

Lodging costs are separate from tuition. While it is not mandatory to stay at the accommodations listed here, we encourage attendees to book nearby lodging for the convenience of traveling to the classroom and farm locations.

Closest Airport

Lancaster Airport (LNS)
500 Airport Rd., Suite G
Lititz, PA 17543

Local Shuttle Services
Shultz Transport: 717-464-5800
Sheehan Transport (Janet): 717-201-9267
Sterling Limousine & Transportation Services: 484-716-7433

About the Host Farms

Grazing
PA Bio Pic
Chickens on grass

Meet Springwood Organic Dairy

Springwood dairy is is a four-generation family farm in Lancaster County PA and is operated by Roman and Dwight Stoltzfoos. The farm was originally owned by William Penn and was part of his 800-acre personal estate. It has been farmed by Stoltzfoos’ since 1941 and operated as an Organic Farm Since 1987. In 2007 Dwight and Roman formed a partnership and have been 100% grass-fed since 2012. There are about 250 milking cows on 220 acres on the home farm where the dairy is. An additional 400 plus acres provide feed and pasture for the dairy herd and the approximately 130 head of young stock and breeding bulls.

Springwood Organic Farm is a 100% grass-based dairy farm, producing certified organic milk as well as cheese, beef, turkeys, broilers, and hay. Springwood is a pioneer in organic and regenerative livestock practices, and they strive towards ever-improving the health, well-being, and quality of our animals and products. As caretakers of God’s creation, they are driven by the desire to improve environmental stewardship, animal welfare, good business for the community, and their family values.

In 1983 Roman Stoltzfoos took over the family farm and eventually began applying organic methods. The farm rejuvenated and began to thrive with this organic approach. Amidst much skepticism, organic turkeys were added to the livestock in the late ’80s when organic agriculture was seldom practiced.

Dwight Stoltzfoos grew up on Springwood Farm in Kinzers, PA as the oldest of 11 children. He assisted his father during the 90’s in the gradual transition to becoming certified organic, and later implementing 100% grass-fed grazing practices. In 2007 Dwight took on the herd and crop management role and in 2022 purchased Springwood Farm, successfully transitioning the farm to its fourth generation of family ownership.

Dwight, Brenda, and their nine children are kept busy with the 100% grass-fed organic dairy and are members of Organic Valley/CROPP’s Grassmilk program. Springwood Farm is an amazing place to raise a family, and the Stoltzfoos family is motivated to regenerate the soils under their management via adaptive grazing, silvopasture installations, and adequate rest periods.

Organic, regenerative, grass-based farming is a passion of the Stoltzfoos family and they strive to keep at the cutting edge of these methods. As a result Springwood Organic Farm has become a model of stewarding opportunities of the present for future generations.

Meet Rainbow Acres & Dutch Meadows Organic Creamery

Farm bios coming soon.

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