Posted: December 20, 2012 at 8:28 pm
By News Editor
Accelerated Genetics announces their Leadership Conference, open to all farmers.
This year’s event will take place March 15-17, 2013 in Warrens, Wis., at the Three Bears Resort. The conference goal is to ‘Develop Leaders Who Deliver Results.”
Accelerated Genetics has specifically tailored the Leadership Conference for persons who would like to improve leadership skills, participate in educational activities, network with other producers and have good time doing it. Speakers Jolene Brown, Stan Erwine, and Eliz Greene will be featured at the conference, along with other educational and fun-filled sessions designed to help producers manage and lead their family, farm and cooperative in the future.
The Leadership Conference is for emerging agricultural leaders who are positioned to lead the farm business and agricultural industry in the future. And, the event is designed for persons who have not previously attended.
To make reservations for the Leadership Conference, call 1-800-451-9275 or email ProducerProgram@accelgen.com by February 18, 2013. Register early, as the conference’s capacity is limited to 80 producers.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: December 10, 2012 at 8:18 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to the new board members elected to Accelerated Genetics, along with re-elected board members.
Those who were re-elected include Gary Eibergen, Granton, Wis., representing District 3; Nick Butzler, Rockland, Wis., representing District 5; and Doug Thesing Winona, Minn., representing District 10. Newly elected to the board of directors is Kenneth Levzow, Rio, Wis., representing District 6.
With the re-elections, the Board of Directors reorganized. The new officers are as follows: Brian Brown – Chair of the Board, Belleville, Wis. – District 8; David Score – First Vice Chair, Boyceville, Wis. – District 1; Gary Eibergen – Second Vice Chair, Granton, Wis. – District 3; and John Pronschinske – Secretary/Treasurer, Arcadia, Wis. – District 2. Also serving on the board of directors are Andy Dejno III, Independence, Wis. – District 4; Nick Butzler, Cashton, Wis. – District 5; Kenneth Levzow, Rio, Wis. – District 6; Rick Carlson, Hollandale, Wis. – District 7; Jeff Styczynski, Pulaski, Wis. – District 9; and Doug Thesing, Winona, Minn. – District 10.
Board members are elected through the democratic process from the grassroots membership. They strive to lead and formulate policy for the benefit of all dairy and beef producers. The current board represents a wide array of operation styles and each member brings a unique perspective to the Board of Directors. Their experience and management skills provide a great foundation for them to challenge the Accelerated Genetics management team in developing innovative products, research and service to be positioned for future market trends and evolutions.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: November 12, 2012 at 9:15 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to the winner’s of Accelerated Genetics’ annual photo contest. Participants were asked to enter photos in one of two categories: ‘Caring for Your Animals’ or ‘Showing Your Pride for Agriculture’.
The 2012 Photo Contest winners for the ‘Caring for Your Animals’ category: first place – Danae Bauer, Scandinavia, Wis., with photo titled “Snug as a Bug in a Rug”; second place – Josie Alexander, Hoxie, Kan., with photo titled “Got Milk?”; and third place – Connie Eibergen, Madison, Wis., with photo titled “Clean Pens, Healthy Calves.”
The 2012 Photo Contest winners for the ‘Showing Your Pride for Agriculture’ category: first place – Danae Bauer, Scandinavia, Wis., with photo titled “American Pride”; second place – Nargiza Kanybek Kyzy, Harmony, Minn., with photo titled “Connecting with Agriculture”; and third place – Robin Kleine, Lowell, Ind., with photo titled “A Gracious Winner.”
Accelerated Genetics has two new themes for participants to try their photography skills on for the 2013 contest: ‘AG in Action’ and ‘Breeds of the Seasons’. For ‘AG in Action ‘ capture your favorite Accelerated Genetics cattle, products, services, representatives, etc. as they’re showcased around the farm. People. Products. Pride. For ‘Breeds of the Seasons’ snap photos of your favorite breeds while showcasing your favorite seasons!
The entry deadline is SEPTEMBER 1, 2013! Learn more online.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: October 2, 2012 at 2:23 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Amy VanderMark, the new Vice President Domestic Sales for Accelerated Genetics.
In her position, VanderMark will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and strategic planning for the domestic sales team. She will be based out of the Administrative Headquarters in Baraboo, Wis.
VanderMark joins Accelerated Genetics with a vast knowledge base of the agricultural industry, and especially the artificial insemination sector. Her prior employment experience includes business and management positions held in the areas of progeny testing, mating services, business analyzing, customer operations, and most recently, developing business plans and marketing strategies for sales areas in both the United States and Canada.
VanderMark is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and holds a bachelors degree in Animal Science. She and her husband, Kelly, reside in Portage, Wis.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: September 25, 2012 at 7:40 pm
By News Editor
Accelerated Genetics is seeking three 2013 summer interns in the areas of Communications, Genetics and Sales. Applications for these internships are due November 15, 2012.
To apply for Accelerated Genetics’ internships, candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: hr@accelgen.comor Accelerated Genetics, Attn: Human Resources, E10890 Penny Lane, Baraboo, WI 53913. For questions, please call 1-800-451-9275.
Marketing Communications Intern: The Marketing Communications Intern is based at the Accelerated Genetics Administrative Headquarters in Baraboo, Wis. In this position, the intern will be responsible for a variety of projects within the areas of public relations, written communications, print advertising, social media, and web; as well as receive a broad-range of experience with all Accelerated Genetics’ programs and services.
Genetic Services Intern: The Genetic Services Intern will assist with photography efforts of the Accelerated Genetics’ dairy sires and progeny, which include clipping and preparing the cattle. They also assist in hosting tours for international and domestic tour groups, as well as receive a broad-range of experience with all Accelerated Genetics’ programs and services.
Sales & Service Intern: As a Sales & Service Intern, individuals will develop skills in artificial insemination, learn about reproductive services such as estrus synchronization programs, as well as receive a broad-range of experience in all sales division positions and Accelerated Genetics’ programs and services.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: July 24, 2012 at 6:30 pm
By News Editor
Accelerated Genetics is pleased to announce it has nine summer interns working in various areas of the company.
The Sales and Service Interns will develop skills in artificial insemination, learn about reproductive services, such as estrus synchronization programs, as well as receive a broad-range of experience in all Sales division positions and Accelerated Genetics’ programs.
Based in Iowa for the summer is Kyle Musfeldt, Coon Rapids, Iowa. He is majoring in Animal Science at Iowa State University. Located in southern Wisconsin are Brittany Sorg, Spring Green, Wis. and Colton Carpenter, Darlington, Wis. Sorg is majoring in Animal Science with Dairy Science emphasis at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Carpenter is majoring in Animal Science with Dairy Science emphasis the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Grant Gausman, Baldwin, Wis., and Andrew Hornberg, Winona, Minn., are working in northern Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa. Gausman is majoring in Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Hornberg is attending Northeast Iowa Community College.
Assisting in the Communications department are the Marketing Communications Interns. They work with a variety of projects in the areas of public relations, communications, photography, videography, and graphic design.
Morgan Meisenheimer, Mount Airy, Md., is double majoring in Agriculture Communications and Animal Science at Oklahoma State University. Mandy Brazil, Petaluma, Calif., is majoring in Agriculture Communications with minors in Dairy Science and Agribusiness at California Polytechnic State University.
Working with the Genetics Department picturing progeny and coordinating daughter tours are the Genetic Services Interns.
Kirsten Langrehr, West Salem, Wis., is majoring in Dairy Science-Management at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Kelli Carstensen, Petaluma, Calif., is majoring in Dairy Science with a minor in Agribusiness at California Polytechnic State University.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: July 17, 2012 at 12:49 pm
By News Editor
Accelerated Genetics is proud to welcome nine new members to the team.
Brian Nelson joins the Accelerated Genetics ranks as a Genetics Specialist for the Western Region. Working in Region 8, Nelson will cover California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. He will serve as a consultant for PACE program herds and as a mating program evaluator utilizing Accelerated Genetics’ on farm computer program, Genetic Evaluation and Mating Program (GEM). In addition, Nelson will coordinate SET schedules, daughter photography, and tours.
To the finance division, Daniel Coulthard, Mount Horeb, Wis., joins as Staff Accountant/Accounts Receivable. His responsibilities will include maintaining the Credit Policy manual, coordinating the accounts receivable statement distribution and all other credit procedures involved with collecting accounts. Coulthard will also be responsible for the financial statements of the Cooperative Service Center.
Gary DeJager, Waupun, Wis., is the Regional Assistant for Region 14 under the direction of Regional Sales Manager, Dave Calvert. DeJager has been working with technicians and retail sales representatives in the Region 14 area of south central and eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
Adam Pecinovsky, Lewiston, Minn., is the Regional Assistant for Region 12 under the direction of Regional Sales Manager, Pam Hendel. Adam served as a Sales and Service Intern for Accelerated Genetics in 2011. Pecinovsky will be working with technicians and retail sales representatives in the Menomonie/Eau Claire area.
Cody Carpenter is the Regional Assistant for Region 14 under the direction of Regional Sales Manager, Dave Calvert. Carpenter will be working with technicians and retail sales representatives in District 14.
Keith Nettekoven is a part time Regional Assistant for Region 14, also under the direction of Dave Calvert.
Jennifer Krultz, River Falls, Wis., has been assigned her own area as a Professional A.I. Technician under the direction of Regional Sales Manager, Pam Hendel. She will be providing sales and service to customers in the areas surrounding Marshfield, Spencer, Stratford, Pittsville, Vesper and Auburndale, Wis.
Accelerated Genetics welcomes back a previous Marketing Communications intern, David Jones, Stevinson, Calif. David has accepted the Communications Coordinator position for Accelerated Genetics and will be based out of the Administration Office in Baraboo, Wis.
To Accelerated Genetics’ subsidiary, Genetic Visions, Inc., Elizabeth Scheuing, Madison, Wis joins the team. Scheuing was hired as a Laboratory/Research Technician under the direction of Dr. Mike Cowan.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: May 21, 2012 at 8:04 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to the six youth who were awarded scholarships from Accelerated Genetics!
Four $500.00 scholarships are awarded to youth just graduating from high school and beginning college. The 2012 recipients are Will Marshall of Eureka, N.V.; Matthias Olson of Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; Bethany Dado of Amery, Wis.; and Karsen Haag of Mt. Horeb, Wis.
Will Marshall plans to attain a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with a minor in Agri-business at the Oklahoma State University. With Will’s background and passion for agriculture advocacy he wants to exert a positive influence on the industry, while maintaining a small farm of commercial cattle.
Matthias Olson would like to utilize his experiences through 4-H and FFA in communication to pursue a career in radio or broadcasting that relates to the agricultural industry. He plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study Life Sciences Communications.
Bethany Dadohas the vision of working in the genetics aspect of the dairy industry. Being raised with such a strong agricultural-based life, Bethany wants to keep promoting and improving dairy cattle genetics and the dairy industry as a whole. She plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she will major in Genetics and Dairy Science.
Karsen Haagplans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and major in Agribusiness. Growing up on a farm taught Karsen to have an appreciation for the natural resources and the animals she cares for. She wants to educate consumers about the dairy industry and the value it brings Americans.
Two $1,000.00 scholarships are awarded to students currently enrolled in agricultural programs at college. Accelerated Genetics works with the National FFA organization to select these students and the 2012 recipients are Kyle Tate of Mountain Grove, Mo. and Laura Hornby of Viroqua, Wis.
Kyle Tateis attending the Colorado State University – Fort Collins. He is majoring in Animal Breeding and Genetics. Laura Hornby is majoring in Agronomy and Crop Science at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: January 4, 2012 at 7:16 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Aaron Palmer, a new hire at Accelerated Genetics. Palmer will be a Sire Analyst, responsible for evaluating, creating and procuring the highest genomic quality young sires in Iowa, California and other Midwest and western states. He will also be representing Accelerated Genetics at major breed activities and industry functions in the U.S. and abroad.
Palmer was most recently a Marketing Assistant for World Wide Sires, Ltd., where he assisted Area Directors of Marketing in all aspects of marketing projects. He managed WWS University website to provide dairy information to clients. Palmer grew up on his family’s farm, Palmcrest, in Waukon, Iowa. Palmcrest has put several bulls into AI including 014HO04784 Monument. A graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelors degree in Agricultural Business and a minor in General Business, Palmer was active in the Dairy Science Club serving as club treasurer and president. He was also on the collegiate dairy judging team and placed 2nd at the Harrisburg contest and was 6th at World Dairy Expo.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: January 2, 2012 at 9:18 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Jill Strangstalien for her promotion at Accelerated Genetics to Animal Health Products and Distribution Manager.
Strangstalien has been with Accelerated Genetics for over 24 years, most recently serving as the Farm Products Coordinator for 15 years.
In her now role, she will be responsible for providing an animal health product line that enables Accelerated Genetics customers to get optimum performance in their operations through calf care management, nutrition and feed quality, udder health and milk quality, and breeding supplies. Strangstalien is a graduate of the University of Minnesota – Waseca, with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Management. She began her career with Accelerated Genetics (then Tri-State Breeders Cooperative) in 1987 as the National Sales Secretary and was later promoted to National Sales Coordinator where she worked with sales representatives from across the nation.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: December 30, 2011 at 7:42 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Barbara O’Flahrity for being promoted to Genetics Programs Manager at Accelerated Genetics. O’Flahrity has been with the company for 22 years, for the past 15 years she has served as the Genetics Coordinator.
In her new role, O’Flahrity’s responsibilities will include the direct supervision of the Genetics Assistants, as well as managing Accelerated Genetics’ PACE program and providing information on genomic and genetic evaluations to the Sire Analysts. She will coordinate contracts, genomic testing with Genetic Visions and AIPL, and bull pickups. In addition, she is responsible for all NAAB Cross Reference and correspondence. Furthermore, she will ensure all foreign bulls being marketed by Accelerated Genetics are registered with the breed associations and enrolled with NAAB.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: November 28, 2011 at 9:50 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Jill Strangstalien on her recent promotion to Animal Health Products and Distribution Manager at Accelerated Genetics.
Strangstalien has been with Accelerated Genetics for over 24 years, most recently serving as the Farm Products Coordinator for 15 years.
In her now role, she will be responsible for providing an animal health product line that enables Accelerated Genetics customers to get optimum performance in their operations through calf care management, nutrition and feed quality, udder health and milk quality, and breeding supplies.
Strangstalien is a graduate of the University of Minnesota – Waseca, with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Management. She began her career with Accelerated Genetics (then Tri-State Breeders Cooperative) in 1987 as the National Sales Secretary and was later promoted to National Sales Coordinator where she worked with sales representatives from across the nation.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: October 19, 2011 at 4:41 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Dr. Glaucio Lopes, the new Reproduction Specialist for Accelerated Genetics.
Lopes will provide Accelerated Genetics employees and customers in the United States and worldwide with training and technical support in the field of dairy and beef cattle reproduction management in order to maintain and grow the market share throughout the world.
Lopes most recently served as a research assistant at the Department of Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this position, he conducted research on large dairy farms in Wisconsin focusing on synchronization and resynchronization of ovulation protocols for fixed-time artificial insemination, use of electronic devices for estrous detection and assessment of accuracy of blood tests for pregnancy diagnosis in dairy cattle. He also worked as a solo veterinarian in Brazil prior to relocating to the United States.
Lopes received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Federal Fluminense University in 2006 and his Master of Science in Dairy Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011. He is a member of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) and Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC).
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: October 14, 2011 at 6:36 am
By Chuck
Membership services at Accelerated Genetics is a job that Jim Iverson has held for 35 years. That means he has worked for the organization for half of its existence since Accelerated is celebrating 70 years this year. Quite an achievement and that really says something about what has contributed to their success, the team.
Jim says they “have a passion for the industry and pride in servicing their customers.” The team is so very important because as he puts it “if you’re the best salesman in the world, if you don’t have the genetic people behind you getting the quality sires, the barn crew taking care of healthy bulls, a good communications department, management people making good management decisions,” then you won’t be as successful as you could be. You will hear real pride in Jim’s voice in my interview with him just prior to their International Reception and Dinner at this year’s World Dairy Expo.
You can listen to my interview with Jim here: Jim Iverson Interview
2011 World Dairy Expo Photo Album
Posted: October 12, 2011 at 9:34 am
By Chuck
World Wide Sires, LTD. teamed up with Accelerated Genetics to host a World Dairy Expo International Reception and Dinner. Here’s John Schouten, World Wide Sires CEO (center) with some of the guests. The organization is owned by Accelerated Genetics and Select Sires.
World Wide Sires, Ltd. is the world’s leading cattle genetics marketing organization representing the majority of the U.S. Artificial Insemination Cooperatives. In an atmosphere of trust and cooperation, World Wide Sires brings together suppliers and customers to promote efficient global livestock production. Quality genetics, high integrity, personal contact and superior customer service are the cornerstones for ensuring continued market leadership.
I talked with John before the evening’s activities got underway. He says World Wide Sires is celebrating forty years and he’s been with the company for twenty five of them. He does a little bit of travel as the territory they serve has grown. “Traditionally, our key markets have been located in western Europe as the company got started but today we have new and exciting markets in places like China, India and Russia.” He’s proud to represent the best genetics in the world to their customers. He’s very optimistic about growth in trade even in countries where we currently have marketing challenges. I asked him the thing he’d like his customers to think of when they think of World Wide Sires. He says, “Service with a smile.”
You can listen to my interview with John here: John Schouten Interview
2011 World Dairy Expo Photo Album
Posted: October 11, 2011 at 2:54 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Terri Kotek, who has rejoined Accelerated Genetics as the Production Office Assistant.
Kotek had previously worked at Accelerated Genetics as the Products Secretary. In her current role, Kotek is responsible for preparing health certificates and technical documents required for shipment of frozen semen to international customers. She also assists in maintaining health test records and update as necessary, process invoices/credits on a daily basis for all domestic product orders shipped from/returned to the Animal Health Products center.
Prior to returning to Accelerated Genetics Kotek was the Frontier Ag & Turf Store Administrator. She possesses a wide-range of experience and training involving the procedures and management within a professional office setting and customer service knowledge.
Kotek is on the Westby Syttende Mai board, a Westby Lions member and a Westby Snowflake Ski & Gold Club Royalty Advisor.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: October 10, 2011 at 3:16 pm
By Chuck
One of the international visitors to World Dairy Expo was Dr. Gonzalo Maldonado, Tri-State S.A.S, Colombia. I met him at the Accelerated Genetics and World Wide Sires International Reception and Dinner. Dr. Maldonado has been working with them for 43 years!
Dr. Maldonado says that when he got started the idea of artificial insemination was a tough sell. He basically had to conduct training sessions and educate dairy farmers about the benefits of improved genetics. Since then he says production has increased. He’s optimistic for the outlook for even more improved production in Colombia. Training and specialized advice is still very needed though.
You can listen to my interview with Dr. Maldonado here: Dr. Gonzalo Maldonado Interview
2011 World Dairy Expo Photo Album
Posted: October 7, 2011 at 11:28 am
By Chuck
One of our sponsors for coverage of the 2011 World Dairy Expo is Accelerated Genetics. Here’s Joel Groskreutz, President/CEO. We offer congratulations on multiple levels to the company this year. It is the 70th anniversary for Accelerated Genetics and they have received some major awards.
I visited with Joel in their booth and learned that business has been really good this year. He says one of their best kept secrets is how significant their international business is, handled by WorldWide Sires, a company they own fifty percent of. Listen in on my conversation with Joel below to learn more about the cooperative and their achievements.
The theme for this momentous achievement is ‘Celebrating 70 Years of Innovation.’ “Throughout our rich history, we have been the innovators, early adopters of new ideas, leading us to the new age of diversification, all directed by the needs of our customers,” comments Joel Groskreutz, Accelerated Genetics’ President and Chief Executive Officer.
Accelerated Genetics is a cooperative symbolized by strength and vision. The strength of the cooperative is truly it’s people. Employees are known for their integrity of conducting business and their knowledge of the sires, products and services they provide.
The vision of Accelerated Genetics comes from utilizing member involvment of the cooperative. Groskreutz continues, “I believe in that principle. Our customer’s input is important and provides the vision needed to direct the company’s operations.”
You can listen to my interview with Joel here: Joel Groskreutz Interview
2011 World Dairy Expo Photo Album
Posted: October 5, 2011 at 11:25 am
By News Editor
Congratulations to Jessie Ingvalson, the new Laboratory Intern at Accelerated Genetics.
In her new position Ingvalson will assist with semen extending, freezing, quality evaluation, record keeping and data management for special projects. She recently graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a degree in Animal Science-Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
Ingvalson grew-up on her family’s 140-cow Holstein operation in Caledonia, Minn. While in college she completed an internship as an Assistant Herdsman on a 350-cow Holstein operation. She has already become involved with Accelerated Genetics by volunteering at the 18th Annual Accelerated Genetics Dairy Cattle Judging Contest.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
Posted: October 3, 2011 at 7:02 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Amber Elliott of Marshall, Wis., who has joined Accelerated Genetics as the Sales & Communications Assistant.
Elliott will assist the Sales & Communications team this fall with advertising and design projects, Member Relations, Young Producer events, trade shows, meetings, and writing articles and news releases. She is no stranger to Accelerated Genetics as she was the 2008 Marketing Communications intern.
She grew up on her family’s registered Holstein and Jersey farm, Partee Holsteins & Jerseys. On the farm Elliott has been involved with all aspects of calf and cow care and has been actively showing cattle for numerous years. She is extremely active in the Holstein and Jersey Associations in Wisconsin, along having been involved in 4-H and FFA during her youth.
Besides her farm-related activities, Elliott has experience working for Brodhead + Company in Minneapolis, Minn., as a Public Relations Coordinator. She later joined Filament Marketing as an Associate Marketing Executive. In addition she worked at Agri-View as an Editorial Intern and as an Information Specialist for the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Career Services, Student Health and Counseling.
Elliott holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in Marketing Communications with an emphasis in Agriculture and a minor in Agricultural Business. At the university Amber was active in Dairy Club, Sigma Alpha and the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow.
Source: Accelerated Genetics
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