NINE INDIVIDUALS JOIN GENEX TEAM

SHAWANO, Wis. - Genex Cooperative, Inc. has hired nine new employees to market dairy and beef cattle genetics and provide cattle reproductive service on farms in New York and throughout the north central United States. The new employees include: Joseph Binversie, Minneapolis, Minn. (relocating to Indiana, Michigan, Ohio area); Austin Black, Shawano, Wis.; Luke Einertson, Whitelaw, Wis.; Joe Hilby, Hazel Green, Wis.; Jeff Hoeger, Monticello, Iowa; Brock Mitchell, Peru, N.Y.; Ryan Ollerich, Clear Lake, S.D.; Melanie Parent, Watertown, N.Y.; and Darcy Warren, Kimball, S.D.;

Through the cooperative's extensive two-week training program and additional supervised on-farm training, these individuals have gained practical knowledge in cattle reproductive anatomy and physiology, synchronization, heat detection, semen handling, artificial insemination, and dairy and beef genetics. Now, the ultimate focus in their careers is to enhance Genex members' and customers' ability to maximize farm profits through sound reproduction programs and the incorporation of progressive genetics.

For more information on Genex or to locate a local representative, contact customer service at 888-333-1783.

Genex is a subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International (CRI), a member-owned holding cooperative. The mission statement summarizes the goal of CRI: "To provide products and services as effectively as possible to maximize the profitability of members and customers worldwide while maintaining a strong cooperative."

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