FIELD TECHNICIANS COMPLETE ADVANCED TRAINING

VERONA, Wis.- Seven Field Technicians completed the AgSource Advanced Field Technician Training held in Verona, Wis. December 8-10, 2009. Field Technicians successful in completing the training include Shawn Nehls of Dodge County DHIA;  Emilio Chavez, Jr. of Integrated DHI, Dimmitt, TX; Shannon Van Doorn, Patty Britzke, Jonathon Jandrin, Denise Mallmann, and Jesse Krueger all of AgSource Cooperative Services.

            Advanced Training is a three day intensive training in which Field Technicians gain the necessary skills to help DHI members receive the maximum value from testing services.  During the training Field Technicians learn about AgSource reports including the Herd Summary, Production Reports, Sample Day Lactation Report, Udder Health Management Package, Fresh Cow Package, and Milk Urea Nitrogen Reports.  Hands on training that covers FTech Reports, WisGraph, and other software applications is a key part of the training.  Field Technicians receive sales training, and have the opportunity to become more familiar with reporting options. 

            "After completing the Advanced Training, Field Technicians have a more intimate understanding of the products and services AgSource has to offer and are better able to help members select the options that will be most beneficial to their management needs," stated Tom DeMuth, DHI Services Manager.  "AgSource is committed to the training of our staff, and this program is key to allowing our staff to provide the best service possible to our members."   

            AgSource, headquartered in Verona, Wis., is a subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International and a member-owned cooperative that provides agricultural and environmental laboratory analysis and management information services to members and clients from North America and overseas from eight locations in the Midwest and Northwest.