River Country Co-op Scholarship Fund
River Country Co-op Scholarship Fund is offering (x20) $500 scholarships!
These scholarships are open to any River Country Co-op member or their children. Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, college student or non-traditional student in either a two or four year accredited college or University. Any area of study is accepted, but Agronomy-related is preferred.
For more information, please contact Lisa at the Chippewa main office: 715-723-2828.
Applications are DUE MARCH 1, 2020.
Farmer to Farmer program allows Greenwood couple to share ag knowledge with Zimbabwean villagers
Matt Bendixen, a River Country feed mill manager in Owen, WI and his wife Maria, owner of Cowculations Consulting were able to travel to Zimbabwe with the help of the Farmer to Farmer program. While in Zimbabwe for over two weeks, they educated the villagers on livestock feed options, possible farming updates and also ideas for making more profit and smart decisions within their ability and resources.
The Insurance Center Scholarships
The Insurance Center is sponsoring (x6) $500 scholarships through the Agribusiness Scholarship Program! Qualified applicants must be a high school graduate, continuing their education in an agricultural related field while attending a post-secondary college, university or technical school program.
For more information, please contact them directly at: 800-944-1367 x30274.
Applications are DUE MARCH 31, 2020.
Feed My People Donation
River Country Co-op in partnership with Land O’ Lakes was able to donate to the local Feed My People Food Bank this week!
John Feiten – Nutritionist
We are happy to announce that John Feiten has joined our River Country Co-op team in mid-October as a Nutritionist specializing in dairy cows and heifers. We believe that he will expand our knowledge and sales in animal nutrition while contributing to the team with his prior experience.
John came from a non-farming family, but always had a passion for it. He owned and operated his own dairy farm for 14 years prior to working as a commercial nutritionist for the last 11 years. From working on both sides, John comes to River Country Co-op with vast knowledge on the needs of the local dairy farmers.
John graduated from UW River Falls with a degree in Animal Science-Dairy Concentration-Science Option.
In his spare time, John enjoys traveling with his wife, Tina, of 22 years to various destinations. Together, John and his wife have 4 daughters ranging from middle school to college age.
John is excited about this new opportunity with River Country Co-op and would enjoy meeting with large herd dairy farmers and discuss their nutrition needs. He will work out of the Owen Feed Complex. Please reach out with any questions: 715-563-8310 or johnf@rivercountrycoop.com.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729