Jacinda Trask – Reputation
Jacinda Trask – Director, Retail Store Division — Jacinda Trask was just 26 years old when she was hired by Blue Seal Feeds to run 11 retail division stores in five northeastern states. With an MBA, a degree in accounting and years of managerial experience for a big-box retail chain,
Dealer Spotlight: S.E. Smith Company, West Rutland VT
S.E. Smith Company – West Rutland, VT Much of Chris Littler’s childhood was spent at the S.E. Smith Company feed store in West Rutland, Vermont, where he would try to haul the heaviest bags of grain that his 10-year-old muscles could manage. “If a customer wanted a 25-pound bag, I
Meet Logan Nolting — Reputation
A summer internship with Kent Nutrition Group showed Logan Nolting what a company “that really supports its people” looks like.
Jonathan’s #MyTrustStory for Native Dog Food
Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes has spent more than two decades breeding, training and mushing Seppala Siberian Sleddogs from his home in Saint David, Maine. The dogs are uniquely special to Hayes because of their storied history as direct descendants of Togo, who was the lead dog that helped musher Leonhard Seppala
Christa’s #MyTrustStory for Sentinel Horse Feed
As an equine rehabilitation therapist for the past two decades, Christa Veinotte has treated the health needs of thousands of horses – from elite, top jumpers to “sore, older backyard ponies.” But no matter what level of activity or athleticism her clients have, Veinotte has watched all of them thrive
Meet Dr. Jim Smith – Senior Technical Swine Nutritionist
Jim Smith wears two hats when supporting pork producers: Resource and Consultant. The first has him answering questions about Kent products from customers and dealers, as well as formulating customized feed programs. The second hat requires his expertise in improving profitability by optimizing nutrition programs – whether it be changing
Meet Michael Edmonds – VP Swine Nutrition
Dr. , VP Swine Nutrition Michael Edmonds has been studying swine nutrition pretty much his whole life. For the last 30 years, he has conducted research on farm (and from a strategically-cluttered desk) at Kent Nutrition Group. All of his work – the tests, trials and analysis – are directed
Built On Trust: Research
Trust is built on our research farm. Find out how our vice president of nutrition and product development, Bruce Read, and his team formulate research-proven products that improve the health and performance of animals day in and day out.
KNG President Mike Gauss named Board Chair Elect for AFIA
The American Feed Industry Association’s (AFIA) Board of Directors recently voted in a special election to accept the nomination of Mike Gauss, president of Kent Nutrition Group, Inc., to become the Board chair-elect of the organization. Gauss will succeed current Board chair Mike Schuster, vice president of sales at Laidig
Jennifer’s #MyTrustStory for Kent Feeds
When Jennifer Savard first brought her horse named Thunder home, she was told he was about 15 years old and had an array of health issues. The winters on Prince Edward Island off the east coast of Canada where Savard lives were especially hard on him. Troubled by how much
Arcade Plant Renews Rigorous SQF Food Safety and Quality Certification
For the third year in a row, Kent Nutrition Group’s Arcade Plant has achieved the prestigious Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification, receiving a 100% grade on the rigorous audit, which is recognized by retailers, brand owners and food service providers worldwide. “With the lack of labor, and turnover, this is
Dealer Milestone: Killduff Feed and Grain
Celebrating 25 years of service in Killduff, Iowa Killduff Feed & Grain has been in business for 103 years, having started as Fleck Feed & Grain in 1918 and using “one of the best, most modern mills in the county” to manufacture its own feed under the Fleck name. But