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Katie Maier was recently named a Vita Plus dairy specialist. Maier will primarily work throughout southwest Wisconsin and northern Illinois. With more than 10 years of experience in agriculture, Maier will provide nutrition consulting and cutting-edge technical expertise to help dairy producers achieve the goals on their operations.

Maier grew up on her family farm in Montfort, Wisconsin, where she was the youngstock caretaker. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and majored in agribusiness with an emphasis on management. After graduating, Maier worked as an account coordinator and then as a dairy sales representative for an animal health company. As a dairy sales representative, Maier covered an 18-county territory and successfully implemented shared learning programs for industry peers and customers. Outside of work, Maier has been an active promoter and organizer of agriculture-related events through her volunteer efforts.

Vita Plus Corporation is an employee-owned company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Vita Plus has been serving livestock producers since 1948. More than just a feed supplier, Vita Plus consultants offer the latest cutting-edge technology, nutrition and management information. For more information about the organization call 1-800-362-8334 or go online at www.vitaplus.com.