Select Sires Member Cooperative (SSMC) is pleased to announce the addition of Jared Harding to the SSMC team. He serves dairy producers in eastern Ohio as a Professional A.I. Technician as part of the ProTECH team. In his relief role, Jared works with other ProTECH technicians to meet the daily reproductive goals of each producer.

Jared was raised on his family’s dairy, Hardingdale Holsteins, in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He has spent over 20 years working on the 60-cow dairy, milking, feeding, and handling the herd’s breeding. The herd size was recently downsized, and now includes a few Jerseys and Ayrshires, in addition to some Holsteins. The Ayrshires and Jerseys are owned with Jared’s sister, Juli Grove, under the Hargrove prefix.

“I first learned to breed cows through former COBA/Select Sires A.I. training school. Things have come full circle as I now get to work with our member-owners of SSMC. I appreciate the opportunity to meet new people and see cows every day,” shared Jared.

Chris Lahmers, Area 3 and Mexico Business Director for SSMC, shared, “Jared has tremendous knowledge and understanding of the dairy industry. His passion for Holsteins and this industry will make him a huge asset to the team.”

Select Sires Member Cooperative (SSMC) was established on October 1, 2023, representing the Select Sires federation in 27 U.S. states and the country of Mexico. SSMC delivers excellence in personalized service, quality o􀆯erings, and cattle genetics. They are committed to expanding knowledge and providing professional development opportunities for their team. This promise ensures the highest quality service to their members-owners while enhancing the team’s growth and experience. Select Sires Member Cooperative operates as a true cooperative while striving to inspire the excellence of producers, herds, and communities. To learn more about SSMC, visit ssmcoop.com.