Testimonials

Dan Barka, Barka Dairy
Litchfield, MN

Scope: Dan & Josh Barka and their families milk 280 cows in Litchfield, Minnesota with a special feature of a compost bed pack barn. They have a rolling herd average over 22,000 pounds of milk and have two full time and four part time employees in addition to the family members.

"We are looking for more than just a feed company. With Vita Plus we know we are getting a company and people that not only do a good job with nutrition, but also forages, calves and all aspects of our operation. The greatest improvements and value to our operation provided by Vita Plus would be forage production. This ranges from quality products like research proven inoculants and Silostop to the services of forage density testing and harvest management."

Dan Ochs, Ochs Cattle Company
Milton, WI

Scope: 500 beef cows and 1,200 feedlot cattle

"Working with Vita Plus gives me the information to produce beef cattle as efficiently as possible. My consultants help me develop feedlot rations and compare feedstuff costs. This has really helped to lower my feed inputs and maximize production. Their advice on feedlot closeouts has also been really valuable to my operation.

The personal service I receive from Vita Plus is outstanding. My consultants are always available to answer questions, visit my farm and offer personalized advice for making good decisions when it comes to my cattle."

Darwin Kasper, Kashome Holsteins
Meford, MN

Scope: Darwin and his wife, Barb, farm in partnership with Scott and his wife, Dawn. They milk 220 registered Holsteins, work 850 acres of cropland, and raise their own heifers. They converted from tie stalls to free stalls 10 years ago.

"We were disappointed to see our cow numbers and milk production decreasing and decided to work with Vita Plus to address these challenges. Vita Plus brought in experts to help improve cow comfort and increase our production values. Working with Vita Plus is different then other companies because we get individual attention and advice that work best for our operation."

Marv Scholze, M&M Dairy
Humbird, WI

Scope: 360 dairy cows

"I work with Vita Plus because of their excellent service and exceptional quality control. They are also the most progressive feed company in the industry."

Lynn Becker, LB Pork, Inc.
Fairmont, MN

"Vita Plus has such a knowledgeable, up-to-date, well-connected sales and nutrition staff. Because consultants are local, they are very easy to work with and they take good care of us.

We've gotten a lot of value by working with our Vita Plus consultant. mentor, alternative ingredient analysis and i-Production help with our feed budgeting and growth modeling. We can always depend on promptness for delivery of our products, diet changes and necessary information.

Vita Plus also offers us great networking and education opportunities. Swine Summit is one of the premier educational forums in the industry today."

Todd Perkins, Perkins Twin Creek Farm
Wolcottville, IN

Scope: 425 cows

"We chose to work with Vita Plus to maximize the nutrition and overall health of our youngstock, which has resulted in improved production and longevity in our herd. In addition, we have a competitive ration and maintain high milk production which is very important especially during rough economic times. Vita Plus' consultants are knowledgeable and bring me the latest information so that I can make informed decisions that are best for my operation."

Dr. Jim Mlsna, Ocooch Dairy
Hillsboro, WI

Scope: Jim Mlsna owns and operates Ocooch Dairy with his four children in Hillsboro, WI. The operation includes 580 milking cows and about 500 replacements.

"We like the team approach that Vita Plus uses for us as customers. Laura attends farm meetings with other consultants at least monthly and offers input from her perspective. As a father who has four children wishing to enjoy the lifestyle of dairying, the help in communicating between the generations is an important part of Vita Plus work at Ocooch Dairy. The ultimate result of working with Vita Plus is trust and friendship. Profit on the farm is the result of that trust and friendship."