Kentland, Indiana, USA
August 3, 2009
AgVenture of Nebraska (AVN) today
announces the hiring of seed industry veteran Dale VanAckeren as
District Sales Manager. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, VanAckeren
will serve southeastern Nebraska customers, providing AgVenture®
brand corn, soybean and alfalfa seed, along with year-round
professional seed consultation. Most recently, VanAckeren served
as District Sales Manager for Ottilie Seed Farms where he
managed customers and seed programs for the past 19 years. Prior
to that, he worked for Lynks Seed Company for ten years.
AVN Seeds, LLC. Vice President Dennis Kenyon said, “Dale is a
true seed professional. He is uniquely qualified to round out
our service team in working with our customers across the
region.”
Kenyon added that AVN has continued its steady growth over the
past five years. “This growth has come at a time when many seed
companies are struggling and even closing their doors. Our
growth as a company is directly tied to the solid performance
and results our AgVenture brand products are generating in
Nebraska fields. We’re confident that the addition of Dale’s
professionalism will complement our team, our growth and our
ability to effectively serve our customers.”
VanAckeren said, “I have the highest regard for the AVN team.
Their integrity is second to none. The seed product lineup is
top notch. I’m proud to bring my customers this broad-based
access to seed genetics and technology. AVN has a very deep
resources in their genetic and technology pools and is typically
first to introduce new and improved products to the area. The
agronomic focus AVN brings to every farm and every field will be
a strong advantage for my clientele.”
AVN participates in AgVenture’s Maximum Profit System (MPS), an
intensive education initiative and systematic approach to
increasing bushels produced per acre, lowering cost per bushel
and maximizing yield on every acre. VanAckeren stated, “The
strength of the MPS program means my customers will now have new
tools and additional support available toward increasing their
own profitability. That’s an exceptional advantage and well
worth the transition to the AgVenture brand.”
VanAckeren and his wife, Christine, have two sons; Alexander,
age 14 and Nick, age 11. He is a graduate of University of
Nebraska-Omaha in business administration.
AgVenture, Inc. is the
nation’s largest network of independently owned regional seed
companies. Based in Kentland, Indiana, AgVenture provides this
growing network of independently owned and managed seed business
owners with seed products meeting exacting standards for
quality, together with leading edge genetics and technology.
Since 1983, this unique marketing approach has allowed each
individual company to match the hybrids it sells to the specific
needs of the geographical area it serves. Combined with
professional seed representation at a local level, AgVenture
strives to help every grower realize more profit from every
field.
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