Feed Team
Jared Terpstra
Sr. Director of Feed
Feed Office
712-722-0651
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Jared Terpstra
Jared Terpstra began working for Farmers Coop Society in 2002. He is currently the Sr. Director of Feed, he graduated from Dordt University in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and an Executive Agribusiness Management Degree in 2015 from Purdue University. He also received his PAS (professional animal science) certification in 2005 in Beef Cattle Nutrition. Jared’s favorite part of his day is working with customers to find ways to benefit their operations and benefit FCS.
Certifications: BA in Animal Science, PAS in Beef Nutrition, Graduate of Land O’ Lakes Executive Agribusiness Program through Purdue University, FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Feed
Scott Uhlrich
Eastern Division Feed Mill Operations Manager
Feed Office
712-722-0651
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Scott Uhlrich
Scott Uhlrich began working for Farmers Coop Society in 2020. He is currently the Regional Feed Operations Manager. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1994 with a B.S. in Milling Science and Management. Scott’s favorite part of his day is collaborating with peers and customers to achieve common goals.
Jason Apple
Director of Feed Transportation
Feed Office
712-722-0651
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Jason Apple
Jason is originally from Terre Haute, IN but his career has taken him from Indiana to California to Illinois and now Iowa. Jason graduated from Purdue in 2000 and has spent the last 15 years in operations with ABF Freight System in LTL. He was responsible for inbound and outbound linehaul dispatch as well as being an operations manager.
Jason and his wife Stephanie have two kids. Lyssa, who is turning 9 next month, and Kaeden who is seven. Jason enjoys spending time with his family and their new great Dane pup or as Jason refers to him- his small horse. His name is Hightower and 120 lbs.
Brady Goslinga
Swine Production Manager
PROVEN Office
712-722-5959
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Brady Goslinga
Brady Goslinga began working for Farmers Coop Society in 2011. He is currently the Proven Swine Production Manager. He graduated from Dordt University in 2011. Brady’s favorite part of his job is the opportunity to play an important role in producing some of the safest, highest quality protein in the world.
Certifications: Pork Quality Assurance Advisor and Transport Quality Assurance Advisor
Kyle Heynen
Swine Marketing Manager
PROVEN Office
712-722-5959
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Kyle Heynen
Kyle Heynen began working for Farmers Coop Society in 2009. He is currently the Proven Swine Marketing Specialist. He graduated from Northwestern College in 2008. Kyle’s favorite part of his job is developing relationships within the industry to enhance profitability and sustainability now and into the future.
Logan Huisman
Veterinarian, DVM
PROVEN Office:
712-722-5959
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Logan Huisman
Dr. Logan Huisman began working for Farmers Coop Society in 2019. He is currently the Proven Swine Veterinarian. He graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. Logan’s favorite part of his job is working with our field staff and growers to optimize pig health and performance.
Certifications: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, ISU 2014, Pork Quality Assurance Advisor
Galen Mars
Swine Specialist
Feed Office
712-722-0651
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Galen Mars
Galen Mars began working for Farmers Coop Society in 1992. He is currently a swine production specialist. He graduated from NCC. Galen’s favorite part of his day is making our customers successful and helping them with their operation.
Bruce Heynen
Swine Specialist
Boyden Office
712-725-2386
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Bruce Heynen
Bruce Heynen began working for Farmers Coop Society in 1996. He is currently the Swine Specialist for the Boyden Location. He graduated from Dordt University in 1985. Bruce's favorite part of his day is working with Swine producers and helping solve problems.
Certifications: Pork Quality Assurance Certified, Trucker Quality Assurance Certified
Kiefer Te Grootenhuis
Swine Specialist
Sanborn Office
712-729-3205
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Kiefer Te Grootenhuis
Kiefer TeGrootenhuis began working for Farmers Coop Society in 2016. He is currently in feed sales at FCS. He graduated from South Dakota State University in 2016. Kiefer’s favorite part of his day is working alongside producers to help them be more successful.
Mindi Hulshof
Contract Labor Coordinator
Ireton Office
712-278-2312
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Mindi Hulshof
Mindi Hulshof began working for Farmers Coop Society in 2000. She is currently a Swine Specialist & Equipment Coordinator. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1995. Mindi’s favorite part of her day is working with local producers to help make their operations successful.
Certifications: PQA Advisor, TQA Advisor
Kim Van Drie
Feed Ingredient Purchasing Manager
Feed Office
712-722-0651
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Kim Van Drie
Kim has been with Farmers Coop Society since March 2014. She started as an Administrative Assistance and has also been a Feed Merchandising Assistant. Kim has seen the opportunities for growth within the company and has advanced her career again. Kim is excited for the challenges this position offers and is looking forward to this transition.
Kim is married to Cody Van Drie, our Elite Lead Consultant in Boyden. In her free time, Kim enjoys spending time with her friends, playing wallyball, and going on trips with her husband. She also likes to travel down to Ames and tailgate at Iowa State Football games. GO STATE!
Mark Jensen
Quality Manager
Main Office
712-722-2671
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Mark Jensen
I am originally from Lake Preston, SD. I started my professional career with Schwan’s Home Service and then with Rock County Land Management Office. I came to Farmers Coop Society in 2018. My favorite part of my job is working with our producers to ensure they receive a quality product.
Certifications: HAACP Certified, PCQI Certified
Al Clough
Beef Production Specialist
Feed Office
712-722-0651
Al Clough
Katia Sytsma
Beef and Dairy Production Specialist
Feed Office
712-722-0651
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Katia Sytsma
Katia Zwart began working for Farmers Coop Society in 2023. She is currently the Beef and Dairy Nutrition Specialist. She graduated from Dordt University in 2023. Katia’s favorite part of her day is meeting with producers on farm to build relationships and find efficient ways to get cattle from farm to table through nutrition solutions.