Temina Mai
Thorp
Summary
Dairy industry professional with 18 years of hands-on experience regarding farm operations, milk quality testing, and farmer relationship management. Proven ability to build trust with producers through consistent on-farm engagement and practical, real world understanding of dairy operations. Currently serving as a Field Representative, supporting producers through communication, program participation, and industry advocacy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Representative
National Farmers Organization
Thorp
07.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with NFO members.
- Closely monitor milk quality, as well as troubleshoot milk equipment to solve milk quality problems.
- Conduct FARM Evaluations.
- Conduct Environmental Stewardship Surveys.
- Collect water samples for state regulations.
- Calibration of bulk tanks.
- Prepared for federal surveys and accompanied inspectors during evaluations.
- Work closely with local state inspectors.
- Strong understanding of milk prices & federal order.
- Submitting paperwork for new producer licensing, working closely with members to ensure compliance of state regulations.
Field Technician
Agsource
Thorp
12.2014 - 05.2025
- Collected milk samples and herd data to support quality assurance processes.
- Collaborated with dairy farmers to ensure accurate sampling and reliable results, enhancing data integrity.
- Built strong relationships with producers while representing the company in a professional, service focused role.
- Managed invoicing and billing details to ensure prompt payment and maintain financial accuracy.
- Utilized Dairy Comp and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Assistant Herd Manager
Pagenkopf Family Farm
Elk Mound
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Assisted in managing daily herd operations and animal welfare practices on a 400 cow conventional dairy.
- Maintained accurate records of livestock health and production data.
- Fed and monitored calves to ensure proper nutrition and health.
Dairy Farm Hand
Culver Family Farms
Bloomer
02.2008 - 03.2011
- Milked 200 cows daily on organic dairy farm, ensuring optimal milk production.
- Monitored animal health, promptly reporting signs of illness to management to maintain herd well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Auburn
New Auburn, WI06-2010
Skills
- Certified FARM evaluator
- Certified Environmental Stewardship Survey evaluator
- Customer relationship management
- Data analysis
- Experience using Excel
- Experience using ACT
- Notary Public
Timeline
Field Representative
National Farmers Organization
07.2022 - Current
Field Technician
Agsource
12.2014 - 05.2025
Assistant Herd Manager
Pagenkopf Family Farm
03.2012 - 12.2014
Dairy Farm Hand
Culver Family Farms
02.2008 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
New Auburn